ActionSA member Tumi Sole has announced his decision to step away from active politics, saying he will redirect his focus to #CountryDuty, alongside his legal and corporate work.

The City of Johannesburg and City Power have fully settled their R5.25 billion overdue electricity debt owed to Eskom, bringing an end to a long-running dispute that had threatened the security of electricity supply to the city.

The National Prosecuting Authority has formally withdrawn fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, Brigadier Dineo Mokwele and their co-accused, following serious questions raised at the Madlanga Commission about the investigation conducted by the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.

South Africa will use the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in India to deepen cooperation in sport and push for practical initiatives that support development, inclusion and sustainability across the Global South.

Five foreign nationals have been arrested after a suspected clandestine crystal methamphetamine laboratory was uncovered on a farm in Musina, Limpopo, with drugs, laboratory equipment and cash worth an estimated R600 million seized.

Social Development Minister Dina Pule will meet with widows, traditional leaders and stakeholders in Thohoyandou to discuss poverty, discrimination, economic insecurity and other challenges affecting widows.

South Africa and Zimbabwe have identified the construction of the Third Limpopo Bridge and the full operationalisation of the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as key projects to strengthen trade, regional integration and economic cooperation.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of two police officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, bringing the number of suspects charged in the case to three.

Sowetan journalist Herman Moloi has opened an intimidation case against Stuart-James Scharnick, who was arrested after allegedly confronting the reporter during a tea break at the Madlanga Commission.

ActionSA has filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court challenging disciplinary processes that cleared Presidential Protection Service members General Wally Rhoode and Constable Rekhoto of wrongdoing linked to the Phala Phala investigation.

The DA has removed Dr Mark Burke from Parliament’s finance committee and the party’s parliamentary finance cluster amid allegations linked to fintech company Kastelo. ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli says he will open a criminal case against Burke, while Kingsley Wakelin takes over as the DA’s finance spokesperson.

A 27-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of his 37-year-old girlfriend in Soweto has been arrested in Klerksdorp, following a widespread SAPS appeal and assistance from members of the public who recognised him from his circulated photograph.

Police have issued a photo of Hlengiwe Buthelezi, who is wanted in connection with the murder of DJ Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock. The Johannesburg High Court has meanwhile postponed the case against alleged mastermind Victor Majola to 18 September.

Former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina says she will continue using the courts to challenge her immigration status, as supporters gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court while her deportation case was postponed to February 2027.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised objections to the proposed appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC as Chief Evidence Leader of the National Assembly’s Impeachment Committee, citing potential conflicts of interest linked to his previous dealings with the President and the ANC.