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.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her contributions to international justice, human rights and peace.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it has received no further reports of dead sardines since 10 September, indicating that the acute mortality phase has ended.
Police have arrested 30 suspects—25 in KwaZulu-Natal and five in Gauteng—in connection with public violence and unlawful protests.
South Africa’s Class of 2026 has pledged to uphold honesty, discipline and integrity as learners prepare to begin their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Tuesday.
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a man who allegedly threatened that he and his followers would shut down Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday to prevent the MTN8 Cup final between Orlando Pirates FC and Mamelodi Sundowns from taking place.
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the guilty verdict against former Kruger National Park Regional Ranger, Rodney Landela, and former State Veterinary Service Animal Health Technician, Kenneth Mochocho, for the illegal hunting and killing of a white rhino in a protected area, as well as possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a crime.
