South Africa

The Director-General of the Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn the directive regarding the intake of asylum-seeker applications.

The National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has assured the public that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has mobilised the necessary resources and capabilities to respond to any incidents of violence or criminality.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed the conviction of three men for the murder of an Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Branch Executive Committee (BEC) Secretary, Mthokozisi Sithole.

The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, officially resumed work at the start of the week after fully recovering.

Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has issued a stern warning to those involved in violent protests that led to the torching of cars in Soweto and Durban.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the expansion of successful agricultural enterprises such as Redlands Dairy Farm to accelerate land reform, create jobs and drive inclusive growth in South Africa’s rural economy.

As part of ongoing efforts to clear the backlog and strengthen regulatory compliance in the public transport sector, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has handed over 526 operating licences to compliant scholar transport and minibus taxi operators.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says South Africa should use its position in regional and global affairs to strengthen investor confidence, expand economic opportunity and deepen social cohesion.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has started construction of 153 houses in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle, with the two developments valued at more than R33.3 million.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has rejected claims that government has been reactive to misinformation surrounding irregular migration, saying authorities have been working on the issues as part of measures to strengthen South Africa's immigration system.

Government has reiterated that it is opposed to illegal immigration and wants people entering South Africa to do so through lawful migration channels, while genuine asylum seekers must use the established refugee determination process.

The eThekwini Municipality’s accelerated service delivery intervention is yielding positive results, with a decrease in the number of reported water leaks across the city.

South Africa has significantly exceeded key investment targets, with industrial investment reaching more than R31 billion against a R10 billion target and local procurement totalling R86 billion against a R50 billion target.

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has assured the public that examination bodies have systems in place to address and manage assessment and examination irregularities.

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has confirmed the broad readiness of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) to administer the 2026 year-end examinations.