Ekurhuleni GBVF Response: President Ramaphosa says government will step up action after nine women’s bodies were found, promising “more money, more resources, more technology” and a whole-of-society push through Parliament’s GBVF plan. IEC & Elections Prep: Political parties are set to sign the IEC code of conduct, with a ballot draw and a new disinformation correction window of 36 hours ahead of elections. Police & Corruption Fallout: Suspended SAPS minister Senzo Mchunu questions the motive behind a raid on his KZN home, alleging a politically targeted plan. Diplomacy Under Strain: US ambassador Leo Bozell urges Ramaphosa to condemn the “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer” chant despite a court ruling, as Washington–Pretoria tensions deepen. Energy Transition & Industry: Eskom highlights its RT&D Centre’s role in supporting the energy transition and industrialisation. Local Power Access: Johannesburg invests R517.8m in solar microgrids for five informal settlements to cut illegal connections and improve reliability. Water Projects Delays: DWS blames political instability and shifting decisions for slow progress on major water infrastructure. Heritage Day Spotlight: Joburg marks the day with Constitution Hill and other historic sites in a push to celebrate South Africa’s complex past. International AI Governance: UN chief Guterres calls for AI curbs and oversight as global leaders debate regulation. Crime Shock in Durban: A mass shooting in KwaMakhutha leaves at least 11 dead, including a pregnant woman, with motive still unclear.