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ConCourt Impeachment Roadblock: South Africa’s Constitutional Court refused ATM’s bid to appeal the Western Cape High Court interdict, meaning the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry stays paused for now while the committee prepares to proceed. Local Elections Youth Trust Gap: A sharp question hangs over the 2026 local government campaign: what incentive do marginalised township youth have to vote when promises feel more like personality battles than real change. Migration Pressure & Regional Response: Malawi ended its free South Africa repatriation scheme after 56,723 returns, while South Africa continues seeking reimbursement for repatriation costs—fueling a wider debate on who bears the burden. SADC Industrial Push: As South Africa takes the SADC chair, Ronald Lamola says the bloc will prioritise youth jobs, trade and infrastructure links to speed up regional industrialisation. Water Crisis Escalation: The SAHRC says the water crisis should be declared a national disaster to unlock emergency funding and coordinated action. Electricity & Energy Lawmaking: Parliament’s electricity committee began public hearings on the Gas Bill, with stakeholders backing the goals but pushing amendments for regulatory certainty. Jobs, Cost of Getting Work: Unemployment remains high, but the biggest barrier for many jobseekers is the cost of applying—data, printing CVs and travel—while employers struggle to match candidates. Digital Economy Moves: MTN launched an AI-powered job board via its Skills Academy, and Weaver plans a mobile virtual network operator launch to deepen customer loyalty. Mining Tragedy: Police report at least 14 artisanal miners killed in a collapse at a disused mine near Rustenburg.

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