Police accountability vs “shoot-to-kill”: In KwaZulu-Natal, KZN Task Team killings are being scrutinised after IPID testimony said 149 people died in 77 operations with zero convictions, raising a constitutional dilemma over due process. Local government as an economic engine: Ahead of the 4 November municipal elections, writers argue municipalities must shift from basic service delivery to becoming developmental engines for investment, jobs and transformation. Eskom grid split debate: Commentary questions the timing and risk of Eskom’s restructuring, warning against sequencing problems that could threaten system stability. Migration pressure in SADC: South Africa is pushing Sadc to sign and ratify a stalled free-movement protocol, but migration is reportedly resisted as a stand-alone summit agenda item. Repatriation bill sparks diplomatic dispute: Home Affairs says it spent about R292.77m on repatriations and wants reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia—while Nigeria denies receiving any formal request and Ghana distances itself. R6.8m wasted on empty police HQ: Pretoria’s Telkom Towers complex remains vacant after health concerns, costing R6.8m a month while SAPS rents other premises. Rugby build-up: All Blacks captain Codie Taylor scored twice as New Zealand thrashed the Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria, while coach Dave Rennie monitors injuries ahead of the Springboks Test in Johannesburg. Women’s football: South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup playoff, ending Nigeria’s hopes for 2027. WAFCON bronze: Algeria beat hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties to win bronze after a 1-1 draw.