GBVF Response in Joburg: Mayor Dada Morero says Johannesburg’s Gender-Based Violence and Femicide plan will strengthen frontline and law-enforcement action after 11 women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni since July. Mass shootings and tavern violence: Crime experts warn that entertainment venues are increasingly targeted, with recent shootings across provinces leaving dozens dead and injured, pushing calls for intelligence-led policing. Local elections under threat: A report says suspected political hits have killed at least 43 people this year to September, with the worst months still ahead before the 4 November local vote. SASSA staffing push: SASSA is hiring to tackle nationwide shortages, aiming to fill most vacancies within 16 days while also boosting contract-based capacity. Cape Town court setback: The Western Cape High Court refused occupiers leave to appeal a Transnet eviction tied to alleged tunnels used for drugs and stolen goods. Sports—Casey Jarvis leads: South Africa’s Casey Jarvis takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the Dunhill Links at St Andrews. Cricket—record for Pretorius: Lhuan-dre Pretorius blasts 188 not out in a domestic T20, smashing Chris Gayle’s record. Science and youth: The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists gathers hundreds of South African finalists in Boksburg to showcase innovation. Weather: Thunderstorms and widespread rain are expected in parts of South Africa.