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Gauteng PKTT commended for various arrests

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has commended the newly established Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for making significant breakthroughs in investigations into the murders of political party members and ward councillors in Gauteng.

SIU to probe Mangaung municipal police and health dept tenders

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed two Proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct in the affairs of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Police operationalisation and the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health’s voluntary medical male circumcision tender.

Eskom reports 441 days without load shedding

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

South Africa has reached 441 consecutive days without load shedding, as Eskom reports continued improvements in generation performance, reduced reliance on diesel and lower levels of unplanned outages.

Eastern Cape Health commemorates World Breastfeeding Week

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Eastern Cape Department of Health, in partnership with the National Department of Health and other stakeholders, is commemorating World Breastfeeding Week with renewed calls to strengthen breastfeeding support and improve infant nutrition.

Home Affairs launches online service to locate nearest participating bank branch

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Monday launched a new online service that makes it easier than ever for South Africans to find their nearest participating bank branch to apply for a Smart ID Card during the Home Affairs Digital Partnership media event with FNB at Canal Walk in Cape Town.

SAPS salutes women in blue

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

As the country commemorates Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched its campaign, which celebrates the dedication, resilience and professionalism of female officers who stand at the forefront of protecting women, children and other vulnerable groups while helping to build safer communities.

Eskom welcomes Presidential green light on restructuring

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Eskom has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s green light on Phase I work of the Presidency’s Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT), which sets out the framework for establishing a fully independent state-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO).

Call to register ahead of election proclamation

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all eligible South Africans to register and verify their voter registration details before the proclamation of the 2026 Local Government Elections date on Friday, 7 August 2026.

Police Ministerial Imbizo to place GBVF under the spotlight

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Police Deputy Minister Dr Polly Boshielo and Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, will today lead a gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) Crime Prevention Ministerial Imbizo in Ivory Park, Tembisa.