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Eight women found dead in Ekurhuleni have triggered an intensified police operation. Itumeleng Kekana has been formally identified, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has announced a planned shutdown focused on Kempton Park, and a R400,000 reward is being offered.
Police are urging families of missing people to check the Germiston mortuary, while Sonke Gender Justice says women need action beyond statements.
The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC’s appeal to place 181 councillor candidates on the ballot after the IEC deadline was missed.
The candidates, in six councils across KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Eastern Cape, are set to miss the local government elections in November, as the ANC plans a further appeal.
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on targeted South Africans.
Marco Rubio cited alleged racially motivated crime and state-backed discrimination against Afrikaners and minorities. South Africa has objected.
Markets are awaiting the US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision as oil trades above $108 a barrel.
A stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields have weighed on the rand, while Nomcebo Khumalo says it could recover if tensions ease.
At the Madlanga Commission, World Bank specialist Laura Pop says criminal infiltration, weak vetting and delays in corruption cases undermine justice institutions.
Ed Sheeran’s US tour is facing a solidarity revolt after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act after comments on Palestinian rights.
Sheeran’s band and other opening acts have reportedly withdrawn.
Also in the bulletin, the State is challenging alleged hitman Musa Kekana’s medical claims in the Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala trial.
Ethiopian Airlines plans a Durban-Addis Ababa route from December.
SPORT
Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 in the League Cup, Hansi Flick backed Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or bid, and Karabo Meso scored her first international half-century as the Proteas Women sealed their T20 series against Zimbabwe.
That is your News Bite for 16 September 2026. For updates, visit enca.com or watch eNCA on DStv Channel 403.