RC 260829702Gugs Mhlungu
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Weekend Breakfast examined safer car design, GLP-1 access, Johannesburg’s CBD revival and practical ways to protect children’s imagination in the age of AI.
- 07:16
China’s planned 2027 rules require mechanical door releases inside and outside vehicles, prompting a recall of about four million cars, including numerous Tesla models.
- 06:51
South Africa’s first generic GLP-1 has cut the price by only 18.5% to above R2,000 monthly; doctors warn black-market use will continue unless costs fall substantially.
- 09:26
Urban planner Tembani Moyo said Johannesburg’s CBD redevelopment must involve private investors, taxi operators and communities, with accountability for unfinished projects and safeguards for informal traders.
- 08:30
Parenting expert Nikki Bush urged families to prioritise tactile play, storytelling, dress-up and real-world experiences, particularly before age seven, while using technology in moderation.
- 09:52
Romance author Joss Wood said her new Summerween begins a four-book series set in a Halloween-obsessed town, blending a love story with paranormal characters and ghosts who have agency.