Alcohol Law Reform: SAHRC is calling for urgent reform after Mdantsane court findings linked Enyobeni Tavern deaths of 21 young people to failures by police and liquor regulators, with prosecutors now able to consider further action. Municipal Accountability: eThekwini says EPWP “ghost employee” losses are historical, claiming verification fixes mean no new cases this year, after irregularities tied to the 2020/21 period. Finance & Regulation: Prudential Authority CEO Fundi Tshazibana says banks want a “fair” payments system as non-banks enter, warning the regulator is balancing competition with incumbents’ concerns. Markets & Rates: Analysts point to cooling oil prices as a reason another SARB rate hike looks unlikely soon, though geopolitical risk keeps uncertainty high. Investor Appetite: Freedom Holding’s Timur Turlov says SA’s FATF greylist exit and stronger anti-money laundering safeguards are boosting global investor interest. Corporate Moves: Brait is nearing asset-unlocking steps, including a possible Virgin Active listing within two years, after refinancing and a planned capital raise. Auto Industry: Chery confirms its first SA-bound bakkie won’t be built at Rosslyn yet, with local production starting in 2027 depending on demand. Xenophobia & Economy: Economists warn anti-migrant protests could hit labour-heavy sectors and informal trade if foreign workers leave, worsening the very job crisis protesters cite. Crime & Fraud: Cape Town’s High Court upheld a 15-year effective sentence for Mark Bezuidenhout after a fake R220,000 “non-existent car” scam. Evacuations: Nigeria evacuated 39 more citizens from Johannesburg via Air Peace as xenophobic violence continues. Sports & Brand: Hyundai signed Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena as a brand ambassador, pairing sport with a new Santa Fe Hybrid.