Two suspects, including an EMPD official and a private citizen, have been arrested over alleged fraud and corruption linked to the controversial fitting of blue lights on vehicles associated with businessman Cat Matlala.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has moved to freeze luxury properties linked to Montana over alleged irregularities involving multibillion-rand rail contracts. This has renewed attention on other individuals named during the State Capture Inquiry who have not yet faced prosecution.

South Africa is facing a growing immunisation crisis, with more than a third of infants receiving no vaccinations between January and April 2026, raising fears of further outbreaks of preventable diseases.

The case against Ndodana Tshuma, who is wanted in the UK over the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters, is expected to return to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court.

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has survived her first motion of no confidence after MPs overwhelmingly rejected an EFF-backed attempt to remove her over her handling of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment process.

The Ghanaian government has turned down a proposed GHS20 million donation from MTN for citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying it has already made arrangements to support those being evacuated and reintegrated.

The Black Business Council has recognised businessman Robert Gumede for his decades-long contribution to entrepreneurship, economic transformation, industrialisation and Pan-African investment.

A police captain investigating a string of killings in Knysna has been shot dead during an operation targeting illegal firearms, while the suspect involved in the shootout also died.

Dan Marokane is not a product of chance; he is a product of rigorous preparation and intellectual excellence.

SAPS and Customs officials intercepted two consignments containing about 334kg of suspected cocaine at OR Tambo International Airport, with a combined estimated street value of more than R200 million.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her nephew Brian Seaver announced her death in an emotional video shared on Parton’s official Instagram account, fulfilling a request she made years ago.

The R14.9 million precious stones case involving suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and three co-accused has been postponed as the State prepares to disclose its evidence over an alleged bogus police raid.

The Special Investigating Unit has recovered millions from service providers accused of overcharging the University of Fort Hare for student accommodation, with one provider still owing more than R1.6 million.

The State has made a dramatic allegation during Brown Mogotsi’s fourth bail application, claiming the accused planned to disguise himself as a correctional services officer and escape from court custody.

SASSA says beneficiaries whose grants are under review will have a fourth payment day in September, urging those who do not get paid during the normal cycle not to panic.