Municipal Finance Shock: Johannesburg business leaders warn the city’s fiscal and governance crisis is a national economic emergency, citing Auditor-General concerns and Eskom’s threat of power cuts if payments aren’t settled by July 8. Labour Fallout: Employment Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has stepped in to halt Pick n Pay’s Section 189 retrenchment process that could affect 22,000 workers, pushing talks on pay, hours, transport and bonuses. Arms Export Court Challenge: The Southern Africa Litigation Centre filed a landmark bid to suspend South Africa’s arms exports to the US, arguing legal obligations under the arms control act were not met. Energy & Industry Security: Eskom advances the Richards Bay gas-to-power push via gas agreements, as South Africa seeks more reliable energy supply. Logistics Under Pressure: Truck hijacking remains a costly, persistent drag on the economy and supply chains despite years of security tech. Health & HIV Prevention: South Africa officially rolls out the twice-yearly Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection, as funding and access remain key. Agriculture & Trade: KZN citrus farmers target 3%–5% export growth, using equipment to cut fruit bruising and protect cold-chain quality. Innovation & Safety: A former Bracken High learner is piloting solar-powered, AI-integrated Ridebox kiosks aimed at improving commuter safety. Xenophobia Response: Ghana says it is pursuing compensation for businesses destroyed in South Africa, while South Africa warns Ghana against “public spectacles” during evacuations.