Catch up on the biggest stories of Sunday, 29 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
In the news today, it is proving to be a testing time for Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie as allegations against him pile up.
Meanwhile, the Border Management Authority (BMA) is heading into its busiest weekend of the year as travellers move in and out of the country for the Easter holidays.
Furthermore, ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane says the indefinite postponement of the province’s elective conference is not accidental, but a coordinated attack on the party.
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McKenzie dismisses Jermaine Prim allegations as ‘categorically false’
It is proving to be a testing time for Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie as allegations against him pile up. Just last week, ActionSA MP Dereleen James filed criminal charges against McKenzie, accusing him of threatening her during a Facebook Live broadcast.
This after a letter presented before parliament’s ad hoc committee linked McKenzie to drug cartels. The PA leader has denied both allegations.
On Saturday, eNCA shared a video clip on social media of a telephonic interview with Johannesburg Correctional Centre inmate Jermaine Prim. Prim claims to have met McKenzie through a mutual friend in 2012, and again in 2020 following the death of 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies, who was shot dead by police.
CONTINUE READING: McKenzie dismisses Jermaine Prim allegations as ‘categorically false’
BMA announces Easter border changes: What travellers need to know
The Border Management Authority (BMA) is heading into its busiest weekend of the year as travellers move in and out of the country for the Easter holidays.
According to BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato, managing Easter travel is more complex than the December-January festive period due to its compact nature, with little room for flexibility, as it is concentrated over a single weekend.
On Sunday, Masiapato unveiled the operational plan for the Easter period, outlining measures to ensure efficient and secure movement facilitation.
CONTINUE READING: BMA announces Easter border changes: What travellers need to know
ANC Eastern Cape crisis framed as ‘coordinated attack’ on party
ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane says the indefinite postponement of the province’s elective conference is not accidental, but a coordinated attack on the party.
Mabuyane addressed delegates on Saturday evening following the adjournment of the conference amid internal legal disputes.
On Saturday, legal representatives for three ANC members who challenged the party’s provincial conference and ANC legal representatives agreed to postpone the conference indefinitely.
The three members had filed an urgent application for contempt of court against the ANC. However, the matter was removed from the urgent court roll following an agreement by all parties involved.
CONTINUE READING: ANC Eastern Cape crisis framed as ‘coordinated attack’ on party
IOC ‘causing harm’ and ‘disrespecting women’, says Caster Semenya
Former Olympic and world 800m champion Caster Semenya has lashed out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), claiming its policy banning athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) from competing in women’s sport is both “disrespectful” and “harmful”.
The IOC announced this week that women’s sports would be limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening, which would force DSD and transgender athletes to compete in the men’s division.
The Olympic body said it had found there was at least a 10% advantage in most running and swimming events for men, rising beyond 100% for sports requiring “explosive power”.
CONTINUE READING: IOC ‘causing harm’ and ‘disrespecting women’, says Caster Semenya
Will South Africa Investment Conference 2026 actually bring money?
All eyes are set on the South Africa Investment Conference taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, said the country is ready to host the sixth edition of the investment conference.
“South Africa is open, South Africa is ready, and South Africa is an investment destination of choice,” Tau said.
The annual conference, established in 2018 brings together government, investors, and business leaders to promote investment opportunities in the country.
CONTINUE READING: Will South Africa Investment Conference 2026 actually bring money?
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