Latest news in South Africa? September 11th, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is scheduled to push for stronger intra-BRICS trade, investment, and reform of multilateral institutions. DIRCOIn domestic legal and crime news, the Johannesburg High Court is expected to deliver its judgment today in the trial of Bafana Mahungela, who is accused of the murder of school teacher Kirsten Kluyts. Additionally, South Africa extradited six suspected members of the Black Axe gang to the United States, and National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is due to make a court appearance in Pinetown on fraud charges. YouTube+ 1Meanwhile, at the annual Daily Maverick Gathering event, editor-in-chief Gillian Green spoke out regarding local municipal governance, calling for urgent reforms to address failing infrastructure, irregular water and electricity supplies, and inadequate waste collection in towns and cities across the country. UA.NEWS