Morning Brief — 15 October 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
Mkhwanazi, co-accused back in court for precious stones theft case
Source: SABC News · how we source
State to continue with its heads of argument in Sibiya’s bail bid
Source: SABC News · how we source
SA’s chrome exports boom while its smelters cling to life
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Cape Town housing crisis dominates mayoral debate [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: IOL — also carried by Moneyweb · how we source
Hawks follow the money, arrest another suspect in R114m school corruption scandal
Source: The Citizen · how we source
WATCH: Helen Zille emerges from spinning car in Joburg election stunt
Source: The Citizen · how we source
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