Mpox Watch: South Africa’s confirmed mpox cases climbed to 22, with the Western Cape driving most infections, as health authorities urged public vigilance and stepped up surveillance and response. Rabies Prevention: FOUR PAWS called for a One Health approach ahead of World Rabies Day, stressing routine dog vaccination, sterilisation and coordinated action to prevent deadly, but preventable, rabies. Lupus Awareness: A Germiston resident launched “A Ride for Lupus. A Run for Lupus”, cycling to Cape Town before running the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon to push for earlier diagnosis and better community understanding of lupus. Access & Inclusion Tech: A UKZN graduate built an AI system translating South African Sign Language into spoken English in real time, designed to help Deaf people communicate at public service points like SASSA. EMS Accountability: Gauteng Health charged 21 EMS officials over alleged dereliction of duty for not completing scheduled shifts, saying services were not disrupted. Air Quality & Health: New research linked short-term spikes in fine particulate pollution to more coughing at night, even at relatively low levels. FMD Vaccine Supply: Agriculture announced private companies can manufacture the Agricultural Research Council’s foot-and-mouth disease vaccine via conditional licensing to boost supply during the outbreak. SRD Grant Update: The R370 SRD grant extension runs to 31 March 2027, renewing questions about what happens after the deadline for millions of recipients. Violence & Community Safety: Police investigations continue after a KwaMakhutha mass shooting killed 11, including a pregnant woman, with residents fearing rising crime and health impacts from trauma and insecurity.