Labour Law: A Labour Appeal Court ruling in the Tshwane University of Technology case warns employers that letting fixed-term contracts “expire” can still count as unfair dismissal if workers had a reasonable expectation of renewal. Diplomacy: South Africa has again summoned US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III over remarks criticising the Ramaphosa government, as Washington presses Pretoria on land, race and related disputes. GBV Pushback: Ramaphosa’s new gender-based violence measures face fresh backlash, with activists calling them “seven years too late” and warning implementation and consequences are missing. Immigration Tensions: Hundreds protest in Durban against undocumented immigrants, while authorities and organisers dispute the scale of deaths and displacement linked to xenophobic violence. Justice System Watch: The Madlanga Commission begins in-camera hearings over the next two weeks, with public hearings resuming after November elections. Economy & Cost of Living: Petrol and diesel forecasts point to record-breaking fuel hikes next week, with petrol above R3 a litre in places. Business & Competition: The Competition Commission backs MTN’s IHS tower deal but recommends conditions to protect rivals and workers. Education: UCT returns to the global top 150 in the Times Higher Education rankings, while South Africa expands its presence across sub-Saharan Africa. Sports & Culture: ICC will unveil the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule in Cape Town and open ticket ballots; Tyla adds a second Gauteng date at SunBet Arena.