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.

Civil rights organisation AfriForum and March and March have agreed to work together on issues including community safety, education, skills development and the rule of law.

Suspended National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, where he is likely to face questions about his role in a probe involving senior Crime Intelligence officials.

The National Prosecuting Authority is seeking an earlier court date to formally withdraw charges against Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, Brigadier Dineo Mokwele and others, with the matter currently set down for 3 September.

Police in Mpumalanga are offering a R100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful conviction of Phumulani Ezekiel Matsane, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of two men at a tavern in Marite in 2023.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has welcomed the Public Protector’s report highlighting longstanding governance, administrative and operational challenges at NSFAS, saying these issues contributed to his decision to place the scheme under administration.

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka says more than 40 000 students at 76 institutions of higher learning were improperly funded by NSFAS to the tune of R5.1 billion, with only R2 billion recovered to date.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term after securing about 60% of the vote, with Burundi President and African Union Chairperson Évariste Ndayishimiye congratulating him on his victory.

A 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager has been arrested for allegedly accessing, possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material after an international intelligence-led investigation linked him to the violent online network known as “764”. Several child victims have been identified.

The Collen Mashawana Foundation has pledged to rebuild the Vosloorus home of a 65-year-old pensioner after a fire destroyed the family’s house and belongings.

The Special Investigating Unit says the Ferrari SF90 Stradale linked to the Maumela family trust must be sold for no less than R9.5 million, with the proceeds to be held in an interest-bearing trust account.