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SASSA Continues Targeted Grant Reviews Amid Anti-Fraud Drive

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 2 July 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has escalated its scrutiny of certain grant recipients, targeting individuals flagged for undeclared income or using non-standard identification. The move follows new verification measures mandated by the National Treasury and supported by data-match investigations. SASSA’s national spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, said more than 210,000

SAPS Receives Over 67,000 Applications for Police Training Programme

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 2 July 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed a massive response to its Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP), with more than 67,000 applications received so far. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said the surge in submissions has caused delays and technical glitches on the SAPS recruitment portal. “Unsurprisingly, the

OUTA Calls for Conflict of Interest Audits After Arrests

Aneeqa Du Plessis 1 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is advocating for conflict-of-interest audits across all government departments following the arrest of Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, who is the Divisional Commissioner in the Crime Intelligence of the South African Police Service (SAPS), and six others on corruption charges. OUTA emphasises

Former Transnet executives arrested by the NPA

Aneeqa Du Plessis 1 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh, and Thamsanqa Jiyane have been arrested and granted bail of R50,000 by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The case has been postponed to October 6th. The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has

Lamola: Regulatory Certainty Key to Unlocking Sustainable Investment

Ragheema Mclean 1 July 2025

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has stated that unlocking greater private investment for sustainable development requires governments and development institutions to prioritise improved governance and regulatory certainty. He emphasised the need to simplify investment-related regulations, reduce bureaucratic red tape, and maintain long-term policy consistency to build investor

Food Basket Costs Climb and Households Struggle to Cope

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 1 July 2025

The latest Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group has highlighted a concerning increase in the cost of essential food items in South Africa. According to the report, the prices of zero-rated foods have risen by 4.1% over the past year, with staple goods such as

DA Withdrawal from National Dialogue Sparks Fresh Tensions in GNU

Ragheema Mclean 1 July 2025

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) decision to withdraw from the upcoming National Dialogue has placed renewed strain on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), raising questions about the coalition’s stability just over a year into its formation. The National Dialogue, set to begin on 15 August, was initially billed as

Western Cape Dam Levels Rise After Recent Rainfall

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 1 July 2025

Local government has confirmed that Western Cape dam levels have increased by 10% following recent rainfall, offering much-needed relief to the region. The increase follows two cold fronts that affected parts of the province last month, bringing heavy rainfall. Department spokesperson Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa said, “This week’s hydrological report showed that

SAPS Launches First-Ever E-Recruitment Drive for 5,500 Trainee Positions

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 1 July 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially launched its first-ever e-Recruitment drive, aiming to fill 5,500 police trainee positions across the country. The online application window is now open and will run until 18 July 2025. SAPS spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said this new digital platform is designed to

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