In case you missed it: Murder fugitive admits firearm charge | Unverified IDs on ANC election lists | GDP decline
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in our simple daily news update.
In South Africa, former murder fugitive Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has admitted to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The plea came as part of a 105A agreement between the state and defense. Tshuma was discovered with a gun and ammunition he had purchased in South Africa after his arrest in Kensington, Johannesburg, on July 10.
Meanwhile, the African National Congress (ANC) has acknowledged issues with inaccurate and unverified identity numbers on its candidate lists for upcoming local government elections. The party has launched an internal review of its nomination process following the discovery. Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary-general, addressed the matter at a media briefing in Johannesburg.
Additionally, South Africa's GDP contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, marking a setback that could have broader economic implications.
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