RC 261002SAfmSakina Kamwendo
Friday, 2 October 2026
Update at Noon was dominated by alleged illegal-mining violence, Rhodes University protests, and scrutiny of policing, election funding and state medical-negligence payouts.
- 12:35
A second body with multiple gunshot wounds was found near the N4 Schoemanskloof Toll Road, after rival illegal-mining groups caused three closures in two days.
- 12:14
Rhodes University students protesting a proposed 2027 debt protocol alleged police fired rubber bullets, arrests followed, and some students went without food during the shutdown.
- 12:47
Security expert Willem Els said deploying the SANDF against illegal mining is not the answer, arguing soldiers lack the mandate, training and equipment for law enforcement.
- 12:21
The South African Law Reform Commission proposed structured settlements for state medical-negligence awards above R2 million, combining lump sums, government services and periodic future payments.
- 12:56
SABC executives told Parliament that election coverage is planned, but funding shortfalls could reduce the number of deployed teams and the scale of technical operations.