Education Accountability: Eastern Cape admits it unlawfully withheld about R6bn from public schools since 2020, but says schools won’t get the money back; court orders full 2027/28 allocations. Higher Education Tensions: Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela steps in to meet CPUT leadership and students after protests over a withdrawn financial recovery plan, with demands including leadership changes and NSFAS-funded student documents. Public Finance & Jobs: Government and pharma industry agree to jointly review private-sector medicine price regulations after MPs heard about plant closures and 2,500 job losses. Electricity Pricing: Revised electricity pricing policy aims for more transparent, cost-reflective tariffs; expert says it may set up conditions for lower prices. Inflation Watch: Headline inflation drops to 4.3% in July as food inflation hits a 16-year low, easing pressure on households. Crime & Governance: Hawks face major staffing shortages, with MPs told about 1,500 investigative vacancies; Parliament also hears about long investigation delays. Xenophobia & Migration: Nigeria evacuates 83 citizens from South Africa amid renewed anti-migrant fears; South Africa’s ANC faces voter backlash over service delivery and jobs. Business & Markets: Absa appointed master custodian for the Government Employees Pension Fund; Exxaro posts resilient interim results; VW Kariega sets a new monthly production record. Transport & Compliance: KZN warns used-car dealers of severe consequences for buying hijacked or stolen state vehicles. Tech & Security: Researchers flag ToxicPanda 2.0, expanding a banking Trojan’s reach to target hundreds of financial apps. Sports & Culture: Parliament sets a date for debate on a no-confidence motion against Speaker Thoko Didiza; Apartheid Museum to honour Dr John Kani with a major exhibition.