South Africa Immigration Crackdown: President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged rising anti-migrant tensions and warned that only authorised officials will act, as protests and xenophobic fears grow and governments prepare tougher enforcement. Labour Market Compliance: South Africa is set to tighten labour and immigration rules, including heavy penalties for employers hiring undocumented workers, as officials move to curb illegal migration. Energy & Jobs Risk: South Africa’s industrial strategy flags de-industrialisation drivers like unreliable electricity and logistics bottlenecks, while business groups warn the gas “cliff” could hit industrial output unless supply is secured fast. Healthcare Access: Western Cape began a phased rollout of Lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention in high-burden communities, offering an alternative to daily PrEP. Localisation Push: South Africa’s Localisation Support Fund helped shift R200m of previously imported products to local suppliers, aiming to strengthen domestic supply chains. Trade & Agriculture: South Africa posted a record Q1 agricultural trade surplus of $1.55bn as imports fell and horticulture exports held steady. Fintech Growth: Coverage highlights how Africa’s fintech boom is expanding access and tackling cash-heavy banking frictions, with Nigeria cited as a key market. Human Trafficking Warning: Kenya’s job scams and trafficking surge is linked to youth unemployment, with lawmakers hearing about repatriations of trafficked victims.