News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on August 4, 2025
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It’s Monday, August 4, 2025, and it’s time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don’t forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed, and in the know.
EFF welcomes Parliamentary Committee to investigate corruption and infiltration in law enforcement
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed its support for the newly established Ad Hoc Committee in the South African National Assembly, tasked with investigating serious allegations of corruption, criminal syndicate infiltration, and political interference within the country’s law enforcement agencies. To read on, click here.
Ramaphosa admits SA is reeling from US tariffs, but insists it is not alone
President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded that South Africa is grappling with the United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on local imports, but insists the country is not alone in facing mounting global trade challenges. To read on, click here.
JMPD officer sentenced to six years for car crash that claimed three lives
A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMP) police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for three counts of culpable homicide by the Lenasia Magistrate Court. To read on, click here.
MK Party condemns ConCourt’s dismissal of court challenge against Ramaphosa
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has voiced its strong condemnation of the Constitutional Court’s recent decision to dismiss a critical challenge against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s actions, asserting that the judiciary has failed to hold the head of state accountable for what the party describes as “flagrant constitutional violations.” To read on, click here.
Do you owe SARS? Easy ways to check your tax debt in 2025
Tax season is still in full swing, and while many South Africans are expecting refunds, others may be shocked to discover they owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) some money. To read on, click here.
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