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It’s Tuesday, June 30, 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

SAPS flooded with over 67,000 applications for just 5,500 training posts

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that more than 67,000 applications have been received for its new e-Recruitment drive, which only has space for 5,500 trainees. To read on, click here. 

Correctional Services expands national bakery programme to cut costs and promote offender rehabilitation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says its bakery programme is playing a critical role in reducing costs, promoting self-sufficiency, and providing offenders with skills training and work experience. To read on, click here.

Interpol warns: West Africa emerging as a hub for human trafficking scams

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has released new findings stating West Africa is emerging as a potential regional hub for human trafficking-fueled scam centres. To read on, click here. 

Judicial Service Commission to interview candidates for Deputy Chief Justice position

The process to choose the country’s next deputy chief justice starts on Wednesday when the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and leaders of political parties and others within the legal fraternity will interview three possible candidates. To read on, click here. 

South African sailor contributes to USS Constitution’s legacy during US Independence celebrations

As the United States celebrates 249 years of independence, Hospitalman Rose Mugova from Cape Town, South Africa, stands among the more than 60 sailors serving aboard USS Constitution, the Navy’s oldest commissioned warship. To read on, click here.

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