NewzNews today includes the arrest of two Congolese nationals after their identities allegedly failed to match their accreditation details for the SADC Summit. Meanwhile, AfriForum has filed a contempt-of-court application against EFF leader Julius Malema over comments encouraging the occupation of land in Stellenbosch. Furthermore, a KwaZulu-Natal prison warden was among 23 people arrested for drunk driving, with the warden allegedly recording an alcohol reading eight times above the legal limit.
Weather tomorrow: 17 August, 2026 Fine and cool weather is forecast across much of the country on Monday, with warm conditions expected in some provinces. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Two Congolese nationals arrested at SADC Summit accreditation Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili says security forces are prepared to protect SADC leaders, delegates and venues as Durban prepares to host the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit.
Picture: Saps Three people have been arrested for attempting to gain unauthorised access to the venue of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit currently taking place in Durban. The two Congolese nationals face charges of fraud, impersonation and contravention of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010, relating to entering a designated area without authorisation. The arrests come amid heightened security around the regional summit, with authorities scrutinising the credentials of people seeking access to the event.
CONTINUE READING: Two Congolese nationals arrested after identities fail to match SADC summit accreditation AfriForum wants Malema held in contempt EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: X / @EFFSouthAfrica AfriForum has called for EFF leader Julius Malema to be held in contempt of court over comments encouraging the occupation of land in Stellenbosch. The organisation has asked the High Court to fine Malema and the EFF R500 000 and sentence the party leader to 18 months in prison, or impose a comparable punishment.
AfriForum’s application refers to a 2017 court order prohibiting Malema and the EFF from inciting or encouraging people to occupy land without permission. CONTINUE READING: AfriForum wants Malema held in contempt of court over Stellenbosch land comments KZN prison warden among 23 arrested for drunk driving Picture: iStock At least 23 people were arrested for drunk driving …
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