RC 261028SAfmSakina Kamwendo
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Suliman Carrim's R100,000 bail and a deepening power struggle inside NUMSA dominated Wednesday's Update at Noon, with election preparations and Johannesburg wage protests close behind.
- 12:02
The Pretoria Magistrates Court granted Suliman Carrim bail of R100,000 on strict conditions, finding the state failed to prove he was a flight risk. His passport stays with the investigating officer, and he must report regularly to police.
- 12:32
NUMSA has called an urgent special National Executive Committee meeting for Monday 2 November, amid a power struggle with General Secretary Irvin Jim, who accuses outside forces of seeking to destabilise the union.
- 12:04
Home Affairs offices will extend operating hours to 8am to 6pm ahead of the local government elections, so citizens can collect and apply for the identity documents they need to vote.
- 12:19
Samwu says Johannesburg has paid R1.2 billion of a R10.3 billion wage agreement, but the city has not paid the July instalment and now wants new negotiations, prompting workers to return to the streets.
- 12:06
The South African National Blood Service warns national blood stocks have dropped to a critical level below its five-day supply target, with daily collections well short of the 3,500 units needed before the festive season.