Monday, 21 September 2026

Police confirmed a tenth body was found in Soweto, while Deputy National Commissioner Dibelo Musigiri said South Africa has enough law-enforcement capacity to tackle rising gender-based violence.

The CIDB is investigating whether Moral Infrastructure Group fraudulently secured multiple construction gradings; CEO Bongani Zadla said a conclusion is expected within two weeks and more than 65 companies have been deregistered.

A 46-year-old alleged Cato Manor serial rapist faces 15 rape charges, with prosecutors seeking additional housebreaking and robbery charges; the case returns to court on 28 September after an identity parade.

At the Madlanga Commission, Joe Sibanyoni maintained the Shosharosa association was legitimate, while acknowledging funds were transferred from its account to his before distributions were made to members.

Markets opened positively, with the JSE Top 40 up 1.3%; analysts expected a possible 25-basis-point Reserve Bank rate increase alongside August inflation data due on Wednesday.