Wednesday, 7 October 2026

A Gauteng judge president asked a full court to clarify how detained, undocumented asylum seekers should be handled after conflicting High Court rulings following the Constitutional Court’s July judgment.

Tensions escalated at Durban’s Refugee Reception Centre as anti-migrant demonstrators confronted asylum seekers; police used barriers to separate groups while Home Affairs continued processing applications.

COSATU said 40% of workers still earn below the minimum wage and called for 10,000 additional labour inspectors, warning the commitment must be funded in the coming budget.

The CSIR’s Future Pharma facility will develop locally produced active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines and vaccine products, strengthening supply security and preparing South Africa for future pandemics.

Police told Parliament that cancelling a medical-services contract delayed recruitment of 6,125 candidates and contributed to a shortfall of more than 5,000 officers.