Here’s your daily news update for Sunday, 3 August 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
In the news today, Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, is fighting back after serious allegations were made against him by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Then, the Border Management Authority (BMA) revealed how many illegal attempts to enter South Africa it blocked over three months.
Meanwhile, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that he had reshuffled several heads of departments after forensic reports, looking into corruption and maladministartion, were released.
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Top 10 stories
Sibiya sets sights on Mkhwanazi after court bid to return to work – report
Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, is taking aim at KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, following serious allegations made against him.
Mkhwanazi accused Sibiya of engaging in misconduct by allegedly interfering with police investigations.
Sibiya has now reportedly threatened legal action against the KZN commissioner, claiming his remarks have severely damaged his reputation.
CONTINUE READING: Sibiya sets sights on Mkhwanazi – report
Here’s how many foreign nationals have been trying to cross into SA illegally
The Border Management Authority (BMA) said it is relentlessly blocking any illegal attempts to enter South Africa.
As well as those trying to cross into the country without authorisation, the BMA also confiscated large volumes of counterfeit goods and stolen property.
BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato elaborated on the extent of the authority’s work during a performance briefing on Sunday.
CONTINUE READING: Here’s how many foreign nationals have been trying to cross into SA illegally
Lesufi reshuffles several heads of departments in Gauteng
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Sunday announced that he has removed or reshuffled several heads of departments within the provincial government.
He said this comes after forensic investigation reports were released, detailing corruption and maladministration.
“Corruption continues to be one of the country’s most pressing challenges, undermining effective governance and sustainable development,” said Lesufi.
CONTINUE READING: Lesufi reshuffles several heads of Gauteng departments after reports reveal misconduct
Godongwana gives Morero deadline to fix Joburg’s finances
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has given Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero a two-week deadline to address the city’s escalating financial troubles.
The City of Joburg continues to struggle financially, despite an increased budget of R89 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year.
The situation has become so dire that Godongwana sent a strongly worded letter to Morero on 30 July, reprimanding the mayor for failure to address unnecessary spending and repeated non-compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
CONTINUE READING: ‘Barrelling towards collapse’: Concerns mount as Godongwana gives Morero deadline to fix Joburg’s finances
Trump’s tariffs cost SA company R750m overnight
South African companies are already starting to face the impact of the US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with one losing R750 million in contracts overnight.
Trump ordered the reimposition of 30% tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including South Africa, on Thursday – his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy.
Jendamark Automation, based in Gqeberha, is among several businesses that export high-level manufactured goods and agricultural products, like ostrich leather and raisins, to America, whose products have become 30% more expensive overnight.
CONTINUE READING: ‘It’s just gone’ – Trump’s tariffs cost SA company R750m overnight
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- Mother arrested for allegedly choking baby to death
- PODCAST: Stealth sticker will struggle to revive dated Nissan Navara
- Coetzé gets silver in 50m backstroke final — for third medal at world champs
- Rassie says he doesn’t have a first-choice flyhalf: ‘Each one has his strengths’
- What will our government try to tax next?
