Recent corruption revelations within South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs have triggered fresh concerns about the credibility of the country’s passport system and the potential consequences for ordinary travellers. The warning follows findings by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), which uncovered evidence that officials inside the department were allegedly involved in selling visas, permanent residence…

South African security forces have launched large-scale raids in several communities in the south of Johannesburg as part of a crackdown on crime and gang violence. Soldiers and police conduct joint operations Members of the South African National Defence Force joined police officers in coordinated operations across areas including Eldorado Park, Riverlea, Westbury and Sophiatown….

South African authorities and the Multichoice Group have carried out a series of raids targeting illegal internet streaming services in the Western Cape. Cape Town raids lead to arrests Two suspects were arrested during operations conducted in February and March 2026. Investigators seized mobile devices and accessed a streaming management panel linked to the illegal…

Early retirement programme aims to curb rising public sector wage bill South Africa’s National Treasury has allocated additional funding to support a voluntary exit programme that could ultimately reduce the country’s public sector workforce by tens of thousands. The initiative forms part of a broader effort by the government to control the rapidly growing public…

Pretoria summons envoy after criticism of domestic policies South Africa has issued a formal diplomatic protest to the United States ambassador in Pretoria following a series of public remarks criticising the country’s domestic policies, signalling a further deterioration in relations between the two governments. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation summoned US ambassador Leo…

South Africa’s Border Management Authority has dismissed more than 50 immigration officials implicated in corruption at key border posts. Officials stationed at major ports of entry The officials were based at Beitbridge, Lebombo, Oshoek, Maseru Bridge and OR Tambo International Airport. More investigations underway Authorities confirmed that another 38 immigration officials are currently under investigation…