eNCA News Bite | Suliman Carrim arrested, Illegal rehab centre shut down and Lions player dies | 16 October 2026

eNCA News Bite | Suliman Carrim arrested, Illegal rehab centre shut down and Lions player dies | 16 October 2026 Vusi.Bafetane Fri, 10/16/2026 - 21:01

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Businessman and former ANC regional treasurer ⁠Suliman Carrim⁠ has appeared in court after being arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. Prosecutors allege he intended to leave the country without returning. Carrim faces fraud and corruption charges, while the ⁠Madlanga Commission⁠ has welcomed his arrest following disputes over his failure to appear before it.

In ⁠Umgababa, KwaZulu-Natal⁠, two ⁠ANC members⁠ have been shot dead and three people injured. A relative says the victims were campaigning door to door when gunmen opened fire.

⁠Mpumalanga⁠ authorities have closed an ⁠unregistered rehabilitation centre⁠ where nearly 200 people were found. Some were allegedly held against their will. A pastor and his wife face charges, including extortion and child trafficking.

The ⁠**IEC **⁠says ⁠32 political parties⁠ affected by candidate-list submission problems will benefit from a Constitutional Court ruling concerning 181 ANC candidates.

In France, authorities are preparing for nationwide Yellow Vests demonstrations amid continuing student protests over school conditions.

⁠President Cyril Ramaphosa⁠ has lifted ⁠National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's ⁠suspension, with his return to duty expected on Monday.

⁠Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube ⁠has condemned an AI-generated fake report claiming a ⁠matric English examination paper⁠ was leaked.

In sport, the Lions and SA Rugby are mourning Hyron Andrews, who died in France while travelling with the team.

The Proteas are also awaiting news on** Kagiso Rabada**'s fitness ahead of the second Test against Australia.

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