South Africa Today — 2026-09-17
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.
Kwa-Thema residents demand action from police to curb scourge of GBV
Meyiwa trial postponed to 5 October
Mabuyane hit with punitive costs order in contempt of court case
Mapisa-Nqakula denies involvement in awarding of R80 million tender
Xaba tops ANC list of 106 candidates for representation in eThekwini
ANC EC Secretary threatens legal action against Mbalula
OPINION | Protecting dignity in unequal South Africa [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Corné Mulder says SA could have a new government before 2029
Prof Colleen Aldous: Measles is moving through South Africa. Is our response moving with it?
Execution in the face of complexity will decide South Africa’s energy transition
Friday’s weather: Orange level 5 and 6 warnings issued for disruptive rain in KZN and EC
Grammy winner Leon Bridges to perform in Joburg and Cape Town in November
‘You leave or we are going to kill you’: Inmate escape linked to alleged threats, Madlanga commission hears
US Fed increases interest rates: Will SA households feel the pain next week?
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