1. FUEL PRICES CONFIRMED — EFFECTIVE TOMORROW (August 1): DMRE official: Petrol 95 ULP inland R24.12/l (↓R0.35/l). Diesel 50ppm R22.81/l (↓R0.08/l). Illuminating paraffin ↓R0.19/l. Relief for motorists — but Petrol 95 still R2.87/l above August 2023 after cumulative levy and tax increases. Economy →
2. PHALA PHALA — 11 DAYS TO WITNESSES: Section 89 committee confirmed the August 11–12 hearings proceed. Two former SSA officials scheduled to testify first. Simultaneously, Ramaphosa's SCA urgency application is set for August 13–14. The president faces inquiry and appeal court in the same week. Corruption →
3. MAGASHULE TRIAL — 4 DAYS (August 4): Free State asbestos trial resumes in Bloemfontein. First co-accused guilty plea to be formally entered. Accountability Now has filed its judicial review papers challenging the ANC Lekgotla's step-aside “review” resolution. Corruption →
4. JOBURG R800m DEADLINE — 15 DAYS (August 15): City Power must pay Eskom R800m by August 15 under the July 24 PAJA repayment plan — or face immediate disconnection proceedings. August municipal financial statements will confirm whether the payment was made. Infrastructure →
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The Crisis at a Glance
58 murders/day
Crime & Safety
Q1 2026: 5,181 murders in three months — down 9.5% but still among the world's most violent nations outside active war zones.
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31.4% unemployment
Economy & Jobs
42.4% on the expanded definition. Youth unemployment hits 62.2%. GDP per capita is still below its 2007 peak.
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257 broken municipalities
Corruption & Governance
The ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. State-owned enterprises are hollowed out by looting.
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