Rugby Integrity: Former Springboks Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Hanyani Shimange questioned South Africa’s doping controls after Junior Boks prop Kai Pratt tested positive for anabolic steroids, calling it unacceptable and a wider sport problem. South Africa Governance: The Public Protector said it will brief media on a systemic probe into weak enforcement of food safety and hygiene rules in informal businesses, including spaza shops and hawkers. Nuclear Safety: South Africa’s nuclear regulator reported no radioactive leak after three “contamination” events at Koeberg, saying workers were screened and results stayed below exposure thresholds. Migration Tensions: South Africa rejected a “misinformation campaign” portraying it as isolated after protests over illegal migration, and said only the state enforces immigration laws. Regional Trade: AfCFTA’s promise is still held back by border delays and payment frictions, with intratrade stuck around 14%-16% of total trade. Energy & Industry: ACTOM urged “investment certainty” to unlock Africa’s grid expansion, while Nigeria backed using critical minerals for industrialisation and value addition. Cameroon Crackdown: Cameroon moved to curb under-reported gold production and illegal exports with tighter oversight and traceability. Health & Medical Tourism: Aga Khan University Hospital said Africa loses about $7bn yearly to medical tourism and urged stronger, trusted healthcare systems. Sports Funding: Nigeria will miss the African Table Tennis Championships after failing to fund participation in a key regional qualifier. Travel & Culture: A charity plans a 2027 trek to Morocco’s Mt Toubkal to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice, and UNESCO strengthened Eritrea’s capacity to safeguard intangible heritage.