FIFA World Cup spending row: South Africa’s Sport, Arts and Culture Department says its FIFA 2026 support programme cost about R30.9m, including R10m on international fan activations, R7.8m on official travel and R6.3m on hospitality suites and match tickets—but the DA and ActionSA say taxpayers still don’t have a full, audited breakdown of who went and what was paid. Judiciary independence: Chief Justice Mandisa Maya warned the courts still lack full institutional independence, with fragmented administration and reform delays undermining a single judicial system. Wafcon build-up: Desiree Ellis urged South Africans to rally behind Banyana Banyana as they head to Morocco for crucial Wafcon matches. Travel safety quirks: Durban motorists near King Shaka Airport were warned after a zebra was spotted roaming by the road. Adventure for visitors: A guide highlights five adrenaline activities across South Africa, from Orange River rafting to Bloukrans Bridge bungee. Student funding scrutiny: Fresh questions are raised about whether Nsfas accommodation payments still involve private “solution partner” middlemen. Local tourism infrastructure: Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal approved a contentious data centre rezoning. On the move: Namibia’s president Nandi-Ndaitwah heads to Pretoria for the SA–Namibia Bi-National Commission, with border management and trade on the agenda.