Monday, 31 August 2026

The Constitutional Court dismissed Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki’s bid to recuse Justice Cece Khampepe, meaning both former presidents must appear as witnesses before the TRC cases inquiry.

Psychiatrist Dr Makhlatse Tosako said GLP-1 drugs can support eligible patients but require mental-health screening, particularly because rapid weight loss may leave depression or low self-esteem unresolved.

Graduate unemployment was described as a shared responsibility: universities must align curricula with industry, while businesses should create deliberate entry-level pathways and consider capping graduate fixed-term contracts at two years.

The Smile Foundation has helped more than 5,400 children receive reconstructive surgery and hopes its Socks for Smiles campaign will raise R2 million to fund 100 further operations.

Airlink’s stadium flyover drew global attention as a marketing success, but pilots and listeners questioned whether flying around 40 feet above 58,000 spectators left too little safety margin.