Traders at Mowe/Ofada Market in Ogun State have reported significant losses following the demolition of their stalls by the government without prior notice, resulting in damages exceeding N500 million in goods. The affected traders are appealing to the government for assistance.

Orlando Pirates have surpassed R150 million in earnings from the sales of academy players, following Relebohile Mofokeng's transfer to Belgium. This financial milestone includes contributions from other players such as Mbokazi and Nkota.

Selena Gomez has sold her luxury mansion in Encino, Los Angeles, for approximately KSh 700 million, according to Tuko. The sale price came in below the original asking price after the property spent months on the market. The 11,500-square-foot estate features a kitchen used for her cooking show, Selena + Chef, according to the report.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Mohau Nkota's return to the Soweto club could pave the way for a R50 million transfer sale, according to a report carried by The South African. The publication raised questions over whether the R50 million figure would be sufficient for the player. No details of interested clubs or the timing of any potential deal were provided in the report.

A court has heard a final legal bid to halt the auction of a disputed key to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell, valued at around R21 million, along with other Mandela-related items, according to TimesLIVE. The sale has been challenged over questions of ownership and whether the historic artefacts should be permitted to leave South Africa or be sold privately. The court's decision will determine whether the contested auction can proceed.

On July 4, 2026, key news stories included South Africa's unsuccessful bid to ban rhino horn exports, a deadly fire in Durban resulting in one fatality, and a legal review prompted by former President Zuma's meeting with the Gupta family. These events highlight ongoing environmental, safety, and political issues in the country.