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Call to collect operating licences

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With over 400 operating licences at risk of cancellation, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is appealing to operators who have applied for operating licences, particularly minibus and scholar transport operators, to collect their operating licences.

Police probe Wesbank shooting incident

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Western Cape police are investigating two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Wesbank during the early hours of Sunday, 12 July 2026.

President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini, following the announcement of their deaths on Saturday.

Home Affairs Minister welcomes arrest of BMA official

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Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority (BMA) official who allegedly accepted money to unlawfully endorse the passport of a Lesotho national at the Maseru Port of Entry last month.

Triple murder suspect arrested in Johannesburg

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the arrest of murder suspect, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted for the murder of his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom.

Call for action to achieve SDG4

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Education leaders have called for action to accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), warning that the world remains off track to meet the 2030 target of ensuring quality education for all.

Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga named as IDAC Ombud

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Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga has been officially announced as the inaugural Ombud of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), with the oversight body’s offices to be housed at SALU Building in Tshwane.

Honouring Madiba's legacy through collective action and nation building

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The month of July is observed in South Africa as Mandela Month. Every year on 18 July, South Africa and the world honour the life and legacy of former President Nelson Mandela. The day, which coincides with Madiba's birthday, was officially proclaimed Nelson Mandela International Day by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 64/13, adopted on 10 November 2009, in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the culture of peace, reconciliation, human rights and the promotion of social justice.