More than 2,300 South African-owned spaza shops have been approved for support under the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, with government allocating R179.6 million so far. However, compliance challenges, including licensing and verification issues, continue to prevent many applicants from accessing the funding.

The Ghanaian government has received the first group of nationals evacuated from South Africa, pledging continued support and assistance as they begin rebuilding their lives back home.

The Madlanga Commission has submitted its second interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa as the inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system prepares to resume public hearings next week.

The Collen Mashawana Foundation has provided relief to 141 families in the Sonskynhoekie Informal Settlement north of Pretoria, donating food parcels, blankets, mattresses, clothing and toys. Founder Dr Collen Mashawana also pledged two houses and solar panels to support vulnerable residents facing poverty and inadequate living conditions.

Retail giant Woolworths says no injuries were reported after explosive devices detonated at two of its stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein this week, prompting heightened security measures and a Hawks investigation.

Deputy Crime Intelligence head Major General Feroz Khan’s urgent application to have electronic devices seized during his arrest returned to him has been struck off the court roll after it emerged that the devices are now in the possession of the Madlanga Commission.

Police have identified the two men killed in a brazen shooting outside Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate in Centurion as Oscar Nyathi, popularly known as “Oscar Baxx” of the music duo Malumz on Decks, and Thando Sonqishe, who was previously linked to one of South Africa’s biggest cash heists.

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will tonight receive the National Press Club’s 2025 Newsmaker of the Year award in Pretoria for his outspoken stance against crime and corruption within the country’s law enforcement structures.

Prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused have been released on R70,000 bail each after appearing in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on extortion and money laundering charges involving alleged “protection fees” exceeding R2.2 million.

MK Party Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi has been released on R30,000 bail after being accused of extorting over R233,000 from party researchers under the guise of voluntary contributions.

The Border Management Authority successfully repatriated 295 Ghanaian nationals after immigration checks at OR Tambo International Airport revealed that about 90% were undocumented or had overstayed their visas.

Private security officers working long shifts under stressful and often disrespectful conditions were placed at the centre of a groundbreaking TB and HIV wellness campaign launched by TAPSOSA and SASSETA in Johannesburg. The initiative aims to improve healthcare access, fight stigma and restore dignity to security guards.

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has warned job seekers against a fraudulent social media advertisement falsely claiming applications are open for JMPD Traffic Assistants training posts in Gauteng.

A leaked internal memorandum submitted to the board of South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd has exposed explosive allegations of corruption, unlawful procurement practices and possible fraud linked to billions of rand in Routine Road Maintenance contracts.

The South African National Taxi Council has announced its newly elected national executive leadership, with several provincial leaders taking up key positions, including controversial Mpumalanga businessman Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni.