Construction Safety: Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson launched South Africa’s National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework, aiming to tighten oversight and accountability after repeated building collapses. Rural Industry Boost: In the Eastern Cape, an Ingquza Hill programme has channelled over R2.5m into black and youth-owned enterprises, moving informal businesses toward sustainable job-creating companies. Humpback? No—Fin Whale: Cape Town conservationists are investigating a rare 23-metre fin whale stranding near Gansbaai, with teams documenting what may be the first recorded event in the area. Google for Africa’s Creators: Google Play and Google Cloud both pushed deeper into Africa’s digital economy—launching a $1m Indie Games Fund for 32 countries and unveiling new AI and connectivity investments with South Africa as a hub. HIV Prevention Rollout: Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi defended the limited rollout of Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, citing facility targets and early initiation numbers. Solar Momentum: SAPVIA’s AGM says South Africa crossed 10GW of installed solar PV capacity, with growth driven by utility-scale and corporate wheeling projects. Water Safety Tech: Bucket-based water filters are highlighted as an affordable way to improve drinking water safety across sub-Saharan Africa. Wildlife Citizen Science: After nearly two decades, South Africa’s crane census is back, using WhatsApp to collect sightings ahead of the July 24–27 survey.