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South Africa has no legal duty to repatriate foreign nationals, says Ntshavheni

Oyisa George 3 July 2026

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa is not legally responsible for repatriating foreign nationals, stressing that the obligation lies with their respective home countries. Speaking on government’s response to migration and border management, Ntshavheni said South Africa’s role is to support neighbouring countries when assistance is requested.

Western Cape DSD, SASSA Strengthen Partnership

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 3 July 2026

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have renewed their commitment to improving services for grant beneficiaries following their first formal meeting in more than a year. The engagement focused on strengthening cooperation between the two organisations to ensure grant beneficiaries

City of Cape Town proposes by-law changes to improve access to approved building plans

Oyisa George 3 July 2026

The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law that would give neighbouring property owners and other interested parties greater access to approved building plans, in a move aimed at improving transparency around development and land use. The proposed changes, which are open for public comment

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission next Tuesday

Kouthar Sambo 2 July 2026

Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission next Tuesday, despite attempts to avoid taking the witness stand through a plea agreement with the State. The subpoena comes after the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court rejected Matlala’s initial plea agreement with the National Prosecuting

Transport Minister Orders Investigation After Fatal N1 Bus Crash Near Touwsrivier

Aneeqa Du Plessis 2 July 2026

By Ragheema Mclean Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has expressed her condolences to the families of the 16 people who lost their lives in a bus crash on the N1 near Touws River in the Western Cape. According to the Department of Transport, the bus was carrying 78 passengers from Cape

The Presidency says it remains unfazed by threats of ongoing anti-illegal immigration protests

Kouthar Sambo 2 July 2026

The Presidency says it is not concerned by threats of continued anti-illegal immigration protests, maintaining that the government is equipped to manage further demonstrations while upholding the constitutional right to protest. The remarks come after the March and March movement announced it would continue its campaign beyond 30 June, calling

Constitutional Court orders Cape Town and Western Cape to rethink Tafelberg housing plans

Oyisa George 2 July 2026

The Constitutional Court has ordered the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government to reconsider their plans for the former Tafelberg School site in Sea Point, ruling that the public participation process was inadequate and requiring the province to report on its affordable housing plans. The court also

Police believe murder of Ghanaian national in Nyanga is linked to extortion

Oyisa George 2 July 2026

The South African Police Service in the Western Cape believes the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in Nyanga earlier this week is linked to extortion, as detectives continue searching for those responsible. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said 35-year-old Kwabena Boagen was shot and killed at the Nyanga Terminus, outside

Man, Allegedly Linked to kidnapping and rape of toddler killed in mob attack in Eerste River

Daanyaal Matthews 2 July 2026

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A 42-year-old male who is alleged to have kidnapped and raped a three-year-old girl was beaten to death by mob justice on Tuesday at Eersterivier, Forest Village, Hood Street, with the victim being found with multiple injuries to the head. According to police reports, the three-year-old

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