Court Watch: The South Gauteng High Court recalled a Nedbank summary judgment after a vehicle-finance client arrived shortly after the order, stressing procedural fairness over finality. Women’s Economic Push: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga launched Women’s Month 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, arguing women need economic power and market access, not slogans. Drugs at the Border: Police seized 90+ kg of cocaine at OR Tambo, worth about R28m, with no arrests yet as investigations continue. Tax Crime: A Durban court jailed a businesswoman for 18 years for R3.7m VAT fraud and money laundering, with a suspended R2m fine for her company. Land Reform Legal Fight: The Western Cape High Court is set to hear DA/AfriForum/IRR challenges to parts of Ramaphosa’s Expropriation Act. Infrastructure Crime: Transnet Engineering’s Swartkops depot lost over R1.3m to cable theft and vandalism in two years. Trade Policy: ITAC backed a jump in peanut butter import duty to 20% to protect local manufacturers. Cost of Living: Coverage highlights how inflation, interest rates and food/fuel pressures are reshaping household budgets. Public Service Reforms: Operation Vulindlela reports progress on electricity, freight logistics, water, visas and digital public infrastructure. Health Innovation: SA’s Department of Health says it’s preparing for a new TB vaccine if trials succeed, with phase three underway. Social Grants Update: SASSA Child Support payments for August 2026 are nearing, with eligibility thresholds revised.