Anti-immigration Pressure at SADC Summit: March and March staged a heavily policed protest in Durban, issuing a new Sept 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa and warning of “mass deportations,” while President Ramaphosa condemned discrimination and violence against foreign nationals. Visa Shake-up: Home Affairs introduced an R500 processing fee for the ETA system via updated visa regulations, cutting total costs for participating travellers compared with the old visa-plus-outsourced model. Health & Safety in Communities: The Health Department rolled out ultra-portable digital X-ray machines in Limpopo to speed up early detection of asbestos-related illnesses in remote, former mine-affected areas. Education in Afrikaans: CambriLearn expanded Afrikaans-medium schooling to Grade 12, completing the mother-tongue pathway for KABV learners. Football Fallout & Futures: Nigeria’s NFF sacked the Super Falcons technical crew after missing the 2027 Women’s World Cup; South Africa’s Desiree Ellis said qualification format is confusing but Banyana Banyana’s win keeps hopes alive. Culture & Music: Tyla called for a “united Africa” at SAMA32 amid anti-immigration tensions, while Sama32 celebrated South Africa’s musical diversity and global influence. Local Lifestyle: Durban faces a growing burial-space crunch as cemeteries near capacity, and Golden Gate Highlands National Park launched new ziplines for visitors.