South Africa Today — 2026-09-01
The day’s news across South Africa, pulled from the main sources and cross-checked. Stories covered by multiple outlets are marked CONFIRMED — that’s the truth signal. Every item links to the original source.
ANC councillor Anele Gabuza challenges candidate nomination in court
Brown Mogotsi denies alleged escape plan as fourth bail application continues
Matlala trial: Paramedic says Kekana alleged police assault
Duncan Hoorn murder trial reaches final arguments as judgment looms
Juiced up Geely Riddara is now South Africa’s fastest bakkie
Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni extortion case postponed as defence challenges bail conditions
Lebeya tells commission he did not regard Senona person of interest
City of Johannesburg condemns vandalism and theft of tombstones
Morné Mostert: ANC’s “fantasy megatropolis” faces full-scale fight from AfriForum
Khan’s sick-note saga delays his testimony at Madlanga commission
Commission orders independent medical assessment for Feroz Khan
IEC denies giving ANC extension on candidate lists
Limpopo police concerned about high crime areas
SA’s auto industry faces a competitiveness crisis
Goldman sees room for SA asset rally on credit upgrade
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