Oprah Winfrey’s Girls’ Academy: Oprah is set to close her South Africa girls’ school by 2027, shifting to a nationwide scholarship model and handing control to the Gauteng Education Department. Cricket & Culture: The ICC unveiled the 12 host cities and brand for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup—“Make the Circle Bigger”—with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia bringing the tournament back to Africa after 24 years. Women’s Football: Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie says the team has moved on from a shock loss to Malawi and is fully focused on a must-win WAFCON clash with Zambia. Tech for Language & Learning: Dr Seani Rananga’s multilingual AI tool targets misinformation in English, isiZulu and Sepedi, aiming to protect South Africans in indigenous languages. Sustainable Farming & Empowerment: Islamic Relief SA and partners are installing solar-powered hydroponic systems at schools in Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, with a strong focus on learner education and women’s empowerment. GBV Leadership: President Ramaphosa has appointed members to the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Council, expected to coordinate a multi-sector fight against GBVF. Elephants at Johannesburg Zoo: Campaigners are pushing to end the display of the last three zoo elephants, seeking court-ordered release to a sanctuary. Migration Tensions: Protests and counter-protests continue around xenophobia and regional migration, including demonstrations linked to Zimbabwean activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi’s arrest.