This past week in South Africa (6β11 July 2026), the headlines covered protests, fiscal pressures on the economy, and rugby glory at Ellis Park. ππ’πππ: 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 claimsπ΅π»ββοΈ In Ratanda, two people were killed during water outage protests; Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promised restoration π° The Epping centre closed, leaving migrants to seek help from diplomatic offices β Gift of the Givers continue assisting leaving migrants π«΄ PSC released its investigation into the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), highlighting procurement irregularities and governance failures π National Treasury hosted the Public Economics Conference on youth unemployment, noting joblessness among 15β24βyearβolds at 60.9% π¨π»βπ» Stats SA prepared to release May manufacturing data after Aprilβs 2.9% contraction. π SARS draft guide outlined tax implications for crypto transactionsπΈ National Gambling Board intensified crackdown on illegal online gambling, which makes up 62% of SAβs online betting market π° South African motorists could see more relief at the pumps in August 2026 β if oil prices hold steady through July β½οΈ The South African National Taxi Council has raised urgent concerns about the rise of illegal sevenβseater vehicles operating as public transport π A rare gem has hit the market: a R175 million home on Cliftonβs prestigious Nettleton Road π© πππ‘ππ‘ππ: Trade deficit widened to R1.8 billion in May π Government budget deficit hit R14.6 billion π Absa PMI fell to 47.3 in June, signalling contraction π Inflation Expectations rose to 4.2% in Q2, the highest in a year β οΈ ππ‘πππππ¦: JSE@111507β¬οΈ DOW@52900β¬οΈ FTSE@10679β¬οΈ R/$16.22 R/Β£21.64 R/β¬18.57 Bitcoin $62612 Brent crude $72 Gold $4187 π¦π£π’π₯π§π¦: The Springboks beat England 45β21 at Ellis Park in the opening round of the Nations Championship, scoring seven tries despite injuries to Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth π