Suliman Carrim has been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court following judgment in his bail application. However, the decision does not mean Carrim will be released immediately. He will remain behind bars pending a separate bail application scheduled for Friday.

Professor Solomon Oupa Makola, Director of Institutional Renewal and Transformation in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the Central University of Technology (CUT), has been named one of the province’s Top 100 Most Influential Free Staters.

‼️DA COUNCILLOR THULANI MBANA SHOT DEAD AT HIS HOME IN METSIMAHOLO‼️ Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Thulani Mbana has been shot and killed at his home in Metsimaholo, sending shockwaves through the local political community just days before South Africa’s LGE.

‼️HARRY KANE CROWNED 2026 BALLON D’OR WINNER IN CAREER-DEFINING TRIUMPH‼️ Harry Kane has reached the summit of world football after being crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, capping a remarkable season that has strengthened his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers.

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 ‼️METSIMAHOLO DA COUNCILLOR ALLEGEDLY SHOT DEAD AT HIS HOME‼️ A Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor in Metsimaholo has allegedly been killed while at his home. The councillor’s identity, and whether any arrests have been made have not yet been confirmed.

Advocate Sipho Mantula of the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs has called for a critical review of South Africa’s laws governing migrant movement, arguing that legislation must keep pace with realities on the ground.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Metsimaholo has wrapped up its local election campaign with a rally in Ward 12, where mayoral candidate Councillor Stone Makhema declared that the time for change in the municipality was now.

‼️NICKI MINAJ SIGNALS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR TRUMP AT MICHIGAN RALLY‼️ Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly reaffirmed her support for US President Donald Trump, telling a rally in Michigan that she would continue backing him if he sought office again.

ANC Fezile Dabi Deputy Regional Secretary Nthabiseng Magengenene led an intensive door-to-door campaign in Ward 2, Makgetha Voting District, as the party stepped up efforts to engage residents, listen to community concerns and mobilise support ahead of election day.

African Congress for Transformation (ACT) president Ace Magashule has insisted that his political identity is rooted in the people of South Africa rather than the African National Congress (ANC), declaring that ordinary citizens, not party structures, made him who he is today.

‼️MAKING HEADLINES‼️ ➡️ MEC MOKOENA TURNS UP THE PRESSURE DELIVER OR STEP ASIDE

‼️DOCTOR KHUMALO SETS SIGHTS ON TAKING SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL TO NEW HEIGHTS‼️ SA football icon Doctor Khumalo has pledged his commitment to helping take the country’s football to the next level following his appointment as vice-chairperson of the SAFA's Technical Committee.

‼️MAKING HEADLINES‼️ ➡️ MEC Mokoena hands over 45 BNG houses to families in Caleb Motshabi, Bloemfontein.

‼️LERATO MARABE SCORES FIRST MAJOR ACTING NOMINATION‼️ South African actress Lerato Marabe, best known for portraying Pretty Seakamela on SABC1’s popular drama series Skeem Saam, has earned her first major acting nomination at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTVA).

‼️BROWN MOGOTSI EXPECTED BACK IN COURT‼️ Self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today, facing charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, perjury and defeating the ends of justice.

‼️MK PARTY REMOVES NOMVALO AS SECRETARY-GENERAL AND APPOINTS MTSHALI‼️ The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has relieved Comrade Nomvalo of his duties as Secretary-General, announcing a leadership shake-up effective Thursday, 22 October 2026.

‼️NCIKAZI RETURNS TO GOLDEN ARROWS AS HEAD COACH‼️ Lamontville Golden Arrows have welcomed back Mandla Ncikazi as their new head coach, marking a return for a familiar face who understands the club’s culture and traditions.

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has issued a policy direction aimed at simplifying and accelerating the rollout of electronic communications networks across South Africa in a move to improve connectivity and reduce broadband costs.

‼️CARRIM’S LEGAL BATTLE CONTINUES AS BAIL APPLICATION IS POSTPONED‼️ North West businessman Suliman Carrim’s legal troubles continue, with his bail application postponed to 30 October 2026 following a brief appearance at the Musina Magistrate’s Court.

‼️DJ WARRAS MURDER TRIAL POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER‼️ The murder trial of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been postponed to November 2, 2026, for pre-trial proceedings.