Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Dutuzane Zuma was named MK Party first deputy president in a reshuffle that also put Tony Yengeni in the second deputy president post and Reverend Pagati in as national chairperson.

Amnesty International South Africa called for vigilante groups targeting migrants and businesses to be stopped immediately, saying unlawful harassment and forced evictions are escalating and must be prosecuted.

The Gauteng High Court order on the National Child Protection Register means Basic Education and provincial departments must strengthen vetting so people unsuitable to work with children are identified and recorded.

Eskom said grid-tied rooftop solar users must register with their licence holder, warning that non-compliance could affect safety and planning; the utility says registration fees depend on the supplier and tariff.

SAA said it has moved from six to nine aircraft, serves more than 17 destinations and is betting on code-share partnerships, tighter cost control and selective growth rather than old-style fleet expansion.