South Africa

Over 17 000 suspects have been arrested in Operation Shanela nationwide, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has announced that over 600 000 successful applications were recorded during the 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, established to investigate allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has selected Member of Parliament (MP) Molapi Soviet Lekganyane as its chairperson.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed provincial Department of Community Safety Head of Department (HOD) Nontsikelelo Sisulu and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mduduzi Malope on immediate suspension.

The Gauteng Provincial Government is undertaking the Garsfontein Road (K50) upgrading project to support the Mooikloof Mega City development.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will designate a specific day for a nationwide cleanup, with all South Africans, including Ministers, participating in community cleanup efforts, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called for the marketing of South African natural diamonds across the world, as the sector faces a decline in demand and price.

Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel for the month of August.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has committed to fully restoring the sewer system in the Kings Beach and surrounding areas in Gqeberha.

The North West Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) whose primary objective is to leverage the province’s skills base as a means of promoting socio-economic development, specifically to combat unemployment and poverty in the region, has been relaunched.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will unveil the bust of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) combatant Mbulelo “Khaya Kasibe” “Ntsizwa” Ngono on Thursday, 7 August 2025, in Lurhwayizo village, Eastern Cape.

With the country commemorating Women’s Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has highlighted progress made in protecting women, children, and other vulnerable groups.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with his counterpart in Lesotho, Advocate Borotho Matsoso.

In a coordinated weeklong operation, Gauteng police emergency services, including the Flying Squad, K9 Units and Highway Patrol members, apprehended 133 suspects between Friday, 25 July and Thursday, 31 July 2025.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has condemned the viral video depicting a schoolgirl being assaulted.