Latest news in South Africa? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Major headlines across South Africa include:
- Immigration and Refugee Relocations: The Department of Home Affairs began relocating refugees camped outside its Durban offices to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng to de-escalate tensions following confrontations with local groups. This comes amid intensified government deportations and migration enforcement nationwide. IOL
- China–South Africa Cherry Trade Deal: The Ministry of Agriculture finalized an agreement securing Chinese market access for South African cherry growers, a development projected to boost exports and support hundreds of local agricultural jobs. Democratic Alliance
- Mapisa-Nqakula Trial Postponed: The corruption and money-laundering case involving former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was adjourned in court following her non-appearance due to reported ill health.
- Data and Telecom Affordability Inquiry: The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) initiated a public inquiry into voice and mobile data pricing, targeting high communication costs affecting lower-income households. mybroadband.co.za
- Johannesburg Utility Disruptions: City officials and Eskom convened emergency sessions to tackle ongoing water supply disruptions caused by power cuts affecting pumping stations across parts of Johannesburg.
- Law Enforcement Operations: Police and correctional services rearrested an escaped inmate from the Rooigrond facility in the North West amid an internal investigation into staff complicity, while the Hawks continue tracing networks connected to major Pretoria drug lab busts and global sextortion rings. www.enca.com