eNCA News Bite | 4 March 2026

Описание: It’s Tuesday, 4 March 2026, and this is News Bite, your fast, reliable update on South Africa and the world, with Marcelle Gordon.


 


Suspended organised crime head Richard Shibiri appears before the Madlanga Commission, insisting there was no institutional capture, only individuals who were compromised, as he faces allegations linked to the Armand Swart murder probe and claims around an R80,000 gift.
https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories...


 


Tributes are also pouring in for COPE co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered as a fearless freedom fighter and former Defence Minister, after his death at 77.
https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories...


 


In Washington, President Donald Trump denies Israel dragged the US into war with Iran, as confusion grows over the justification for the escalation and the regional fallout.
https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories...


 


Markets feel the shockwaves too, with the JSE plunging more than 5.5%, while Trump also takes aim at European leaders during the same media appearance.
https://www.enca.com/business/us-stoc...


 


Back home, the human cost of Thabo Bester’s escape remains central as his legal manoeuvres continue, with Katlego Bereng’s family accusing delays of prolonging their pain.
https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories...


 


Shoprite responds to concerns around rider safety and behaviour, saying Sixty60 driver training is a priority amid rapid growth.
https://www.enca.com/videos/sixty60-p...


 


We’re also keeping an eye on:


·      The SAPS Ad Hoc Committee, where Fadiel Adams lays more charges against Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
https://www.enca.com/news/fadiel-adam...


 


·      SPORTS
It’s semi-final time as the Proteas face New Zealand, with attention on Aiden Markram’s captaincy record.


https://www.enca.com/sport-top-storie...


·      Kaizer Chiefs’ slump deepens again and  Liverpool fall to Wolves, and the All Blacks name Dave Rennie as head coach.
https://www.enca.com/sport/chiefs-woe...


 


That is your News Bite for 4 March 2026.



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