Public Spending Watch: Pretoria’s Telkom Towers police HQ fiasco is costing taxpayers R6.8m a month, with SAPS also paying nearly R40m monthly in city-centre rentals after the complex was evacuated in 2024. Migration & Diplomacy: South Africa’s repatriation bill is now pegged at about R292.77m, and Nigeria says it never received a formal payment request—while Ghana also distances itself from Pretoria’s demand. Regional Politics: Zimbabwe is pushing SADC to turn integration promises into real benefits as South Africa takes over the bloc’s leadership ahead of the Durban summit. Rugby Rivalry: New Zealand coach Dave Rennie says Will Jordan and Cam Roigard are on track for the first Test, while Damian McKenzie’s ankle remains a concern after the All Blacks’ 50-19 win over the Bulls in Pretoria. Women’s Football: South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 to end the Super Falcons’ World Cup hopes, while the Falcons’ earlier WAFCON exit adds pressure on Nigeria ahead of future qualifiers. Work & Wellbeing: Experts warn South Africans are burning out under financial stress, with unemployment and daily workplace pressure driving distress.