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African Mirror| Russia-Africa Summit: Will Moscow Deliver on Its Promises to the Continent?

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 29 October 2026

The third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow is placing renewed focus on relations between Russia and African states, with discussions expected to shape cooperation in defence, trade, energy, technology and finance. However, questions remain about whether these partnerships will deliver tangible socioeconomic benefits for African countries while protecting their strategic interests.

Cachalia seeks Cabinet approval for Mkhwanazi’s appointment as Hawks head

Oyisa George 29 October 2026

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has submitted a memorandum to Cabinet seeking approval for Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be appointed national head of the Hawks. The appointment requires Cabinet’s concurrence under Section 17CA of the South African Police Service Act of 1995. The appointment must also be reported to

SANTACO to meet government over escalating taxi violence in Cape Town

Oyisa George 28 October 2026

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape is expected to meet with government on Thursday to discuss escalating taxi violence involving the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA). The meeting follows a series of taxi-related shootings across

WMO Warns of Record Greenhouse Gas Levels as Climate Change Threatens Long-Term Impacts

Aneeqa Du Plessis 28 October 2026

By Odwa Mkentane The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2025, raising concerns about the long-term impacts of climate change. Its latest report shows that levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all increased to unprecedented levels, locking

Suliman Carrim granted bail but remains in custody

Oyisa George 28 October 2026

North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been granted R100,000 bail in a contempt of court case linked to the Madlanga Commission, but he will remain in custody while facing separate charges in another matter. Carrim appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, where he faces a charge of failing to appear

Three Killed and More Than Five Wounded in Taxi-Related Shootings Across Cape Town

Aneeqa Du Plessis 28 October 2026

By Odwa Mkentane Three people have been killed and more than five others wounded in a series of taxi-related shootings in various parts of Cape Town. The shootings, which involved two taxi associations, the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA), occurred

Political Killings Surge Ahead of Local Government Elections, Raising Concerns Over Electoral Safety

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 28 October 2026

Political violence is raising concerns ahead of South Africa’s local government elections, with new figures highlighting the scale of attacks against political figures and activists. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime recorded 45 political attacks between January and September, resulting in at least 43 deaths. A further nine politically

SASSA Announces Once-Off Changes to November Grant Payment Dates

Ragheema Mclean 28 October 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a once-off adjustment to its social grant payment dates for November due to next Wednesday’s Local Government Elections. Older persons grants will be paid on Friday, followed by disability grants on Monday and children’s grants on Tuesday. Grants that are under

Mbeki’s Coalition Government Concerns as Voters Shift Support Ahead of Local Elections

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 28 October 2026

Former president Thabo Mbeki has raised concerns about the possibility of more coalition governments following the upcoming local government elections, as shifting voter support places South Africa’s major political parties under pressure. Political analyst and director of research at the ASRI, Angelo Fick, said polling can provide useful insight into

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