SA News Roundup — 26 October 2026
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.
Maburna says he was unable to apply for bail at Regional Court
Source: SABC News · how we source
CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trial [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Mail & Guardian — also carried by SABC News · how we source
ANC warns voters against R300 giveaway scam using its name
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Duarte Da Silva: The destructIon of Anglo American
Source: BizNews · how we source
“A Hero”: KZN Father Who Allegedly Defended His Family Against Hijackers Breaks Silence – Briefly News [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Briefly (gnews) — also carried by Briefly (gnews) · how we source
Lula’s Brazil election win has given the world breathing space – Daily Maverick
Source: Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
High Court sets aside attachment of FNB account in R2.5m divorce maintenance dispute
Source: IOL · how we source
R115m wall hits a wall: 94% oppose Cape Town proposal [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: IOL — also carried by IOL · how we source
Milnerton cop admits he never checked BMW ownership in Stanfield trial
Source: IOL · how we source
Johannesburg traffic alert: Severe delays after SAMWU workers block M1 highway
Source: IOL · how we source
BlindSA takes government to court over delayed Marrakesh Treaty accession
Source: IOL · how we source
IPID confirms complaint over alleged assault of teen at Philippi station
Source: IOL · how we source
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