Migration Activism: March and March has adopted a three-month action plan to tackle irregular migration, calling for peaceful demonstrations and a national dialogue in Gauteng. FX & Markets: The rand slipped slightly as investors pared back Fed rate-hike bets and oil prices eased after OPEC+ signalled higher output targets. Joburg Finance: Moody’s kept a positive outlook for the City of Johannesburg, offering a route to a ratings upgrade if governance and funding improve, despite a R7bn budget deficit and unpaid utility bills. City Services: Joburg says it resolved a sheriff asset-attachment dispute, but Thuso House remains closed as electricity restoration is still pending. Xenophobia & Diplomacy: Nigeria and South Africa are edging toward a diplomatic showdown over xenophobic attacks and compensation for abandoned assets, with another 270 Nigerians scheduled for evacuation. Tax & Transport: SANTACO pushes back on claims taxi operators dodge tax, saying most are taxed as sole proprietors. Human Rights & Schools: The SA Human Rights Commission warns sexual violence is entrenched in schools, citing thousands of child abuse and sexual abuse cases. Food Security Inquiry: The SAHRC resumes its food systems inquiry into hunger, malnutrition and access to safe, affordable nutrition. Electricity Policy: BLSA argues an independent transmission system operator must control transmission assets under law, in the Eskom separation debate. Automotive Investment: Chery has officially started operations at its Rosslyn plant near Pretoria, shifting from importer to local manufacturer with a localisation target. Retail Media: PwC says digital will dominate SA ad spend by 2029, with retail media/commercial media set to keep growing fast.