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SIU claws back R6 million in misused NLC grant funding

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a judgment declaring unlawful and invalid a R9 million National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant to non-profit organisation (NPO) Motheo Sports and Entertainment Foundation for a sports complex that was never constructed.

Kubayi to brief media on developments at IDAC

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, together with the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi, will host a media briefing on the current developments at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).

Grant beneficiaries under review to be paid on 7 August

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Social grant beneficiaries whose payments are under review will receive their August grants on Friday, 7 August, one day after the normal three-day payment cycle, according to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).

SADC countries urged to step up self-reliance in health response

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Deputy Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla has urged Southern African countries to urgently transition towards financial self-reliance to sustain their HIV responses as traditional international donor streams begin to recede.

Very cold, wet conditions set in on Wednesday

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold and wet conditions with light snowfall are expected to set in from Wednesday evening in places over the Eastern Cape, southern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, southern Free State and the Lesotho border.

SAHRC calls for action following wastewater pollution finding

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

After an investigation uncovered the significant contamination of rivers, estuaries and coastal waters in parts of the Eastern Cape, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has directed the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality to submit an emergency intervention plan to address the matter.

Team SA wins 16 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Team SA started Wednesday with 16 medals in the bank at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, thanks to the swimming team’s performances at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow.

Partnership strengthens food security efforts for Marikana residents

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

As Mandela Month draws to a close, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater and the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA), has launched a food garden initiative in Marikana aimed at improving food security and promoting community self-reliance.

Commission to launch report on BEE trends

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Transformation performance across major sectors of South Africa’s economy and evidence-based insights that challenge common misconceptions about black economic empowerment are among the themes of a research report that will be launched by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission today.