South Africa is preparing a new regulatory framework that will tighten oversight of payment intermediaries supporting cross-border online shopping platforms such as Temu and Shein, marking another step in the country’s broader effort to strengthen regulation of international e-commerce. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) confirmed the plans in its latest National Payment System Regulatory…
The City of Johannesburg has expanded its campaign against illegal outdoor advertising, removing dozens of unauthorised billboard structures and publicly identifying advertisements linked to some of South Africa’s best-known and international brands. The enforcement drive, operating under the slogan “No to Illegal Outdoor Advertising,” forms part of a broader municipal effort to improve compliance with…
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has launched an investigation into allegations of corporal punishment, intimidation and an unsafe learning environment at Michael Rua Primary School following complaints from parents and teachers. The allegations, reported by The Citizen, claim that learners have been subjected to physical punishment and threats, while some educators say they have…
A 23-year-old South African woman has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly discovered suspected drug-filled capsules concealed inside her body before she boarded an international flight. The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to disrupt international drug trafficking networks operating through the country’s busiest…
Anyone entering or leaving South Africa will now be required to complete an online traveller declaration before travelling, as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolls out a nationwide mandatory digital customs system. The new requirement came into effect on 1 July 2026, marking the full implementation of the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS),…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle that introduces changes to several ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including appointments proposed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) as part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The reshuffle also marks the return of former communications minister Dina Pule to the national executive more than…
A powerful cold front is expected to bring widespread winter weather to parts of South Africa this week, with snowfall, heavy rain, strong winds and sharply lower temperatures forecast across several provinces. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the weather system will move across the country between Wednesday, 1 July, and Thursday, 2…
South African motorists will pay less for petrol and diesel from 1 July after the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources published the country’s official fuel price adjustments for July. The latest reductions follow a sharp decline in international oil prices during June, supported by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a stronger…
South Africa has entered the next stage of its long-planned traffic law reform after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially proclaimed the wider implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. From 1 July 2026, the legislation will become operational in 62 municipalities, extending the country’s administrative traffic enforcement system while postponing the introduction…
The South African government has praised citizens for largely peaceful demonstrations over migration concerns, while making it clear that anyone who used the protests as an opportunity to commit crimes, loot businesses or incite violence will face prosecution. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said law enforcement agencies…
