📰 The week that was: 11 July 26 · South Africa is LEKKER!

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📰 The week that was: 11 July 26

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 🏉

Springbok Women defeated the USA 34–21, with Babalwa Latsha captaining 🏉

Boks face Scotland at Loftus Versfeld later today 🏉

South African sport is reeling after the tragic death of Jayden Adams, Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, at just 25 years old ⚽

If you could change one thing about South Africa right now — whether in sport, business, or everyday life — what would it be?

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📰 The week that was: 11 July 26