Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will miss the first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park with a hamstring injury; Rassie Erasmus names Paul de Villiers in the back row, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half, and Damian de Allende set for his 100th cap. All Blacks tour: New Zealand make a key change with Fabian Holland coming in, while Ardie Savea returns to captain the side. MTN8 semi-finals: Orlando Pirates travel to Sekhukhune United for the first leg, with Sundowns hosting Golden Arrows in the other tie—both on away goals and heading to penalties if needed. Digital banking on the global stage: Karlind Govender’s Bankineer reaches the final 30 in Moscow’s Leader of Public Diplomacy contest, spotlighting cooperative digital banking for inclusion. Energy update: Nersa registered 124 new renewable generation sites in three months (R20bn), with solar dominating and wind delivering most of the capacity. Public safety: Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson will release findings from four fatal building-collapse investigations, citing gaps in oversight and capacity. Justice/GBVF: Maropene Ramokgopa leads a national webinar on piloting a femicide review methodology. Xenophobia response: 83 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive in Lagos as calls for urgent action continue. Transport: Fuel prices are forecast to jump sharply in September, with diesel increases most severe.