In case you missed it: ANC ‘belongs to God’ | Apple takes Joburg company to court | Malema slams social grant amounts
Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 6 September 2026, in our simple daily news update.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula proclaimed that his party is immortal, divinely protected by God and the ancestors. Speaking at a traditional ceremony in Mpumalanga, Mbalula emphasized the ANC's divine connection, stating that it was born inside a church and cannot be destroyed by anyone. Meanwhile, Apple initiated legal action against a South African company, accusing it of selling counterfeit iPhones and packaging.
The tech giant seized the products at OR Tambo International Airport in March and has demanded that the court declare them counterfeit, block the company's trade, and reveal their origin and the network behind them. Lastly, EFF leader Julius Malema outlined plans to increase social grant amounts for young South Africans, arguing that the current R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is insufficient.
He also promised measures to assist unemployed graduates, as the upcoming local government elections approach on November 4th.
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