Winter travel & health: South Africa’s cold fronts are bringing more than chilly mornings—experts warn winter weather can strain immune systems, especially with less sun and more time indoors. Seasonal bucket-list ideas: If you’re planning a winter getaway, the latest guide highlights six must-try experiences, from wildlife viewing in clearer bushveld conditions to whale watching in Hermanus. Weather watch (KZN): SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, with gusts up to 80km/h—drivers and maritime users are urged to take care. Tourism innovation: North-West University research is pushing “sacred tourism” as a new growth path, linking churches, temples and pilgrimage routes to create community-led, sustainable visitor experiences. Conservation & wildlife: A baby rhino has been rescued after poachers killed her mother near Middelburg, with plans to airlift the calf to rehabilitation. Transport & logistics: Border delays are costing the economy up to R16bn a year, with trucks losing tens of thousands of hours weekly waiting at key crossings. Ports update: Transnet says a court order to evict occupiers from Culemborg land will unlock future port and freight logistics development. AFCON bid: Zimbabwe has joined South Africa, Botswana and Namibia in a joint bid to co-host AFCON 2028. Sustainability in freight: Volvo Trucks reports its battery-electric trucks in South Africa have surpassed 250,000km in commercial operation. Safety on the road: A deadly N4 crash involving two minibus taxis and a truck has reportedly killed seven people.