RC 261018702Gugs Mhlungu
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Weekend Breakfast mixed Sunday-paper exposés on a disputed R35 million health contract and a questioned teen-death probe with practical segments on osteoporosis, fireflies and bed hygiene.
- 07:09
News24 Sunday reports a R35 million NHI health and wellness contract was awarded to a company already in final liquidation, with payments possibly void under the Companies Act.
- 07:14
The family of a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old found dead at a lodge in August say police returned the teens' phones without downloading potentially crucial evidence.
- 07:16
Jacob Zuma has been in hospital since 6 October, and MK Party statements claiming he was discharged have deepened confusion three weeks before the 4 November local elections.
- 07:19
Ekurhuleni is spending about R1.2 million a month guarding 32 of its 37 public pools, which are closed, according to the Sunday Times.
- 07:24
Paul Rulofse says the average South African household spends around 70% of its income on debt, well above the 30% benchmark he recommends.