World Cup Drama: Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty to rescue South Africa’s 1-1 draw with Czechia in Atlanta after Michal Sadilek’s early strike, keeping Bafana’s knockout hopes alive. Xenophobia & Deportations: A Nigerian activist urged African states to shun Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie over alleged threats to “switch off” oxygen for undocumented people, while reports of migrants fleeing vigilantes and ongoing deportation pressure continue to fuel regional anger. Gender Justice: A Nelson Mandela University legal scholar is pushing to replace South Africa’s rape “subjective consent” defence with an affirmative consent model. Tax Season Fraud: Standard Bank warns scammers are targeting taxpayers with fake links, QR codes and messages impersonating tax authorities. Health Crisis: The South African Bone Marrow Registry says its stem cell donor pool is ageing fast and calls for more young donors. Ports & Protests: Western Cape exporters warn planned protest action could disrupt supply chains, even as Transnet says waterside operations will continue. Crime: Four people were killed in a gang-related shooting in Lotus River, Cape Town. Economy & Empowerment: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defends BBBEE as essential for real economic participation beyond compliance.