Pension crackdown: The Pension Funds Adjudicator says employers owe about R8.33bn in unpaid retirement contributions, affecting roughly 590,000 members, with complaints driven by non-payment. School safety under strain: Gauteng police raids at schools recovered knives, vapes and suspected drugs including nyaope, spice and cannabis, as unions warn teachers face growing threats. Crime and courts: A Johannesburg mother, Lister Nkomo, was sentenced to 30 years for poisoning her children with Terbufos; in Cape Town, a divorce appeal over R1m in legal fees was thrown out and lawyers ordered to pay costs. Fuel price pressure: An economist warns South Africa’s limited refining capacity and reliance on imported refined fuel could push petrol up about R2/litre and diesel R1.50–R1.80/litre next month. Migration tensions: Protesters in Durban set a Sept 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with bigger demonstrations threatened. Police accountability: SAPS arson-detection dog Sky died after injuries at a vet hospital, triggering an animal welfare probe. Local governance: The IEC is asking the Electoral Court to dismiss the ANC’s candidate-list appeal, arguing lists weren’t properly submitted by the deadline. Energy compliance: Eskom extended rooftop solar fee waivers for eligible systems until Sept 30, urging homeowners to register grid-connected setups. Aviation security: Parliament data says theft and narcotics smuggling dominate at major airports, with hijacking still rare. Sports business: The All Blacks and Springboks’ Baltimore Test is framed as a money move, with rugby unions banking millions from the one-off match.