Constitutional Court Ruling: South Africa’s top court has set aside Shell’s Wild Coast offshore exploration rights, ending years of legal fights over seismic surveys and saying remedies that prioritise investment would undermine “grave constitutional violations” and the rights of affected communities. Broadcast Business: MultiChoice is cutting more DStv Premium channels from September 16, 2026, adding to earlier 2026 removals and raising fresh questions about value for top-tier subscribers. SADC Industrial Push: Ahead of the 46th SADC summit in Durban, President Ramaphosa and SADC ministers urged faster industrialisation, regional value chains and trade integration to create jobs and improve livelihoods. Governance at SAA: South African Airways’ board has placed acting group CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave pending an internal process, appointing the chief legal officer as acting CEO to maintain stability. Security Scrutiny: Lawmakers say Operation Prosper’s SANDF deployment against gang violence around Cape Town has failed to reduce killings, citing equipment and logistics problems. Marine Health Watch: The DFFE confirmed pilchard herpesvirus in Western Cape sardines after mass die-offs, while stressing canned and commercially caught sardines remain safe. Digital Skills & Training: CPUT and BANKSETA cleared R11.6m in historical student debt, unlocking qualifications for 141 graduates.