Winter Travel Disruption: A bitter cold snap is hitting South Africa with snow and icy roads across provinces, with motorists warned about black ice and road closures, especially in high-lying areas and KZN. Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Live coverage and build-up as the All Blacks tour South Africa and face the Sharks in Durban, with Luke Jacobson captaining and Ma’a Nonu in the Sharks squad. Housing Pressure: Rising rent prices are squeezing households, driven by supply-demand gaps and more households living in rentals for longer, especially in the Western Cape. Labour Watch: Western Cape unemployment edged down to 19.5%, while the national rate climbed to 33.6%, highlighting uneven job growth. Migration & Repatriation Costs: South Africa’s repatriation drive has cost nearly R293m, and Home Affairs is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia. Tourism & Trade Infrastructure: Western Cape officials say an integrated port and maritime logistics push is key to export growth and jobs. Public Transport Upgrade: PRASA’s Crossmoor Station in KZN got a new diamond rail crossing, boosting speed and ride quality. Consumer Protection: The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud reports record complaint recoveries, with gaps in supplier responses still leaving some claims unresolved. Safety & Crime: Police report 14 illegal miners killed after a collapse at a North West dumping site; a suspect was also arrested in Durban North after fleeing across properties. Women’s Month Spotlight: A major women’s skateboarding competition drew more than 30 girls, showing growing access to action sports.