ODI Selection & Captaincy: Temba Bavuma has been named to lead South Africa in a three-match ODI series against Australia at home, with Gerald Coetzee recalled and Kagiso Rabada ruled out due to injury. Education & Politics: SADTU is pushing President Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube over the suspended Foundation Phase textbook catalogue, arguing investigations cleared wrongdoing. Electoral Law: Parliament has tabled an Electoral Laws Amendment Bill requiring unrepresented political parties to register annually or face automatic deregistration, and proposes boosting Electoral Court judges ahead of the November local government elections. Justice & Accountability: Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid for a discharge in her corruption case has been denied, with the court finding a prima facie case. Social Protection Pressure: Pensioners and grant recipients are rallying behind a demand for R5,000, as frustration grows over SASSA processes and grant values. Public Safety & Policing: Ramaphosa marks SAPS National Commemoration Day, stressing the need for a police service that answers when people call for help. Media & Misinformation: A South African radio station has been ordered to apologise for broadcasting false claims about foreign nationals without challenging them. Economy & Cost of Living: A new affordability snapshot shows workers left with just R1,653 for food and everything else after electricity and transport costs. Sports Business: MultiChoice is overhauling DStv packages for the first time in 15 years, adding standalone sports and movies options from September 17.