More than 60 minibus taxis have been taken off Gauteng roads after transport authorities uncovered widespread licensing violations and serious vehicle defects during a week of stop and search operations across the province. The operations took place between 27 July and 2 August 2026 and targeted major public transport corridors in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.
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South Africans who have not registered for the 2026 Local Elections have until midnight on Friday, 7 August 2026, to complete the process before the voters’ roll closes.
South Africa has recorded its strongest electricity system performance in almost a decade, according to Eskom, with the power utility reporting zero diesel use for two consecutive weeks, its lowest unplanned outages in eight years and 441 consecutive days without load shedding. The update was released on Monday, 3 August 2026, and reflects Eskom’s operational performance between 24 and 30 July. The improvements matter for households, businesses and industries across Gauteng because a more stable electricity supply reduces pressure on the national grid, lowers operating costs and improves energy security.
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved extending the validity of driving licence cards for light motor vehicles from five years to 10 years, marking a significant policy change for millions of motorists. The decision was announced on Thursday, 30 July 2026, during a post Cabinet media briefing.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the members of South Africa’s National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide for a three-year term beginning on 1 August 2026. The appointments were announced on Friday, 31 July 2026, ahead of Women’s Month and follow the government’s recent classification of gender based violence and femicide as a national disaster. The National GBV Council will coordinate the country’s response to GBV across national, provincial and local government while providing strategic leadership to reduce violence against women and children.
A strengthening El Niño could expose South Africa to drought, intense heat and severe summer thunderstorms during the final months of 2026, with households, farmers and emergency services urged to monitor official seasonal forecasts.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has officially opened a new Smart Driver Licence Testing Centre at Gautrain Sandton Station in Johannesburg, introducing a fully cashless and appointment based licensing service aimed at reducing corruption and improving access for motorists.
South African motorists could face another difficult month at the pumps as the latest fuel price outlook points to significant diesel increases in August 2026 while expected petrol price cuts have all but disappeared.
Registering to vote has become easier and more accessible for South Africans. The Electoral Commission of South Africa has confirmed…
Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director of the Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau, will speak at the SAACI National Annual Conference 2026, taking Gauteng’s business events perspective to one of Southern Africa’s key industry gatherings. The conference takes place from Sunday, 26 July to Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at The Capital Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal.