South Africa Today — 2026-09-16
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.
Hawks arrest suspect in R45 million fleet tender scandal in Limpopo
SA urges respect for democracy, sovereignty after US statements
President Ramaphosa booked off due to ill health: Presidency
Disruptive rain warning issued for southern KZN, Midlands
Kooyman: Making SA investable again, pressure from Washington, and November’s election stakes
SA defends sovereign right as US imposes visa restrictions
Cat Matlala trial: Alleged hitman disputes hospital records after court ruling
Here’s how many more candidates are on the IEC ballot in 2026 despite ANC’s missing submissions
‘It is a scourge’: Santaco calls for collective response to Gauteng women’s deaths [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Nearly 800 people to be laid off on New Year’s Eve at Eskom coal supplier Seriti Power
‘A minister paying $15m to bring an artist to SA would be stupidity’: Gayton McKenzie and Bonang Matheba’s heated exchange
How South Africa became a mining country again
Did ‘Kempton Park serial killer’ move to Potch? Police speak out
‘No child should endure such an experience’: Education MEC calls for action after Elizabeth Moselakgomo’s death
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