Mining Safety & Health Risks: Police in South Africa’s North West say at least 14 suspected illegal miners—mostly believed to be from Lesotho—died after a mine dump site collapse near Rustenburg; eight were injured, with rescue searches ongoing and some detained under illegal mining charges. Migration & Care Disruptions: Reports say more than 178,000 immigrants have left South Africa amid crackdowns and xenophobic protests, raising alarms that children are being pulled from school and people living with HIV may be cut off from life-saving treatment—an issue that can spill into Lesotho through returning families. Lesotho Health System Oversight: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee is probing Queen ’Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) procurement and payroll irregularities, including claims of vehicle hire without inspection and questions around dismissal processes and missing procurement policy. Immunisation Push for Independence: Lesotho civil society groups launched an Independence Immunisation Campaign, urging stronger financing, advocacy and uptake to protect children and strengthen the national health system. Food Security Support: Prime Minister Matekane handed over 150+ tractors and farming machines to youth and women farmers and associations, aiming to boost production and jobs. Regional Trade & Pharma Link: India and the SACU bloc (including Lesotho) are set to sign terms of reference for a preferential trade agreement, with cooperation flagged in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.