South Africa morning brief: Five stories to know on 29 September 2026

A storm warning across parts of six provinces leads Tuesday morning’s South African news. Police are investigating the Wedela tavern shooting, while the deaths of women in Ekurhuleni remain under separate investigation. Two major legal and business developments from Monday also remain in focus.

Storm warning for six provinces

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday in North West and Gauteng, the Mpumalanga Highveld, south-western Limpopo, northern Free State and the extreme north-east of the Northern Cape. Downpours, wind, hail and lightning could cause localised flooding and damage. The impact warning is separate from the site’s routine city forecast.

Wedela shooting investigation

Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni said on Monday that 18 people had died and 18 were injured after Sunday’s tavern shooting in Wedela. SABC News reported that detectives were investigating a second crime scene linked to the attack. Police have not announced arrests in that report.

Ekurhuleni murder inquiries

The City of Ekurhuleni has appealed for information as police investigate the deaths of women across the metro. EWN reported early Tuesday that a woman shot dead in Tembisa on Monday was being counted as a 12th victim in the broader tally. Police have not established that all the cases are linked. The man sought for questioning in the Tembisa case was later found dead in Midrand, police said.

Feroz Khan expected before commission

Former Crime Intelligence deputy Feroz Khan remains expected to testify virtually before the Madlanga Commission after it rejected his latest postponement application, EWN reported on Monday. The commission said it would seek a charge over his failure to appear. No conviction or completed testimony has been reported.

Gold Fields takeover approach rejected

Australian miner Northern Star rejected a non-binding takeover proposal from South Africa’s Gold Fields on Monday. Gold Fields said it remained open to talks. The proposed transaction has not been agreed, and Northern Star shareholders have not approved a deal.