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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is leading a high-level stakeholder summit on undocumented foreign nationals today. The summit brings together religious leaders, law enforcement agencies, academics, foreign missions, business representatives, and civil society organisations. The summit comes amid a wave of anti-illegal immigration marches in parts of the country ahead of planned June 30 demonstrations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Head of government communications in KZN Bongani Gina

Alleged underworld kingpin Vusumuzi "Cat" Matlala has pleaded guilty to all charges against him in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. He faces serious charges of corruption, fraud, and money laundering related to a 228 million rand contract his company secured from the South African Police Service (SAPS). Matlala has also pleaded guilty on behalf of his company, Medicare 24 . Additionally, he is expected to enter into a plea and sentencing agreement with the state, which may influence the outcome of his case that involves 16 others - including senior police officers. Matlala responded to all the charges against him. Matlala's attorney Maluleke says his client has been rehabilitated, acted of his own accord, and shown remorse. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Security strategist and retired Interpol ambassador, Andy Mashaile

South Africans around the country are celebrating Bafana Bafana's historic achievement of advancing to the knockout stage at the World Cup for the first time. In the first two weeks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, South Africa, ranked 60th in the world, had to field a lot of questions on whether they deserved to play in the tournament.They echoed even louder after a lackluster performance and two-nil defeat to Mexico in the opening match two weeks ago. Striker Thapelo Maseko's goal secured his side the crucial one-nil win over South Korea in Monterrey this morning. William Baloyi, is Deputy Government Spokesperson

Nearly 3 million South Africans responded to the call to register and update their details during the National Voter Registration Weekend. The latest registration drive saw a strong turnout by young South Africans. To build on this momentum, the Commission has opened another opportunity for eligible citizens to register or update their details at voting stations on 1 and 2 August. In a further move to improve access, the Commission also confirmed that its Online Voter Registration Portal has now been zero-rated. This means South Africans can register, update their information and check their voter status without using mobile data. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Electoral Commission (IEC) Assistant Manager: Civic and Democracy Education, Mmakgabo Ramathlodi

Suspended Ekurhuleni deputy police chief Julius Mkhwanazi raises concern over what he terms as "differential treatment" at the commission compared to other witnesses, including Chief Mapiyeye, Kelebogile Thipa and Revo Spies. Mkhwanazi who concluded his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, has been accused of attempting to establish a parallel security unit within the EMPD.