NHI Legal Roadmap: South Africa’s National Health Insurance Act faces long-running court fights over both how it was passed and what it means, with a key Constitutional Court ruling expected to shape the future of the litigation. GBVF Governance: President Ramaphosa has set up a National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, with appointments running from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 to strengthen coordination, survivor support and enforcement. KZN IVF Access: KZN is launching its first public IVF programme at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban from October, aiming to serve more couples who can’t afford private fertility care. AI for Multilingual Misinformation: A North-West University PhD project is building AI that can detect misinformation in isiZulu and Sepedi as well as English, targeting gaps that leave indigenous-language speakers behind. Digital Enforcement: Home Affairs’ “Operation New Broom” is using mobile fingerprint and facial scanning to identify undocumented people, including a Pretoria market raid. Mining Safety: Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operations were suspended for a safety reset after reported fatalities, as SA pushes toward “zero harm.” Data Centres Race: US-backed deals are accelerating AI-ready data centre build-outs across Africa, intensifying competition with China. Health & Tech: Experts warn that avoidable blindness remains a major challenge, while assistive technology investment is urged for people with disabilities.