Bafana Bafana AFCON push: Pitso Mosimane’s second spell started with a 2-1 win over Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena, with Ime Okon scoring early and substitute Samukelo Kabini netting the winner late. Gender-based violence crisis in Ekurhuleni: Police found another woman’s body in Tembisa, bringing the total to 10 women killed in the municipality over two months, as investigators work to see if the cases are linked. International law diplomacy: South Africa and Malaysia co-led a UN meeting in New York calling for stronger enforcement of international law, including protection for the ICC and renewed pressure for an arms embargo. Local politics: ActionSA launched its municipal election manifesto in Cape Town, promising to “turn dreams into action” by focusing on safety, dignity and working services. Sports—Proteas vs Australia: Aiden Markram and Pat Cummins return as South Africa look to build on their ODI series lead, while Australia’s Josh Inglis is ruled out of the remaining ODIs with a fractured finger. Culture in Cape Town: The Live Art Festival returns for four free days of immersive performances and installations across the city from 14–17 October. Scam warning: GoTyme Bank warns of “cheap flights” scams using Facebook/Instagram ads and WhatsApp links to trick victims into downloading malicious apps.