The Gauteng Department of Health has rejected allegations that a patient lost their sight because of faulty equipment at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, saying clinical records show the vision loss was linked to pre-existing medical complications rather than infrastructure failures.

Young South Africans emerged as the biggest success story of the Electoral Commission's final voter registration campaign, with nearly half of all new registrations coming from citizens under the age of 29 ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the payment dates for August 2026 social grants and reminded beneficiaries that delayed payments on August 7 could indicate their grants have been selected for review.

Fans of Married at First Sight Mzansi have taken to X to criticise Nompumelelo's behaviour towards her husband, Hlulani Ngobeni, with many accusing her of being dismissive, overly critical and lacking compassion.

The Gauteng Department of Health is calling on parents and guardians to return signed consent forms to schools to ensure eligible Grade 5 girls receive the HPV vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer.

The Electoral Commission has officially closed all voting stations following the final voter registration weekend ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, but eligible South Africans can still register and update their details online.