Sowetan has selected its top three reads for today, highlighting articles that readers should not miss. The specific topics of these articles are not detailed in the blurb.

The Advocates for Transformation has condemned what it describes as escalating threats and intimidation directed at Madlanga commission figures Adv Sandile Khumalo and Adv Myron Dewrance and their families, including explicit threats of sexual violence. The body said the alleged conduct targets participants in the commission’s work and intimidates those involved, according to Sowetan’s report, which did not identify suspects or detail arrests.

The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged electoral officers and heads of departments in the Southwest to approach the 2027 General Election with greater commitment, discipline and preparedness. According to Leadership newspaper, Amupitan delivered the charge in Lagos while addressing Electoral Officers and Heads of Department, stressing the need to confront the challenges of the forthcoming polls frontally.

A Kenyan journalist says he received disturbing messages linked to businessman Joseph Lendrix Waswa after refusing to pressure a blogger to delete an online article, according to Kenya Insights. The outlet reports that screenshots it reviewed contain language the journalist interpreted as threats, amid an escalating dispute over the story’s removal. The claims remain allegations tied to the messages and the journalist’s account, with no independently confirmed culpability stated in the blurb.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has declared Cat Matlala's EMPD 'peace officer' certificate fraudulent, following findings from the Madlanga commission of inquiry. The inquiry revealed that the certificate contained a forged signature and mismatched numbers, raising concerns about its legitimacy.

Following nationwide protests, immigration expert Dr. Gideon Chitinga has urged the government to engage in dialogue with immigrant communities. He believes that this communication is essential for understanding the drivers of migration and for strengthening the country's immigration system.