Energy & Industry: South Africa is pushing a US$122bn energy expansion with Chinese backing, but the big focus is transmission and distribution as Eskom courts hyperscalers to buy surplus power for data centres and AI. Migration & Diplomacy: Home Affairs wants African countries to reimburse part of nearly $18m spent on migrant repatriations, but Ghana says it fully funded its own evacuation and won’t pay. Local Governance & Accountability: The DA says it will lay criminal charges against 10 municipal managers, accusing them of failing to submit finances to the Auditor-General and leaving communities without services. Crime & Justice: Seven men accused in AKA’s murder case have been moved from Super Maximum to Westville Prison to allow better consultations ahead of trial. Sports: Kaizer Chiefs host Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium in a headline Premiership clash, while the Currie Cup playoff race tightens with key matches across the weekend. Society & Safety: Santam expands special schools risk assessments in the Western Cape to prevent fires and other hazards for vulnerable learners. Tech & Consumer Watch: Eskom targets data centres; Durbanites are warned about restaurant and hotel booking scams via altered Google listings. Culture: Oskido is set for major recognition at SAMA32, and Tyla brings her A*POP takeover to Gold Reef City.