Sunday, 27 September 2026

Seventeen people were killed at a tavern in Wadela, Gauteng, while 10 died in a separate Lwandle shooting; police were still searching for suspects and investigating motives.

An SIU investigation identified alleged fraud, corruption and manipulation in South Africa’s liquidation system, with 47 criminal referrals made to the NPA and no apparent action after three years.

Climate change is extending pollen seasons and increasing airborne pollen, while allergy specialist Dr Tulja Trikamji dismissed routinely switching antihistamines as a myth unless treatment problems arise.

Higher interest rates may not curb inflation driven by essentials such as fuel and electricity, while increased transport costs can filter through to household prices months later.