Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 2 October 2025, in our simple morning fix update.
Today’s morning fix kicks off with speculation over the president’s resignation.
Two leading political analysts believe it is unlikely President Cyril Ramaphosa will resign, or be forced to step down, because there is no crisis to warrant this – and the balance of forces favours him.
The experts were responding to weekend reports suggesting Ramaphosa intends to resign, a move that were it to happen, would shock the nation.
CONTINUE READING: Ramaphosa is ‘not about to quit’
Law has lesson for gun cowboy Malema
Julius Malema probably regards the late Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, as a fellow revolutionary in the struggle against Western capitalism.
The difference is that, notwithstanding the EFF leader’s vow to die for his beliefs, he is, and never will be, the revolutionary fighter that Castro was.
CONTINUE READING : Law has lesson for gun cowboy Malema
Mthethwa family working with Dirco to repatriate his remains
The family of the late former South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, say they will work closely with the International Relations Department (Dirco) to repatriate his remains for a memorial and his burial.
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Milpark Hospital shooting victim was visiting a friend – police
Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko told The Citizen they are investigating a case of murder.
“I can confirm that the South African Police Service (Saps) has opened a case of murder after a 45-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times at the parking area of Milpark Hospital.
CONTINUE READING: Milpark Hospital shooting victim was visiting a friend – police
Is a Rolex really a better investment than property?
It sounds like a joke about investments: a Rolex watch can offer you better returns than a property. Only thing is it is not a joke. The Rolex wins in a struggling property market.
CONTINUE READING: Is a Rolex really a better investment than property?
