City Cash Crunch: Johannesburg has only a 12-day cash buffer as it waits for National Treasury transfers to settle Eskom and Rand Water bills, with the mayor warning the city must lift cash coverage to meet the 32-day requirement. Road Accident Fund Backlog: The RAF says unpaid finalised claims reached R21.76bn across 37,622 claims as at June 28, with delays driven by compliance checks, missing documents and verification. Household Savings Under Pressure: NDCA says many South Africans can’t save because debt and essentials swallow income, echoing a study showing 39% expect to miss bills or loan repayments. Anti-Corruption Scrutiny: Questions are growing over IDAC’s ability to tackle complex cases after Madlanga Commission allegations involving medical notes and possible interference. Migration Tensions Spill Over: Malawi is considering temporary travel restrictions for undocumented citizens seeking informal work in South Africa, citing repatriation costs and monitoring gaps. Business & Investment Signals: Durban’s SEZ conference puts special economic zones back in the spotlight as a jobs and industrialisation lever, while Toyota’s R10.4bn Hilux investment ramps up local manufacturing. Mining Update: Northam Platinum opened the world’s deepest raise-bored Zondereinde No 3 shaft, extending mine life by 40 years. Mandela Day Local Action: Corlett Drive in Joburg invites residents to volunteer for a neighbourhood clean-up as part of Mandela Day service.