HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Sat 30 May 2026:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼

◼️ Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi scoops Newsmaker of the Year award: He warned that South Africa was approaching a dangerous point where institutions could become more fearful of the truth than of criminality. “When institutions begin to fear the truth more than they fear criminality, society enters dangerous territory. South Africa is standing at such a crossroads,” he said. Mkhwanazi argued that corruption, poor governance and organised crime continued to undermine communities, businesses and confidence in public institutions.
https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-30-kzns-lt-gen-nhlanhla-mkhwanazi-scoops-newsmaker-of-the-year-award/

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◼️ SA approves R179.6 million for Spaza Shop support: “The Spaza Shop Support Fund forms part of government’s broader commitment to strengthening township economies, supporting informal businesses, creating employment opportunities, and expanding economic participation within local communities. “Only applicants who meet ownership, compliance and operational requirements, and who possess valid trading permits or licences, are approved. The due diligence processes applied to the programme are specifically designed to identify and mitigate risks such as fronting,” she added.
https://independentpress.cc/government-approves-r179-6-million-for-spaza-shop-support/2026/05/30/

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◼️ Woolworths rocked by another explosion after blast: The police said on Friday that the investigation is currently at a very early stage and all possible motives are being explored by investigators. “At this stage, it would be premature to classify the incidents as acts of terrorism,” Saps said. To support the authorities’ work, Woolworths has hired specialised forensic experts to boost security and intelligence. Woolworths stores nationwide have also stepped up their vigilance as a precaution.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/woolworths-rocked-by-two-explosions-in-pretoria-and-bloemfontein/

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◼️ Big changes for spam calls in SA: “If a consumer has registered a pre-emptive block, then you may not contact them at all for direct marketing,” the experts said. “Even if a consumer is not registered, they can tell you during a call, or shortly after, not to contact them again and to remove their contact details from the direct marketer’s contact list.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/861434/big-changes-for-spam-calls-in-south-africa/

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◼️ New tax proposed for vehicle licence renewals: As EV adoption increased, fuel sales and funding available to the RAF from the levy were expected to decline. Transport minister’s proposal was for a transitional levy to ensure the RAF remained afloat as EV adoption grew. The RAF helps fund the losses in income that people suffer due to road accidents. However, the entity has been severely criticised over corruption and maladministration, leading to significant wastage of its revenue.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/motoring/650803-new-tax-proposed-for-vehicle-licence-renewals-in-south-africa.html

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