Thursday, 27 August 2026

Business leaders plan a structured Johannesburg rescue after November’s local elections, but only with a credible, accountable government partner; the metro generates about 16% of South Africa’s GDP.

The EFF’s motion to remove National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza failed 282 votes to 101, despite allegations she failed to defend Parliament’s impeachment process against the President’s court challenge.

SARS intercepted 333.1 kilograms of cocaine at OR Tambo: 250 kilograms in unmanifested cargo from São Paulo and another 83.1 kilograms in two suitcases.

Customary marriages remain legally valid without registration, but couples have until 31 August to formalise them; registration makes proving inheritance and marital rights substantially easier later.

SAFA’s former CEO Raymond Hack said government funding earmarked for VAR must be used for that project, and could technically be recalled if the money remains unspent or is redirected.