Transport & Mining Logistics: Pangolin Logistics has taken delivery of ten new DAF XF 480 and XF 530 trucks for cross-border side-tipper runs moving bulk commodities between South African mining towns and Mozambique. Energy & Household Costs: A new cost model shows leaving a standard 200-litre geyser running can burn more than R1,100 a month in winter, even when hot water isn’t used. Mining Jobs: NUM says Petra Diamonds’ business rescue moves at Finsch and Section 189A notices at Cullinan put nearly 1,800 jobs at risk. Retail & Legal Pressure: Cape Union Mart heads to the Western Cape High Court seeking an interdict against Palestine Solidarity Campaign protesters outside its stores. Cross-Border Trade & Food: Meat exporters warn certification and approval delays are costing billions, including lamb losses after Qatar suspended imports. Migration & Corporate Risk: South African firms operating across Africa face mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests trigger diplomatic tensions; repatriations from Durban are swelling. Critical Minerals Investment: Rob Hersov warns SA risks losing the critical minerals boom unless mining policy and investment conditions improve. Marine Conservation: Aliwal Shoal launches a leadership programme to build local capacity for marine protection. Oil Prices: Oil falls on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.