Heritage Day in the spotlight: President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead national celebrations in Oudtshoorn under “Celebrating our living heritage,” with the venue moved twice amid Western Cape and national planning clashes. Local culture for kids: A new focus on Heritage Day learning argues children absorb identity and belonging long before they can explain it, with local books helping them see themselves. Wine and business dispute: South Africa’s High Court rejected a Kenyan marketer’s bid to stop Namaqua Wines ending a distributorship, warning about the risks of unclear, unwritten deals. Tourism and jobs: Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection as South Africa’s first safari lodge under the brand, with most staff drawn from the nearby Belfast Trust community. Digital sovereignty: Microsoft South Africa outlined a six-part framework for digital sovereignty to help government adopt AI while keeping control and resilience. Housing pressure: SARB’s rate hike lifts prime and pushes up bond repayments, with another monthly hit for variable-rate homeowners. Crime shock in KZN: Gunmen killed at least 11, including a pregnant woman, in KwaMakhutha, triggering a manhunt and renewed anger at organised violence. Sports (Cape Town readers): South Africa’s ODI opener vs Australia in Durban features injury-hit bowling depth and a debut for Jack Edwards.