Sunday 26 July 2026
Good morning, Saffas. Rugby-heavy this week — we are inside the countdown now. The visa notice at the bottom is the one to read. Have a good braai.
Springboks vs All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: ALL the fixtures
South African rugby fans are counting down to one of the biggest events in recent memory as the Springboks prepare to host New Zealand.
Read more →Fixtures this week
Rugby & the rest of the sport
Springboks vs All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: ALL the fixtures
South African rugby fans are counting down to one of the biggest events in recent memory as the Springboks prepare to host New Zealand.
Rassie to split Springbok squad this week
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is set to make a carefully considered decision to split the squad at a key stage of the season.
Inside SAPS’ R18m bust: Counterfeit condoms and illicit vodka
SAPS seized counterfeit condoms, illicit vodka and more than 1.5 million counterfeit items worth R18.27 million in a Boksburg warehouse raid.
Depth stress test for Bok locks: Cobus Wiese is just the right utility trick
While the Springboks appear to be thin on specialist lock stocks, Cobus Wiese stands out as the latest utility player ‘cheat code’ coach Rassie Erasmus can lean on during the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New…
Visas & immigration
Transparency data: Returns from the UK and enforcement activity
Statistical release covering returns from the UK and illegal working activity.
Guidance: UK support to Ukraine: factsheet
This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Transparency data: Small boat activity in the English Channel
Data on the number of migrants arriving in the UK in small boats and those who were prevented by French authorities from crossing the English Channel.
Back home
DA welcomes Sinovuyo Dyokwe murder arrest, demands justice
The DA has welcomed the arrest of the alleged mastermind behind Sinovuyo Dyokwe's murder.
‘Unnecessary’: Gayton criticised over Jayden Adams’ funeral speech
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has been criticised over his speech at Jayden Adams's funeral over the weekend...
Eskom schedules nine-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng
Eskom has announced a nine-hour power outage in Gauteng on Tuesday, 28 July, as part of scheduled maintenance.
Charlize Theron’s ‘The Odyssey’ role has South Africans heading to Ster-Kinekor
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has delivered a major boost to South Africa's cinema industry, helping Ster-Kinekor record its strongest IMAX opening weekend in more than six years.
The diary — SA-in-UK community
No community notices.
The mobile plan built for South Africans landing in the UK. Cheaper calls home. No credit check. Free UK SIM in the post.
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