South Africa Today — 2026-09-03
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.
BOSA vows to prioritise safety and housing in Cape Town
Why electric trucks are beating electric cars to South Africa
New BMW iX3 launches in South Africa with 820km claimed range
Vusimuzi Matlala’s assassination trial-within-a-trial stalled by witness unavailability
Juanita du Preez: General Khan is toppled, but SA’s biggest crime bosses still have to be named…
BNC#9 | Endres Q&A: Joburg tipping point, MKP succession headache, dwindling ANC vote, and more…
Breaking: Third major crystal meth lab uncovered as police raid farm
DA asks Public Protector to probe alleged PA links to McKenzie department appointments
Supplier arrested over R16 million Emfuleni municipal fleet tender fraud
Court questions link between Phala Phala cash and Ramaphosa’s alleged paid work
Gelant, Xaba headline SA team for World Road Running Championships
State uses documentary and TikTok footage to oppose bail for 21 alleged gang members
Military Police probe soldier accused of shoving girl during Tafelsig confrontation
" Grandpa" sentenced to life for raping six-year-old girl in northern KZN
‘Illegal Process’: EFF moves to declare ANC MP Mzimasi Hala’s election unlawful
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