Roger Solomons from the Build One South Africa (BOSA) party has been announced as the mayoral candidate for Cape Town. He expressed his desire for opportunities to be accessible throughout the city.

Two Nigerians, Musa Joe and Emeka Iroegbu, have been killed in South Africa amid escalating xenophobic violence, according to the consulate. Joe was allegedly killed by suspected criminals in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province, while Iroegbu reportedly died after being tortured by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria.

A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal has extended its condolences following the death of ANC MPL Ntuthuko Mahlaba. The party has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Political tensions in Osun State have increased following the killing of a member of the Accord Party and the death of an APC campaigner in a truck crash. These incidents occur in the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for August 15.

The political climate in Osun State has become increasingly charged as the campaign councils of the two leading parties have accused each other of involvement in political killings. Both councils have urged Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to take action ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15, according to Daily Post Politics.