Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the arrest of a man linked to the kidnapping and death of a four-month-old baby as well as the alleged rape of the baby’s mother in Diepsloot.
Police have confirmed the arrest of a man found in possession of an item alledgely belonging to murdered runner, Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for a broader assessment of provincial education performance, saying the matric pass rate should no longer be the sole measure of the quality of the basic education system.
The Department of Basic Education has declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with a record 962 832 candidates registered to sit the October/November examinations.
Denel recorded a 15.8% increase in revenue, from R1.272 billion to approximately R1.473 billion, while cash generated from operations also improved.
Home Affairs is developing a biometric online platform to speed up asylum applications, strengthen identity verification and prevent rejected applicants from repeatedly submitting claims to delay their removal.
The National Department of Transport plans to amend the National Road Traffic Regulations to prevent documents such as traffic register number certificates, learner’s licences and driving licences from being used as general forms of identification.
Government has warned that individuals using social media to incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals or mobilise unlawful activities will face the consequences of their actions as tensions surrounding migration and asylum applications continue.
Government will approach the courts for guidance on implementing the Constitutional Court judgment on the processing of asylum applications, while the Department of Home Affairs is expected to introduce a structured intention-registration and appointment system by 10 November 2026.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned the public about a fraudulent WhatsApp group that claims to provide daily stock recommendations from Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
