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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.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.