Child Protection Court Ruling: Pretoria High Court says the Department of Social Development must keep the National Child Protection Register updated and ordered quarterly reporting by Justice to flag unsuitable people for work with children, with education bodies also pulled into the accountability net. Eskom Restructuring Fight: The presidency rebuked Eskom’s chair over public warnings about unbundling, while NUM vowed court action and possible strikes over fears of job losses and higher power costs. Illegal Mining Deaths: Police report 14 suspected illegal miners killed and eight injured after a disused mine dump collapse near Rustenburg, with an inquest opened. Migration Repatriation Costs: Home Affairs told parliament it spent about R292m on repatriations that were not budgeted, and says it’s seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia. Local Elections Politics: EFF accused SABC of unfair coverage ahead of the 4 November local government elections, warning the broadcaster may enter the campaign without full readiness. DA vs ANC Poll: Latest national polling puts the DA at 27% and ANC at 34%, narrowing the gap to seven points. Western Cape Jobs: Unemployment in the Western Cape edged down to 19.5% while the national rate rose, highlighting a tougher labour market elsewhere. WAFCON Update: Nigeria’s Super Falcons face South Africa in a play-off route after Cameroon ended their direct World Cup hopes.