RC 260914Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Monday, 14 September 2026
Amy McIver’s afternoon was dominated by public-safety failures, from five women’s deaths in Gauteng to foot-and-mouth disease, struggling schools and contested rooftop-solar rules.
- 16:10
Police are investigating whether five women’s deaths in Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein are linked; Elizabeth Nsonso Mosale Khomo’s family identified her body, while one suspect remains in custody.
- 16:25
A GroundUp investigation found state failures in animal biosecurity helped drive South Africa’s foot-and-mouth epidemic; experts say cattle herds should be vaccinated twice yearly for the foreseeable future.
- 17:25
Gauteng schools delayed ring-fenced operating subsidies, forcing some principals to use personal credit cards and savings for stationery, printing and other essentials needed by learners.
- 17:09
Eskom extended rooftop-solar registration to 30 September and dropped threatened fines or disconnections, but Cape Town residents face separate municipal rules, fees and possible legal challenges.
- 15:55
The Springboks beat the All Blacks 3-1, with rugby analyst Craig Ray rejecting claims that the tour handed New Zealand next year’s World Cup and stressing South Africa’s continued dominance.