Morning Brief — 14 October 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
Pollsmoor Prison management explain Modack court arrival delays
Source: SABC News · how we source
Kannaland mayoral bid puts Jeffrey Donson’s conviction and municipal record under scrutiny
Source: IOL · how we source
Position: Executive Director, Properties & Services, University of Cape Town [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Mail & Guardian — also carried by IOL · how we source
Suspended SAA acting CEO takes airline to court for fair shot at permanent job – Daily Maverick [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Daily Maverick (gnews) — also carried by Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Eskom’s tariff increases and grid transfer: Who pays? [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Moneyweb — also carried by Moneyweb · how we source
‘Apples and pears’: Parliament defends decision to drop Madonsela as Phala Phala evidence leader
Source: The Citizen · 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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