Morning Brief — 17 October 2026
The morning brief: what we are following in South Africa today, with the record behind each story.
Police bust suspected mandrax lab in Soweto and arrest four suspects (PICS)
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Police Portfolio Committee chairperson welcomes Masemola’s return
Source: SABC News · how we source
Cape Town’s Airbnb by-law could change more than rates
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
Why global airlines are doubling down on SA
Source: Moneyweb · how we source
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