2 July – Former chief of police, Jackie Selebi, is found guilty of corruption, but not guilty of further charges of perverting the course of justice.[6]
11 July – FIFA World Cup ends.
August
25 August – A minibus carrying 14 school children is hit by a train at a level crossing in Cape town. 9 died on the scene and a 10th child later died in hospital.[7]
24 to 26 August – President Jacob Zuma lead a delegation of over 200 South African business leaders and entrepreneurs to the People's Republic of China to promote trade and investment between the two countries.[8]