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South Africa’s illegal gold trade is back in the spotlight, with syndicates quietly moving what could be a third of the country’s supply through a parallel economy that raids haven’t stopped. In Russia, Telegram’s founder faces fresh criminal charges as the battle over encrypted platforms turns into a fight about state control. SPAR’s share price has slid to 2010 levels, with the new leadership now facing a credibility test. Meanwhile, tourism numbers shift, a European retail play closes, and a newly discovered dinosaur rewrites prehistory.

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South Africa is tightening its borders - but now the spotlight has shifted from drones and fences to the desks inside Home Affairs, where officials are being investigated for allegedly fast-tracking permits for cash. In Johannesburg, the Mugabe name is back in court, this time without diplomatic cover. In business, a 30% US tariff vanished - only to be replaced hours later with a broader 15% version. And in our wildcard: how Eskom once built one of the world’s most admired power systems.

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At least 17 South Africans have returned home after allegedly being lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine - but the bigger story is how African countries are becoming recruitment pools for foreign conflicts. Meanwhile, Germany is backing tighter social media bans for minors, suggesting Australia’s crackdown may be the start of a global domino. Back home, wave power is being pitched as South Africa’s next energy frontier - if we can afford it. And in lighter news: a crabeater seal takes a 4,500km detour to Cape Town.

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In Parliament this week, an EFF MP handed the president a box of CVs - a blunt symbol of a youth unemployment crisis that a 0.5% dip in the headline rate hasn’t fixed. Britain’s royal family is now dealing with the arrest of Prince Andrew over alleged misuse of state information - a case that could drag on for years. In business, South Africa’s pet boom has turned kibble into a battleground, with retailers racing on convenience and emotion. And in the wildcard, just how rare is a sub-10 second 100m in this country?

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A crash test has reignited the car safety debate after a popular SUV scored just two stars - and proved that independent ratings can shake a car brand. A new report is also asking whether BBBEE has broadened opportunity, or simply reshuffled ownership at the top. Meanwhile, Starlink has taken its licensing fight public, challenging South Africa’s 30% equity rule and promising rural internet in return. We also unpack a bold new state property plan and a shifting income picture - before ending with a geography flex that might surprise you.

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Patrice Motsepe is stepping back as executive chair of African Rainbow Mineral, because new JSE rules say he has to. South Africa’s once-booming film industry is now stuck in limbo as incentive payments stall and crews struggle for work. The R370 social relief grant is being redesigned, with tighter checks and a R40 billion price tag under scrutiny. And in our wildcard, we unpack why South Africa’s weather never quite makes up its mind.

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South Africa has quietly become a data economy - with smartphones now doing the work banks and classrooms once did, and Telkom’s real business no longer airtime but gigabytes. The Proteas head into a Super Eights showdown in India, where 130,000 home fans will test whether this side is truly different. The Reserve Bank wants to scrap the word “prime,” but not your repayments. In other news: universities are battling AI cheating, retailers are testing self-checkout, and R50 billion is flowing into data centres. And if you’re feeling stuck career-wise, there’s a low-risk way to test your next move.

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South Africa’s hunting export quotas are back on the table - weeks after a ministerial reshuffle - reopening a fierce debate about conservation, politics, and money. In KZN, alleged sweatshop factories paying R8 an hour have retailers scrambling for answers, while the local streaming market quietly splits between high-risk subscriptions and lean, ad-funded growth. In other news: bond yields are easing, e-hailing platforms face regulatory deadlines, and government is racing to contain foot-and-mouth disease. Then in the Karoo, giant radio dishes begin listening to the origins of the universe.

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South Africa’s State of the Nation Address was less about bold new ideas and more about whether government can finally make the basics work - from power and rail to water and freight - without tripping over its own bottlenecks. Crime also took centre stage, with Ramaphosa warning that syndicates are feeding off the very systems meant to drive growth. Meanwhile, Cell C is back in profit - but much of that comeback came from cleaning up debt, not explosive new growth. And if you’re feeling brave, we’re heading 216 metres off the edge of a local bridge. 

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Parliament is probing explosive claims that a criminal network may have infiltrated South Africa’s policing structures - with a R600 million slush fund and senior officials now openly at odds. Government, meanwhile, wants to bundle its R155 billion property portfolio into a new state-owned company, potentially turning buildings into balance sheet leverage. Globally, Heineken is cutting 6,000 jobs - but South Africa remains one of its rare growth markets. And in our wildcard: does water really spin differently depending on where you live?

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