It’s Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — time for a wrap on the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond.

Members of the Gaansbaai community in the Western Cape marched in support of KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Service commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Only a week after Bheki Cele stepped down as police minister, SAPS confirmed that Matlala’s company had been granted a R360 million contract. The deal had been under evaluation during Cele’s time in ...