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Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has washed his hands of South Africa's delayed VAR project, handing full responsibility to SAFA. The association has assured McKenzie that the 20-million-Rand government allocation remains untouched, after he demanded answers over delays and a lack of communication. SAFA chief executive Lydia Monyepao says the technology requires further technical assessments, referee training and agreement with broadcasters and the PSL.
Trials are planned in selected domestic competitions, with the Nedbank Cup among the potential targets for 2027. SAFA is expected to meet FIFA to discuss the way forward. SAfm's sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

The Gauteng Department of e-Government says it intends' to lodge a criminal complaint against third-year university student and cybersecurity researcher Joel Cedras. Cedras found a vulnerability in the Gauteng e-Panic button app that exposed users' information. This came after it was revealed that an R269-million contract had been signed for the app's development. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government and Research & Development Chairperson, Mbali Hlophe....

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the Constitutional Court ruling in the party's favour is a huge relief, admitting the candidate-list dispute left him emotional and gave him sleepless nights. 

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it respects the Constitutional Court's authority and will comply with its order. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo says the Commission acted based on its interpretation of electoral laws and the need to apply the rules consistently. He says the decision is not expected to affect the 4 November election date, unless circumstances change. Mamabolo was responding to the Constitutional Court's judgment granting the ANC leave to appeal the IEC's decision to disqualify 181 candidates across six municipalities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo 

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the ANC in its dispute with the Electoral Commission over rejected candidate lists ahead of the November local government elections. Justice Rammaka Mathopo says the appeal is granted, and the Electoral Court's earlier order has been set aside. The ruling now paves the way for 181 ANC candidates to be included on ballot papers across six municipalities in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Mangaung Metro.  Judge Rammaka Mathopo delivering the judgment, Sakina Kamwendo also spoke to SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga  

The Democratic Alliance says it respects the Constitutional Court's judgment but warns that it raises serious concerns about compliance with the IEC's deadlines. The party says the ruling will not change the ANC's electoral fortunes, while rejecting Fikile Mbalula's threats to review the ANC's position in the Government of National Unity. DA Federal Council Chairperson Ashor Sarupen had this to say 

With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, journalists, academics and civil society groups gathered in Parkwood, Johannesburg to discuss threats to media freedom. The Media Freedom Festival focused on online harassment, misinformation and the role of artificial intelligence in spreading false information. Our reporter, Luyanda Danca has the details …

Residents of Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality in the North West have called on the prospective local election winners to balance the scale of service delivery. They alleged disparity in terms of the provision of services. Residents in the erstwhile Molopo Municipality area want equal services to that in the former Kagisano Municipality. In 2011, the Kagisano and Molopo Municipalities were amalgamated. The aim of the amalgamation was to enhance the institution's viability and to improve and expand government services to the communities in these municipalities. However, residents say the lack of services and high rate of unemployment are major concerns. Our reporter Zebilon Maine has the details  . .

U.S. President Donald Trump is campaigning across six states, this week as Republicans fight an uphill battle to retain control of Congress in America's midterm elections. Reuters-Ipsos polling puts Democrats eight points ahead among registered voters. This while billionaire, Elon Musk has provided roughly 366 million dollars this election cycle, largely backing Republicans. Early voting is also underway, with the state of Georgia reporting record opening-day midterm turnout, less than three weeks before the November 3rd vote. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

ANC Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says they will always humble themselves despite being accused of arrogance. He was reacting to the backlash from Cosatu leaders after the ANC's National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe walked out of the federation's national congress on Monday. Mantashe was not happy about speaking before the SACP and SANCO, saying it's not in keeping with alliance traditions. He insisted on speaking last and after being denied he walked out. This prompted some delegates to accuse Mantashe and the ANC of being arrogant. Our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo has more.