# The Madlanga commission was briefly adjourned after businessman Tumelo Nku’s legal representative, Piet du Plessis, and evidence leader Tebogo Mosikidi requested a stand-down. The break was to allow Nku to prepare a supplementary statement addressing issues that emerged during his testimony. The additional statement is expected to clarify aspects of the evidence already presented […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says global uncertainty and shifting supply chains make regional cooperation more important than ever. He told the Southern African Customs Union summit in Cape Town no African country can prosper alone in the current economic climate. Rampaphosa described the union as a resilient institution that has endured for 116 years through […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau says the Southern African Customs Union remains the world’s oldest functioning customs union and a key driver of regional integration. Ministers from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia are meeting to review the SACU Strategic Plan, trade modernisation and economic cooperation. He said that member states […]
# The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the Medicare24-tender corruption case to 28 August. Defence lawyers have requested access to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s plea agreement and additional case information. Investigating Directorate Against Corruption spokesperson Henry Mamothame says the delay will allow the state to finalise the docket, disclose evidence, and consider possible new […]
# African Bank has reported a net after-tax loss of 624-million-rand for the six months ended March 31, 2026, as rising bad debt weighed heavily on earnings. Credit losses increased to 1.8-billion-rand from 1.2-billion-rand in the previous period. Interim CEO Zweli Manyathi says the results reflect a difficult operating environment. He says the bank has […]
# A forensic investigation has recommended that Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler institute disciplinary action against suspended chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi. The report alleges Mnisi breached the municipal code of conduct by failing to declare company directorships and disclose his relationship with construction firm Ngaphesheya during two tender processes. It also recommends disciplinary action against […]
# The Department of Home Affairs says most foreign nationals living illegally in South Africa entered the country legally and not through porous borders. Chief director Sihle Mthiyane says the majority arrived legally through official ports of entry but later overstayed after their visas or permits expired. He adds the department continues to strengthen monitoring […]
# The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa says the planned June 30 national shutdown by anti-illegal-immigration group March-and-March is not protected under the Labour Relations Act. Seifsa says employees who participate may face consequences, including disciplinary action and no-work, no-pay measures. Labour federations have urged workers to report for duty. Employers are […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says coach Hugo Broos deserves a statue after hoistorically leading South Africa to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time. Bafana beat South Korea 1-0, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal. South Africa finished second in Group A and will face co-hosts Canada […]
