Witnesses have begun testifying in the inquest into the death of Anele Tembe, the fiancée of South African rapper AKA, who died after falling from a Cape Town hotel balcony in 2021. According to SABC News, one witness told the court he initially believed Tembe was dead, but then noticed signs of life and attempted to help her. The inquest seeks to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.

An inquest into the death of Anele Tembe has heard testimony from six witnesses on its first day, TimesLIVE reports. One witness told the court they heard a loud scream followed by a bang, as if someone had been hit by a car. The inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding Tembe's death, with further witness testimony expected as proceedings continue.

Eastern Cape ANC chairperson Oscar Mabuyane says he is not ruling out internal sabotage after the party missed candidate registration deadlines, according to TimesLIVE. Mabuyane reportedly suspects that figures within the ANC may have deliberately contributed to the administrative failure. The missed deadline has raised questions about internal party tensions as the ANC prepares for upcoming elections, with Mabuyane calling for accountability over the blunder.

The Citizen's daily news roundup for Monday, 7 September 2026 highlights several major South African stories. These include testimony in which the late rapper AKA reportedly said he thought Anele Tembe was playing before her death, ongoing court troubles for former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and speculation that player Appollis may be leaving Orlando Pirates. The update aims to help readers catch up on the day's biggest headlines they may have missed.

A Tesla driver reported using the vehicle's 'self-driving' technology when it crashed into a home in Texas, resulting in the death of a woman. This incident has prompted a federal investigation by US authorities into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Nollywood actress Omeche Oko was hospitalized following a serious motorbike accident that occurred on a movie set just three days before her birthday. She shared a video of the incident on her Instagram page, which showed her filming a scene on a bike with her colleague, Victory.