Social Grants Crackdown: Social Development Minister Dina Pule says SASSA will review 350,000+ grants this year and save about R1.5bn, while deploying 1,000 contract workers to cut long queues and restore “dignity” for the roughly 19 million beneficiaries. Water & Infrastructure Push: Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) holds its 22–24 July conference in Cape Town as President Ramaphosa’s R156bn water and sanitation plan ramps up, with warnings of legal consequences for failing municipalities. World Bank Financing: Treasury confirms a $1.5bn World Bank development policy loan to accelerate electricity, freight/logistics and water reforms, targeting nearly 600,000 jobs by 2032. Police Reform Spotlight: Acting SAPS minister Firoz Cachalia says the Madlanga commission is forcing a rethink of policing for the next 30 years. Madlanga Commission Testimony: IDAC head Andrea Johnson told the inquiry her “memory needed jogging” over allegations she disclosed a criminal docket to Crime Intelligence. Justice in High-Profile Trial: Actor Tebogo Thobejane says she’s “feeling good” as the Cat Matlala attempted murder trial begins. Xenophobia Diplomacy: ECOWAS leaders, including President Mahama, press for AU action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and Nigerians in South Africa. CRL Rights Commission: The commission opens a Section 7 probe into illegal initiation schools after 43 deaths, with serious injuries and criminal cases also reported.