SA News Roundup — 2026-09-30
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.
DA in Gauteng calls on Lesufi to address mass killings [CONFIRMED — 3 sources]
Source: SABC News — also carried by Daily Maverick (gnews), Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Madlanga Commission won’t sit on Thursday after Matlala postponement
Source: SABC News · how we source
Chair of GBVF Inquiry vows to monitor Ramaphosa’s commitments [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: SABC News — also carried by Sunday World · how we source
Commission hears about Taxi Choice’s unsolicited offer to buy Pucto
Source: SABC News · how we source
Bus tender battle heads to appeal court after Free State govt loses legal fight
Source: Sunday World · how we source
ANC’s nose bloodied in high court for the fifth time by same member
Source: Sunday World · how we source
BMW 3 Series enters electric era with new i3 confirmed for SA
Source: Sunday World · how we source
24 hours in pictures: ATM bombing in Soweto, Miss Earth South Africa and French Cancan record attempt
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Saps explains throat-slicing gesture seen in Shadrack Sibiya court video
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Guilty: Durban man weeps after court convicts him of murdering his mother – Briefly.co.za
Source: Briefly (gnews) · how we source
WhatsApp, YouTube dominate SA children’s screen time as online threats mount
Source: IOL · how we source
Eastern Cape mothers slept on hospital floors and shared beds, Parliament hears
Source: IOL · how we source
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