Migration & Deportations: South Africa’s Home Affairs says it deported 111,464 foreign nationals over two years at a cost of R175m, while 3,731 people remain in detention near Lindela’s 4,000 capacity—raising fresh concerns about how fast cases move. Cross-Border Tensions: The Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration management condemned sporadic violence at Che Guevara in KwaZulu-Natal and reiterated that immigration enforcement is government’s job, with UNHCR support for voluntary reintegration. Illegal Mining Crackdown: In Gauteng’s Mohlakeng, police and the SANDF arrested 30 suspects (including Lesotho nationals) during Operation Prosper and seized generators, jackhammers, explosives and other equipment. Lesotho Spotlight—Health & Accountability: Lesotho’s Public Accounts Committee ordered the Nursing Council registrar to revoke a nursing assistant certificate at QMMH after admissions she never sat the required exam; it also questioned an “unqualified” doctor leading pediatrics at QMMH. Culture & Community: Liberty Life Lesotho launched a partnership with LEPOSA in Maseru to boost financial resilience and literacy for police staff. Independence Moments: Lesotho will hold a national prayer on Wednesday for the 60th Independence anniversary, starting with a walk from New Parliament to Old Parliament. Business & Quality: The 2026 Lesotho National Quality Awards were launched, pushing a “culture of excellence” to help local firms compete regionally. Lifestyle: The +268 Motorcycle Club’s inaugural Bikers Rally is set for Sept 18–20 in Mbabane with a cross-border music lineup.