SADC Summit Watch: South Africa has formally taken the SADC chair and will host the 46th Heads of State summit in Durban, with leaders pushing “resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation” via infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals. Local Government Accountability: Kennedy Road’s housing handover in KZN signals a more collaborative model with shack-dwellers, while a separate report highlights how SA’s water crisis is turning emergency tankering into a long-term substitute for functioning infrastructure. Police Oversight: Pressure is mounting over delays to SAPS body-worn cameras, raising fresh concerns about police accountability and transparency. Jobs & Skills: AMCU says democracy has failed the working class as Marikana commemorations renew calls for accountability; meanwhile, SA’s auto sector warns of a growing shortage of skilled technicians as electronics and EVs reshape training needs. Trade & Agriculture: The US Senate backs an AGOA extension, a potential boost for SA exporters including key farm value chains. Business & Markets: JSE property play Resilient Reit reports solid dividend growth and lease renewals, while copper prices stay supported by tight supply and electrification demand. Culture & Institutions: Zeitz MOCAA appoints Elvira Dyangani Ose as artistic director ahead of its 10th anniversary.