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Rugby & Cost of Living: Springboks vs All Blacks’ third Test in Soweto is set for Saturday, with broadcasters and global viewing options listed—and a family-of-four budget pegged at roughly R6,600 to R16,000 for tickets alone, before transport and food. Sports Crime Crackdown: Ahead of the match, police in Johannesburg seized fake Springboks merchandise and production equipment worth over R1.5m, including counterfeit apparel and labels. Politics & Courts: President Cyril Ramaphosa told the Western Cape High Court that opposition claims about the Phala Phala saga are “populist slogans,” arguing multiple institutions cleared him. Local Elections Tension: Ramaphosa says the ANC is considering Electoral Court action after alleged IEC candidate-list glitches, while the IEC insists there was no system failure. Tourism Momentum: The SARB reports South Africa’s tourism recovery is holding strong, with 5.6 million arrivals in the first half of 2026. Public Health: Agriculture says 15 human rabies deaths have been recorded since the start of the year, urging vaccination and prompt post-exposure care. Crime & Drugs: Limpopo police seized about R525,000 worth of dagga and arrested 62 undocumented foreign nationals in Musina. Women’s Health Funding: A call in parliament argues SRHR needs more than promises—money must reach services and produce measurable outcomes.

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South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub

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Aquila Safari becomes official Cape Town safari partner for England's 2026/27 South Africa tour

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Soccer Laduma expands weekly Premier League betting hub for South African punters

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