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Operation Shanela strikes blow against organised crime

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide fight against organised crime, arresting more than 17 500 suspects during its latest high-density Shanela operations conducted between 13 and 19 July 2026.

Gauteng moves to strengthen taxi licence system

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working with the taxi industry, while defending a review of the province’s operating licence system.

Home Affairs launches digitalised Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II 

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has on Monday gazetted the launch of Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), marking another major step in modernising South Africa's immigration system to reduce red tape, attract investment and support economic growth and job creation.

Macpherson requests audit into state-owned properties

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested the department’s Director-General Sifiso Mdakane to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the 6 238 State-owned residential properties allocated to various user Departments and those occupied by government officials across the country.

Health questionnaire for travelers from DRC, Uganda

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Department of Health has announced that people travelling to South Africa from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have to complete a health questionnaire before travelling due to the Ebola virus outbreak.