Labour Court & Workplace Racism: The Labour Court overturned a CCMA reinstatement for Capita South Africa team leader Shaun Williamson, ruling his racist remarks were not “insensitive” and that the dismissal was fair. Justice System Strain: Parliament says South Africa’s forensic DNA lab backlog is severe, with about 298,710 DNA exhibit entries on hand and long waits undermining crime-fighting. TRC & Policing History: Former police minister Bheki Cele told the Khampepe Commission he was largely unaware of TRC cases during his time as national commissioner, saying the 2010 FIFA World Cup dominated priorities. Crime & Courts: A murder trial judgment for former SANDF reservist Lwanda Mxolisi Zungu was postponed due to court congestion. Sports Tragedy: Police are investigating the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams after his body was found in Cape Town; no foul play is suspected at this stage. Business Pressure: SME confidence fell as fuel costs bite, pushing many firms into survival mode. Energy Skills Pipeline: South Africa’s next nuclear operators are being trained in classrooms, as policymakers argue skills must start now. Mining Jobs at Risk: The NUM is demanding urgent intervention to save over 1,200 jobs at De Beers’ Venetia mine after a production pause. Motoring: Mitsubishi has priced the Triton Bi-Turbo, adding a second turbo and a fuller suite of driver-assist features. Migration & Borders: A rights group says Basotho citizens are being refused entry at SA borders, leaving families “cut off from life.” Health & Regulation: iDexis has applied to appeal a court order limiting its compounded weight-loss medicines.