Impeachment Process: Parliament’s Impeachment Committee will receive an update on appointing an “evidence leader” for its probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter, as legal challenges continue over when public hearings can start. DA Under Fire: The ANC and EFF are pushing for scrutiny of DA finance chief Mark Burke after the SARB investigation into his Kastelo firm over alleged R4bn offshore transfers, with the DA weighing whether he should step aside. Justice System Fix: Western Cape police stations are getting lawyers on-site, with Mitchells Plain rolling out the “Lawyers in Police Stations” project to strengthen early case dockets and prevent cases collapsing later. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria says 83 more Nigerians will be repatriated from South Africa, facilitated by private ticket sponsors, while South Africa rejects xenophobic labels amid ongoing tensions. Electricity Policy: Government has proposed sweeping changes to electricity pricing to loosen Eskom’s grip and introduce more market-based mechanisms. Fuel Prices: South Africans face another September fuel shock, with CEF estimates pointing to higher petrol and diesel under-recoveries. Education Pressure: The Public Protector warns NSFAS failures are harming students’ dignity and safety, citing systemic administrative and funding breakdowns. Crime-Justice Corruption Claims: The Madlanga inquiry hears allegations of police infiltration, including chats tied to possible procurement of surveillance gear linked to a major criminal figure.