Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says withholding July 2026 equitable share allocations from 69 non-compliant municipalities is a necessary step to improve governance, restore financial discipline and ensure better service delivery.

The recordings surfaced publicly on 9 July 2026 while King Misuzulu and Queen Nomzamo Myeni were carrying out official duties together at KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace,

Council's decision follows its review of the final forensic investigation report into allegations of misconduct against the CFO.

The National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall affecting 10,961 BMW vehicles sold in South Africa since 2016 due to a defect that could cause engine starting failures, overheating and, in some cases, visible smoke. Owners are urged to book free repairs at authorised BMW dealerships immediately.

Nelson Mandela Bay welcomed more than 222,000 international visitors and approximately 1.2 million domestic tourists during the 2024/25 financial year, generating an estimated R6.21 billion for the local economy.

Mpumalanga police have launched two inquest investigations after a 43-year-old man and his young nephew died shortly after allegedly eating biscuits that had been stored at a house following the looting of a local spaza shop.

Executive Mayor Dada Morero said the city is engaging with National Treasury through several intergovernmental platforms to resolve the matter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry an additional two-and-a-half months to conclude its work, saying the extension will allow investigators to hear all outstanding evidence and complete their final report.

Although two of the four accused in the alleged Ekurhuleni Metro blue lights fraud and corruption case were granted R50,000 bail each, all four will remain in custody overnight after court proceedings concluded late.

Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi is expected to appear in court following her arrest as the Democratic Alliance calls for continued action against corruption in Ekurhuleni.

The South African National Editors' Forum says it is closely monitoring evidence emerging at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry regarding alleged Crime Intelligence surveillance of journalists, including the 2021 burglary at Daily Maverick journalist Marianne Thamm's home.

The National Treasury has appointed external forensic investigators to examine allegations of misconduct in the awarding of transversal contracts following testimony presented at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Businessman Frank Buyanga has asked the Randburg Magistrate's Court to intervene so he can receive urgent medical care, claiming correctional authorities have failed to ensure he receives treatment while he remains in custody.

Former Department of Home Affairs official Zakhele Khuzwayo says an unresolved PERSAL record has left him unable to work in the public service or access his pension benefits, despite repeated attempts to have the matter resolved with the Department of Home Affairs.

The Health Ombud has cleared KwaZulu-Natal public hospitals of allegations that poor working conditions, workplace bullying and victimisation contributed to the deaths of several healthcare professionals, saying an independent investigation found no evidence to support the claims.