The Department of Home Affairs plans to launch an online asylum registration and appointment system by 10 November as government seeks to ease pressure on refugee reception offices and manage applications more efficiently.

The South African Reserve Bank has warned the public against a fraudulent WhatsApp group claiming to offer daily stock recommendations from Governor Lesetja Kganyago, urging people not to share personal or financial information.

Media personality Minnie Dlamini has opened up about the financial arrangements behind her lavish 2017 wedding to Quinton Jones, claiming she paid the entire R1.5 million bill as their divorce proceedings continue.

Mamelodi Sundowns have ended Orlando Pirates’ four-year winning run in the MTN8 after securing a 2-0 victory in the final at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.

City Power has condemned the alleged arson attack on a mini substation in Fleurhof, Roodepoort, warning that repeated attacks on electricity infrastructure could be linked to organised criminal activity and suspected sabotage.

KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a man accused of threatening to shut down Moses Mabhida Stadium to prevent the MTN8 Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns from taking place.

US President Donald Trump has criticised the Nobel Committee’s decision to award South African human rights champion Navi Pillay the Nobel Peace Prize, with a post shared on his Truth Social account questioning her credibility and accusing her of hostility towards the US and Israel.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has urged South Africans to participate in future census exercises, highlighting the importance of accurate population data in government planning, resource allocation and service delivery.

Former Telkom Group CEO Sipho Nkosinathi Maseko has been convicted in his capacity as a director of five companies for failing to submit tax returns to SARS. An admission-of-guilt fine of R85,000 was paid on behalf of the entities.

South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, with President Cyril Ramaphosa praising her lifelong commitment to justice and human rights.

SASSA says it is strengthening grant reviews, eLife certification and biometric enrolment to prevent fraud and ensure payments reach eligible beneficiaries, amid criticism that the measures could exclude vulnerable people from social assistance.

The Johannesburg High Court has declared the ANC’s decision to disqualify NEC member Andile Lungisa from the November 4 local government elections unlawful, invalid and unconstitutional, ordering the party to take steps to reinstate him.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists his side will focus on one match at a time, while Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expects a competitive MTN8 final between two strong teams ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive on asylum seeker applications following protests, the burning of a building and growing public safety concerns linked to its implementation.

Tensions have escalated in Soweto as residents protesting against a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications shut down spaza shops operated by foreign nationals, with vehicles reportedly torched and gunshots heard.

With final examinations around the corner, matriculants are encouraged to balance studying with enough sleep, regular breaks and proper rest to help them stay focused, alert and prepared.

Police have arrested 24 undocumented persons during a joint crime prevention operation in Reitz, Free State, targeting contact and property-related crimes in the area.

Five South African nationals have been arrested after police uncovered a suspected drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Krugersdorp, Gauteng.

The family of legendary South African musician Babsy Mlangeni says his death has left them devastated, as preparations get under way to honour his life and legacy in Soweto.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the death of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the infant’s mother in Atteridgeville, as police search for a pastor accused of being the main suspect.