KZN Violence Probe: KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team arrested Velile Ntshangase for the attempted murder of MK Party Ilembe District Secretary Zanele Mbhamali and her husband, with the case remanded to 3 August. Wildlife Recovery: Six orphaned rhinos in KZN have survived poaching trauma and all gave birth naturally after years of rehabilitation, a major win for conservation. Mining Modernisation: South Africa’s mining modernisation push highlights how AI and digitised geology can help find new deposits, with KoBold Metals’ success at Mingomba cited as a model. Education Reform: Government’s overhaul of post-school qualifications aims to align training with workplace needs, but providers warn the transition must not leave adult learners behind. Telecoms Consumer Fight: The EFF hit MTN and Vodacom for challenging ICASA’s rules on rollover of unused data, voice and SMS bundles. Court & Corruption: SIU preservation action against ex-PRASA boss Lucky Montana is contested as he denies a freeze order over luxury properties. Sports (Commonwealth Games): Team SA netballers set a new scoring record, smashing Tonga 96-42, while athletics track action continues in Glasgow. Rugby: Rassie Erasmus added Stormers prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the Springboks squad for Tests vs Argentina and the All Blacks series. International Security: South Africa is investigating the death of a Nigerian man who collapsed during arrest in Cape Town, as tensions with Nigeria over alleged police misconduct continue.