In case you missed it: KZN mass shooting | FF Plus will be at the top of ballot | Sarb hikes interest rates
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 23 September 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Police launched a 72-hour manhunt after gunmen killed 11 individuals in KwaMakhutha, a town south of Durban. Three others were injured when armed suspects entered a house and began shooting. Acting National Commissioner of South African Police Service Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane condemned the "senseless" loss of life and extended condolences to the victims' families.
Meanwhile, Corner Mulder and Pieter Groenewald’s Freedom Front Plus party will be the top name on South Africa's local government election ballot for 2026. The Electoral Commission of South Africa randomly drew the top position to ensure no party has an unfair advantage due to alphabetical order. Lastly, South Africans can expect higher debt repayments after the South African Reserve Bank increased interest rates by 25 basis points.
Governor Lesetja Kganyago stated the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously made this decision to cool inflation and maintain the rand's purchasing power.
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