Weekend View

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Weekend View focused on SAFA’s contested presidential election, immigration tensions, climate risks, retirement withdrawals and BRICS divisions amid global conflict.

1. 06:07

   SAFA delegates are choosing between incumbent Danny Jordaan seeking a fourth term and businessman Sandy Lezungu, with both camps claiming strong support ahead of the vote.

2. 06:48

   KwaZulu-Natal’s refugee standoff requires coordinated action from South Africa and affected countries, including processing, dignified treatment and funding for voluntary repatriation, a Zimbabwean civic leader said.

3. 06:16

   An intensifying El Niño is expected to bring a very warm summer and possible drought, with rural communities, food security, water supplies and household budgets particularly vulnerable.

4. 06:24

   Momentum Corporate found repeated two-pot retirement withdrawals are concentrated among established middle-income households; 44% of withdrawals pay debt, 23% everyday expenses and 20% education.

5. 06:57

   BRICS faces diplomatic gridlock over Iran, Israel and Ukraine, while South Africa is expected to push economic priorities such as local manufacturing and African value addition.

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