𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟: Israeli/SA spat sees ambassadors declared persona non grata😳 AGOA vote expected within days🤞🏽 Motion of no confidence v Joburg Mayor Morero postponed😬 City of Joburg to appoint deputy mayor, signalling ongoing leadership instability🤯 Hawks dismantle major investment scam syndicate with 31 suspects arrested🥳 Criminal charges filed relating to university access corruption allegations😤 KZN Transport dept implements advanced tech to improve scholar transport safety🤔 CPT residents urged to reduce water use as dam levels drop💦 WC authorities warn of impending drought💧 Madlanga Commission continues hearing SAPS related corruption claims⚖️ Farmers demand urgent land reforms amid escalating concerns💣 SABC reports families mourning multiple tragedies, including school incidents & crashes😪 Rains trigger bridge collapses, evacuations in Mpumalanga, dam at risk of failing, tornado damage near Middelburg, nationwide heatwave & fire danger alerts as weather volatility intensifies🔥☀️💦 Bloem murder shock, SANDF drownings, tavern shootings, Zama‑zama linked unrest, suspected kidnappings highligh grim violent crime cycle stats😱 Durban R102 crash killed at least 11, Isipingo crash claims 10, plus multiple fatal collisions across the country😪 Ekurhuleni MMC found dead after floods, Mngwevu’s body recovered following Moz flood related disappearance😬 Education system under strain as over 250,000 foreign learners now in public schools, worsening placement delays & infrastructure pressure📚 Corruption & fraud clampdown sees NC municipal manager convicted for self-approved salary increases🙄 Viral SAPS confrontation sparks national debate as video of KZN woman insulting a senior SAPS officer ignited widespread outrage😳 Transport instability persists as bridge failures, bus service suspensions & minibus taxi tensions continue disrupting mobility🚗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: SARB holds repo at 6.75%, MPC split 4–2, rates unchanged despite strong calls for easing, firmer ZAR helps moderate import inflation🏦

We’re so excited to celebrate two new members joining us this past week 🎉 @Cindy Hardy & @Diane Van Rensburg This community is all about connection, encouragement, and sharing the lekker gees that makes South Africa special. Whether it’s stories, traditions, recipes, or just everyday wins, we’re here to lift each other up and make life richer together. 🇿🇦✨ 👉 To our new members: please introduce yourselves! Tell us where you’re from, what brings you joy, or even share a fun fact about your hobbies. We’d love to get to know you. And to everyone else — let’s give them a big, warm welcome in the comments below. 💛 Together, we’re building something vibrant and meaningful. Together, we are LEKKER!

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