Kessie Nair / Photo via Facebook
Kessie Nair / Photo via Facebook
Want to know what’s happening in the South African news today? We’re reflecting on Cyril Ramaphosa’s UN address, and looking at developments in the Kessie Nair case.
South African news today, Wednesday 26 September:
Cyril at the UN
During his debut address to the General Assembly of the body in New York on Tuesday, Ramaphosa moved to make more reassurances on land redistribution and demanded that the UN reforms its security council to appoint permanent African members. [Read more: News24]
ANC to release Moerane findings
The commission was tasked with probing the underlying causes of political killings in KwaZulu-Natal, and the ANC will present the findings to the media later on Wednesday.
Kessie Nair in court
The man behind a vile video labelling Cyril Ramaphosa a “k***** president” returns to court in Verulam today, where he will launch his bail application. His social media rant shocked South Africans last week.
Dollar to rand value
Although the rand is trading at R14.35 to the dollar, this could very well spike by the end of Wednesday. The American Federal Reserve looks set to increase interest rates for the third time this year.
Visa changes
Malusi Gigaba presented a host of changes to visa applications for travellers heading to South Africa. The proposals see Chinese and Indian tourists get an easier route into Mzansi, whereas the documentation required for minors has also been relaxed. Here are the changes in full.
Coligny trial latest
The credibility of evidence given by a witness in the case of two Coligny men accused of killing teenager Matlhomola Mosweu last year has been brought into question, during a court session on Tuesday.
You can catch up with the case using our 10-step refresher, after the case was postponed to Thursday 17 October for judgement.
Powerball draw for Tuesday 25 September
Powerball: 7, 15, 17, 30, 40 Powerball: 11
Powerball Plus: 15, 16, 20, 41, 43 Powerball: 12
SA Weather for Wednesday 26 September
Here’s the forecast for wherever you are in Mzansi.
Wednesday’s Horoscopes
What’s ahead for you today? Let’s find out.
