South Africa Migration Crackdown: South Africa says it has processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation and repatriation as part of President Ramaphosa’s five-point migration plan, while the government now considers scaling down costly enforcement as numbers fall from a July 5 peak of nearly 4,850 to 1,139 by July 11. Labour Market Shock: Economists warn anti-migrant protests could backfire on businesses that rely on foreign workers, with potential labour shortages across construction, farms, hospitality, retail, transport and the informal economy. Illegal Mining Crackdown: A joint SAPS/SANDF operation in Randfontein’s Mohlakeng arrested 121 suspects in an illegal mining bust, with most detainees reportedly foreign nationals and equipment seized. Lesotho Energy Push: Lesotho reaffirmed universal electricity access by 2030 and broke ground on Phase II of the China-backed Ha-Ramarothole Solar Power Project in Mafeteng, adding 50MW to reach 80MW. Lesotho Trade & Jobs: The Trade Ministry highlights progress under the Regional Value Chains Lesotho Plus (RVCL+) programme, citing market access for 102 companies and training for 114 officials. Lesotho Highlands Legal Setback: Compensation claims tied to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project face a setback after the Constitutional Court directed disputes to proceed through the high court. Lesotho Motor Fund Policy: Finance officials are collecting public input on a new Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Policy (2026–2031), with stakeholders including private sector and district authorities. Local Asset Management: LNDC says it is owed about M50 million in unpaid rent and plans an operation to remove tenants misusing or breaching lease terms.