Police Shake-Up: Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has started work on the SAPS Amendment Bill, aiming to modernise the 1995 Act and align it with Constitutional Court rulings— including limits on warrantless search and seizure, tighter governance around conflicts of interest, and “proportional, minimal force” rules for public gatherings. Parliament Rebuild Watch: MPs were told Parliament’s 2027 SONA and budget speech can be delivered in the rebuilt chamber by June 2027, after the 2022 fire and costly delays. Local Elections Countdown: IEC has proclaimed 4 November as the local government election date, with the voters’ roll closing at midnight and candidate nominations running to 28 August. Courtroom Update: Reserve Bank testimony says there were no adverse findings in former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s forex records, as her corruption and money-laundering case continues. Energy & Industry: South Africa secured new Chinese energy investment interest in Beijing, including green hydrogen work linked to Sasol and nuclear waste disposal cooperation. Foreign Policy Scrutiny: The DA questioned the army chief’s Moscow visit and what it means for South Africa’s stated non-alignment. Defence Transparency Claims: New questions are growing over alleged Iran-linked drone training and calls for full disclosure of defence agreements. Media Jobs: ICTU urged SACTWU to halt a “reckless” Independent Media liquidation bid that could threaten about 1,500 jobs. Sports Politics: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry heats up as the Sharks name Ma’a Nonu for the All Blacks clash in Durban.