Automotive Manufacturing: Chery has taken over Nissan’s Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, aiming to turn South Africa into its African production hub, with upgrades and new vehicle production planned for mid-2027 and an initial focus on Jetour and Chery models. Digital Connectivity: Standard Bank Connect has launched eSIM in South Africa, letting customers activate mobile services digitally on compatible devices. STEM Outreach: South Africa kicked off the inaugural National Science Month to broaden public access to research and boost STEM engagement. Water & Tech for Communities: Minister Pemmy Majodina commissioned a R2m decentralized water project in KwaMhlanga, delivering four boreholes to more than 1,600 beneficiaries. Health & Language Access: A Hamburg Declaration push highlights how language barriers leave healthcare providers relying on untrained help or unreliable translation, risking misdiagnosis. Legal & Property Rules: The Constitutional Court clarified that customary marriages without antenuptial contracts default to community of property, affecting later civil marriage property changes. Mobility Safety: SAPS escalated action against illegal blue lights, charging suspects over unauthorized emergency lighting installations. ICT Skills Pipeline: Telkom Foundation’s RT15 learnership programme has certified 150+ unemployed youth in ICT qualifications.