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Government has welcomed the breakthrough made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) following a thorough investigation into allegations of corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.

The investigation uncovered corruption linked to the fraudulent issuing of official documents to illegal immigrants. According to government, such criminal conduct undermines the integrity of South Africa’s immigration system, weakens public trust in State institutions, and compromises national security.

Government commended the SIU for its diligent work and reaffirmed its unwavering support for law enforcement agencies in holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

“This case bears testament that government will take action to root out any form of corruption. This development gives effect to the commitment made by President Ramaphosa during the State of the Nation Address, where fighting corruption and strengthening the capacity of the State were reaffirmed as national priorities. 

“The successful investigation is a clear indication that government’s anti-corruption [campaign] is being actively implemented,” Acting Government Spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa said.

Government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to corrupt activities in both the public and private sectors, which recognises that corruption prolongs an endless cycle that deprives citizens of quality service delivery and undermines confidence in institutions meant to serve them.

In 2020, Cabinet adopted the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, which focuses on preventive measures that complement the work of law enforcement agencies and constitutional bodies in responding to corruption.

“A capable, ethical and developmental State depends on collective responsibility and accountability,” Mnukwa said.

Government has called on members of the public and public servants alike to continue reporting corruption and to support efforts aimed at safeguarding the integrity of institutions. It reiterated its commitment to building a professional public service that serves the people of South Africa with integrity, transparency and respect for the rule of law.

Members of the public can report fraud and corruption anonymously through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline on 0800 701 701 (toll free) or via email at integrity@publicservicecorruptionhotline.org.za. – SAnews.gov.za 

The Gauteng Provincial Government is continuing to strengthen road safety and traffic law enforcement through high-impact stop-and-search operations.

The enforcement is led by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

In a statement on Tuesday, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) said that various operations form part of a coordinated strategy to tackle lawlessness, combat criminality, and improve compliance with traffic legislation, particularly within the public transport sector.

During the week of 16–22 February 2026, intensified operations were conducted across the cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane. These operations targeted major public and scholar transport corridors identified as high-risk areas due to non-compliance and road safety violations.

As a result of the operations 19 minibuses were discontinued for failure to meet critical road safety requirements and 60 vehicles were issued with discontinue notices.

Defects identified included faulty brakes, worn tyres, broken headlights, defective brake lights or indicators, and cracked windscreens, all of which pose serious risks to road users.

In addition, officers further issued infringement notices to non-compliant public transport operators. More than 600 manual infringement notices were issued, while 877 electronic notices were processed using the GTI’s advanced e-Force devices. 

Further non-compliance identified during operations included 89 minibus taxi operators found driving without valid driving licences and 54 minibuses operating without valid licence discs.

The GPG emphasised that by law, driving a vehicle without being in possession of a driving licence is an offence, and that the offender will be issued a fine. This can also lead to the offender having a criminal record and/or impoundment if no licensed driver is present to take over the vehicle. 

Vehicle impoundments carry incremental monetary penalties for first and subsequent offences for public transport operators, in particular.

Officers also arrested fourteen motorists for several serious offences, twelve were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), one was arrested for fraud and another arrested for reckless and negligent driving.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has commended the GTI for its consistent and proactive enforcement approach. This, she added, reaffirms the Department of Roads and Transport’s zero-tolerance stance on negligence and non-compliance.

“These weekly results demonstrate our commitment to creating a safer, more compliant transport environment. The work of the Inspectorate to discontinue 19 minibuses, in a single week, sends a clear and uncompromising message that Gauteng will not tolerate criminality, corruption, or total disregard for road regulations.”

Diale-Tlabela noted that the stop-and-search operations are key pillars of the province’s quest for safer roads and traffic law enforcement strategy.

Through sustained visibility and decisive action, the Inspectorate continues to bolster the province’s road safety message that lawlessness on public roads will not be tolerated.

The MEC added that discontinuation of unroadworthy vehicles is a necessary step in protecting lives on the province’s public roads.

She further pleaded for patience and understanding during these operations. – SAnews.gov.za

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has urged young people in Mfuleni to seize employment, skills and business opportunities made available through government’s Community Youth Services Outreach Programme. 

Addressing youth gathered at the Mfuleni Community Hall in Cape Town on Tuesday, the Deputy Minister encouraged them to make full use of the services brought together under one roof, saying government’s goal is to ensure that when it returns, the same young people are no longer unemployed or out of school.

“You are gathered here today because you’re not at work, not running your own businesses, and not at school. When we come back, we want everyone who’s here to no longer be here… We want to find you at work, so that we can then have the next crop of young people that we are going to bring services to and be able to empower,” she said.

The outreach programme forms part of government’s ongoing efforts to expand access to opportunities for young people who are unemployed or not in education, employment or training. It connects youth to employment opportunities, skills development programmes, entrepreneurship support and essential civic services.

The Deputy Minister urged young people to register on SAYouth.mobi and engage with participating entities, including the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), which provides business development support and funding guidance. She also encouraged them to explore internship and training opportunities offered through the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

“Please make use of today’s opportunity. Beyond today, go tell your friends to register on the SAyouth.mobi website… Whenever there is an opportunity that comes up, it will be posted there, and you will get an opportunity. 

“It might not be a job, it might be a skills development opportunity, a learning opportunity or a business opportunity, but we assure you that these opportunities do exist, and we want you to have them as young people,” Mhlauli said. 

Government departments and partners participating in the outreach include the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Employment and Labour, the SETAs, Harambee, the Youth Employment Service (YES), the Electoral Commission (IEC) and Transnet.

The programme is expected to benefit approximately 350 young people by providing practical support, access to information and pathways into learning, work and economic participation.

The initiative underscores government’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment and ensuring that young people are connected to meaningful opportunities that can transform their lives and communities. – SAnews.gov.za

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that the government will prioritise in its planned expenditure when he tables the 2026 Budget in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

The budget allocation aims to strike a balance between growing the economy and supporting the vulnerable amid limited resources.

During the Budget Speech, the Finance Minister outlines how financial resources will be allocated to fund the national government’s priorities outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address. 

During the same plenary sitting, Minister Godongwana will also introduce the Appropriation Bill and table the 2026 Division of Revenue Bill, which Parliament will process in the following months.

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The budget is produced and presented before the National Assembly according to the rules outlined in the Public Finance Management Act. –SAnews.gov.za