Ekurhuleni Femicide Probe: South African police found a ninth woman’s body near Johannesburg, deepening fears of a serial killer after eight similar deaths since July; Ramaphosa vowed “no stone will be left unturned” as investigators weigh links and copycat risk. Crime Shock: A veteran SABC sports broadcaster, Owen Ndlovu, was found dead after an abduction and hijacking near Johannesburg, adding to public anger over violent crime. GBV Pressure: Opinion and survivor voices renewed calls to stop treating GBV as talk-only, arguing systems must protect women with urgency, not just plans and budgets. Governance Strain: South Africa’s top leadership faced a public absence after Ramaphosa and Mashatile were declared medically unfit, leaving ministers to step in during sensitive diplomacy. US–SA Visa Clash: DIRCO hit back at new US visa restrictions tied to alleged discrimination and land seizures, while Lamola heads to Washington to engage lawmakers. Greylisting Warning: A commentary warns FATF greylisting relief could be reversed if South Africa misreads what the watchdog actually assesses—bank scrutiny and compliance costs could rise fast. Urban Waste Crisis: Johannesburg’s waste problem is worsening in areas like Kya Sands and Alexandra, with unreliable collection, shrinking landfill space and illegal dumping driving smoke, pests and health risks. Business & Tech: Samsung says South Africa’s premium smartphone market is resilient; Standard Bank urges banks to do more than fund SMEs by using expertise and data-driven support. Tourism Jobs: Ramaphosa hailed the opening of Club Med SA as a major tourism investment creating hundreds of permanent jobs in KZN. Crypto Controls: South Africa’s crypto industry says proposed exchange control rules are putting at least R2.2bn in foreign investment on hold. Sports: Cricket and rugby coverage continues as Labuschagne’s captaincy and South Africa’s upcoming Tests dominate headlines.