Immigration & Politics: Anti-illegal immigration group “March and March” handed Parliament a memorandum of demands and gave it 14 days to respond, while warning of another march on Youth Day—fueling fresh debate over deportations and the line between enforcement and intimidation. City Policing Plans: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the DA will build its own metro police detective unit if re-elected, arguing SAPS is failing and residents can’t wait for national capacity. Labour Crackdown: Government launched blitz workplace inspections with Employment & Labour, Home Affairs and SAPS to enforce labour laws and immigration rules, including proposed fines for employers hiring undocumented workers. Youth Jobs Pressure: Youth Month headlines a grim labour reality: only about 3 in 10 young people (15–24) who want work have jobs, with youth unemployment at 45.8% and 45.8% of 15–34 out of work. Electricity & Household Costs: A new analysis says winter heating costs can be cut by heating the person, not the room—switching from panel heaters to electric blankets could slash bedroom heating bills by hundreds of rand monthly. Retail & Business: South African billionaire Michael Lewis bought about 1.4m TFG shares at R59 each, nearly doubling his stake as weak consumer spending and high borrowing costs weigh on retail. Workplace Wellness: Cartrack employee Gcina Dhladhla’s death has triggered calls for stronger workplace wellness and sick-leave culture, with unions and family demanding clarity. Regional Trade/Travel: Zimbabwe reported a 11% rise in tourist arrivals, with China and Hong Kong driving faster growth—South Africa remains the biggest single source market.