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The Madlanga Commission heard evidence from a World Bank anti-corruption expert on Thursday (9 July). Dr Albertus Schoeman testified about the financial disclosure regimes applicable within South Africa's criminal justice system. Schoeman also told the Commission that no full lifestyle audits have been conducted on the leadership of the South African Police Service over the past five years. Meanwhile, the Commission's deadline has been extended, with evidence now expected to conclude by 2 October 2026.

Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga hosted an Unpaid Service Providers Imbizo at the Johannesburg City Hall. The department says the gathering aims to create a structured platform for engagement between the Gauteng Provincial Government and service providers on outstanding invoice payments, supplier experiences with government departments and entities, and broader challenges affecting relations between government and businesses. The initiative seeks to improve communication and payment processes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mpho Lekalakala unpaid service provider

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it will recommend that the national Treasury considers increasing the budget allocation for the Border Management Authority. The committee concluded its two-day oversight visit at the Musina repatriation centre and the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo. The oversight visit focused on assessing border operations and the ongoing repatriation process. Committee chairperson Musa Chabane says the additional funding would strengthen border management operations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane

More than 60 municipalities have been flagged by National Treasury for defaulting on payments to service providers for years, accumulating billions in debt to Eskom and water boards, and failing to pay workers' pension contributions amounting to R1.43bn. National Treasury says the aim of its action is to ensure fiscal discipline among local authorities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Councillor Lesetja Dikgale, SALGA Chairperson for Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy Working Group.....

US President Donald Trump has told NATO that the ceasefire deal with Iran is "over" and he don't want to engage with Tehran. Speaking in the Turkish capital Ankara, ahead of a NATO summit, Trump blasted the Iranian leadership, with a string of derogatory terms. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to International Relations Expert, Dr Charles Sinkala,