Tuesday, 6 October 2026

From midnight, petrol was expected to exceed R30 a litre and diesel R33, with Santaco exploring cushioning measures but making no announcement on taxi-fare increases.

Labour law expert Osborne Mulatudi explained that employees cannot automatically move disciplinary hearings to the CCMA; exceptions include employer consent or alleged retaliation for protected whistleblowing.

Wenzile Group CEO Stembi Sumchali said entrepreneurs face linked barriers to funding and markets, including requirements such as five years’ trading and multiple reference letters.

Abigail Smulders argued that early education should prioritise play, sensory learning and teacher-child connection, noting that 80% of brain growth occurs before age five.

Masango supported documenting asylum seekers but argued the Constitutional Court should first have required greater capacity at borders and Home Affairs to prevent pressure on scarce services.