News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on July 2, 2025

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It’s Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and it’s time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don’t forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed, and in the know

DA to Ramaphosa: Fire Nkabane now — Parliament ‘won’t tolerate corruption as governance'

Democratic Alliance MP, Jeanne Adriaanse, has renewed her party’s call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of misleading the public and enabling corruption within her department. To read on, click here. 

Severe cold fronts to hit South Africa: Heavy rain, snow, and strong winds expected

South Africa is bracing for a series of intense winter systems set to bring widespread showers, very cold temperatures, and disruptive weather across several provinces from Thursday through the weekend. To read on, click here. 

How Barbara Creecy's R66 billion plan aims to transform South Africa's transport sector

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announces a sweeping R66 billion investment to modernise South Africa’s rail, ports, and aviation sectors, aiming to boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve safety. To read on, click here. 

Scam alert: Businesses in Cape Town's Lentegeur targeted by imposters posing as health officials

Businesses in the Lentegeur area of Cape Town are being warned to stay alert as scammers posing as City health officials attempt to extort money for fraudulent 'health certificates'. To read on, click here. 

Kunene slams NGOs and courts for 'shielding lawbreakers' amid crackdown on illegal buildings and immigration

Acting Johannesburg Mayor, Kenny Kunene, has launched a scathing attack against what he described as increasing interference by NGOs and courts, claiming they are actively obstructing the City's efforts from “air-conditioned offices” to tackle illegal immigration, unauthorised land occupations, and hijacked buildings. To read on, click here. 

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