Space & Astronomy: Harvard and the University of Oregon report the first radio signal detected directly from an exoplanet (Beta Pictoris b) using South Africa’s MeerKAT, with the emissions linked to natural auroras rather than alien contact. Cybercrime & Consumer Safety: GoTyme Bank warns South Africans about a “cheap flights” scam using Facebook/Instagram ads that push victims onto WhatsApp and malicious app downloads to steal banking details. Health & Environment: Gauteng’s Health Department urges residents to cut environmental health risks on World Environmental Health Day, focusing on safe water, food hygiene, waste control and pest prevention. Biodiversity & Conservation: A camera-trap cheetah census suggests South Africa’s free-roaming cheetah numbers are lower than previously estimated, even as AI helps sift millions of images. Local Tech & Governance: Moxii Africa and partners discuss how to tackle election disinformation ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local polls, including the impact of Slapp lawsuits on newsrooms. Critical Minerals Push: Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau pitches US investors to fund South Africa’s move up the critical minerals value chain, from refining to manufacturing and infrastructure. Water Security: Cape Town begins procurement for the Faure New Water Scheme, a PPP to turn treated wastewater into drinking water. Health Funding Warning: ALMA says a 30% malaria financing cut could drive 146 million extra cases across Africa by 2030.