Cricket Governance: Former Australia Test opener Ed Cowan warns Big Bash League privatisation could “spiral out of control”, arguing the league hasn’t yet lost star players and that selling stakes could burn the furniture. Theatre & Live Performance: Review roundup spotlights Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats in Hong Kong, praising the athletic Jellicle Ball and the immersive, up-close staging. Football After Icons: With Lionel Messi’s international retirement, commentary turns to what comes next for Argentina after Maradona-era uncertainty. Local Sports Tragedy: Athletics SA calls for justice after runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo’s body is identified following her disappearance, amid broader investigations into killings in the Kempton Park area. Arts & Culture: Cape Town Photography Festival returns with a “Truth” theme, challenging who gets to decide what’s real in images. Fashion & Heritage: Thebe Magugu debuts “Lineage” at Woolworths, blending women’s ready-to-wear and fragrance with South African visual heritage. Entertainment Industry: MultiChoice launches a call for projects for African producers, seeking premium unscripted entertainment and reality concepts. Road Safety: A multi-vehicle crash on the N1 in the Western Cape kills 21 people, with the highway closed during assessments.