PIC Board Suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini Pending Whistleblower Investigation

Posted 14 July 2026

The Board of the Public Investment Corporation has placed CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension following whistleblower allegations.

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National Treasury Investigates Transversal Contract Procurement Following Madlanga Commission Testimony

Posted 08 July 2026

National Treasury has initiated an external forensic investigation into the procurement and award processes of transversal contracts following allegations of improper influence by a former employee at the Madlanga Commission.

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Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] Published for Comment

Posted 29 June 2026

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has published the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] for public comment, proposing significant regulatory shifts in spectrum usage, infrastructure deployment, and market competition.

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DHA to Phase Out Green Barcoded IDs under Identification Act

Posted 15 June 2026

The Department of Home Affairs is accelerating the phase-out of green barcoded identity books in favour of smart ID cards, alongside plans to establish an Intelligent Population Register.

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IEC Warns Against Unlawful Use of Intellectual Property in Election Campaigns

Posted 08 June 2026

The Electoral Commission has warned political parties and candidates that using its name, logo, or branding in campaign materials contravenes the Electoral Commission Act, No. 51 of 1996.

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Information Regulator Reports on PAIA Compliance and Enforcement

Posted 19 December 2025

The Information Regulator has released findings from 80 compliance assessments under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000, highlighting widespread failures in manual accessibility and annual reporting.

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