A South African premier has claimed that 'untrustworthy' officials leaked information about a planned raid targeting illegal workers, according to the Sowetan. Employees who were released from work reportedly said their bosses had been informed in advance of the crackdown, undermining the operation. The allegations raise concerns about internal leaks within government structures and the effectiveness of enforcement efforts aimed at undocumented workers. The report does not specify which province's premier made the claims or the outcome of the raid.

Executives at the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa) have resigned following a forensic investigation that uncovered prima facie evidence of financial misconduct related to a R50 million digital training programme. The Communications Minister has initiated a crackdown in response to the findings of the probe, which has raised concerns about the management of funds within the organization.

Mwalimu National DT SACCO has collaborated with NCBA Bank to introduce Salo Xpress, a digital payroll management solution intended to enhance the speed and transparency of salary processing for organizations. This platform aims to meet the increasing demand for efficient payroll administration by allowing employers to better manage salary payments and payroll operations.

Dis-Chem has reportedly paid one of its employees R29 million, while the lowest-paid worker at the company earns R60,000. Notably, the highest-paid employee is neither an executive nor a member of the Saltzman family, according to The Citizen Business.

An editorial from TimesLIVE discusses the challenges faced by South Africa's youth in preparing for the workforce, highlighting issues within various agencies such as Tvet colleges, Nsfas, Setas, and the NSF. These organizations are reportedly suffering from mismanagement and misaligned priorities, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their programs in equipping young workers for employment.

The Cabinet has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate payroll fraud after an audit revealed irregularities totaling Ksh 6.2 billion across 12 state departments. This decision, made during a meeting led by President William Ruto, aims to address longstanding payroll fraud, enhance the integrity of the public wage bill, and safeguard taxpayer funds through a comprehensive overhaul of the payroll system.