South Africa's Electoral Commission is making a final push for eligible citizens to register for the upcoming local government elections. This weekend marks the absolute last chance for in-person voter registration before the election date is officially proclaimed. Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Sy Mamabolo warns that the voters' roll will close immediately upon proclamation, locking out anyone unregistered.

A major expansion of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system to sixty municipalities is presenting unexpected legal challenges for South African businesses. Employment law specialists warn that companies face mounting compliance pressures, stricter deadlines, and heightened liability risks regarding corporate fleets and employee drivers. Experts say failure to implement tighter internal controls could severely disrupt daily operations and trigger complex labor disputes. We spoke to Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's employment law director, Nadeem Mahomed.

The Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF have launched an urgent Constitutional Court appeal to overturn a ruling that halted the parliamentary inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party is seeking to set aside a Western Cape High Court decision, arguing the judiciary improperly blocked the Section 89 committee from its constitutional duties. The EFF asserts that using legal action to stall the impeachment process sets a dangerous precedent for accountability. We spoke to EFF MP, Mazwi Blose.

The Department of Employment and Labour has warned businesses to be alert to fake inspectors operating across South Africa. It says civic groups including LACO and the Labour Laws Enforcement Organisation are allegedly posing as officials and demanding the hiring of South Africans over foreign nationals. The Department says only inspectors appointed by the Minister and carrying official certificates have legal powers of entry and enforcement. The Department has condemned the vigilante conduct and says it will pursue legal action against those impersonating inspectors. We spoke to Teboho Thejane, Spokesperson for the Department of Employment and Labour.

The Multi-Party Women's Caucus in Gauteng has bid farewell to Build One South Africa's sole provincial lawmaker, Ayanda Allie, following her expulsion from the party. Allie's membership was terminated after an internal disciplinary process. Caucus Chairperson, Dr. Nomathemba Mokgethi has thanked Allie for her service and stated that the caucus remains committed to fighting for the dignity and fair treatment of women across the political spectrum. We spoke to Dr. Mokgethi.

The Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has assured the public that South Africa has a full nationwide stock of adult and child rape evidence collection kits. The confirmation comes amid persistent worries over the state's ability to tackle the country's severe gender-based violence crisis. The South African Police Service stated that extra supplies are being actively distributed to replenish local stations. We spoke to police ministry spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi.

The Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa, DEMAWUSA has started a three-day protest at the city's metro political offices. The union says the demonstration escalates its ongoing campaign against systemic injustice facing local government employees. Demonstrators are demanding an end to outsourcing, job insecurity and alleged unfair dismissals. We spoke to the union's General Secretary, Meshack Ntshauba.

The Judicial Service Commission has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. This is pending a National Assembly decision on his possible impeachment. The advice follows a finding of "gross misconduct" against Mbenenge in a landmark sexual harassment case brought by Judges' Secretary Andiswa Mengo. Mbenenge is challenging the finding in court BUT Judges Matter Researcher and Advocacy officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin says the JSC has departed from precedent by not suspending him earlier.

The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance has criticized the City of Johannesburg's recent move to refer over R4 billion worth of alleged financial misconduct cases to its internal Disciplinary Board, describing it as a procedural delay rather than genuine accountability. This comes after Executive Mayor Dada Morero and MMC for Finance Loyiso Masuku praised the City's actions following the 52nd Ordinary Council meeting. We spoke to Julia Fish, Executive Director of JoburgCAN and steering committee member of the Johannesburg Crises Alliance.

Lobby group March and March says it has suspended its working relationship with radio personality Ngizwe Mchunu. Founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the move follows what the group calls unacceptable behaviour that could bring it into disrepute. The suspension will remain in place pending further investigations. Tensions emerged after Mchunu met President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the June 30 protests, a meeting Ngobese-Zuma was not part of and later distanced herself from. We spoke to March and March spokesperson, Sandile Dube.