KZN provincial commissioner general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has made allegations against some top brass in the SAPS, including the minister of police. General Mkhwanazi accuses the minister of being in cahoots with criminals and protecting them. He claims they bankroll his political aspiration. U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Truth Social informing him that starting August 1st, South Africa would be charged a tariff of 30% on any and all products sent into the United States. MK Party has confirmed that they have removed Mary Phadi from the Party and Mpumalanga legislature. Phadi was removed from her position after allegations that she misappropriated party funds.

Former Deputy President David Mabuza, has died. Mabuza served as the country's second-in-command from 2018 to 2023. The date for former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's funeral is yet to be finalised as the dispute between the family and the Zambian government continues. On Tuesday, we heard from the Zambian Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa. Tonight, we hear the family's take on this impasse. When he took office as the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, made the commitment to turn South Africa into a construction side.

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli says the Democratic Alliance's decision not support the budget vote of the Higher Education Department is retaliation following the axing of Andrew Whitfield, the party's deputy Minister of Trade and Industry last week. The DA laid criminal charges against the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane. The Zambian Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa says there is a push for an alternative dispute resolution to resolve the standoff between the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu and President Hakainde Hichilema's government. Mweetwa says the Zambian government is acting in the interest of Zambians as the two sides remain locked in a heated dispute over the late leader's burial arrangements. SCOPA Chairperson, Songezo Zibi says the committee's inquiry will look into the Road Accident Fund's financial matters. Zibi says the committee will subpoena the suspended RAF CEO should he refuse to appear. The inquiry follows allegations of maladministration, financial impropriety and the misuse of public funds at the RAF.

The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire other ministers and deputy ministers implicated in corruption within the next 48 hours. It follows the president's decision to fire of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition for travelling overseas without permission. The suspended Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo, has approached the Pretoria High Court in an attempt to overturn his suspension and resume his duties. Letsoalo's court bid comes amid controversy with the RAF board having placed him on special leave in May amid corruption allegations.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country will respect the ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump if Israel does the same. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on the United States, Israel, and Iran to give the United Nations the opportunity and space to lead on the peaceful resolution of the matters of dispute. MK Party, national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela has threatened to take legal action against his former secretary general, Floyd Shivambu. Shivambu accused Ndhlela of drug use in a scathing attack on the party's leadership.

Floyd Shivambu says he's not bothered about the possibility of his membership being terminated by the Umkhonto we Sizwe party, following his announcement to hold a consultation process on whether to start a political party. Minister of Finance, Enoch Gordongwana has emphasised the need to prioritise public funding for political parties. The minister was speaking at the IEC political funding symposium in Durban. The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern that it was misled by Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane about the composition of the panel responsible for recommending appointments to the boards of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has observed a day of mourning following the death of 92 people in the devastating floods in the Mthatha area last week. 

A year ago, the Government of National Unity was formed, for some, this ushered in a new era in South African politics, while there were some skeptics. It's not just the unity of the GNU that was under the microscope, but also the size of its cabinet. It's been 49 years since the uprisings on the 16th of June 1976. This is when the youth in Soweto marched in protest against the compulsory introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in their schools. Much has changed since then, but struggles for young people remain.

The devastating floods in the province have claimed more than 67 lives. This is one of the painful tragedies to hit the province in recent years. Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has assured South Africans that the current COVID-19 variant, reported to be circulating in 22 countries, is not a cause for concern. The first group of South African National Defense Force troops is set to return from their DRC deployment tomorrow. The troops have been deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC.