Stormers’ URC surge: Cape Town’s Stormers beat Cardiff 44-21 at the Cape Town Stadium, powered by a dominant scrum and six tries, booking a semi-final spot after a gritty quarter-final. Madlanga Commission: President Cyril Ramaphosa says he’s studying the Madlanga Commission’s second interim report to tackle “rot” in the criminal justice system, with more accountability expected. Xenophobia and diplomacy: Ghanaian-South African tensions continue to spill into politics and business, with Ghanaian officials and business leaders condemning attacks and calling for a united African response. MK Party fraud case: MKP chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi faces further court action after bail over alleged extortion and fraud involving party staff salaries. Mining shake-up: Petra Diamonds places its Finsch mine into business rescue amid weak diamond prices and a strong rand, with potential job cuts at other operations. Cape Town water relief: Dam levels jumped by nearly 20% in a week, lifting storage to 70.8% and easing drought warnings—though officials urge residents not to relax. Fuel and inflation pressure: The Reserve Bank’s rate hike and rising food and fuel costs are squeezing households, with consumers cutting back and leaning more on credit. Spaza support fund: Government approved R179.6m for over 2,300 spaza shops, but many applicants still fail compliance checks. Child Protection Week: South Africa marks Child Protection Week with community walks and calls to protect children from abuse, neglect and violence.