This week in South Africa, controversy surrounds attempts to bypass the findings of the Madlanga Commission. A planning tribunal in Cape Town is facing accusations of operating outside established regulations. Simultaneously, the renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is battling increased plant poaching and neglect. In sports news, the national football team, Bafana Bafana, suffered a defeat against Mexico. Beyond these headlines, a man completed a 1,600km walk across the country, and an innovative educational approach utilizing Lego bricks is gaining traction. Finally, recent data indicates evolving trends in South Africa’s national murder rate.