Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has submitted a Cabinet memorandum seeking approval for Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be appointed national head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks.

Home Affairs offices will operate for extended hours from November 2 to help eligible voters collect identity documents or apply for temporary identity certificates ahead of the local government elections.

SASSA has urged social grant beneficiaries to respond to review notices and keep their personal details updated to avoid possible payment suspensions. The agency has also clarified that November’s adjusted grant payment dates are a once-off arrangement linked to the local government elections.

Employers have until Saturday to submit their 2026 interim tax reconciliations, with SARS warning that late or inaccurate submissions could result in penalties and interest.

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina says South Africa must do more to ensure women researchers advance into leadership positions, influence research priorities and turn their work into innovations and businesses.

Experts at Frontline Conversations 2026 have warned that political coalitions and changes in municipal leadership will not resolve South Africa’s local government crisis without stronger financial accountability, capable administrations and improved service delivery.

North West businessman and former ANC treasurer Suliman Carrim has been granted R100,000 bail after the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court found that the risks associated with his release could be addressed through appropriate conditions.

After representing South Africa in international debating competitions and winning titles in the United States and Finland, Tanya Jakeni is appealing for R40,000 to cover travel and living expenses as she prepares to study Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Gelişim University.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela will launch the Mpumalanga Skills Development Zone on Thursday to strengthen skills development and prepare workers for emerging opportunities linked to the Just Energy Transition.

Liberty Fighters Network and the Strydom family have appeared before the Gqeberha High Court in their ongoing dispute with Standard Bank. With judgment reserved, LFN says the hearing provided a fair opportunity to present its arguments and raised important questions about banking conduct and constitutional rights.

Liberty Fighters Network has given the Minister of Home Affairs 30 days to address concerns about population-register access and alleged gaps in privacy safeguards under South Africa’s identification laws. LFN warns that the proposed Digital ID rollout raises further questions about data protection and constitutional rights.

Gauteng could save billions of rands and improve water supply by reducing water losses, with Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Dr Jack Bloom warning that municipalities are losing revenue through leaking pipes, inaccurate billing and water theft.

Liberty Fighters Network is pursuing a constitutional challenge over South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown extensions, arguing that the National State of Disaster may have lapsed on 14 June 2020. The case raises questions about legal procedure, missing documents and government accountability.

Liberty Fighters Network says a ruling by Goliath DJP denied the DA’s bid for costs after LFN withdrew its amicus curiae application. The organisation argues the decision complicates the Minister’s public celebration of a separate judgment and says it will challenge that ruling.

The Black Excellence Network RSA believes that South Africa must recognise all contributors to this achievement without overlooking the institution at the centre of the turnaround: Eskom.