Morning Brief — 2026-10-05
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
JUDGEMENT| New twist in Mbalula, Dlamini-Zuma defamation lawsuit [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Sunday World — also carried by IOL · how we source
Bozell’s latest démarche further deepens SA, US tensions: Expert
Source: SABC News · how we source
AKA and Tibz murder trial begins in the Durban High Court
Source: SABC News · how we source
OUTA welcomes extension of Eskom solar registration fee waiver
Source: SABC News · how we source
22-Year-Old woman found dead, partially clothed near University of Limpopo fence, police open inquest
Source: IOL · how we source
IPID records 116 rape allegations against police officers, 72 involving officers on duty
Source: IOL · how we source
🛡️ THE HEDGE — BITCOIN
Same story every year: the rand loses value, banks can freeze you, SARS tracks it all. Bitcoin is the exit — money no politician can print away. Watch today’s 60-second short · Full SA course: satoshistudy.com · The Hedge Guide
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