Joburg transparency fight: The Legal Resources Centre has filed a PAIA application demanding the City of Johannesburg release engineering and safety reports behind the Metro Centre closure, after claims that about two million planning records were dumped in the basement—leaving property transfers and bond registrations stuck. Prasa corruption pressure: The SIU’s asset-freezing move in the R5.6bn Siyangena/Prasa Siyangena scandal is being framed as a test for whether the NPA will finally prosecute the long-running State Capture-era case. Health procurement row: The health department defends its drug-buying approach after Pharmisa told parliament local manufacturers lost 2,500 jobs, arguing price pressure is squeezing local tender share. AARTO compliance for fleets: Businesses are being warned that under AARTO they must identify the correct driver for offences or face up to triple fines and possible demerit points. Xenophobia diplomacy: Nigeria’s House of Representatives backs diplomatic engagement over calls for tougher action, while South Africa’s consul-general reassures Nigerians that travel remains open for tourism and business. Insurance fraud focus: The Insurance Crime Bureau says organised fraud costs insurers about R35bn a year in short-term claims, pushing for tighter industry-law enforcement data sharing. Women’s leadership spotlight: A feature highlights how women are increasingly leading South Africa’s public universities, with leaders describing the extra hurdles they faced to reach the top. Energy transition and mining: SADC and partners are pushing responsible mining and local value chains for critical minerals, linking it to industrialisation and a “just” energy transition. Markets: Gold-led gains lifted the JSE, while MTN shares have slid further after a late-July dip, raising questions about growth momentum.