The Department of Home Affairs has expanded its digital partnership with the banking sector, with Absa becoming the fourth bank to offer Smart ID applications. The move gives South Africans access to Smart ID services at more bank branches nationwide, with further expansion planned before the end of 2026.

Award-winning actor Seputla Sebogodi has died following complications related to diabetes. The celebrated stage and screen star is being remembered for his decades-long contribution to South African theatre and television.

SASSA Gauteng has deployed 143 contract workers to local offices across the province to reduce waiting times, improve client services and support ongoing social grant reviews and eLife Certification.

Award-winning rapper Fifi Cooper has temporarily suspended her "1 Night with Fifi Cooper Tour" as she attends to a personal matter relating to gender-based violence, with upcoming performances cancelled.

The Eastern Cape government has called for greater community cooperation to prevent further initiation-related deaths, as the province records an increase in fatalities and intensifies action against illegal initiation schools.

Five suspects have been arrested in Lephalale after allegedly intimidating a Nigerian businessman, inciting violence against foreign nationals and impersonating Home Affairs officials during a coordinated police operation.

Gauteng Hawks head Major General Ebrahim Kadwa, Crime Intelligence deputy head Major General Feroz Khan, and businessman Tariq Downes are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Tuesday as their alleged precious metals case resumes.

The National Prosecuting Authority says Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's decision to withdraw from his plea and sentence agreement will not weaken its corruption case, insisting it has enough evidence to prosecute all 17 accused.

Nearly 200 North West residents have completed Civic Root Advocacy’s Local Democracy Accountability Initiative, gaining practical skills to engage with municipalities and hold elected leaders accountable ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson after she was admitted to hospital on Monday morning due to a sudden illness.

The long-awaited inquest into the death of Anele Tembe has been postponed to 7 September after the magistrate assigned to the matter became unavailable for medical reasons. The proceedings were expected to begin nearly five years after Tembe's fatal fall from a Cape Town hotel.

SASSA says it respects the constitutional right to peaceful protest but is urging beneficiaries and interest groups to engage directly with the agency, insisting constructive dialogue is the best way to address concerns and improve service delivery.

Police have launched murder and assault investigations after an off-duty SAPS officer allegedly shot and killed a man who reportedly threatened him and a female companion with a knife outside Tzaneen.

The South African rugby community is in mourning following the sudden death of former SA Under-18 prop Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed during a training session in France.

Messages of grief and remembrance continue to flood social media after the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams, with football organisations, clubs and supporters honouring his talent, humility and lasting impact on South African football.