SA News Roundup — 2026-09-25
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.
More twists in DD Mabuza family court drama as pension deadline looms
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Gauteng’s contraception gap persists despite free services [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Sunday World — also carried by SABC News · how we source
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorms and flooding over central and western SA until Sunday
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Electoral Court rules that MK party’s 2024 election case is ‘flawed’ [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: The Citizen — also carried by SABC News · how we source
Political statement of outrage: EFF backs Malema as prosecution looms – Briefly News
Source: Briefly (gnews) · how we source
R6,600 a month to catch up: Inside SA’s costly private tutoring market – Daily Maverick
Source: Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Madlanga Commission dismisses Sindane’s bid to postpone testimony
Source: SABC News · how we source
No evidence Rhoode refused to open Phala Phala theft docket: Cachalia
Source: SABC News · how we source
Boland Cricket reassures stakeholders after losing Cricket South Africa AGM voting rights
Source: IOL · how we source
Graham Beck named Cap Classique partner for Taste of Cape Town 2026
Source: IOL · how we source
SA needs more than ‘drink responsibly’ to tackle alcohol-related harm, says SAAPA
Source: IOL · how we source
Blouberg municipal manager, two security directors in court over alleged R11 million tender fraud
Source: IOL · how we source
Dumped Diep River dockets: MPs seek answers
Source: IOL · how we source
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