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South Africans with grid-connected rooftop solar systems have until 30 September 2026 to take advantage of Eskom’s current waiver on…

The Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation in central Johannesburg is moving into its final stages, with the City of Johannesburg targeting 31 October 2026 for completion of the remaining work. Mayor Dada Morero and Johannesburg Roads Agency officials inspected the site this week, where major road construction has progressed and work is continuing on sidewalks, paving and other finishing elements. The R192 million project includes extensive underground tunnel reconstruction as well as new water and electricity infrastructure following the July 2023 gas explosion that severely damaged the street.

The South African Police Service arrested a 45 year old suspected drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday, 7 September 2026, after allegedly finding two kilograms of suspected cocaine worth more than R800 000 in his luggage. The traveller was allegedly heading to Hong Kong, China, and became the second suspected drug mule arrested at the Gauteng airport in four days.

The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate found 296 minibus taxi drivers operating without valid driving licences and 268 minibuses without valid licence discs during enforcement operations across Gauteng in August 2026. Inspectors also impounded 13 taxis and discontinued 84 vehicles after finding roadworthiness and compliance problems.

South Africa has confirmed its readiness to host the 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Trade Exhibition and Air Show, which will take place at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria from 16 to 20 September 2026. The announcement follows Cabinet’s approval for South Africa to host the biennial exhibition under the theme Africa’s Gateway to Defence and Aerospace Collaboration.

Women continue to be underrepresented in South Africa’s taxi industry despite its critical role in the country’s public transport system. Speaking at the South African National Taxi Council Women’s Month Summit, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said women account for only about 2% of the industry’s workforce and own just 2.8% of operational minibus taxis. She said government and industry reforms aim to increase women’s participation in ownership, leadership and business opportunities within the sector.

A potential class action is being investigated after nearly 500 women contacted a South African law firm over a recalled batch of Yaz Plus birth control pills that allegedly caused unintended pregnancies. The affected contraceptive batch was recalled in November 2024 following a packaging error, and legal investigations are continuing during 2026.

Airlink has defended the low altitude formation flyover that took place before the Springboks versus All Blacks Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, saying the display was conducted safely and complied with all aviation regulations. The flypast, which took place on Saturday ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry fixture, sparked widespread discussion after videos circulated on social media showing two commercial aircraft appearing to pass just above the stadium roof.

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South Africa’s Department of Health has warned that declining childhood vaccination rates are placing thousands of children at risk as measles and rubella outbreaks continue to spread across several provinces. The department issued the warning on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, after revealing that routine immunisation coverage has fallen sharply over recent years.