Rugby Culture: South Africa edged New Zealand 29-24 in the Johannesburg third Test to snatch a 2-1 series lead, with set-piece power and a late maul try sealing the win and setting up a final chance next week in Baltimore. Faith & Society: Pastor Bert Pretorius welcomed President Ramaphosa’s push for self-regulation of religious organisations, while warning the CRL Rights Commission’s approach may still amount to state control. Arts & Film: A new film on Jonah Lomu revisits the All Blacks legend with fresh interviews and archive, adding cultural context to the rugby icon’s legacy. Weather & Safety: Johannesburg and wider Gauteng face flood and storm risks after heavy rains, with authorities urging extreme caution as roads turn slippery and rivers rise. Crime & Community Impact: The Hawks seized about R130,000 worth of explosives and arrested two men in Nelspruit in an intelligence-led operation. Culture, Identity & Heritage: Ngwenyama Inkosi Gomani V used the 2026 Umhlangano wa Maseko Ngoni ceremony to call for peace, unity, and stronger Ngoni ties across Southern Africa. Women, Tech & Business: Huawei’s Women in Tech programme wrapped another cohort of 50 women with practical AI and digital skills aimed at growing small businesses. Social Policy & Politics: Julius Malema promised an EFF-led government would raise the SASSA old-age grant to R4,500 if elected. Lifestyle & Health: A severe gambling-harm report flags rising online betting damage, especially among 18-35 and students, with calls for tighter gambling laws.