HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Tue 30 September 2025:

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

◼️ United States puts SA on watch list for sanctions: It was published on Monday, nearly three months after it was due to be delivered to Congress, after most of the staff in the office that prepares it were laid off. Brazil and South Africa were moved to the report’s “Tier 2 Watch List,” meaning they must demonstrate greater efforts on the issue or face possible US sanctions.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/838604/united-states-puts-south-africa-on-watch-list-for-sanctions/

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◼️ SA’s school violence: South Africa’s schools are facing a high number of cases relating to violent behaviour in which children are killing each other and attacking teachers. Pupils have formed gangs and some individuals are attacking others with dangerous weapons like knives, screwdrivers, hammers and sharp objects.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/more-school-time-less-attacks-solution-to-south-africas-school-violence/

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◼️ A lifeline for those with expired driving licences: “There is a backlog in the issuing of driving licence cards due to the challenges experienced by the Card Production Facility from 05 February 2025 until 07 May 2025, when the card production machine broke down. The Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) is grappling with the card production backlog, which at that time was sitting at over 700,000 driving license cards,” the department noted.
https://iol.co.za/business/2025-09-30-new-regulations-provide-a-lifeline-to-those-with-expired-driving-licences-in-south-africa/

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◼️ New e-hailing law warning: According to the South African e-hailing association (saeha), South Africa’s new e-hailing regulations may harm individual drivers while exempting international companies like Uber and Bolt. The new rules require drivers to obtain licenses, brand their vehicles, and install panic buttons, raising safety concerns. The SAEHA warned that these rules could expose drivers to more risk, especially after recent violent incidents. Drivers will also face geographic restrictions and must return to their starting point after each ride.
https://newsday.co.za/south-africa/5491/warning-about-new-e-hailing-laws-in-south-africa/
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◼️ Online delivery fees are doubling: Takealot Fulfilment Solutions highlights that hijacking and armed robberies of couriers remain significant issues in South Africa in 2025. To combat this, logistics operators must invest in security measures like escort vehicles, tracking systems, and surveillance. These security needs, along with rising insurance premiums, contribute to increased delivery costs. FarEye estimates that last-mile delivery costs in South Africa are now 50% to 100% higher than the global average.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/business/611720-the-serious-crime-doubling-your-online-shopping-delivery-fee-in-south-africa.html

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