Fuel shock hits households and schools: South Africans brace for record petrol and diesel increases from 7 October, with 95 unleaded set to jump by about R3.33/l and diesel also rising sharply, reigniting calls for fuel-levy relief and better fuel reserves as OUTA warns SA has only weeks of buffer fuel. Western Cape learner transport crisis: Small bus operators suspended learner routes after diesel costs spiked and the WCED missed a deadline, leaving thousands stranded on the first day of term while talks continue with MEC Jaco Londt. Labour pressure builds: Cosatu plans nationwide World Day for Decent Work marches and pickets on 7 October, citing retrenchments, minimum wage non-compliance and attacks on collective bargaining. Electricity megatrends: Energy minister Ramokgopa outlined government’s megatrends for South Africa’s power sector, focusing on demand growth, affordability, renewables, flexibility and local supply chains. Cape Town housing under scrutiny: The Tafelberg affordable-housing plan faces court scrutiny over what will actually be built, with objections due 20 October. Crypto and fintech angles: OVEX pushes zero trading fees on instant buy/sell, while inDrive offers Johannesburg/Pretoria drivers a 1% commission relief during the fuel-price squeeze. Business and markets: Sanlam’s bid to take full control of Santam would delist the insurer from the JSE, NSX and A2X.