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Parliament will have a hectic week ahead in its legislative processes. Parliamentarians are expected to return from the constituency break to resume their fourth quarter programme. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and the Impeachment Committee are part of the line up. In addition, the Powers and Privileges Committee into allegations of alleged misconduct constituting contempt of Parliament committees by the EFF leader, Julius Malema, and fellow party MP, Sinawo Thambo, are on the scorecard of the political enrolment. Abongwe Kobokana reports... 

Twenty-five years after the adoption of a landmark declaration against racism in Durban, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. Addressing a commemorative meeting in New York, he said governments must also dismantle systemic discrimination and ensure the fight against racism produces tangible change. Also speaking at the event, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action marked a pivotal moment in the international community's commitment to build a world - rooted in equality, dignity and justice.  
Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

The Commission for Gender Equality says it is concerning that the country is still facing a huge challenge of DNA backlogs for Gender Based Violence cases. The commission is holding a five-day Joint National Inquiry on Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg. The Inquiry is hosted by the the CRL Commission, the SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality.   Thabiso Radebe reports...

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Sizakele Dyantyi, says the business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged for contravening the Liquor Act. Ten  people were killed, while eleven were wounded. The venue was reportedly not permitted to sell alcohol or allow it on the premises. In a separate incident, four people were fatally shot in Site C, Khayelitsha, while two people were shot and killed in the Joe Slovo Informal Settlement. Dyantyi was speaking during an oversight visit to the Nyanga police station. Andile Mbanjwa reports... 

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet is deeply concerned about the rise in gender-based violence and femicide. She says the number of women murdered in Gauteng has increased to 13. Four suspects have been arrested and remain in custody after being denied bail. Ntshavheni says government is supporting investigations and calls on communities to report information to police and stand together against violence against women. Ntshaveni is briefing the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026.

Businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni says he discussed allegations against the Kwagga 20 group with Mr Sindane. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni says he disapproved of the alleged activities of the group. He also says he questioned his nephew, after reports linked him to the group. Sibanyoni says he advised his nephew to approach police and clear his name. 

Businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni says the taxi association assisted with legal fees for Gwabo a convicted taxi-marshal killer. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni says Gwabo's family approached him for assistance. He confirms meeting an attorney in December 2024 to confirm an arrangement for Gwabo's legal fees to be covered through the association. Sibanyoni says payments were later delayed, prompting the attorney to inform him that he could not continue with the case. 

SAPS Gauteng, working with the SANDF, DPCI, Home Affairs officials and Sibanye-Stillwater security, has arrested 121 suspected illegal miners in Fochville. The arrests were made during Operation Prosper and Karabo at Mphahla village early this morning. Police also recovered five firearms, including three pistols, an AK-47 rifle and a homemade pistol, along with ammunition. Illegal mining equipment and gold-bearing material were also seized. The operation is continuing in Gauteng. Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi explains 

The Commission for Gender Equality says it is concerning that the country is still facing a huge challenge of DNA backlogs for Gender Based Violence cases. The commission is holding a five-day Joint National Inquiry on Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg. The Inquiry is hosted by the the CRL Commission, the SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality.   Thabiso Radebe reports...

Parliament will have a hectic week ahead in its legislative processes. Parliamentarians are expected to return from the constituency break to resume their fourth quarter programme. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and the Impeachment Committee are part of the line up. In addition, the Powers and Priviledges Committee into allegations of alleged misconduct constituting contempt of Parliament committees by the EFF leader, Julius Malema, and fellow party MP, Sinawo Thambo, are on the scorecard of the political enrolment. Abongwe Kobokana reports...