The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the payment dates for August 2026 social grants and reminded beneficiaries that delayed payments on August 7 could indicate their grants have been selected for review.

Fans of Married at First Sight Mzansi have taken to X to criticise Nompumelelo's behaviour towards her husband, Hlulani Ngobeni, with many accusing her of being dismissive, overly critical and lacking compassion.

The Gauteng Department of Health is calling on parents and guardians to return signed consent forms to schools to ensure eligible Grade 5 girls receive the HPV vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer.

The Electoral Commission has officially closed all voting stations following the final voter registration weekend ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, but eligible South Africans can still register and update their details online.

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has appointed two new members to the Industry Coordination Council overseeing South Africa's Foot-and-Mouth Disease response, while announcing expanded measures to accelerate vaccine rollout and disease control.

A series of crime prevention operations in Mpumalanga has led to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of illegal firearms, ammunition, suspected explosives and drugs, as police intensify efforts to combat violent crime across the province.

A 32-year-old woman is expected to appear in the Vryburg Magistrate's Court on Monday after she was arrested for attempted murder in connection with the alleged scalding of another woman during a dispute in Pholarpark, Rosendal.

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.