GBVF Response: Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape move from condemnation to action after the Ekurhuleni killings, rolling out safety audits, targeted policing support and a dedicated provincial GBVF action plan. School Safety: Eastern Cape mourns 16-year-old Siphosethu Jack, stabbed inside a classroom, as officials demand urgent coordinated measures to make schools safe. Women’s Safety Fears: Police fear a serial killer may be targeting women near Johannesburg after 12 bodies were found around Ekurhuleni, prompting renewed warnings. Cape Town Inequality Debate: A civil society panel challenges Cape Town’s “well-run” image, pointing to housing backlogs and political will gaps. Digital & Health Culture: Breast Cancer Awareness Month spotlights early detection barriers and unequal access to care across South Africa. Sports & Pride: Springbok Women finish WXV with a 20-0 shutout over Spain, while Sharks coach JP Pietersen hails Kings Park form. Arts & Music: Tributes pour in for legendary musician Babsy Mlangeni, remembered for songs that shaped South Africa’s social and political life. Pop Culture: Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 crowns Avinash Mishra after a Cape Town-set season.