Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the figure is incomplete because Mpumalanga has not yet submitted its response, while several cases remain unresolved or under investigation.

A Hypershell exoskeleton helped an exhausted 47-year-old hiker walk down Table Mountain’s Platteklip Gorge after the Cableway had closed.

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In the news today, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has made more progress in securing assets of suspects believed to be involved in the multi-million-rand looting of Tembisa Hospital. Meanwhile, the body of a woman was found along the railway line in Springs, Ekurhuleni, on Sunday, making it the 11th woman’s body to be found in the East Rand since July. Furthermore, the ANC has publicly defended its secretary-general Fikile Mbalula in a potential legal battle being pursued by AfriForum. Weather tomorrow: 28 September 2026 The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast that “severe” thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds will hit the Highveld areas of Mpumalanga, the south-western parts of Limpopo and Gauteng on Monday. It also warned that “hail and excessive lightning” could be expected in the areas the storms hit. Read full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. SIU secures R42m in assets from bribes paid to Tembisa Hospital officials A view of the Tembisa Hospital entrance. Picture: Gallo Images/Papi Morake The SIU has made more progress in securing assets of suspects believed to be involved in the multi-million-rand looting of Tembisa Hospital. On Sunday, the SIU announced it had secured around R42.4 million in cash, properties, pensions and investments linked to bribes allegedly paid by businessman Stefan Joel Govindraju to officials at the hospital. The bribes are thought to total R100 million. The anti-corruption body added that the alleged bribes paid by Govindraju are suspected to have secured procurement deals worth around R600 million. CONTINUE READING: SIU secures R42m in assets from bribes paid to Tembisa Hospital officials Another woman killed in Ekurhuleni: 11th body found strangled in Springs The discovery of the 11th body comes a few hours after police arrested a suspect in connection with the 10th body. Picture: Flickr Members of the South African Police Service (Saps) have found the body of a woman along the railway line in Springs, Ekurhuleni, on Sunday, 27 September 2026. This is the 11th woman’s body to be found in Ekurhuleni since July, while one body was also found in Soweto in September. The discovery of the 11th body comes a few hours after police arrested a suspect in connection with the 10th body found on Saturday, 26 September 2026. CONTINUE READING: Another woman killed in Ekurhuleni: 11th body found strangled in Springs ANC backs Mbalula in legal dispute, attacks AfriForum for ‘political theatre’ ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. Picture: Gallo Images / Sharon Seretlo The ANC has publicly defended its secretary-general (SG) Fikile Mbalula in a potential legal battle being pursued by AfriForum. Mbalula could face crimen injuria charges in connection with comments made about the then-principal of Bergview College Jaco Pieterse and the young girl who would become known as Cwecwe. The ANC asserted that that Mbalula made no specific reference to Pieterse, with AfriForum countering that the statements made left no ambiguity about who was being spoken about. CONTINUE READING: ANC backs Mbalula in legal dispute, attacks AfriForum for ‘political theatre’ Two mass shootings leave dozens dead and several injured Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Michel Bega / The Citizen A mass shooting near Carletonville left 17 people dead after suspects opened fire at a tavern in Wedela on Saturday night. Then, in another mass shooting at an entertainment venue in Lwandle, near Stand, at least 10 people were killed and 11 others injured at around 2am on Sunday morning. Five victims were declared dead at the scene, while a further five died after being taken to hospital. Eleven others victims were taken for medical treatment and Lwandle police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder. CONTINUE READING: Western Cape mass shooting leaves at least 10 dead and several injured Springbok player ratings from 42-38 defeat to Wallabies in Perth The Springboks suffered a rare defeat on Sunday, going down to the Wallabies. Picture: Antony Dickson/Gallo Images The Springboks lost 42-38 to the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday, after coach Rassie Erasmus made 13 changes to the starting XV from the side that played against the All Blacks in Baltimore two weekends ago. In a bizarre match, the Wallabies led 24-17 at the halftime break and then raced into a 42-17 lead, with 10 minutes remaining. Three converted tries in the dying minutes by the Boks got them to 38, before they ran out of time. This is how The Citizen rated the performance of the Bok players, out of 10, on Sunday. CONTINUE READING: Springbok player ratings from 42-38 defeat to Wallabies in Perth Yesterday’s news recap READ HERE: 10th woman’s body found | McKenzie’s promises to voters | Moya vs Brink

Bafana Bafana legend Tsepo Masilela has likened former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim to current Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz. The retired left-back said the two coaches are similar due to their approach, preferring to play with three centre-backs. Speaking on Soccerbeat, Masilela felt Chiefs were making mistakes despite getting goals. “When I look at the way they set up, I don’t think they’re defensive, he could say he’s playing a winger a wingback in Pule Mmodi but also his team is scoring but the mistakes at the back always disappoint them and sees them drop points.” Kaizer Chiefs have dropped valuable points Masilela feels Da Cruz will stick to his back three irrespective of results. “It’s the similar things that happened to a Manchester United when they hired Ruben Amorim, even when he got suggestions that he should change his back three, he opted to lose his job while playing in a way he believed in,” he said. Amakhosi are currently third in the Betway Premiership after just seven matches played. Da Cruz’s men are unbeaten in the league with three wins and four draws. Despite a promising start to the season, back to back draws sees Kaizer Chiefs seven points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. With games coming thick and fast in October, Da Cruz knows any loss or draw could end their title charge. The team still have to play in the CAF Confederation Cup next month. Will Fernando Da Cruz keep his job beyond this season?

It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto draw! Could tonight be your lucky night? The Daily Lotto jackpot is once again up for grabs – and it stands at an estimated R350 000. Remember: The Daily Lotto jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. All it takes is a ticket to turn your dreams into reality because, as the saying goes, you’ve got to be in it to win it! The winning numbers will be updated below as soon as they’re drawn. SUNDAY’S DAILY LOTTO NUMBERS 2, 6, 9, 24, 31 Draw date: 27 September 2026 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you won? Click here to view every past Daily Lotto result since Sizekhaya took over as National Lottery operators on 1 June 2026. For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website.

Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the Woan spectrum reservation, leaving Icasa free to license the idle frequencies.

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced Mteto Nyati will stay on as Eskom chairman.