A report by the Middle East Media Research Institute, known as MEMRI, says Pakistan is undergoing a major shift in the relationship between its military and civilian government.

The European Conservative reported on August 26 that protests in Pakistan administered Kashmir had resulted in dozens of civilian deaths, restrictions on communications and increased use of anti terrorism measures against local organisations and activists.

A 40-year-old supplier has been arrested in connection with an alleged R16 million Emfuleni Local Municipality fleet tender after investigators found that only seven of the 18 contracted vehicles were delivered.

Police have arrested an eighth suspect believed to be the mastermind behind an alleged syndicate involved in illegal electricity connections and the theft of critical infrastructure in Emfuleni.

Gauteng says its aggressive vaccination and disease-control campaign is paying off, with new foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks dropping sharply from 166 cases to just six in recent months.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure says it will fully cooperate with an SIU investigation into the awarding of a road maintenance project in North West, calling for all relevant records to be handed over without delay.

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom’s investment in research, technology and innovation could help the power utility cut emissions, expand renewable energy and reclaim its position as a global leader in energy development.

The South African Police Service has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan after he failed to appear before a senior officer handling his disciplinary proceedings.

Instead of marking his birthday with a traditional celebration, Collen Mashawana Foundation founder Dr Collen Mashawana spent the day giving back to vulnerable children at New Jerusalem Children’s Home in Midrand, where he pledged scholarships, employment support and musical equipment.

The Special Investigating Unit has secured an interim preservation order preventing the KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund from paying out R2,768,021.42 in pension benefits to former Greater Kokstad Local Municipality IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye.

Serial killer Rassie Nkuna and dismissed police officer Jacob Chego have each been sentenced to four life terms for their roles in the murders of Sabeiliwe Mogashoa and her husband in March 2022.

The Electoral Commission says no political party or independent candidate will be given an additional opportunity to capture candidates after the 28 August deadline, following concerns raised by the ANC over its candidate submissions.

The Collen Mashawana Foundation will celebrate its founder’s birthday by spending the day with about 120 vulnerable children at New Jerusalem Children’s Home in Midrand.

A new ruling by the Madlanga Commission has drawn a clear line between the public’s right to know and Major-General Feroz Khan’s medical privacy, allowing the nature of his diagnosed conditions to be disclosed while keeping his treatment and family circumstances confidential.

Award-winning poet Koleka Putuma has been named Poetry Africa’s 2026 Featured Poet as the Durban festival prepares to celebrate its 30th edition with poets from around the world.