In case you missed it: Cars burn in Soweto | No taxi fare hike… yet | ‘Apartheid is not coming back’
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 8 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Violent clashes erupted in Soweto on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as residents fought with foreign nationals over a Home Affairs directive concerning asylum seekers. In a related matter, the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) announced that no taxi fare increases will be announced or implemented at this time, as discussions continue with the government on the effects of rising fuel costs on the taxi industry.
Meanwhile, uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas stated that apartheid is not coming back, emphasizing the need for South Africa to move beyond racial divisions in politics.
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