Food system pressure: Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told the SAHRC that South Africa is losing the fight against lifestyle diseases, warning that commercial determinants of health (alcohol, tobacco, sugary foods and drinks) are undermining progress and calling for stronger action beyond the sugar tax. Medicine safety: SAHPRA ordered an urgent recall of compounded weight-loss drug products, and regulators also issued recall notices for Ozempic copies. HIV funding uncertainty: A US financial “cliff edge” threatens millions relying on US-funded HIV/AIDS programmes, with CDC awards set to expire and no clear replacement plan yet. Public health access amid unrest: Experts cautioned against blaming undocumented migrants for healthcare strain, but reported clinic attendance changes after anti-immigration protests. Older persons abuse case: A wheelchair-bound Durban pensioner was allegedly trapped and left without insulin for months after a caregiver allegedly took his bank card and identity documents. Gender-based violence focus: Artscape launched plans for the 20th Women’s Humanity Walk on 9 August to “stop the silence” on GBV. Municipal capacity: CoGTA warned municipal skills shortages are blocking service delivery improvements, even where funding is available. Water affordability: A Stanford study suggests climate change could nearly double water bills in vulnerable cities, pushing more residents into water poverty. Tax season practicalities: SARS says about 1.9 million taxpayers were auto-assessed for 2026 refunds, but those not notified by 12 July must file via eFiling or the MobiApp from 13 July.