eNCA News Bite | Suliman Carrim faces new charges, Fort Hare fires Buhlungu and Soweto mother dem…

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North West businessman Suliman Carrim (https://www.enca.com/news/carrim-spend-another-weekend-behind-bars) faces additional charges after being added as an accused in two Limpopo cases (https://www.enca.com/news/carrim-spend-another-weekend-behind-bars) involving vehicles allegedly taken across the Beitbridge border using fraudulent documentation. He also faces charges related to his alleged failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission (https://www.enca.com/news/carrim-spend-another-weekend-behind-bars) . His bail proceedings remain in focus.

The University of Fort Hare (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/fort-hare-fires-buhlungu-two-days-planned-exit) has dismissed outgoing vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/fort-hare-fires-buhlungu-two-days-planned-exit) just two days before his planned departure. A disciplinary inquiry found him guilty on two misconduct counts, including appointments to the university’s management executive committee without approval.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana (https://www.enca.com/business-news-top-stories/godongwana-cuts-gdp-growth-forecast-12-2026) says South Africa could exceed 3% annual growth if reforms and skills development take hold, although Treasury has lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.2%, from 1.6% (https://www.enca.com/business-news-top-stories/godongwana-cuts-gdp-growth-forecast-12-2026) in February.

The Medium-Term Budget (https://www.enca.com/news/ramaphosas-promises-budget-treasury-commits-billions-fight-gbv-crime-corruption) also allocates R3.8 billion for more than 3,500 social workers and R186 million to strengthen forensic and investigative capacity in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (https://www.enca.com/news/ramaphosas-promises-budget-treasury-commits-billions-fight-gbv-crime-corruption) . Plans include additional sexual offences courts and Thuthuzela Care Centres (https://www.enca.com/news/ramaphosas-promises-budget-treasury-commits-billions-fight-gbv-crime-corruption) .

Police (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/saps-seeks-more-white-indian-and-coloured-recruits) are urging South Africans from all racial groups to apply as they address the underrepresentation of white, Indian and coloured officers. SAPS has received more than 150,000 applications for 5,500 entry-level posts (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/saps-seeks-more-white-indian-and-coloured-recruits) . The recruitment window closes on 13 November.

The family of a Grade 4 pupil (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/i-want-him-rot-jail-soweto-mother-speaks-after-alleged-rape-daughter) allegedly raped at a Soweto primary school (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/i-want-him-rot-jail-soweto-mother-speaks-after-alleged-rape-daughter) is calling for the accused teacher to be denied bail. The teacher handed himself over to police after a school protest. The child’s mother says she noticed changes in her daughter’s behaviour and is demanding stronger safeguards for learners.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma (https://www.enca.com/sport/bavumas-batting-masterclass-gqeberha) struck a career-best 179 in the second Test (https://www.enca.com/sport/bavumas-batting-masterclass-gqeberha) against Australia in Gqeberha, (https://www.enca.com/sport/bavumas-batting-masterclass-gqeberha) helping South Africa reach 425/9 declared. His performance put the hosts in a strong position after an early batting struggle.

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Chapter List

(00:00) News Bite headlines

(00:27) Suliman Carrim faces fresh vehicle-smuggling charges

(02:35) Fort Hare dismisses vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu

(03:03) Godongwana outlines South Africa’s growth outlook

(03:57) Treasury allocates billions to combat gender-based violence

(05:21) SAPS calls for more diverse recruitment

(06:55) Soweto family demands justice after alleged school rape

(09:11) Sport: Temba Bavuma’s career-best 179 against Australia