Cricket World Cup shake-up: The ICC has confirmed a revamped 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, expanding to 14 teams with a “Super Series” for the lowest-ranked sides, then a “Super 7” before the semis—aimed at cutting dead rubbers and keeping early matches meaningful. WAFCON focus: Banyana midfielder Linda Motlhalo says South Africa are not underdogs ahead of WAFCON in Morocco (from July 26), while Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie warns Super Falcons against complacency as the tournament expands to 16 teams. Immigration pressure: Hundreds of Malawians are seeking repatriation in Johannesburg as South Africa’s anti-immigrant crackdown continues, with Zimbabwe also preparing for a possible return of up to 1.4 million citizens. Court and governance: Chief Justice Mandisa Maya warns the judiciary still lacks full institutional independence, and the Labour Court set aside a CCMA reinstatement in a racist workplace case involving a dog trained to bite black people. World Cup spending row: Opposition parties are demanding clarity over nearly R31m spent on South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup support programme, saying key details remain missing. Energy and infrastructure: EXSA appoints a head of regulatory as it pushes wheeling frameworks, while Stage 1 of the R25bn Olifants water programme reaches mezzanine debt financial close. Sport and society: Springboks edge Scotland 42-28 in a Pretoria thriller, and winter safety experts warn heaters and candles can turn deadly without precautions.