Foreign nationals
N3 highway clears after intense truck drivers protest
Truck associations have given Mbalula seven days to de-register all foreign national truck drivers.
Black Lives Matter
Quinton de Kock: SA cricketer condemned for refusing to support BLM
Quinton de Kock has faced a flurry of backlash from global cricket over his anti-BLM stance.
Foreign nationals
N3 protest: Truck drivers want ‘foreign nationals’ off the wheel [video]
Truck drivers want clarity on why foreign nationals are allowed to work in freight, in South Africa.
![N3 protest: Truck drivers want ‘foreign nationals’ off the wheel [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/n3-highway-768x512.jpg)
Court cases
Jacob Zuma registers another court loss: Billy Downer stays on corruption trial
Another court loss for Zuma who is set to face the music in April 2022.
Eskom
Loadshedding season is here: Power cuts expected this festive season
Loadshedding will likely increase this festive season. Here's why
Gauteng
KFC Diepkloof reopens after xenophobic unrest [video]
The KFC branch in Diepkloof has reopened with no staff member harmed in yesterday's xenophobic protest.
![KFC Diepkloof reopens after xenophobic unrest [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kfc-diepkloof-768x512.jpg)
Eskom
Eskom announces stage 2 loadshedding for Saturday 23 October 2021
Eskom says loadshedding will be in place until Monday morning.
Racism
Gareth Cliff causes outrage over ‘racism’ comments [video]
Gareth Cliff has yet to issue a response to the controversial comments he made about racism.
![Gareth Cliff causes outrage over ‘racism’ comments [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/gareth-cliff-racism-comments-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Tshwane traffic: Municipal workers shutdown CBD [video]
Tshwane traffic has been difficult to navigate on Friday, due to the ongoing municipal strike.
![Tshwane traffic: Municipal workers shutdown CBD [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tshwane-traffic-768x512.jpg)
Department of Home Affairs
Zimbabweans take Home Affairs to court demanding permanent residency
If granted, more than 200 000 Zimbabweans will have permanent residency, including a valid SA ID.
Gauteng
Tshwane House protests: Road closures to look out for
It's believed SAMWU members have staged a picket outside Tshwane House and things are intense.
Fire
Fire in Apex: Shield chemical factory goes up in smoke [video]
Motorists in Apex, Benoni, are advised to avoid London Road, where a chemical factory has caught fire.
![Fire in Apex: Shield chemical factory goes up in smoke [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/apex-fire-benoni-768x512.jpg)
Africa
Eswatini protests: Disturbing clips of extreme police brutality shock social media [video]
South Africa can't act on the situation unfolding in Eswatini. Not yet, at least. Here's why.
![Eswatini protests: Disturbing clips of extreme police brutality shock social media [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/eswatini-protests-768x513.jpg)
Politics
Arthur Fraser guns for Judge Zondo in explosive letter
Arthur Fraser says Zondo is protecting the real state captors. But, who are they?
Lalela Mswane
Lalela Mswane: ‘Die Burger’ commenters berate new Miss SA
The Facebook post published by Die Burger is still up on the publisher's page and the racist comments targeted at Lalela Mswane have yet to be filtered out.
United States of America
Bill Clinton hospitalised: Here’s what we know
Bill Clinton is recovering well and should be discharged soon, officials said.
African National Congress
Ministers held hostage: Presidency head explains what happened [video]
Ministers thanked Bheki Cele unreservedly for acting swiftly in what was a very tense situation inside St George's Hotel.
![Ministers held hostage: Presidency head explains what happened [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ministers-held-hostage-768x512.jpg)
Cyberbullying
Samir Nasri: Retired footballer body-shamed over recent image
Samir Nasri has been heckled on social media over his recent weight gains.
Gqeberha
Somali clashes with Korsten taxis: How the violence started [video]
The Somalis in Korsten claim the taxi drivers instigated the violence.
![Somali clashes with Korsten taxis: How the violence started [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/somalis-korsten-taxis-768x509.jpg)
Deaths & Obituaries
Sandton City: Woman jumps to her death inside mall [video]
A woman jumped to her death inside Sandton City. Here's what we know.
![Sandton City: Woman jumps to her death inside mall [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sandton-city-768x512.jpg)
Crashes & Accidents
Ladysmith bus crash: 10 victims killed in horror crash
A bus carrying passengers lost control and crashed on the N3 highway in Ladysmith, KZN. Here's what we know.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa declares 1 November a public holiday
The president has invoked his powers and made 1 November 2021 a public holiday.
Bafana Bafana
Fans can now buy tickets to watch Bafana Bafana live at FNB Stadium
At least 2 000 vaxxed football fans will be able to watch the crucial Bafana Bafana fixture against Ethiopia. Here's what you need to know.
Nightlife
Ayepyep faces backlash for profiling women in latest job opening
Ayepyep is being accused of profiling women in the club's latest hostess hunt.
Democratic Alliance
DA draws ire over ‘Phoenix heroes’ campaign poster
The DA is accused of being 'out of touch' for its racially-charged campaign posters in Phoenix, KZN.
Bafana Bafana
Hugo Broos goes viral over SAFA criticism
Hugo Broos is winning over hearts with his honesty about politics in South African football.
SA Celebrities
Watch: Engen petrol attendant freestyles for L-Tido [video]
L-Tido did this Engen petrol attendant a solid.
![Watch: Engen petrol attendant freestyles for L-Tido [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/engen-petrol-attendant-768x513.jpg)
Assault
Watch: Thabile Mshibe escapes alleged assault [video]
Thabile Mshibe survived a horror encounter with an alleged abuser.
![Watch: Thabile Mshibe escapes alleged assault [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/thabile-mshibe-1-768x512.jpg)
KwaZulu-Natal
Phoenix massacre: Families of mass-killing suspects demand bail
Many residents of Phoenix regard the suspects arrested for the massacre as 'heroes'.
Gauteng
Kgosi Mampuru protest: Road closures on Thursday 30 September
Kgosi Mampuru Drive has been reopened after this morning's protest action.