The Transnet National Ports Authority says it is investigating truck congestion outside Durban’s port while highlighting ageing infrastructure, equipment failures and marine-service delays.

Western Cape minister Anroux Marais and new SAPS provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Sizakhele Dyantyi have agreed to focus on illegal firearms, organised crime, police resources and stronger cooperation with prosecutors.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus expects the Wallabies to be “licking their lips” at the prospect of putting South Africa to the sword under quality coach Les Kiss in their one-off Test in Perth on Sunday The Springboks have won five of their last six Tests against Australia, including their 30-22 victory in their last encounter in Cape Town in the Rugby Championship last year. That followed the Wallabies’ 38-22 win at Ellis Park – their second ever victory at the venue. But new coach Les Kiss, who was Erasmus’ Ulster opponent in the Pro12 and Pro 14 (now URC) and Champions Cup when Erasmus was coaching Munster in 2016 and 2017, faces the world champions for the first time with much to prove ahead of next year’s World Cup in Australia. Springboks in the midst of an Aussie storm “We all know it will work out somewhere that the teams will meet each other, whether in the round of 16 or quarter-final,” Erasmus said after naming his team on Tuesday. “We know they will be up for this match, licking their lips and trying to sink their teeth into us, and trying to find a good foothold. A strong start in trying to beat us. We will try to do the same.” The Springbok coach said the community of Terrigal, where they had been based since their Baltimore Test the weekend before last, had been excited to see the Wallabies push the Springboks hard. They would fly to Perth on Thursday, deciding to stay in Terrigal to get a feel for the base ahead of their final World Cup warm-up against Fiji next year. Les Kiss (then Ulster director of rugby) and Rassie Erasmus (Munster director of rugby) at the 2016/17 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup launch. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images Erasmus blows Les a Kiss Erasmus said he was still playing rugby when Kiss, along with fellow Australians Mick Byrne and Tim Lane, went into coaching. Kiss, who first played rugby league before going into rugby union coaching, had plenty of experience to back him, seen by his stint as Springbok defence coach under Harry Viljoen. By the time they became rivals at the aforementioned Irish unions, Erasmus had plenty of respect for Kiss. “We’ve come a long way since Ulster. Great guy. We don’t argue a lot. He’s a good guy and a very good coach. We are in for a big battle against a team that would certainly like to put their marker down.” Erasmus said he expected the breakdown to be massive. That was why he had selected Marco van Staden at No 8. “They have Fraser McReight and others in their team. There are certainly guys who can disrupt the defensive breakdown. They are very good at that. Marco can help sort that out for us.”

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has raised concerns about the possibility of escape and witness interference as it prepares to oppose bail for suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, who has been accused of rape, sexual grooming and trafficking. The 59-year-old senior police official appeared before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, following his arrest a day earlier by the Madlanga commission’s Recommendations Task Team (CRTT). The formal bail application has been postponed to 29 September. The South African Police Service (Saps) lieutenant-general is set to be detained at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre in Pretoria until his next court appearance. Shadrack Sibiya accused of rape and sexual grooming NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago revealed that the state had raised concerns about where Sibiya should be detained, citing allegations of possible attempts to escape from custody. “He might escape in a case where he is put in a police station or at the Johannesburg Central Correctional [Facility],” Kganyago told the media. The prosecution’s concerns extend beyond the possibility of escape, with Kganyago saying investigators were also dealing with allegations of witness intimidation. A voice note allegedly believed to be from Sibiya or unnamed individuals had been circulated on Tuesday afternoon. “The investigating officers have taken it upon themselves to protect the witnesses, especially because that information is within the knowledge of the investigating officers and the prosecutors. “It has been presented in court to say that is one of the reasons why the state wants to oppose bail, because there is a belief that there will be interference. “According to the state, it is already happening, and it happened as far back as 2 o’clock this afternoon,” Kganyago explained. Saps lieutenant-general facing five charges Kganyago confirmed that the lieutenant-general, who was allegedly arrested at a strip club in Rivonia, faces five charges. These include three counts of sexual grooming, one count of human trafficking and one count of rape. The allegations involve a 16-year-old girl, who is allegedly the subject of the grooming charges, and an 18-year-old woman who is alleged to have been raped at a Sandton hotel in May 2026. The alleged sexual grooming of the teenager is said to have occurred between July and August 2026 through electronic communication. The trafficking charge, meanwhile, arises from allegations involving three individuals. Kganyago declined to disclose the number of witnesses involved in the matter, saying the investigation was still unfolding. “You might have heard that there might be other people who working in cahoots to try and intimidate the witnesses,” he said, adding that more arrests could be affected. ‘Not just an ordinary police officer’ Earlier, national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe indicated that Sibiya’s arrest followed an investigation that gathered “overwhelming evidence” against the officer. Mathe highlighted that the case demonstrated the Saps’ position that rank or status does not shield an officer from criminal accountability. “This is what the public should expect from us: arrests even within our ranks without fear or favour,” she told reporters on Tuesday. The police spokesperson noted that the arrest comes against the backdrop of widespread concern over gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. Mathe stressed that Sibiya occupies a position that carried significant responsibility towards members of the public. “This is not just an ordinary police officer. It’s a senior officer holding the rank of lieutenant general. “It’s a very highly sensitive matter that involves a minor as well,” she remarked, adding that “everyone is presumed innocent until they are proven guilty before a court of law”. Saps cannot rule out additional complainants The police have also left open the possibility that the investigation could result in further allegations being brought to investigators. Mathe urged potential victims to approach the police, assuring them that information would be handled confidentially. “We cannot rule out the possibility of more victims coming forward. “If there are any victims out there, we would like to assure them that as the Saps, we have a trusted and dedicated team that is seized with this investigation, that treats every piece of information that they receive with the utmost confidentiality. “If there are any victims out there, they should not be afraid.” ‘Child of God’ Meanwhile, Bishop Lazarus Azwihangwi Maumela, an alleged ANC affiliate who led the Faith Harvest Bible Church, has claimed that Sibiya was arrested while they were dining at a restaurant in Sandton. He described the police official as a “long-time friend” and a “child of God who grew up in church”. Maumela alleged that the criminal charges were connected to internal succession battles within the police service. “Police are busy fighting in the boardroom rather than going to hunt the criminals,” he told the media outside the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. The pastor further drew a comparison with the rape allegations involving former president Jacob Zuma when discussing the allegations against the police official. “We know the history of South Africa very well. We know what happened to Jacob Zuma when he was supposed to ascend to power. “He was accused of rape. We know what people are capable of.” Maumela launched a broader attack on the state of policing in South Africa, making allegations about senior police officers. “People are fed up with this police because there’s no police in South Africa. “They are gangsters because if you do a proper lifestyle audit of all generals, you will see what we are talking about, that these are criminals,” he continued.

