SABCNews AM Headlines @5H30 | 16 September 2026

*The body of an eighth woman has been found in Ekurhuleni, adding to a string of deaths that has sparked concern among residents and heightened fears about women's safety.

*The Electoral Court in Bloemfontein is today expected to rule on the candidate lists matter between the ANC and the Electoral Commission.
Judgment was reserved last night.

*The Madlanga Commission is this morning expected to hear evidence from an international vetting expert at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria.
The Commission, which enters its 174th day, has been tasked with investigating alleged criminal infiltration in law enforcement agencies.

*The US has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals it says are involved in certain laws and policies in South Africa.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the restrictions can apply to individuals that Washington determines to be responsible for or complicit in measures enabling what he says are uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination or incitement of violence against racial or ethnic minorities.

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