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Home Affairs corruption crackdown leads to two more arrests

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related cases in May 2026 to six.

2026 declared "Year of action" for South African youth

Thursday, May 14, 2026

South Africa has entered a decisive “year of action” for its youth, as government calls on young people, institutions, and society at large to unite under a bold national programme aimed at reshaping the country’s future.

SIU scores freezing order on properties linked to misused NLC funds

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order freezing two properties after an investigation uncovered that millions in National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds intended for a KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) agricultural project were instead diverted for personal gain.

Youth face growing burden of unemployment and inequality

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) says the struggle facing South Africa’s youth today is no longer confined to the classroom, but defined by unemployment, poverty, inequality and exclusion from economic participation.

Justice Minister tables OCJ budget

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has been allocated a budget of almost R3.4 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to operationalise administration, Superior Court Services, as well as Judicial Education and Support.