South African Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, disclosed on July 16, 2025, that the government has identified a potential risk of a coup d'état as part of the National Security Strategy for 2024-2028. Intelligence agencies have reportedly uncovered a plot to overthrow the government, and measures are being implemented to monitor and prevent such an attempt. This announcement has prompted discussions about national security risks, although some experts have cautioned against premature conclusions regarding the coup theories. Separately, tensions have arisen between the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the National Treasury. Admiral Monde Lobese, head of the South African Navy, criticized the Treasury for insufficient funding, claiming the allocated R57 billion is inadequate. The Treasury has denied responsibility for any budgetary issues faced by the SANDF, rejecting accusations of sabotage during a Joint Standing Committee of Defence meeting. Additional national concerns include industrial actions threatened by FlySaFair pilots and safety violations highlighted by GIWUSA following a building collapse in George.