Illegal Mining Crackdown (Gauteng): South Africa’s Operation PROSPER on the West Rand has arrested 121 suspects at Bhundu Inn, with explosives, mining tools, vehicles and ammunition seized, as SANDF and SAPS target organised illicit mining networks. More Arrests (Westonaria): A separate Operation PROSPER raid at Losberg Kloof Mine netted 217 suspects, including many undocumented foreign nationals from Lesotho, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, alongside AK-47 rounds and other contraband. Migration Pressure on Industry (SA): Anti-migrant protests are driving foreign workers to leave, and economists warn labour shortages could hit construction, farms, hospitality, retail and informal trade—sectors that rely on migrant labour. Labour Rights (SA): Cosatu has urged the US Trade Representative to take forced labour seriously, arguing South Africa still faces trafficking and coercion despite strong laws. Lesotho Power Access: Lesotho vows universal electricity access by 2030 as the Mafeteng Ha-Ramarothole Solar Project expands, with Phase II launched and capacity rising to 80MW. Lesotho Energy Infrastructure: Polihali Dam Phase II construction is at 50% completion, staying on track for reservoir impoundment in 2027/28. Lesotho Enterprise Support: The RVCL+ programme reports 102 companies reaching new markets via trade fairs and training for officials in agro-processing and light manufacturing value chains. Lesotho Industrial Land Use: LNDC says tenants are misusing its properties and owes about M50m in rent arrears, planning an operation to remove non-compliant tenants to attract genuine investors. Regional Trade & Industry: Sacu leaders discuss regional value chains for vehicles, including battery and component manufacturing plans, plus a R5bn innovation funding mechanism.