Home Affairs Unveils Biometric Verification System to Root Out Ghost Workers

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a powerful new digital verification platform aimed at helping the National Treasury crack down on ghost workers and payroll fraud across South Africa’s public sector, in what the government describes as a major step in the state’s digital transformation drive.

The online real-time employee verification portal will officially go live on 15 June 2026 and will initially run for two months across national and provincial government departments.

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Premier Soccer League club Stellenbosch FC has announced that Head Coach Gavin Hunt has signed a contract extension with the Club that will see him remain at the helm for the next two seasons.

Hunt took charge of the Maroons in December last year and oversaw the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign as the Club secured a ninth-place finish in the Betway Premiership.

The 61-year-old, who has taken charge of more than 1000 top-flight matches in SouthREAD MORE

The bail application of alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi was postponed in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, with prosecutors insisting they need more time to verify his residential address in Mahikeng.

Mogotsi, who faces five charges including perjury, defeating the ends of justice and allegedly attempting to obstruct a police investigation, will remain behind bars until Thursday, 28 May, when proceedings resume.

The State had initially requested a seven-day postponement to complete the address verification process,READ MORE

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed its final monthly award winners for May, with Abdeslam Ouaddou, Sipho Chaine and Bright Ndlovu recognised for their outstanding performances following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

The winners were selected by an independent panel of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters.

Ouaddou secured his third Betway Premiership Coach of the Month award after guiding Orlando Pirates through an unbeaten run of three wins and one draw in four matches. This strongREAD MORE

The case against SAPS forensic ballistics expert Captain Laurence Makgotloe has been postponed to 2 June 2026 for a formal bail application, following his brief appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Makgotloe faces three serious charges, including defeating the ends of justice, being an accessory after the fact, and unlawful possession of ammunition.

His arrest last Friday was carried out by the Madlanga Commission’s Recommendations Task Team after an investigation linked him to alleged irregularities inREAD MORE

As Africans across the continent marked Africa Day on Monday, leaders, activists and civil society organisations used the occasion not only to celebrate the continent’s rich heritage and achievements, but also to reflect on the challenges threatening Africa’s future, including corruption, conflict, poverty and inequality.

In a statement commemorating the day, NOT IN MY NAME International called on Africans to embrace unity, accountability and ethical leadership as the continent continues its push for social and economic progress.

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