South Africa Today — 2026-09-08
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.
Mkhwanazi and co-accused stay behind bars while court decides on bail [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
‘Don’t run away when you can shoot back,’ MEC tells cops
Mbalula: I won’t resign unless the ANC tells me to [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Jub Jub’s R5 000 bail extended after warrant of arrest dismissed
Inaccurate and unverified ID numbers found on ANC election candidate lists
Here’s how many illegal immigrants tried to cross the SA border in April to July
UK murder fugitive Ndodana Tshuma pleads guilty to firearm charge in Johannesburg
Madlanga commissioner Sandile Khumalo targeted in campaign of threats and intimidation
Man accused of Spring Day stabbing abandons bail application [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
World Bank warns South Africa’s digital-skills pipeline is not meeting demand
SACP hits back at ANC official over ‘enemy’ comments
Family opposes fresh bail bid by two women accused in Facebook Marketplace murder
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