Automotive Manufacturing: Chery has officially launched operations at its Rosslyn plant near Pretoria, shifting from importer to local manufacturer after acquiring the former Nissan facility—aiming for mid-2027 production and 40% parts localisation by 2028. Procurement & Governance: Sanral says its new board is driving procurement reforms after high court rulings exposed serious irregularities and punitive cost awards. Energy Reliability: Eskom reports removing about 1.1 million customers from load reduction schedules, with load reduction lifted in five provinces and targeted for elimination in seven by October. Food Security & Rights: The SA Human Rights Commission begins the second leg of its food systems inquiry, following findings that 14 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Trade & Imports: A certificate error is threatening South Africa’s oxtail supply, with importers warning of price pressure if Argentina’s sanitary route isn’t fixed. Digital Investment: Ramaphosa says global tech firms are betting on SA’s digital economy, citing Google’s Africa Cloud Summit and new connectivity plans. Retail Media: PwC highlights commerce media’s rapid growth in SA, but notes advertisers still struggle to buy it easily. Workplace Compliance: Breathalyser calibration certificates are under the spotlight for CCMA cases, with experts warning that a certificate alone isn’t enough.