World Cup kick-off, Mexico vs South Africa: Ronaldo and Ronaldinho reunited at Estadio Azteca as Mexico beat Bafana Bafana 2-0, with the tournament’s early drama also spilling into fan culture and watch parties. Gauteng travel controversy: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Mexico trip sparked backlash over who paid and whether public funds were involved, with his office insisting it was personal and Gauteng saying taxpayers won’t cover it. Tourism governance shake-up: South Africa’s tourism department faces scrutiny after an asset verification exercise reportedly found gaps between its register and real assets, with claims of weak internal controls. Comrades Marathon economy: KwaZulu-Natal expects close to R1bn in annual uplift from Comrades, with Durban and Pietermaritzburg accommodation and hospitality largely booked for race week. Immigration pressure on travel: Home Affairs facilitated voluntary departures of thousands of foreign nationals, including large numbers of Ghanaians, Malawians, Mozambicans, Zimbabweans and Nigerians. Safety and planning: A Northern Cape school bus crash killed a teacher en route to sports finals, prompting grief and counselling. Travel risk watch: Ebola fears are affecting some travellers’ plans across Africa, with people rethinking itineraries and insurance.