September 2026
September 21
- Mbeki Foundation warns US-backed Afrikaner autonomy could deepen South Africa's racial divide
The Mbeki Foundation warned that US support for Afrikaner autonomy can stoke racial division in South Africa, arguing that abandoning redress risks a racial rupture. The warning comes as Pretoria shifts from appeasement to resistance after what outlets describe as unrelenting US pressure.
- eThekwini has warned residents of a major water shutdown on the Southern Aqueduct
eThekwini has warned residents of a major water shutdown on the Southern Aqueduct. The warning comes as the municipality commissions part of a R1.1 billion aqueduct upgrade.
- Five arrested near RAF Fairford over alleged plot to attack US-used base
Counter-terror police arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by the United States, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests followed an investigation into a major incident at the site.
- South Africa beat Mozambique to win COSAFA U20 Cup and qualify for AFCON
South Africa's under-20 side, Amajita, won the COSAFA U20 Cup by beating Mozambique in the final, with a Kaizer Chiefs youngster scoring the decisive goal. The result crowned South Africa as COSAFA U20 champions.
September 7
- IEC says ANC missed candidate list deadline as ATM seeks to join court case
The Electoral Commission of South Africa says the ANC failed to meet the deadline for submitting candidate lists, rejecting the party's claim that a system glitch was to blame. The commission said the ANC had not submitted candidates' lists for almost all municipalities two days before the deadline.
- South African police warn women after four bodies found in Kempton Park
Police in Kempton Park have warned women to exercise extreme caution after four bodies were found in the area. Investigators are probing possible links between the four murders, and the most recent victim was found wearing sports gear.
- South Africa processes over 80,000 foreign nationals for deportation since June
South African authorities have processed more than 80,000 foreign nationals for deportation since June. The figure covers people who attempted to cross the country's borders without authorization.
- Zuma swaps MK Party's eThekwini mayoral candidate as party-list probe deepens
Jacob Zuma has replaced the MK Party's mayoral candidate in eThekwini as an investigation into the party's candidate lists deepens. The change comes as the party prepares for local elections in the metro.
- El Niño could cost Africa $20bn as South Africa faces preparedness scrutiny
El Niño conditions are present, and South Africa is being urged to prepare now for their impact. The warning has put the country's preparedness under scrutiny, with critics saying it waits for disaster to strike rather than acting in advance.