Morning Brief · 2 min read

Morning Brief, Sunday 1 November 2026

Published 1 November 2026 at 05:33

Here are the 8 stories that mattered in the last 24 hours, drawn from 7 outlets. The most widely reported was “Soweto derby – How Pirates’ players rated”, covered by 2 outlets.

1. 

   South AfricaSoweto derby – How Pirates’ players rated

   We look at how the Buccaneers' players rated in the Soweto derby.

   Read at The Citizen, IOL Sport

2. 

   SportOrlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in Soweto Derby

   The victory keeps Pirates at the top of the Premiership standings with 25 points.

   Read at SABC News, IOL Sport

3. 

   CrimeWoman arrested after dashcam captures e-hailing driver robbery

   Police says the e-hailing driver was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash in Johannesburg.

   Read at SABC News, IOL

4. 

   AfricaMore than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

   Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

   Read at BBC News, World, SABC News

5. 

   WorldEvacuees of Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with families

   Ukrainian residents evacuated from Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory.

   Read at Al Jazeera, BBC News, World

6. BusinessHere’s how many people receive a Sassa grant

   25% of the population received a grant in 2006. Today, it is about 41%.

   Read at Moneyweb

7. BusinessDrakenstein eyes tourism boost as Absa Cape Epic returns in 2027

   International riders and extended stays could support local hospitality and tourism businesses.

   Read at Moneyweb

8. BusinessWorld Bank report puts $11.4bn price on off-grid solar

   The estimated investment includes about $1.3bn annually in grants and subsidies, and another $1.6bn in equity, debt and receivables financing each year.

   Read at Moneyweb