A big SA is Lekker welcome to our newest member! 🎉 @Ra Jha We're so happy you've joined our community—a place where South Africans from around the world come together to share stories, celebrate our beautiful country, support one another, and enjoy everything that makes SA truly lekker. ❤️ Whether you're here for the food, the rugby, the memories, the laughs, the travel tips, or simply to connect with fellow South Africans, you're in the right place. 👋 We'd love to get to know you! Tell us: 📍 Where are you from? 🌍 Where are you living now? 💛 What's one thing you miss most about South Africa? Make yourself at home, join the conversations, and don't be shy—we're a friendly bunch! Welcome to the family... because SA is Lekker!

Our members are what make SA is Lekker such an awesome community, and this week we want to celebrate them! Think of a post this week that made you smile, taught you something, inspired you, or reminded you why South Africa is so lekker. 👇 Nominate your favorite post in the comments by tagging the member or describing the post. We'll add the nominations to a community poll, and everyone will get to vote for their favorite! 🗳️ Let's give some well-deserved recognition to the members who keep our community active, positive, and proudly South African. Ready... nominate away! 💚

🏉 Another day, another reason to say... SA is lekker! The Springboks did us proud with a 42–28 victory over Scotland! 💚💛 Rugby has a way of bringing South Africans together like nothing else. Around the braai, in the lounges, at the stadium, and across the world—we stand behind our Bokke with pride. Win or lose, the gees is unmatched... but a win definitely makes the weekend sweeter! Congratulations, Bokke! Thank you for wearing the green and gold with pride and reminding us why South Africa is one of the greatest rugby nations in the world. 💚💛 Ons is trots. SA is lekker!

Can we take a moment to celebrate something together? A few months ago, South Africa is Lekker was just an idea... a calling on our hearts. Today, we're sitting at over 100 members and have made it into the Top 100 Skool Communities in the Hobbies category 🎉🇿🇦 For many communities, success is measured by numbers. For us, success is measured by something different: 💛 The stories shared 💛 The friendships formed 💛 The encouragement given 💛 The reminders that South Africa is still filled with incredible people 🌈 Thank you for helping us reach the Top 100. But more importantly... Thank you for helping us build something that feels like home. Real People. Real Stories. Real South Africa. 🇿🇦 SA is Lekker because of YOU. 💛 PS: What is one thing that reminded you why South Africa is lekker this week?

This past week in South Africa (6–11 July 2026), the headlines covered protests, fiscal pressures on the economy, and rugby glory at Ellis Park. 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟: Madlanga Commission hearings resumed into corruption in the criminal justice system, with evidence linked to suspended deputy Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan and cartel infiltration claims🕵🏻‍♀️ In Ratanda, two people were killed during water outage protests; Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promised restoration 🚰 The Epping centre closed, leaving migrants to seek help from diplomatic offices ⛔ Gift of the Givers continue assisting leaving migrants 🫴 PSC released its investigation into the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), highlighting procurement irregularities and governance failures 📑 National Treasury hosted the Public Economics Conference on youth unemployment, noting joblessness among 15–24‑year‑olds at 60.9% 👨🏻‍💻 Stats SA prepared to release May manufacturing data after April’s 2.9% contraction. 📈 SARS draft guide outlined tax implications for crypto transactions💸 National Gambling Board intensified crackdown on illegal online gambling, which makes up 62% of SA’s online betting market 🎰 South African motorists could see more relief at the pumps in August 2026 — if oil prices hold steady through July ⛽️ The South African National Taxi Council has raised urgent concerns about the rise of illegal seven‑seater vehicles operating as public transport 🚕 A rare gem has hit the market: a R175 million home on Clifton’s prestigious Nettleton Road 🏩 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: Trade deficit widened to R1.8 billion in May 🔄 Government budget deficit hit R14.6 billion 📊 Absa PMI fell to 47.3 in June, signalling contraction 📉 Inflation Expectations rose to 4.2% in Q2, the highest in a year ⚠️ 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: JSE@111507⬆️ DOW@52900⬆️ FTSE@10679⬆️ R/$16.22 R/£21.64 R/€18.57 Bitcoin $62612 Brent crude $72 Gold $4187 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦: The Springboks beat England 45–21 at Ellis Park in the opening round of the Nations Championship, scoring seven tries despite injuries to Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth 🏉