Xenophobia & Migration Crackdown: South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 African immigrants in a month, with Malawi the biggest share, as protests against “illegal migration” turn violent and police investigate deaths linked to the unrest. Pan-African Unity Push: South Africa’s traditional leaders, on a peace mission in Zimbabwe, condemned xenophobic violence and urged African unity, saying attacks on foreigners don’t reflect their values. Nigeria–SA Diplomatic Tension: Nigeria warned South Africa over killings of Nigerians and alleged brutality by metro police, saying options remain on the table if attacks continue. Jobs & Skills Gap: A South Africa Western Cape survey of 426 firms says skills shortages—especially digital, soft and sustainability skills—are holding businesses back, while many firms spend little on training. AI Hiring Legal Risk: A class-action suit against Workday’s AI screening is moving into discovery in the US, raising stakes for banks using similar tools and pushing for more human review. Electricity Policy for Industry: South Africa is urged to adopt a transparent, long-term electricity pricing framework for manufacturers, not case-by-case discounts, to protect jobs and investment. Diamond Sector Shock: De Beers plans to pause production at South Africa’s Venetia mine for two years, putting about 4,400 jobs at risk. Electoral Integrity: Nigeria’s ADC asked INEC to probe alleged forgery tied to a rival faction’s nomination portal claims.