Agriculture & FMD Response: Willie Aucamp has been appointed South Africa’s new Agriculture Minister, replacing John Steenhuisen as the country continues to battle the foot-and-mouth disease crisis; Aucamp’s mandate includes tackling related legal proceedings, stabilising control measures, and pushing market access. Public Health & Food Safety: Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) raided an inner-city operation allegedly altering expired juices and yoghurts by chemically removing expiry dates and applying fake stickers, while also uncovering suspected stolen municipal cables tied to power disruptions. Migration, Overcrowding & Care: Durban’s Sherwood Park remains under strain as thousands of Malawians wait for processing and repatriation, with residents describing worsening sanitation and overcrowding that raises serious health risks. Clinical Tech & Workforce Burnout: A report highlights how South African doctors are adopting AI tools—especially speech-to-text—to reduce admin load and speed up care coordination, including a pilot linking public and private surgeons for faster orthopaedic procedures. Youth Substance Use: Cape Town expands youth support for adolescent substance abuse as teen cannabis use rises, including dedicated groups at the Matrix treatment site. Professional Ethics Watch: A study reviewing HPCSA records finds relatively few psychologists sanctioned for ethical transgressions, with fraudulent billing the most common misconduct. Health System Security: A state witness in a major R18m cocaine case was shot dead in Kensington, underscoring ongoing risks around high-profile court matters.