Femicide crisis in Ekurhuleni: South African police confirmed a ninth woman’s body was found east of Johannesburg, widening the search as authorities investigate whether the deaths are linked and appeal to the public to report any tips while warning against sharing photos online. GBV action and community vigils: As fear spreads, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged help for investigators and Cape Town groups plan anti-femicide walks and interfaith prayer vigils. School safety alarm: A 16-year-old pupil was stabbed to death inside a classroom at Kuyasa Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape, renewing calls for stronger protection for learners. Culture and remembrance: Cape Town’s Tutu Memorial Park project is underway, with an outdoor amphitheatre planned to support local performers and artists. Media regulation: The Film and Publication Board fined 21 non-compliant film and game distributors, totalling R16.175m, as it cracks down on licensing and classification breaches. Public health watch: Mpox cases in South Africa have risen to 18 confirmed and one probable, with most infections reported in the Western Cape. Tech and inclusion: Gauteng’s legislature donated 94 books to Ezibeleni School for Physically Disabled Children to boost inclusive learning and representation. Sports build-up: The Springboks announced a 2027 warm-up Test against Fiji in Australia ahead of the Rugby World Cup.