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Cabinet confirms South Africa's readiness to host SADC Summit

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Cabinet has expressed confidence in South Africa's readiness to successfully host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), scheduled to take place in August.

Economic reforms gain traction

Thursday, July 30, 2026

South Africa’s economic reform efforts are gaining traction, supported by increased freight rail cargo volumes, investment in the automotive sector, strengthened manufacturing capacity and a modest upward revision to projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.

SA tourism records double-digit growth

Thursday, July 30, 2026

South Africa's tourism sector continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 12.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Tourism.

AGSA probes external auditor

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is looking into a partner at audit firm Crowe, following revelations that a senior partner performed a disputed valuation related to the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings.

Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country.

SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade

Thursday, July 30, 2026

In a multi-million-rand blow to the illicit alcohol trade, law enforcement officers caught smugglers red-handed offloading 26 000 litres of irregularly declared high-proof ethanol at an unregistered Kempton Park warehouse on Wednesday.

SARS warns public against new scam

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of a new scam circulating via SMS and email claiming that recipients are owed a refund and directing them to a fraudulent website to claim it.

Don't miss your chance to register to vote, IEC urges 

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Wednesday reminded all eligible South African voters that the weekend of 1 and 2 August 2026 marks the final voting station-based registration opportunity.