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Concerned members of  the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in the Free State have called for transparency and for the National Leadership to intervene over alleged manipulation of election candidate lists.  Members claim many names that were submitted are not reflected in the lists that appear at the IEC.  Members have called for the removal of the provincial coordinator, Sandile Mabiza, whom they accuse of irregularities. They raised their concerns during a media briefing in Welkom. Abigail Visagie reports...

The unfair dismissals case of 60 former South African Police Service members faces yet another delay. This comes after Judgment was reserved by the Bloemfontein High Court. The former police officers were dismissed  by SAPS using its Discipline Regulation 9, which is a fast-track process to handle serious staff misconduct and issue quick dismissals without trial. While their lawyer argued that the dismissal violated their constitutional rights, he stated that the court had jurisdiction to deal with the matter due to the unlawful manner of the officers' dismissal. This comes after the defence asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing that the court had no jurisdiction over constitutional matters relating to Regulation 9. Kamohelo Tsotetsi reports...

More than two-thousand-400 Community Healthcare Workers in the North West province were not absorbed into permanent roles. Accordingly, they were left behind, when half of their cohort were employed by the Health Department. They say whilst they have served their communities for more than 30 years, the department failed to employ them permanently.  According to the department, they've implemented a strategic plan that will ensure all the workers are fully employed by 2030. Our reporter, Tsholofelo Sekwena has the details ...

The Madlanga Commission welcomes Suliman Carrim’s arrest at OR Tambo International Airport, after he allegedly failed to appear under subpoena and repeatedly failed to submit required information and documents. The Commission laid criminal charges against him on 19 August, following his failure to testify on 14 August 2026. Jeremy Michaels speaks on behalf of The Madlanga Commission

Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 59-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman for alleged kidnapping and operating an unregistered rehabilitation centre in Waterval B, Siyabuswa. Police say approximately 200 people were allegedly kept at the premises, with 14 taken for medical treatment during an operation on Thursday. The suspects face additional charges relating to health and safety violations. They are expected to appear in the Mdutjana Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Police say further arrests are possible as investigations continue.  Brigadier Donald Mdhluli

Eskom is warning political parties, candidates and campaign teams against placing election posters on electricity infrastructure ahead of the November local government elections. The power utility says attaching posters to electricity poles, transformers and substations poses serious safety risks, including electric shocks, severe burns and death. Eskom urges all election stakeholders to use authorised advertising structures and warns that unauthorised material may be removed to protect public safety and critical infrastructure.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has welcomed the lifting of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s precautionary suspension following the withdrawal of charges against him. Cachalia has also thanked Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane for her leadership while serving as acting commissioner. He says Masemola’s return provides an opportunity for the police service to focus on operational priorities, professionalism and accountability under the Police Reset Agenda. Ministry Spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi

City Power says electricity supply from the Central Substation is expected to be restored by Tuesday, 20 October, following an explosion during restoration efforts. The incident affected Carlton Centre, Standard Bank, Selby, Marshalltown, and City and Suburban. The power utility says emergency services have cleared technical teams to return to the site. City Power is installing equipment and cabling before conducting safety tests. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Isaac Mangena is General Manager, Department of Public Relations and Communication

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, who will resume his full duties on Monday. Masemola was suspended in April after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on charges relating to the Public Finance Management Act. The charges were withdrawn in September. Ramaphosa has thanked Acting Commissioner Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane for her service during Masemola’s suspension. Vincent Magwenya - Spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa

A 49-year-old man has been arrested for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport at around 20:30 on Thursday evening, moments before boarding an international flight. SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says he is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Friday morning.