Tuesday, 1 September 2026

A forensic pathologist explained that South African forensic services investigate unnatural deaths across four categories, including accidents, procedure-related deaths, suspected negligence, and unexplained or sudden deaths.

The Toyota Starlet’s safety rating rose from zero to four stars after side and curtain airbags were added, highlighting major differences in safety specifications across emerging markets.

Only 16% of South African adults own a computer, while more than 11,000 public schools lack computer centres, exposing the infrastructure and skills barriers behind the AI divide.

Listeners questioned whether vigils, mourning clothing, winter unveilings and other traditions began as practical responses to refrigeration, space, safety or food distribution rather than cultural beliefs.

The programme distinguished cause of death from manner of death: pathologists establish causes such as hanging, while courts determine whether the death was suicide, homicide, accidental, natural or undetermined.