Migration & Xenophobia: President Cyril Ramaphosa told SADC leaders South Africa is “deeply concerned and ashamed” by discrimination and violence against foreign nationals, urging root-cause action so migration is driven by choice, not desperation. Constitutional Court: South Africa’s top court permanently blocks Shell and Impact Africa’s Wild Coast oil and gas exploration, citing serious failures in public participation. Port Pressure: Cape Town stakeholders are setting up a “war room” to fix the port’s worst-in-the-world performance, aiming to align ships, stacks and gate operations. Finance & Payments: The Reserve Bank moves to end Payments Association of South Africa self-regulation in a payment system overhaul, shifting payments oversight toward the central bank. Health Costs: Health insurance is outpacing traditional medical aid as consumers downgrade for cheaper cover. Crime & Mining: Government steps up a crackdown on illegal gold mining, including tougher criminal penalties. Business: Standard Bank says South Africa drove profit growth, while Shell’s SA upstream faces fresh legal headwinds. Culture: Dance-theatre hit “Musical Chairs” heads to Cape Town for a five-day run. Sport: Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria 2-1 to keep 2027 World Cup hopes alive.