Automotive & Industry: Chery has officially opened its first South African manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, signalling a shift from importer to local maker and pitching deeper tech and skills transfer as it targets a wider African market. Healthcare Reform: The Board of Healthcare Funders is calling for affordability-focused changes, including more use of technology and models like voluntary health insurance and micro-insurance. Governance & Corruption Watch: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says his hands are tied on sharing any Financial Intelligence Centre findings tied to the Phala Phala buffalo probe, while the Madlanga Commission heard messages suggesting crime intelligence boss Feroz Khan may have facilitated tenders for businessman Mo Sayed. Property & Housing: A Constitutional Court-linked affordable housing fight in Cape Town has sparked debate, with an economist arguing Sea Point values are unlikely to fall—though she warns against housing being used for private profit. Migration & Diplomacy: South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s demand for compensation over abandoned properties, as SAHRC warns of alleged rights abuses against foreign nationals including intimidation and unlawful evictions. Business & Consumer Tech: Visa research says South Africans are using AI to shop online, but trust at checkout remains the barrier as scams rise. Local Economy & Jobs: Club Med’s new KZN resort is creating 40 NSRI lifeguarding jobs, mostly filled by nearby community members. Sports Economy: SA Rugby is pushing back after reports of weak Springboks ticket sales ahead of the England Test in Johannesburg, saying the attendance predictions were wrong. Court & Trade: A Kimberley court has cleared the path for legal rhino horn exports after denying the state’s appeal.