NSFAS Crisis: The Pretoria High Court suspended the appointment of NSFAS administrator Prof Hlengani Mathebula and ordered the previous board reinstated pending a Part B review of Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision. Social Protection: Advocacy groups are pushing for in-person applications for the R370 SRD grant after a High Court ruling struck down the online-only system as unlawful, with an SCA appeal set for 25 August. Public Safety & Governance: The Madlanga Commission will lay criminal charges against North West businessman Suliman Carrim after another no-show, while suspended MP Fadiel Adams’ fraud case has been transferred to the Durban Regional Court. Energy & Justice: South Africa’s Constitutional Court set aside Shell’s Wild Coast oil and gas exploration rights, ending the project over flawed community consultation. Youth & Jobs: Parliament says EPWP recruitment will be digitised via the SA Youth Mobi platform to reduce gatekeeping and make opportunities visible. Regional Politics: Ramaphosa and SADC leaders gear up for the Durban summit as the bloc seeks deeper integration amid migration pressure. Women’s Football: Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria 2-1 to reach the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off phase, with Ghana and South Africa now awaiting the 20 August draw in Zurich.