Beachgoers at Cape Town’s Sandy Bay have been warned that nudity and sexual misconduct are prohibited following the installation of new signs at the popular coastal spot. The signage, funded by the Llandudno Community Improvement District (CID) and Kronenzicht residents, warns that people could face fines for breaching the rules. Under surveillance The signs state that “nudity and/or sexual misconduct” is prohibited on the beach and pathways and warn that the area is under surveillance, including through the use of drones. The move comes ahead of further joint safety operations planned in and around Sandy Bay as the summer season approaches. Community Crime Prevention said it has worked with SANParks, SAPS, City Law Enforcement, Metro Police and private security over the past year following concerns about safety in the area. Several joint operations have already been conducted, with more expected in the coming months. SANParks position on Sandy Bay Sandy Bay falls within Table Mountain National Park and has long been associated with nude bathing, despite never being formally designated as a naturist beach. SANParks said in March that Sandy Bay “is not, and has not been, formally designated as a naturist beach” and that nude sunbathing was not permitted. At the time, the organisation said proposed signage for the beach was undergoing legal review to clarify the applicable rules. The newly installed signs have now prompted a response from naturist groups, who say nudity should be distinguished from sexual misconduct. Naturist advocate Marthinus Pretorius told CapeTalk that the South African Naturist Association and Western Cape Naturist Association were preparing correspondence to SANParks, the City of Cape Town and CapeNature. “We are not asking for SANParks to do nothing. We are asking them to explain their legal position and talk to us before enforcing,” Pretorius said. He said naturists supported action against sexual misconduct, harassment and criminal activity at Sandy Bay but wanted clarity about the legal position concerning nudity. Safety concerns ahead of summer The signage comes as authorities and community safety groups prepare for increased activity around Sandy Bay during the summer months. Community Crime Prevention said the joint operations are intended to address safety concerns in the area, with multiple law enforcement and security agencies involved. The signs’ reference to surveillance also signals an increased focus on monitoring activity along the beach and its access pathways. For years, Sandy Bay has been widely known as an unofficial nude beach, although it has never held official naturist status. The new signage now puts beach users on notice of SANParks’ stated position and the potential consequences of contravening the rules.

The Gauteng pensioner, in her late sixties, relies entirely on her Older Persons’ Grant each month while managing a life-threatening heart condition with no family to turn to. Tuna receives R2 400 per month through the Older Persons’ Grant and has done so for between three and five years. She rents her home privately and is the only person relying on her income, meaning every rand must cover rent, food, and other essentials. Her biggest financial concern is the cost of living and rising food prices, a pressure shared by pensioners across the country as fixed incomes fail to keep pace with inflation. Despite the strain, Tuna said she has had no problems with SASSA’s administrative processes and rates the agency’s communication as adequate. Her frustration lies not with bureaucracy, but with the size of the grant itself. Asked what one change she would make, she was direct: she wants the amount increased. Living without family or medical support Tuna described her circumstances in stark terms. She has no children or relatives who can help her financially or otherwise, no access to transport, and no medical aid, despite living with what she calls a life-threatening heart disease. She confirmed that she has gone without food in the past month, and said her grant typically runs out before the next payment arrives, leaving her exposed in the final days of each cycle. Her situation reflects a wider pattern among South Africa’s elderly, many of whom face retirement increasingly isolated as economic pressure scatters families and unemployment among younger generations limits how much support ageing parents can expect from their children. A working life that didn’t guarantee a secure retirement Tuna’s administrative background and diploma point to a skilled working life, yet retirement has delivered hardship rather than rest. Her story underscores a growing gap between what South Africa’s social grants provide and what pensioners with serious health conditions and no safety net actually need to survive. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey If you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter

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