Eskom “2.0” Stance: Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government will not bail out Eskom again and rejects sustained double-digit tariff hikes, urging cost reduction and financial sustainability as reforms and grid expansion ramp up. Cybersecurity & Aviation: ATNS has launched a forensic probe into a ransomware-linked cyberattack that could disrupt flight planning and communications, with possible data exfiltration flagged. Fuel Price Pressure: Rising tanker freight rates tied to Middle East shipping disruptions are lifting South Africa’s crude import costs, feeding into higher fuel prices. Trade Policy Flip: Trade minister Parks Tau backtracked on a planned PVoC quality-check regime for certain unregulated Chinese imports after pushback from China. Tourism & Xenophobia: South African Tourism plans a Nigeria-and-Ghana-focused PR push to counter the “Big Brother” image and perceived hostility toward African visitors. UN Legal Enforcement Push: South Africa and Malaysia co-led talks at UNGA margins on strengthening enforcement of international law, including moves to protect the ICC and push compliance mechanisms. Sports & Diplomacy: Former Namibia captain Yasmeen Khan joins South Africa’s red-ball training camp ahead of Tests vs India and Australia.