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The Anele Tembe inquest is underway in Cape Town. A police witness says Kiernan “AKA” Forbes described an argument on the morning Tembe died and said he did not believe she would jump from the hotel balcony.
In Johannesburg, residents are battling incorrect municipal bills, steep charges and disconnection threats. JoburgCAN says hundreds of complaints arrive each month and some disputes drag on for years.
Police are also probing alleged corruption at Emfuleni Local Municipality, including illegal electricity connections and a R16-million fleet tender.
The corruption trial of former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will proceed after the Gauteng High Court dismissed her discharge application.
The Kruger National Park is rebuilding after January floods caused R950-million in damage and major revenue losses.
In other news
A Yellow Level 2 warning is in place as severe thunderstorms threaten Tshwane and other parts of Gauteng.
Police are hunting two suspects after a scholar transport driver was shot dead in Westbury.
Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye’s firearm-related case has been postponed to 17 September.
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The Springboks have landed in the United States ahead of the deciding fourth Test against the All Blacks, with Rassie Erasmus warning that the job is not done.
At the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz will meet Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals.
And Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid.
That is your News Bite for 7 September 2026. For updates, visit eNCA.com or watch eNCA on DStv Channel 403.