Impeachment Watch: Parliament’s Phala Phala impeachment committee has elected Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana as chair, with him telling President Ramaphosa he can challenge the report in court but must appear if summoned. Migration Crisis: Ramaphosa used his Presidency budget vote to push for tighter immigration management, saying there’s “no place for xenophobia and vigilantism,” as anti-migrant mobs continue to drive people into shelters and trigger repatriation moves. False Deadline Claim: Government says a widely shared “June 30” deadline for undocumented foreigners is fake, generated by an AI program meant to panic. Courtroom Update: The Pretoria High Court has denied suspended SAPS OC unit member Fannie Nkosi’s bail appeal, rejecting claims that bail law and presumption of innocence were mishandled. Municipal Breakdown: A new push for ethical leadership follows fresh reporting on failing municipal governance, stalled infrastructure and weak accountability. Weather Disruption: KZN Cogta has put disaster teams on alert for a cut-off low bringing bitter cold and light snowfall risk in the Drakensberg, urging extra caution on roads. Poultry Policy Shift: Agriculture Minister Steenhuisen moved to amend disease regulations to allow HPAI vaccinations, aiming to reduce reliance on mass culling. Sports & Politics Collide: World Cup travel chaos continues to ripple, with South Africa’s squad arriving in North America amid visa delays and unusual send-offs.