Tshwane Mayor says Municipal Manager Johann Mettler has resumed his duties with immediate effect after the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria granted interim relief, while disciplinary proceedings against him continue.

A 95kg cocaine consignment with an estimated street value of R28 million has been intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport following an intelligence-led operation involving SAPS, Customs and aviation security partners.

The Collen Mashawana Foundation has launched its Women’s Month campaign by pledging to donate wheelchairs every week in August to women living with mobility impairments, recognising their resilience and promoting greater inclusion and dignity.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has launched a 2kW Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyser System in Sasolburg, describing it as a milestone in South Africa's drive to build a competitive green hydrogen economy and unlock greater value from its critical minerals.

ActionSA has strengthened its campaign ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections by appointing former Build One South Africa (BOSA) Gauteng MPL Ayanda Allie as its election campaign ambassador for Gauteng municipalities, with party leader Herman Mashaba saying the move marks a new phase in the party's push for electoral success.

Nigeria has been removed from Tyla's A*POP World Tour schedule just days after the dates were announced, as growing calls for a boycott emerge amid heightened tensions over anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa.

Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers will officially take over as Limpopo Provincial Commissioner from 1 August 2026, bringing nearly 40 years of policing experience and a career built in some of South Africa's toughest crime-fighting environments.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide for a three-year term, tasking the body with driving South Africa's response to the country's GBVF crisis and strengthening support for survivors.

The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team has recovered the body of missing EFF member Aaron Makola, nearly three weeks after he disappeared in Bronkhorstspruit. Police believe the 51-year-old was shot dead before his body was dumped in a bush.

South African motorists may soon renew their driving licences only once every 10 years after Cabinet approved a proposal to double the validity period for light vehicle licence cards. However, drivers must continue renewing their licences under the current rules until the necessary legal changes are enacted.

The City of Cape Town has announced a record-breaking R12.24 billion capital investment for the 2026/27 financial year, the largest infrastructure spend by any South African city in a single year.

Twelve vulnerable families across South Africa have received fully furnished homes through a partnership between the Collen Mashawana Foundation and WesBank. The initiative aims to restore dignity, provide safe housing and strengthen communities through sustainable development.

A joint SARS and SAPS operation has uncovered thousands of litres of suspected illicit ethanol at an unlicensed warehouse in Kempton Park, dealing a significant blow to the illegal alcohol trade and preventing millions of rands in potential tax losses.

The Electoral Commission has warned that this weekend's voter registration drive is the final opportunity for South Africans to register, update their details or verify their voting information before the voters' roll closes for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The South African Local Government Association has welcomed National Treasury's decision to release the remaining withheld July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share transfers from 31 July, saying the move will help protect critical municipal services while reinforcing the need for accountability and long-term financial reform.