Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Thabo Shole-Mashau covered municipal reform, contested executive pay, a major Hawks cocaine-theft inquiry and practical guidance for social anxiety.

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SALGA CEO Tolen Mbanga said municipalities deliver about 42% of public services but receive roughly 9.5% of national fiscus, urging an overhaul of the funding formula.
11:02
Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebea faced questions over more than 500kg of cocaine, worth over R200 million, stored at Port Shepstone offices before being stolen in 2021.
11:11
Executive coach Vumile Msweli said median CEO total remuneration rose 8% in 2025 to approximately R21.3 million, while extraordinary pay still requires scrutiny of value and performance.
11:38
Social worker Vuisiewe Ngumalo distinguished social anxiety from shyness and recommended gradual exposure—starting with eye contact, greetings and small conversations—rather than overwhelming sufferers.