The South African Weather Service has issued another level 8 severe storm warning, alerting the country to a significant cold front that is about to hit the Western Cape.

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Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

Criminals are increasingly targeting certain property owners in South Africa. 

Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is launching a new phase, with the development already attracting a host of local and international buyers.

The Department of Human Settlements has officially gazetted the PIE Amendment Bill of 2026, a Bill that legal experts say is a big win for property rights in South Africa.

Willie du Preez is a veteran of the finance industry with over 13 years of experience in designing executive-level productivity strategies.

Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

CANAL+ has renewed its broadcast agreement with South African Rugby, keeping matches exclusively to DStv’s SuperSport.

The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the conflict.

Pan African Resources is acquiring Emmerson Resources as it looks to acquire full ownership of the Tennant Creek Joint Venture.

The National Department of Health has confirmed that authorities are currently awaiting test results for an individual in the Western Cape linked to the hantavirus outbreak. 

Development on the new R650 million Grandwest Mall is set to take place this month, with an opening planned for 2026.

Ladismith Cheese Company has been sold in a deal which forms part of Sea Harvest’s bid to lower its debt.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is back in the hot seat over the Phala Phala saga, with the Constitutional Court ruling that Parliament acted unlawfully when it voted to block further investigations into the saga.

Petrol price recoveries at the start of May 2026 are starting motorists on the back foot for the month, with another significant hike building for June.