Morning Brief — 2026-09-25
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
SA rejects external interference, defends democratic strength at UNGA
Source: SABC News · how we source
Ramaphosa to address nation on Ekurhuleni murders and GBV response [CONFIRMED — 3 sources]
Source: SABC News — also carried by The Citizen, Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Support soars for petition to get justice for police K9 dog Sky
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Mthatha businessman arrested as police seize 140 firearms
Source: The Citizen · how we source
AfSA blasts Lex Libertas’ 3 000 white crosses in Washington over SA’s farm murders
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Diabetes is South Africa’s biggest killer, claiming 79 lives a day
Source: IOL · how we source
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