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The Constitutional Court (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/anc-wins-concourt-battle-over-181-candidates-ahead-local-elections) has ruled in the ANC’s favour (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/anc-wins-concourt-battle-over-181-candidates-ahead-local-elections) in its dispute with the Electoral Commission over 181 candidates for the 4 November municipal elections. The ANC blamed an online submission problem; the IEC disputed that explanation. Fikile Mbalula (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/anc-wins-concourt-battle-over-181-candidates-ahead-local-elections) became emotional after the decision and later collapsed during a media briefing. The DA’s Helen Zille criticised the ruling, while the IEC must now take steps to include the candidates on the ballot.
Four ANC Youth League (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/katlehong-mass-shooting-suspect-appear-court) members have been killed and three other people wounded in Katlehong (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/katlehong-mass-shooting-suspect-appear-court) . Police say a former ward councillor has handed himself over. The ANC has called for stronger police visibility; the EFF cautions against treating an unproven political motive as fact.
Former police boss Shadrack Sibiya (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/watch-shadrack-sibiya-bail-bid-enters-final-stretch) remains in custody after the Randburg Magistrate’s Court (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/watch-shadrack-sibiya-bail-bid-enters-final-stretch) postponed its bail decision. The State raised concerns about possible witness interference and referred to an alleged attempt by an associate to persuade a complainant’s father to withdraw charges. These are allegations before the court, not findings against Sibiya.
The AKA and Tibz murder (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/aka-and-tibz-murder-trial-continues-state-presents-further-evidence) trial was adjourned after an air-conditioning failure in court.
The NPA and KwaZulu-Natal police (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/npa-rejects-claims-jacinta-ngobese-zuma-and-husband-face-arrest) have rejected claims that arrest warrants were issued for March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/npa-rejects-claims-jacinta-ngobese-zuma-and-husband-face-arrest) and her husband, Xolani Zuma.
SPORTS
PSG beat Manchester City 4-2, while Real Madrid fought back to defeat Roma 4-3.
Mamelodi Sundowns look ahead to domestic and continental fixtures, with Carling Knockout pairings announced.
The Proteas have dropped Tristan Stubbs and called in Matthew Breetzke ahead of the second Test.
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Chapter List
(00:00) – Today’s Top Stories
(00:22) – ANC Wins Constitutional Court Battle Over 181 Candidates
(06:02) – Katlehong Shooting: Four ANC Youth League Members Killed
(07:43) – Shadrack Sibiya’s Bail Ruling Postponed
(09:06) – AKA and Tibz Murder Trial Delayed
(10:06) – Matric Exams: Security Measures Tightened
(11:00) – NPA Denies Arrest Warrants for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Xolani Zuma
(11:22) – Champions League: PSG Beat Manchester City, Real Madrid Stage Comeback
(11:52) – Mamelodi Sundowns and Carling Knockout Fixtures
(13:12) – Proteas Drop Tristan Stubbs Ahead of Second Test
