Matlala appeared in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court regarding allegations of irregularities in the awarding of a R228 million contract to Medicare24 by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been recognized as Africa's leading university for sustainability impact, according to TimesLIVE. The vice-chancellor emphasized the institution's commitment to being the best university for the world rather than striving to be the best globally.

The University of Johannesburg has been recognized as the top university in South Africa and Africa for its sustainability impact, achieving a global ranking of 39th in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.

Namibia has rejected an appeal from Starlink to change its operational rules, according to Techpoint Africa. The decision comes amid discussions on various topics, including Moov Africa's telecom service challenges and Naspers' initiative to launch free AI services for businesses in South Africa.

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has officially handed over a new prefabricated school facility, replacing a mud school. The new facility, which cost R8 million, aims to provide improved educational infrastructure for students in the region.

The Langa Library in Cape Town's Langa township, which recently underwent a R600,000 upgrade, was burgled over the weekend. Details regarding the items stolen have not been disclosed.