Latest news in South Africa? September 25th, 2026
25-09-2026
Top news developments in South Africa for September 25, 2026:
Eskom Leadership and Strategy: Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed that Cabinet has extended Mteto Nyati’s tenure as Eskom board chairman for another three years. The decision tasks Nyati with steering the utility into its “Eskom 2.0” transition, with the minister ruling out additional bailouts.
IOLEmployment and Economic Initiatives: The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) launched a R1 billion partnership under the Labour Activation Programme aimed at tackling the country’s unemployment crisis.
South African GovernmentFuel and Cost-of-Living Pressures: Data from the Central Energy Fund indicated that motorists face substantial fuel price increases heading into October, continuing pressure from global oil price shifts and high domestic diesel costs.
mybroadband.co.zaPost-Heritage Day Gender-Based Violence Rallies: Following national Heritage Day events on September 24, community marches and civil society demonstrations against gender-based violence and femicide took place in several townships, notably KwaThema, with calls from traditional and civic leaders for stronger state protections.
Crime and Justice: The Pretoria Regional Court postponed the multimillion-rand SAPS tender case involving businessman “Cat” Matlala. Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal police reported major developments in high-profile cases, including the shooting of a suspect linked to the recent killings of two Crime Intelligence officers in Inanda.
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