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Former president Kgalema Motlanthe says that the issue of migration has implications for the entire Africa. Motlanthe was speaking in an exclusive interview with SABC at the annual Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Winter Seminar in Sandton, Johannesburg. The theme of this year's seminar is "Continent and Migration". Motlanthe says that discussions at the seminar can help to find long-term solutions. SAfm's Tracy Boomgard spoke to Director of the Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Busani Ngcaweni....

The Madlanga Commission has heard that IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson never saw the alleged classified Crime Intelligence documents reportedly delivered to Mr. Adams' office. Johnson told the commission she relied only on Adams' sworn statement describing the documents, which he said were pushed under his office door. She also admitted she did not refer the matter to another authority for investigation, despite commissioners questioning whether the alleged possession of intelligence documents should have been reported.

The Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for public comments on its proposed Code to Counter Disinformation to 29 July 2026. The Commission says the extension is intended to encourage broader public participation because of the code's significant impact on the electoral process. The draft code proposes tougher measures to curb election misinformation ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Political parties and candidates who deliberately spread false information, publish misleading election content, or use AI-generated deepfakes during election campaigns could face penalties under the proposed new rules. IEC Chief Electoral Officer is Sy Mamabolo.

Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has praised Gauteng SAPS and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police for disrupting a suspected cash-in-transit robbery gang in Daveyton. Acting on intelligence, officers recovered seven rifles, a pistol, reflector jackets and a hijacked BMW X5 at a suspected safe house. Police say a manhunt is underway for suspects who escaped. Police believe the gang is linked to several violent crimes committed across Gauteng. SAPS national spokesperson is Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

"ELECTION WEDNESDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IEC". The Electoral Commission urges political parties and aspiring independent candidates to take advantage of the opportunity to submit their candidate nomination and supporter lists through the Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS). Early submissions will help avoid the last-minute rush before the system closes in August. Since the OCNS opened in June, more than 20 political parties have actively used the platform. The Commission anticipates closing the system during the third week of August. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Manager for Electoral Matters, Kgosietsile Tshoke