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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced four immediate measures to combat gender-based violence and femicide after the murders of women in Ekurhuleni. A specialised team will investigate 11 murders, while municipalities have been directed to identify and eliminate unsafe spaces.
At the Madlanga Commission, taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has denied links to extortion groups and says his dealings with Putco concerned old buses for community funerals and the 30% local-content fee.
Residents near Addington Hospital in Durban say foul-smelling smoke from the facility is affecting their health and damaging homes.
ANC members on Parliament’s SAPS Ad Hoc Committee deny shielding implicated officials as deliberations on the draft report approach the 30 October deadline.
Also in the bulletin, UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma’s case has been postponed to 21 October as a plea and sentencing agreement is finalised.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial has faced another delay. She faces 12 corruption counts and one money-laundering count linked to alleged bribes from a defence contractor.
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Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, with relegation among possible sanctions. The club continues to deny the claims.
KZN Sport, Arts and Culture MEC Mntomuhle Khawula says preparations for the 2027 Comrades Marathon centenary race will continue amid the dispute involving the Comrades Marathon Association, Athletics South Africa and KZN Athletics.
And finally, the Springboks begin their 2027 Rugby World Cup title defence against Italy at Adelaide Oval on 3 October 2027. The expanded tournament will feature 24 teams.
That’s your News Bite for 30 September 2026. For developments on these stories and more, visit eNCA.com or watch eNCA on DStv Channel 403.