Eskom Restructuring: President Cyril Ramaphosa has effectively backed the Eskom unbundling plan again, setting up clearer delegation to the NTCSA and paving the way for an independent transmission system operator—while Eskom shake-ups spark ANC infighting over state assets. Grid Funding Pressure: NTCSA says it needs about R134bn over five years to expand transmission, and is now lining up advisors and financing partners for the Eskom transmission spin-off. Parliament Oversight Clash: MPs have slammed Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie for failing to submit a proper financial breakdown of R31m World Cup spending, accusing the department of wasting committee time. Corruption in the Spotlight: Court reporting alleges former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula paid about R1.7m for home renovations using bribe-linked cash, as her case continues. Road Safety Rules: Outa has withdrawn its urgent bid to halt Aarto Phase 2, saying it was “terribly mistaken” to proceed without key appeal tribunal steps. Accountability Delayed: amaBhungane reports mobile vet clinics worth R26m have still not been delivered after 11 years, despite Auditor-General findings. Local Elections Prep: IEC has set deadlines and party registration updates as South Africans gear up for November local government elections. Data & Consumer Impact: ICASA’s new rollover rules won’t apply to data bundles valid for seven days or less, with Malatsi citing competition and affordability concerns. School Safety Crackdown: Gauteng ran a school stop-and-search operation, confiscating knives, a fork, scissors and vapes amid complaints about violence and crime.