SA News Roundup — 25 October 2026
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.
Police seize drugs worth over R9 million in Gqeberha bust [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: SABC News — also carried by IOL · how we source
Australia faces selection headache before series-deciding Test against South Africa
Source: Sunday World · how we source
URC roundup: Three out of four for SA teams as they count the injury cost
Source: The Citizen · how we source
NdB Sunday Show | Mzo Mpolase: How low can SA go?
Source: BizNews · how we source
‘Like it or not, ANC brought change’: Ramaphosa defends 32-year record amid service delivery concerns
Source: IOL · how we source
Mantashe rejects claims ANC has done nothing in 30 years
Source: IOL · how we source
Mkhwanazi takes charge of investigation into Tongaat Hulett
Source: IOL · how we source
Ramlutchman’s Diwali address at Emashobeni Royal Palace calls for peace and unity in KZN
Source: IOL · how we source
Swiss Fintech BPC eyes South Africa’s taxi industry for digital payments drive
Source: Sunday World · how we source
SCA rules against Gauteng social workers who tried to remove adopted children
Source: Sunday World · how we source
ANC orders forensic audit over candidate list changes before IEC deadline
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Justice minister probes missing Bosasa evidence after documents destroyed in fire
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Missing posters and election woes: MK Party explains Nomvalo’s removal
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Election venue Tantyi Hall lies abandoned and vandalised
Source: Grocotts Mail · how we source
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