Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan has been operating without proper security vetting for more than three years.

- Senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan held a high-ranking position without the required security clearance, as revealed in court documents.

- His lack of clearance raises serious questions about oversight and vetting failures within South Africa’s Crime Intelligence structures.

- The revelations have come to light through legal proceedings, putting the integrity of the unit under scrutiny.

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Protests against undocumented foreign nationals continued on Monday in Ekurhuleni.

- Demonstrators from multiple East Rand communities marched to a Boksburg logistics company, demanding the dismissal of foreign nationals employed there – defying President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for calm.

- Protesters were dismissive of Ramaphosa’s national address, with organisers calling it “talk shows” and insisting that driving is not a scarce skill that justifies hiring foreigners.

- Ramaphosa had announced tougher penalties for employers hiring undocumented workers, including fines of up to R100 000 and imprisonment, as a 30 June mass protest deadline looms.

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Nigerian carrier Air Peace will manage the repatriation flights, with the first one transporting 270 passengers.

- Nigeria has announced it will repatriate its citizens currently in South Africa, with the first flight departing on Wednesday.

- The move comes amid rising tensions linked to xenophobic sentiment and anti-immigration protests in South Africa.

- The repatriation signals growing diplomatic concern over the safety of Nigerian nationals in the country.

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Lieutenant Colonel Nkoana Sebola testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday.

- A Transnet insider is accused of providing real-time port intelligence to suspects involved in a large-scale cocaine operation.

- The leaked information allegedly enabled the smuggling network ahead of the major Aeroton cocaine bust.

- Investigators are pursuing criminal charges as they probe the extent of the insider’s involvement in the syndicate.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening.

- The columnist argues that Ramaphosa’s focus on illegal immigration is a political deflection from three decades of governance failures, including unemployment and service delivery shortcomings.

- Ramaphosa is accused of using the migration issue to appease public anger rather than address the structural problems that make South Africans vulnerable.

- The piece contends that scapegoating migrants is a well-worn tactic to avoid accountability for the ruling party’s record in power.

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, pictured with his assistant Helman Mkhalele, is unhappy that visuals of their 1-1 draw with Jamaica were leaked, even though the match was played behind closed doors with the media barred.

- Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos expressed surprise that footage from their behind-closed-doors 1-1 draw with Jamaica was leaked on social media, despite media being barred from the match.

- Broos played down the significance of the leak, saying Mexico’s coach doesn’t need to watch the Jamaica game because he already knows enough about both teams.

- The match served as Bafana’s final warm-up before their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A opener against co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

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Steven Lee Lewis has apologised for a recent performance when his drink was spiked without his knowledge.

- South African singer Steven Lee Lewis publicly apologised for his behaviour during a recent performance, revealing he had been drugged/spiked before taking the stage.

- He described the incident as completely “out of my control”, expressing distress over how it affected his show and his fans.

- Steps are being taken to investigate the incident, and Lewis has called for greater awareness around the safety of performers at events.

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