Taxi Violence in Cape Town: The Western Cape Mobility department says it’s deeply concerned after fresh taxi-related shootings, including a 21-year-old taxi owner shot dead in Dunoon, with four killed and two wounded in separate incidents last week. ANC Local Government Push: Cyril Ramaphosa admits the ANC’s failures in municipalities, blaming unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure and weak leadership, as the party rolls out a six-point turnaround ahead of the 4 November local elections. Municipal Service Pressure in Gauteng: Premier Panyaza Lesufi concedes Gauteng underestimated demand for public services and struggled to manage immigration, as the ANC defends its record. Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: New Zealand stunned South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park, ending the Springboks’ 12-test unbeaten run and setting up a tense series. Boxing Tragedy: Former world champion Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, with police investigating an ambush and motive still unclear. Food Inflation Relief: Stats SA reports food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation easing to its lowest in 16+ years, helping bring overall inflation down to 4.3% in July. Arts Funding Shake-up: Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says NACA winners will now receive R50,000 each, aiming to change how artists are supported beyond certificates. Crime Tech Alert: Metro police arrested an undocumented driver with a fake licence made from Spar loyalty cards after QR checks exposed the fraud.