Sherwood Hall Crisis in Durban: Thousands of Malawians and other documented refugees are still camped at Sherwood Hall, with overcrowding, poor sanitation and growing anger as buses and deportation processing stall; police used stun grenades and rubber bullets during clashes after protesters demanded to know why they weren’t being taken directly home. South Africa Deportation Push: eThekwini Municipality says it has activated a Drive-In overflow site and deployed buses, while special courts and a 72-hour plan aim to speed individual processing and deportations. Malawi Repatriation Support: Malawi’s government is appealing for donations to help repatriate about 10,000 citizens, as Home Affairs prioritises women and children through a virtual priority court. Justice Minister on Chilima Crash: Malawi’s Justice Minister Charles Mhango raised fresh questions over communications and delays in the Chilima plane crash probe. Digital Banking Upgrade: National Bank of Malawi launched BankNet360, promising faster, more secure internet banking with instant self-registration. Rule of Law Warning: Human rights advocates warned that public anger should not steer the Lin Yunhua case, stressing due process and constitutional justice. El Niño Preparedness: FAO and WFP launched a joint anticipatory appeal to protect millions in high-risk countries from extreme weather shocks. Local Governance & Clean Cities: Lilongwe launched a sanitation and hygiene executive order, with penalties for offenders and a push for a mindset change.