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.

The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team has recovered the body of missing EFF member Aaron Makola, nearly three weeks after he disappeared in Bronkhorstspruit. Police believe the 51-year-old was shot dead before his body was dumped in a bush.

South African motorists may soon renew their driving licences only once every 10 years after Cabinet approved a proposal to double the validity period for light vehicle licence cards. However, drivers must continue renewing their licences under the current rules until the necessary legal changes are enacted.

The City of Cape Town has announced a record-breaking R12.24 billion capital investment for the 2026/27 financial year, the largest infrastructure spend by any South African city in a single year.

Twelve vulnerable families across South Africa have received fully furnished homes through a partnership between the Collen Mashawana Foundation and WesBank. The initiative aims to restore dignity, provide safe housing and strengthen communities through sustainable development.

A joint SARS and SAPS operation has uncovered thousands of litres of suspected illicit ethanol at an unlicensed warehouse in Kempton Park, dealing a significant blow to the illegal alcohol trade and preventing millions of rands in potential tax losses.

The Electoral Commission has warned that this weekend's voter registration drive is the final opportunity for South Africans to register, update their details or verify their voting information before the voters' roll closes for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The South African Local Government Association has welcomed National Treasury's decision to release the remaining withheld July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share transfers from 31 July, saying the move will help protect critical municipal services while reinforcing the need for accountability and long-term financial reform.

An intelligence-driven operation by SAPS K9 and organised crime detectives has uncovered dagga worth an estimated R2 million, with two suspects arrested and a vehicle allegedly used to transport the drugs seized.

Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi has been appointed as the new Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, bringing 34 years of policing experience as he prepares to lead crime-fighting efforts and strengthen public trust from 1 August 2026.

SASSA has reminded beneficiaries whose grants are under review to keep their personal information up to date and report to their nearest office with the necessary documents. The agency says grant reviews are essential to ensure only eligible beneficiaries receive social assistance and to prevent fraud.

A 47-year-old Boschkop man has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on a charge of attempted murder after allegedly concealing his HIV-positive status and intentionally infecting his girlfriend during their relationship.

A new nationwide competition is encouraging South Africans to reduce, reuse and recycle while raising awareness about the direct impact of environmental conditions on children's health and development.

National Treasury will release outstanding equitable share allocations to 49 municipalities on 31 July, warning that the funding is conditional and that serious financial and governance failures must be urgently addressed.