South Africa Today — 2026-08-28
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.
Court hears Gagash, wife wiped out estates of five families
SA records decline in murder, contact crimes in first quarter
BNC#9 | Johnny Copelyn: From a banned union organiser to SA’s most patient dealmaker [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
KZN men get 20 life terms, 494 years for traditional ceremony massacre
Geely Riddara: SA’s first electric double cab goes on sale, and it’s cheaper than a Hilux
Durban man arrested after police seize five firearms, drugs and R200,000 cash
UN committee urges South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups
Julius Mkhwanazi, Cat Matlala to stay behind bars as EMPD official granted R10k bail in blue lights case
Dutch court jails man for life over role in Rwanda genocide
‘The GNU is intact’ – Ntshavheni brushes off mudslinging between ANC and DA
Sibanyoni tells Madlanga commission he ‘survived two assassination attempts’
Jacob Zuma foundation plans R15,000-a-seat fundraising push
Dada Morero apologises for swearing at Joburg resident, party calls it ‘un-ANC’
Eskom needs protection against competition, says Ramokgopa
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