World Bank Infrastructure Push: South Africa has signed a $1.5bn World Bank development policy loan to modernise electricity, freight and logistics, and water and sanitation—aiming to unlock investment and support nearly 600,000 jobs. Higher Education Funding Gap: A decade after #FeesMustFall, “missing middle” students still struggle to pay for university and stay enrolled as living costs and funding rules leave many stuck between full aid and self-funding. Anti-Migrant Tensions: Xenophobic unrest continues to ripple through small towns, with reports of looting and violence targeting foreign shopkeepers, while Zimbabwe says more than 72,000 citizens have been repatriated via Beitbridge. Courtroom Updates: The High Court is set to rule this week on Ramaphosa’s bid to halt the Section 89 impeachment committee, and judgment in the Usindiso building fire case has been delayed again. Social Protection Relief: SASSA will deploy 1,000 contract workers to reduce long queues and speed up grant reviews. Education Design Win: A Johannesburg school’s early learning centre has won major global architecture awards for child-centred learning spaces. Sports & Funding Strain: SA hockey midfielder Onthatile Zulu says players are still forced to self-fund major World Cup costs. Food Price Worries: A new podcast debate asks whether El Niño drought could hit South Africa’s food prices in 2027.