Tourism Safety & Travel Disruption: South Africa’s travel community is watching developments in Gauteng after police confirmed a ninth woman’s body was found in Ekurhuleni, deepening fears of a serial-killer pattern; authorities say they’re comparing timelines and locations, while residents report growing paranoia about safety. Weather & Road Risk: KwaZulu-Natal disaster teams are on standby as the SA Weather Service issues a Level 6 disruptive rainfall warning, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel in flood-prone coastal areas. Air Access for Travellers: Durban is set to get a daily direct Ethiopian Airlines link to Addis Ababa from 11 December 2026, opening easier onward connections across Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond. Tourism Business & Policy: Kenya’s tourism levy collections missed targets by about Sh1bn after regulations to capture Airbnb, homestays and villas weren’t gazetted—an important reminder for travellers and hosts about changing rules. Travel Crime & Justice: A South African woman has been sentenced in Nigeria to 40 years for importing 5.75kg heroin, following arrest at Abuja’s airport. Hiking Update: Search efforts on Table Mountain ended with rescuers finding a body after a solo hiker went missing.