Friday, 14 August 2026

Madlanga Commission says it has no choice but to refer businessman Suleiman Karim for criminal prosecution after repeated no-shows and his refusal to undergo an independent medical assessment.

Kirstenbosch is facing accusations of serious decay: neglected plant sections, rotting confiscated succulents, vacant specialist posts and a brain drain that critics say is weakening both tourism and conservation.

Health Alliance wants diabetes declared a national public health emergency, pointing to Stats SA data showing it as South Africa’s leading reported cause of death, responsible for 35,354 deaths in 2023.

PAC mayoral candidate Larry Varry Jr said Cape Town’s politics must start with the Khoi and San as foundational communities, arguing for land, recognition and prioritising Cape Town residents in service delivery.

The Naked Scientist segment tackled listener questions on why planes are heard differently, why heads feel hot, swallowing and choking reflexes, needle phobia, handedness and what toothpaste ingredients actually do.