Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Ivan Meyer encourages South Africans to use savings month to build better financial habits. Meyer says regular saving, budgeting and improving financial literacy can help households cope with rising living costs, debt and unexpected expenses. He has urged consumers to start small, avoid unnecessary debt and […]
# Rise Mzansi has called for urgent action to speed up the re-vetting and lifestyle audits of senior South African Police Service officials. According to the party, the process has been too slow despite evidence before the Madlanga commission showing criminal networks have infiltrated the police. Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana has welcomed the extension of […]
# The National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall affecting ten-thousand-961 BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3 and X4 vehicles sold in South Africa since 2016. The recall follows a possible fault in the starter system that could prevent the engine from starting or, in rare cases, cause overheating and […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the City of Johannesburg must first prove it can manage its finances responsibly before the National Treasury releases withheld grant funding. The organisation has welcomed Treasury’s decision to withhold the money, citing the city must demonstrate lasting financial reforms, accountability and proper governance. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage argues […]
# Mpumalanga police have launched an investigation after a man and his four-year-old nephew died in Witbank after allegedly eating biscuits taken from a local spaza shop. Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the biscuits had been stored at a house after the shop owner moved them because of fears of looting:
# Trade union Solidarity has criticised a proposal by Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau to declare the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 Tour a protected event. The union claims the move could increase government control over private sporting events by imposing procurement requirements and adding costs for organisers. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson says they […]
# Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and suspended head of legal services Kemi Behari have each been granted 50-thousand-rand bail, in an alleged corruption case. Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended head of human resources Linda Gxasheka also appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court. The charges relate to the blue […]
# The DA says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has allowed South Africa’s diplomatic missions to fall into disrepair, following the closure of the South African High Commission in London. The party’s Ryan Smith claims the historic South Africa House building has deteriorated after years of neglect, leaving staff to work under poor […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Madlanga commission’s inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. The commission will now submit its final report on 16 November instead of 31 August, with evidence hearings continuing until 2 October. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the extension will allow […]
