Voter Registration Push: The IEC says final voter registration weekend is underway, with voting stations open 8am–5pm and more than 238,000 registration transactions processed by midday as parties ramp up outreach. Drug Bust at OR Tambo: Police seized a 95kg cocaine consignment worth about R28m at OR Tambo after an intelligence-led operation; no arrests yet, investigations continue. Immigration Debate Heats Up: EFF leader Julius Malema says South Africa should not deport “illegal foreigners” en masse, but legalise those already in the country through proper documentation and a better Home Affairs process. Xenophobia Fallout and Diplomacy: South Africa dismisses claims that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr was denied a visa, saying immigration has no record of any application rejection—while reciprocity calls grow. Anti-Corruption Courtroom Fight: A legal showdown looms over Parliament secretary Xolile George’s nearly 70% salary hike after the DA heads to court alleging misinformed processes. Public Services Under Pressure: Western Cape rainfall hits record lows, with July the driest on record in parts of the province, raising water and planning concerns. Scam Alert: Morita Forestry is exposed as a pyramid scheme that scammed South Africans out of hundreds of millions, with withdrawals reportedly stalled. Repatriation of Liberation Heroes: Government launches a new Angola-focused programme to recover and identify more than 400 possible graves of freedom fighters who died in exile. Sports & National Mood: SAFA will announce the next Bafana Bafana coach on 8 August after Hugo Broos steps down, while Team SA returns from the Commonwealth Games with medals and celebrations at OR Tambo.