Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi criticised the Rust-Ter-Vaal community for insisting on appointing a contractor of their choice to build a school, which resulted in the project being abandoned halfway and costs rising by R16m.

Minister Siviwe Gwarube praised South Africa's top 40 matric achievers for their discipline and perseverance, emphasising that their success was earned through effort rather than privilege.

Advocate Ishmael Semenya has dismissed the requests by two former presidents and several former cabinet ministers for the recusal of justice Sisi Khampepe from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inquiry.

Members of the Gauteng legislature have criticised premier Panyaza Lesufi’s leadership, saying clean audits do not reflect the progress that still needs to be made in the province.

The recusal application brought before the Khampepe commission by the National Prosecuting Authority and the department of justice against advocate Ishmael Semenya has been dismissed.

Gauteng MEC of Education, Matome Chiloane, criticises municipalities for delaying school capacity expansion by prioritising residential plans and demanding bribes for approvals.

Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police department deputy chief Brig Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Madlanga commission he entered into an agreement with attempted murder accused and tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala without any vetting.

Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Brig Julius Mkhwanazi has denied he unlawfully fitted blue lights to vehicles belonging to attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Suspended Ekurhuleni deputy police chief Julius Mkhwanazi testified before the Madlanga Commission, detailing his interactions with Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, who he said offered free security services amid threats to the city.

A Tembisa Hospital employee and a Hawks official arrested in connection with a R100,000 bribery attempt have been granted R5,000 bail each.