By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Seven people have been granted bail in a case involving alleged municipal land and housing fraud worth 144 million rand in South Africa. Investigators say the planned homes were never completed and that only structures were erected to conceal the scheme’s true purpose, according to IOL.
More than 228,000 seals containing DNA evidence have exceeded processing deadlines in South Africa, despite additional funding of 186 million rand. Experts attribute the delays to public procurement failures and unused equipment, which are slowing rape and murder investigations, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Nigeria has repatriated 114 distressed nationals from South Africa, bringing the number evacuated since 10 June 2026 to 2,151. The Nigerian government condemned xenophobic violence and called on South African authorities to better protect foreigners, according to Nigeria’s foreign ministry.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Vanguard ·
A Nigerian court has ordered a provisional freeze on assets belonging to Vitol and other companies in a dispute over petroleum product shipments valued at $242 million. United Bank for Africa accuses the companies of releasing shipments intended for it, according to ThisDay.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: ThisDay ·
South African state-owned oil company PetroSA is contesting at the Western Cape High Court a liquidation application filed by its former partner Nako Energy. Its acting chief executive, Nombulelo Tyandela, says Nako owes it 833 million rand, against the 606 million claimed by the company, according to an affidavit filed with the court.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: The Namibian ·
More than 500 fall ill in Tshwane, with children worst affectedMore than 500 people fell ill after chlorine treatment failed at the Bronkhorstspruit water plant in Tshwane, and children have been most affected, according to South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. The range of ages among those who fell ill points authorities towards water contamination rather than food contamination, while the investigation continues.
Hichilema pardons 852 inmates in ZambiaZambian President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 852 inmates to mark the 62nd anniversary of independence, celebrated on 24 October. He also commuted the sentences of 146 other prisoners, a measure presented by the Interior Ministry as a way to reduce prison overcrowding and support rehabilitation, The People’s Brief reports.The week in Africa
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