Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says government is fully prepared to maintain peace, stability and public safety ahead of anticipated developments on 30 June, while condemning political violence recorded during the voter registration weekend.

Television personality and musician Jub Jub appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges linked to an alleged incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale. The matter was postponed to 24 August 2026.

Medicare24 Group CEO Mike van Wyk will not appear before the Madlanga Commission as scheduled after medical evidence confirmed he is currently unfit to testify. The commission has postponed his appearance indefinitely but will proceed with placing key evidence on record.

The EFF in Gauteng has welcomed the provincial government's decision to restructure the Traffic Wardens Programme, saying the move will strengthen law enforcement, improve public safety, and reduce reliance on costly private security contracts.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has condemned the killing of its Dunoon Ward 104 by-election candidate and community activist, Sinovuyo Dyokwe, who was shot and killed in a tragic incident following voter registration activities.

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has issued a warning after receiving reports of fraudsters posing as inspectors and allegedly demanding money from healthcare practitioners in exchange for favourable inspection outcomes.

Western Cape Leader of the Opposition Khalid Sayed has called for an integrated provincial youth development strategy to address unemployment, learner placement failures and the growing disconnect between education and employment opportunities, warning that thousands of young people remain trapped between the classroom and the job market.

In a milestone moment for women's sports in South Africa, Banyana Banyana has announced a pioneering partnership with sanitary towel manufacturer Stayfree.

A Thulamela Local Municipality councillor has been arrested on corruption charges after allegedly attempting to bribe a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator with R70,000 to interfere with an ongoing investigation into procurement irregularities at Mahikeng Local Municipality.

Home Affairs offices across South Africa will open this weekend to assist citizens with Smart ID Card applications and collections, as the department joins efforts to support the Electoral Commission's Voter Registration Weekend.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will officially launch the 2026 tax filing season on 1 July, beginning with the Auto Assessment period for qualifying taxpayers. SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu has urged taxpayers to ensure their details are up to date and to make use of digital platforms for a smoother filing experience.

Senior forensic officer Laurence Makgotloe has been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. He faces charges of allegedly tampering with evidence and submitting misleading forensic reports in several high-profile murder investigations, including the case of slain Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart.

The MK Party has initiated disciplinary action against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela, accusing the pair of conduct that allegedly undermined party unity, discipline and leadership structures.

The murder trial of popular Johannesburg DJ Warrick Stock, widely known as DJ Warras, has been postponed to next month after one of the accused requested Legal Aid representation. The court is expected to set a trial date at the next hearing.

A 69-year-old Canadian tourist has died after allegedly being struck by an accidental firearm discharge at a concession-operated bush braai site near Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National Park. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.