RC 260912SAfm
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.