Morning Brief — 26 October 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone sells out on pre-orders as SA joins first launch wave
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Shebe Maburna’s bail application resumes
Source: SABC News · how we source
Murder accused Tiffany Meek back in court
Source: SABC News · how we source
Ramaphosa urges skilled South Africans to help tackle inequality [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: SABC News — also carried by The Citizen · how we source
Does SA have too many malls?
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Residential estates may not impose ‘marketing’ fee on estate agents – high court
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
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