Latest news in South Africa? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Key news developments in South Africa for September 28, 2026:
Mass Shootings and Gun Violence: Public outrage and calls for crackdowns on illegal firearms intensified following two deadly weekend mass shootings. Gunmen killed 18 people at a tavern in Carletonville, West Rand, while another shooting at an entertainment venue in Somerset West, Cape Town, left 10 people dead.
Daily Maverick+ 1Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: The inquiry moved forward with criminal charges against former Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan after he failed to appear to testify. In parallel, a bid by Bafana Sindane to block WhatsApp records from being submitted to the commission was struck off the court roll.
www.enca.comCorruption Proceedings: Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula publicly rejected allegations regarding an alleged R2 million promotion bribe amid ongoing legal proceedings covering corruption and money-laundering charges.
www.sabcnews.comMining & Business: Australian mining company Northern Star rejected an unsolicited AU$38.7 billion (approximately R445 billion) acquisition proposal from South African producer Gold Fields, dismissing the bid as opportunistic.
Sports: The Proteas clinched their ODI series against Australia behind centuries from Temba Bavuma and David Miller, while the South African Men’s Under-20 team, Amajita, were crowned COSAFA U20 champions.
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