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It’s Wednesday, August 6, 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.

What does the SACP’s independence mean for the ANC’s election future?

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said that the party might have reached a point where it was no longer able to persuade the South African Communist Party (SACP) to abandon its decision to contest the elections. To read on, click here. 

A closer look at Tebogo Malaka, the suspended IDT CEO facing bribery allegations

Who is Tebogo Malaka, the suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), who allegedly tried to bribe a journalist? To read on, click here. 

SANDF warns troops: No explicit content in uniform on social media

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has issued a stern warning to its members regarding the inappropriate use of their military uniform in conjunction with explicit content on personal social media platforms. To read on, click here. 

Police intercept Eswatini dagga smuggler in R4 million Dundee drug bust

A 32-year-old suspect has been arrested in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, after police found 90 bags of compressed dagga with an estimated street value of R4 million in his vehicle on Tuesday evening. To read on, click here. 

Kopanang Africa: Migrants are not the cause of South Africa’s healthcare crisis

Anti-xenophobia movement, Kopanang Africa, says the violent skirmishes witnessed outside numerous healthcare facilities in South Africa are an attempt to divert attention to hijack legitimate frustrations among communities including high unemployment and poor service delivery. To read on, click here. 

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