The Weekend View

Government says the killing of two anti-gang officers in Reiger Park is an attack on the authority of the State and the rule of law. The officers were shot dead in a suspected ambush on Friday. Law-enforcement agencies have deployed resources to track down those responsible. Government is calling on the Reiger Park community to work with police and provide information that could assist the investi...

Over 44-thousand applications have already been received since Gauteng's online admissions system opened on Thursday. Parents have until the 4th of September to submit applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2027 academic year. Education MEC, Lebogang Maile urges parents to apply on time and provide complete information, saying the data collected will help to plan for the resources a...

The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has welcomed the recent arrest of a South African suspect that is allegedly linked to an international digital sextortion ring which tragically resulted in the suicide of a Swiss teenager. According to the FPB , this arrest underscores both the borderless nature of digital crimes and the devastating real-world consequences of technology-facilitated crimes. The...

The second phase of the AARTO rollout went live on the 1st of July 2026, with the new driving and traffic laws launched in 60 municipalities across the country. The demerit point system is expected to come into effect in 2027. This is in addition to the City of Joburg and Tshwane, where the laws have been in effect for years. The rest of South Africa's 151 municipalities are expected to activate t...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli says the continued assassination of councillors cannot be treated merely as ordinary criminal incidents, as every such killing has consequences for local democracy and service delivery. Ntuli was reacting to the latest killing of eThekwini councillor Sibusiso Khwela who was gunned down in Klaarwater, West of Durban while assisting community members. Investigation...

The Democratic Alliance says it's ready to unveil its local government election manifesto this weekend. Thousands of supporters are expected to gather at the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown in Johannesburg. The DA says the manifesto is  the party's contract with the voters that will focus on practical solutions to fix struggling municipalities. The theme of the DA campaign is Working For Al...

, Banyana Banyana are a game away from qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. They take on this evening, host nation Morocco in Rabat in what could be a defining quarterfinal clash at the Women Africa Cup of Nations. We caught up with Editor of FARPost, Mthokozisi Dube ahead of the WAFCON clash with Morocco...

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says they search for an acting head for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) from outside the organisation is ongoing. The recruitment of the person from outside the unit is under way following the resignation of Advocate Andrea Johnson. Kubayi has also announced the suspension of three IDAC officials following t...

Some voting stations in the OR Tambo Region in the Eastern Cape were closed yesterday due to protests. In Mthatha, residents allege that the candidate appointment process was unfair and decided not to participate in the registration campaign, while Qumbu residents cited dissatisfaction with service delivery. We earlier caught up with our reporter in Mthatha Nomzwanele Mngoma...

The Credit Association of South Africa warns that it is often the accumulation of several smaller credit commitments and not one large loan that places consumers under financial pressure. This comes as South African households continue to face increasing financial pressure through high food prices, fuel and transport costs including irresponsible borrowing and lending. CASA CEO, Leonie Van Pletzen...

It's official -- Hugo Broos will not continue as Bafana Bafana head coach. The 74-year-old Belgian was at the helm of the South African football team for the last five years. He made the announcement in Johannesburg on the day his contract with the South African Football Association comes to an end. Broos says being away from his family for long periods of time, was the only reason for him not agr...

Grade repetition remains one of the most debated issues in South African education. While it is often viewed as a sign that a learner or the education system has failed, new research from the 2030 Reading Panel advisory note suggests the conversation is more nuanced. The advisory note finds that learners who narrowly missed the promotion threshold in Grade 1 or Grade 4 achieved meaningful academic...

This weekend marks the final voting station-based registration opportunity for  South African voters. This weekend,  The Electoral Commission calls on all eligible South Africans who have not yet registered as voters, those who are registered but have not yet inspected their address details for completeness or those who have moved residence since they last registered, to use this final o...

The National Consumer Commission this week notified consumers that  Toyota South Africa Motors is recalling certain Toyota Urban Cruiser vehicles that were made available for sale through the Toyota South Africa dealer network nationwide . The recall affects two thousand two hundred and eight (2208) vehicles. Last week, The NCC also confirmed product recall of certain Qashqai Sport Utility Ve...

Finance Minister, Enoch Godogwana is set to appoint a new Board at the Public Investment Corporation, following the resignation of the Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo as the funds chairperson and other board members. Godogwana is in consultation with Cabinet regarding this matter in line with the Public Investment Corporation Act. To unpack the challenges facinng the PIC , Bongiwe Zwane spok...

President Cyril Ramaphosa this week released the National Water Action Plan. As South Africa's water crisis reaches a breaking point, the presidency says the National Water Action Plan (NWAP) outlines strategic interventions to address the water crisis over the short, medium and long term, with the aim  to address the root causes of the water supply challenges in many municipalities. The NWAP...

Some opposition parties in Parliament expressed their disappointment with the judgment of the Western Cape High court - that granted President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent application to interdict the Impeachment Committee. Ramaphosa sought the interdict, pending his review application of the Section 89 Independent Panel report that found he has a case to answer for the Phala Phala theft. The committe...

In April this year,  Dignity South Africa filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the current law that makes it a crime to assist a person in ending their life, no matter the circumstances. The application is basically asking the court to declare the current blanket common-law prohibition unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. Dignity South Africa, an organisati...

The funeral service for Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Jayden Adams will be held in Stellenbosch *TODAYy. Adams died unexpectedly on 11 July at the age of 25, just weeks after representing South Africa at FIFA World Cup

Financial stress is tightening its grip on South Africans. This is according to the latest Money Stress Tracker – released this week by DebtBusters. The report has found  that more than 70% of consumers have reported money-related anxiety. Escalating living costs, mounting debt repayments and fears of running out of money before month-end are among the biggest concerns in 2026, while ho...

The EFF is set to launch its election manifesto for the upcoming local government elections in Thohoyandou in Limpopo today, also marking the party's 13th anniversary. The party will be address by its leader, Julius Malela who is also expected to announce mayoral candidates for key and strategic municipalities and metros. Johannesburg is expected to be the most hotly contested metro, with the DA's...

The National Treasury has defended its decision to temporarily withhold 13.5 billion rand equitable share transfer to 69 municipalities. The National Treasury accompanied by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana were in Parliament to brief a joint meeting of the four committees of the institution about the decision they have taken. Treasury says initially there were 99 municipalities out of th...

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi together with the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Adv Andy have expressed concerns on the developments emerging from the Madlanga Commission relating to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).  This follows testimonies by witnesses, making serious allegations on the conduct of IDAC offic...

The father of six-year-old Monica Sathege, who died after allegedly consuming snacks bought from a local spaza shop in Naledi, Soweto, in October 2024, says he is relying on the South African Police Service to bring closure to his family. Joseph Sathege was reacting to a damning report by the Public Protector, which found that Gauteng municipalities failed to implement adequate control measures to...

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority says employers who fail to meet their pension fund obligations has more than tripled increasing from 23 funds and 5 430 employers in April 2023 to 75 funds and 16 556 employers as of February 2026. Current data suggests that the severity of arrears is increasing, with late payment interest increasing by 21.5%, compared with a 9% increase in the capital portio...