SABCNews AM Headlines @05H30 | 08 September 2026

*The bail hearing of suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his five co-accused is expected to continue on today at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court.
The six accused face charges including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and defeating the ends of justice, linked to the 2022 killing of businessman Emmanuel Mbense.

*The High Court in Johannesburg is expected to continue with a trial within a trial today in the attempted murder case involving alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and four co-accused.
Matlala is accused of orchestrating three failed assassination attempts targeting his former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni and music producer Seunkie Mokubung.

*The investigation into the shooting of two women and two police officers in Reiger Park last month has taken a new turn, with the Hawks arresting a 26-year-old man as a fourth suspect.
The Hawks confirmed the arrest, with the suspect expected to appear before court today.

*Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva presided over the country's Independence Day military parade, just weeks ahead of hotly contested election in Latin America's largest country.
Lula attended the celebration in the capital Brasilia, with the country's military might on display.

*Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made just two changes to the team that beat the All Blacks in the third test in Johannesburg for Saturday's fourth and final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour game in Baltimore, USA.

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