The City of Cape Town says Imizamo Yethu’s Phase 3 housing project has been redesigned because of unsuitable ground conditions, but residents still have no construction timetable or confirmed number of homes.

Shadrack Sibiya’s dishonourable discharge ends his SAPS career, but allowing him to resign rather than face dismissal raises difficult questions about accountability and public trust, writes IOL Editor Lance Witten.

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In the news today, Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service. Meanwhile, the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says South Africa will burn if it abandons transformation laws such as broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE). Furthermore, three men accused in connection with the alleged theft, possession and disposal of a smartwatch belonging to the slain Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo have made their first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. Weather tomorrow: 13 October 2026 Tuesday is expected to be partly cloudy and warm to hot, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible over the central, western and eastern parts of South Africa by the afternoon. Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of severe thunderstorms over the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal while heatwave conditions continue in KZN. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Shadrack Sibiya resigns from Saps Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya appears at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on 1 October 2026. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (Saps) following disciplinary proceedings against the now former deputy national police commissioner. His disciplinary hearing had been scheduled to commence on Monday, 12 October 2026, as Saps pursued its internal process amid a separate legal challenge. However, instead of the inquiry going ahead, Sibiya’s lawyers submitted his resignation letter at the outset of the hearing. CONTINUE READING: Shadrack Sibiya resigns from Saps ‘This country will burn’: ANCYL warning over B-BBEE ANC flag, Picture: Michel Bega The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says South Africa will burn if it abandons transformation laws such as broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE). In a statement on Monday, the organisation said transformation laws in the country are under attack after two constitutional court rulings. “The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) condemns the escalating war on the upliftment of black people. The setting aside of the Legal Sector Code by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, the invalidation of the Public Procurement Act by the Constitutional Court and attempts to weaken B-BBEE in public procurement expose a determined effort to preserve an economic order that continues to marginalise the black majority, particularly Africans, and to keep South Africa’s wealth in white hands,” said the league’s Tsakani Shiviti. CONTINUE READING: ‘This country will burn’: ANCYL warning over B-BBEE Three accused appear in court over Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s smartwatch Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. Picture: Supplied Three men accused in connection with the alleged theft, possession and disposal of a smartwatch belonging to the slain Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo have made their first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. Moselakgomo, 38, went missing while on a routine run in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on 9 September, and her body was discovered three days later after an intensive search. One of the accused, Nigerian national Kenneth Chibuzor, faces charges relating to contraventions of the Second-Hand Goods Act, money laundering, theft, alternatively possession of goods reasonably suspected to have been stolen, or receiving stolen property without reasonable cause to believe that the transferor was entitled to dispose of it. Two other accused, Stephen Mahlakwane Sekhukhune and Danial Anthony Moat, have been charged with money laundering and theft, alternatively, possession of or receiving stolen property. CONTINUE READING: Three accused appear in court over Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s smartwatch Pastor accused of murdering baby allegedly took out policies in her mother’s name Caiphus Mkhawane, 36, together with Tsako Angel Makhubela, 25, and Amanda Manono Mnguni, 32, appeared before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on a range of serious charges. Picture: Supplied The pastor, who is accused of murdering a four-month-old baby and raping her mother, allegedly took out several funeral policies in the mother’s name two months before the infant’s death. This is what came out of the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday as the pastor and his two wives appeared in court on a range of charges from an incident allegedly committed against a woman and her four-month-old child. Pastor Caiphus Mkhawane, 36; Tsako Angel Makhubela, 25; and Amanda Manono Mnguni, 32, all face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and fraud. CONTINUE READING: Pastor accused of murdering baby allegedly took out policies in her mother’s name Should failing to click a button exclude the ANC? ConCourt hears candidate deadline arguments Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen The ANC’s participation in six municipalities in the Eastern Cape and Free State will hinge on the Constitutional Court’s interpretation of the electoral submissions procedure. Legal professionals representing the ANC, IEC and DA were before the court on Monday to sway the justices on whether the Electoral Act or the IEC’s online candidate nominations system (OCNS) took precedence. The ANC in September missed a deadline to finalise its online submission, with the IEC arguing it had not progressed to the final submission phase in time. CONTINUE READING: Should failing to click a button exclude the ANC? ConCourt hears candidate deadline arguments Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: In case you missed it: Home affairs’ asylum plan | Matric exams crackdown | SA swimmer eyes another record

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Orlando Pirates legend Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has cast doubt on his former club’s chances of winning silverware this season following their MTN8 final defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers suffered a 2-0 loss to the Brazilians, who claimed their first MTN8 title in five years. Pirates enjoyed a successful campaign last season, winning a treble, but their hopes of defending their trophies have already suffered a setback. With Sundowns showing impressive form, the Soweto giants face a tough challenge in their pursuit of more silverware. Vilakazi, who has previously praised Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team, believes Pirates will struggle to win trophies this season, particularly if they come up against Sundowns in cup competitions. “Orlando Pirates won’t win a trophy this season. My reason is I’ve watched Sundowns this season, especially their past two games against the champions of Saudi Arabia (Asia) and against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final. I don’t see any team stopping Pirates except for Sundowns,” he said on the Omniaudio Africa podcast. Tso Vilakazi backs Sundowns to dominate over Orlando Pirates Vilakazi went further, predicting that Sundowns would have the upper hand if the two teams meet again in a cup final. “If Pirates play Sundowns, they will lose. I see Sundowns taking everything this season. If they play the way they are playing now, I don’t see anyone stopping them, including Pirates. “I love Pirates with all of my heart and it is my home, but looking at Sundowns’ performance, they look unstoppable,” he added. Orlando Pirates will now have to regroup after their MTN8 disappointment as they turn their attention to the remaining competitions. Meanwhile, Sundowns will look to build on their cup success as they pursue further honours this season. Will the Buccaneers end the season empty-handed?

Four of Africa Bitcoin's six directors have resigned after a shareholder group moved to remove them.

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