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South Africa morning brief: Five stories to watch on 13 September 2026

Police search for a missing runner, Griquas retain the Currie Cup, Pirates advance in Africa and two Gauteng developments lead Sunday's brief.

By EBNewsDaily

South Africa begins Sunday with two major rugby results, an active police search in Gauteng and fresh political and transport developments.

Police search for missing Kempton Park runner

Police are appealing for information about Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo, 38, who did not return from a run on Wednesday. SAPS says enquiries at hospitals and mortuaries have not located her.

Griquas retain the Currie Cup

Griquas beat the Pumas 23-16 in Kimberley after a converted try broke a 16-all deadlock in the closing minutes.

Pirates advance in Africa

Orlando Pirates recovered from an early setback to beat La Cure Waves 3-1 and move into the next preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

Gauteng warns taxi operators

The provincial transport department says operating licences could face action where lawful processes establish involvement in intimidation, threats or extortion.

MK Party names Tshwane candidate

The MK Party has named former senior City of Tshwane official Nkele Annie Matime as its preferred mayoral candidate for the November local elections.

EBNewsDaily will track confirmed developments through the day.

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