Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula began presenting her defence after her Section 174 application was dismissed; she faces 12 corruption counts and one money-laundering charge.

A UN-backed move to replace the Mercator projection with a map showing Africa’s true size prompted warnings that symbolism must not distract from governance, borders and resource exploitation.

SALGA said municipal payment rates range from above 90% in some municipalities to below 50% in others, while residents should formally dispute incorrect bills rather than simply withhold payment.

Ray Langa argued that workplace success depends on more than hard work, with networks, timing, preparation, curiosity and luck helping people access opportunities and navigate unequal starting points.

Properly supervised resistance training does not stunt children’s growth, but tweens need age-appropriate programmes, qualified coaches, gradual progression and monitoring for fatigue, injury or body-image concerns.