South Africa's policing institutions are facing a crisis of confidence due to allegations of collusion and obstruction in politically motivated murder probes by Police Minister and Deputy National Commissioner.
President Ramaphosa warns of national security concerns and pledges to address the accusations in a televised address following fresh scrutiny by violence monitor Mary de Haas, who calls for an independent inquiry by a retired Constitutional Court judge.
South African rugby fans are unhappy as ticket prices for Springbok games have significantly increased, with economist Dawie Roodt criticizing the monopoly pricing strategy of SA Rugby.
The beef industry in South Africa is grappling with a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting major producer Karan Beef, leading to export suspensions and production challenges.