As the school holidays approach, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has issued warnings to parents regarding the need for safety precautions to protect their children, citing rising crime rates in the area.

On June 24, 2026, The Citizen reported on several significant stories, including Mkhwanazi being questioned regarding allegations against him, the announcement of an anti-immigration march planned by 27 groups, and the Gauteng Department of Education's delay in releasing school reports.

According to The Citizen, Auditor-General Maluleke has raised concerns over the financial audits of all metropolitan municipalities, highlighting R62.12 billion in debt write-offs and R1.61 billion spent on consultants. Despite these expenditures, 61% of the municipalities submitted flawed financial statements, prompting alarm ahead of the upcoming elections.

The Auditor-General has reported that the financial situation in Johannesburg requires immediate attention, noting a general regression in audit outcomes among metropolitan areas.

Auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke has expressed concern over 'regressions' in the audit outcomes of South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities, highlighting issues related to weak financial discipline and failures in service delivery. These findings indicate a decline in the management and accountability of public resources within these urban areas.

According to TechCentral, South Africa is not experiencing a digital talent shortage; rather, it faces a shortage of work-ready talent among graduates seeking tech jobs. This indicates that the issue lies not in the availability of skilled individuals, but in their preparedness for the workforce.