US trade pressure: South Africa faces uncertainty as the US reviews renewal of its preferential trade deal with African economies, with SA at risk of being shut out. Online hate and xenophobia: A local social media study says 27% of anti-foreign-national narratives were tied to disinformation networks, raising questions about how outrage is amplified. Joburg service delivery strain: Orange Grove sinkhole victim Sherley Markowitz remains displaced as the City of Johannesburg fails to act on court orders. Child welfare power crisis: The Children’s Memorial Institute in Parktown is still without power after 19 days, with City Power citing a debt agreement requirement. Cape Town data centre fight: Cape Town’s approval for Equinix data centres was legally suspended pending an internal appeal, while the City signals new development guidelines. AI and cyber economics: A look at how AI is changing the economics of hacking and cybersecurity. Business and jobs: City Lodge Hotels is refurbishing its Gqeberha Courtyard Hotel, creating seven permanent jobs as unemployment rises. Journalism under threat: South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy and his fixer are missing in Djibouti, with authorities yet to confirm their whereabouts.