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Postbank says social grant beneficiaries have less than five days to migrate from SASSA gold cards to black cards before the 31 August deadline. More than 1.8 million beneficiaries have already migrated, while fewer than 80,000 still need to do so. Postbank says the deadline will not be extended. Beneficiaries can migrate for free at selected retailers, including Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer and Spar. They need only a valid ID or temporary ID. Funds will remain in their accounts, but beneficiaries must migrate before accessing them. Thami  Cele is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Postbank

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo says their tree-planting initiative is about more than simply adding trees to the city's landscape. Speaking to SABC News at Mushroom Farm Park, Sandton, the organisation said bringing different stakeholders and communities together reflects the shared responsibility of creating and protecting greener spaces. City Parks says trees play a vital role in the urban environment, and educating young people about environmental care is equally important. Zine Buthelezi filed this report…

Public Protector of South Africa Kholeka Gcaleka is calling on faith based organisations to help root out corruption by reporting suspicious financial contributions offered to them as donations. Gcaleka was speaking at the St Paul African Apostolic Church's Annual Feast in Moletsane, Soweto. The annual feast brings together congregants from across South Africa and neighbouring countries for a day of prayer, thanksgiving and fellowship. Sashin Naidoo reports...

Residents of several villages within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga have expressed concern caused by the water shortages experienced in the area. Some residents report being without water for more than a month, while others have been without water for over a week. As a result, they are forced to fetch water from polluted streams and rivers, and some are resorting to purchasing water. Michael Mdluli reports

The SACP in the Western Cape has launched its election manifesto at Crossroads in the City of Cape Town. The 2026 Local Government Elections will mark the first time the SACP will contest for elections since 1994, marking a departure from their-long standing arrangement with the ANC-led Tripartite Alliance. They say they are currently working on localising the 6 priority areas that national has created in order to address the challenges specifically affecting the Western Cape. Tando Ntunja reports 

Police have seized 100 firearms and ammunition from a Soweto security company for failing to comply with the Firearms Control Act. The seizure was carried out by SAPS members under Operation Buyisa during a compliance inspection on Saturday. Lt Col Amanda van Wyk

The seven people arrested in connection with alleged fraud, theft and tampering with essential infrastructure at the Emfuleni Local Municipality will today appear in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court south of Johannesburg. The Political Killings Task Team arrested five of the suspects on Friday and two on Sunday. Two of the suspects are employees of the municipality’s Revenue and Electricity Department. National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says, “Their arrests bring the total number of suspects arrested in connection with this investigation to seven. All seven suspects are expected to appear before the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 24 August 2026.”

ANC chief whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli, says they have opened a case of fraud against the company of DA MP, Mark Burke at the Cape Town Police station. This relates to the Reserve Bank's investigation into Kastelo, a fintech company that Burke founded. The charges relate to contraventions of the country's exchange control regulations, regarding transactions to the value of four billion rand. The DA earlier this week removed Dr Burke from serving on finance portfolios. Burke has said he previously served as chairperson of the broader Kastelo group, but resigned in 2024, to pursue politics. Ntuli says they decided to lay criminal charges  so that the allegations are placed before the relevant authorities. ANC chief whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli explains 

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and MP, says retired General Lincoln had no ulterior motives. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Adams says Lincoln was passionate about stopping gang violence and cleaning up the police. He says Lincoln told him to walk away from certain matters. Adams acknowledges the consequences of his testimony, but insists Lincoln acted with good intentions and wanted to help fight crime..

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and MP, says General Lincoln had information beyond the official letter. Adams told the Madlanga Commission that Lincoln appeared to know about Minister Senzo Mchunu’s plans to clean up. Adams says he did not question how Lincoln obtained the information, because of the respect he had for him. He says some information was considered above his level, and he did not want to reveal more details.