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Farmgate Fallout: The ANC’s NEC has closed ranks around President Cyril Ramaphosa, backing his legal challenge over the “cash-in-sofa” findings as impeachment pressure returns. BRICS Under Strain: Foreign ministers meet in New Delhi as Iran and the UAE clash over West Asia, with India warning of “considerable flux” from war-driven energy shocks. Prisons Under Pressure: Correctional Services says overcrowding is at 58% and some inmates are waiting over 10 years for sentencing, with budget cuts biting staffing and safety. Western Cape Disaster: Storms have killed 10 and displaced nearly 90,000 people, with recovery and power restoration still uneven. Courtroom Watch: ActionSA’s Xolani Khumalo’s assault trial resumes at Palm Ridge, after postponements tied to prosecution readiness. Data & Privacy: POPIA rules may change how access points handle ID and biometric data, with estates and office parks in the spotlight. Local Governance: Cape Town’s rates fight may hinge on property category shifts, especially for short-term letting.

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