Fuel Watch: South Africa’s September fuel hike is looking nasty, with Central Energy Fund data pointing to diesel under-recovery pushing wholesale prices up by about R2.73–R2.89/l, potentially landing diesel around R29.79/l. Trade & Exports: An export delegation from Pakistan’s Sialkot is in South Africa to chase new buyers in sports goods, leather and surgical instruments, aiming to deepen direct trade links. AGOA Boost: The US Senate has extended AGOA for two years, keeping duty-free access for eligible African exports alive—good news for SA exporters after months of uncertainty. Energy & Infrastructure: North West’s R479.6m road project is completed, upgrading about 25.8km and improving connectivity in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district. Jobs Snapshot: Western Cape unemployment sits at 19.5% versus 33.6% nationally, with economists pointing to a mix of history and governance. Immigration Tension: South Africa’s push to seek reimbursement for repatriation costs from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia is set to spark diplomatic friction while the debate over border enforcement heats up. Tech & Payments: More African banks are integrating with China’s CIPS system, raising the yuan’s role in cross-border trade and payments. Transport & Safety: KZN’s drunk-driving crackdown continues, with arrests including a prison warden reportedly eight times over the legal limit. Justice Reminder: Fourteen years after Marikana, families say accountability still hasn’t arrived, with no successful prosecutions for police killings.