Nuclear Waste Watch: South Africa’s NRWDI says it hit 100% of its 2026/27 implementation targets and secured full operating licence control for the Vaalputs disposal facility in the Northern Cape, with plans focused on safer interim storage, R&D, skills and local jobs. Wine & Weekend Plans: Glenelly Estate’s 2022 Glass Collection reds are now out, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot highlights—plus a separate explainer on the rising popularity of grenache-led GSM blends. Border & Travel Reality Check: Parliament’s oversight visit to Musina and Beit Bridge found major constraints at SA’s busiest land border, including only 40 body cameras for about 600 border guards and limited drone surveillance. Cross-Border Movement: Despite anti-foreigner unrest, Zimbabweans are still travelling to South Africa for business, while some returnees vow never to go back, warning of farm labour shortages. Ghana-Nigeria Tensions: Ghanaian groups in Nigeria are protesting safety and disruption concerns at Abuja’s River Park Estate and calling on Tinubu and Mahama to intervene. Travel Safety Signals: Ghana’s University of Ghana advised staff and students to avoid travelling to South Africa amid xenophobia-related incidents. Air Connectivity: Etihad signed an interline and codeshare deal with Fastjet Zimbabwe, adding Harare from March 2027 with connections via Johannesburg.