Anti-immigrant violence and diplomacy: Nigeria says two citizens were killed in South Africa during anti-migrant unrest, including one allegedly shot by police, and warns it may take action if authorities don’t act; South Africa’s police watchdog says it is investigating. Border enforcement push: Home Affairs will recruit 301 more immigration officers, lifting frontline capacity from 868 to 1,169 (about 35%) as part of “Home Affairs @ home” reforms and digital entry controls. Governance and procurement probe: A PSC report flags more than R2bn in irregular spending and systemic governance failures at SITA, raising questions about procurement and consequence management. Public finance reassurance: The GEPF moves to calm fears after media claims it lost R200bn in market value, stressing benefits are not tied to short-term market swings. Digital investment drive: Ramaphosa says South Africa is becoming a digital investment destination after Google’s Johannesburg summit, with potential jobs and output gains. Food security oversight: SAHRC begins a second phase of hearings into South Africa’s food systems to assess whether the state is meeting the constitutional right to sufficient food. Illegal gambling crackdown: The National Gambling Board warns offshore online operators drain over R50bn a year, while industry groups call for enforcement, not more debate. Industrial jobs and China ties: Chery takes over Nissan’s Rosslyn plant, pledging upgrades, local jobs and a push to make South Africa an African production hub.