By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Maroelamedia
The South African state is opposing businessman Suliman Carrim’s application for bail, arguing that he could evade his trial. As the decision on his bail had already been announced as postponed until 28 October, this article provides no new information.
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Magistrate John Curlewis has postponed until 28 October 2026 the ruling on South African businessman Suliman Carrim’s bail application. He is waiting for transcripts to check the prosecution’s claims that Carrim changed his testimony under cross-examination, according to Daily Maverick.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Daily Maverick ·
South African businessman Suliman Carrim appeared before a court in Pretoria after his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport, where he had allegedly missed a summons from the Madlanga Commission. His bail application was postponed to 19 October 2026, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
South African businessman Suliman Carrim will remain in custody until Monday after his bail hearing was postponed. Arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after missing hearings of the Madlanga Commission, he is due to appear again, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
The article reprises Abdel Fattah al-Sissi’s statements that his presidency will end in 2030 and that future leaders are being prepared. As both points had already been published on 18 October, according to the outlet’s earlier articles, this report adds nothing new.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: The Citizen ·
South Africa: 408 water-related illness cases in BronkhorstspruitContaminated drinking water caused 408 cases of gastrointestinal illness recorded between 7 and 18 October in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, according to health and water authorities. Tests detected norovirus, Campylobacter and Shigella, among other pathogens, but no cholera, and a government team is coordinating the response.
In Malawi, experts advocate dialogue to prevent conflictMalawian experts have called on the public to prioritise dialogue and respectful communication to prevent conflicts linked to political divisions, socio-economic inequalities and resources. At a webinar organised by the Gandhi Forum of Malawi and the Institute for Policy Interaction, they warned in particular about abusive language online and defended listening, according to Mwnation.The week in Africa
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