Thursday, 3 September 2026

Airlink cancelled its planned Soweto flyover before Saturday’s Springbok-All Blacks match, citing unfavourable weather, while the Civil Aviation Authority continues reviewing last weekend’s Cape Town flypast.

Cape Town is bracing for a stronger El Niño after winter floods caused R9 billion in damage and affected more than 200,000 people, with poorer communities facing greater climate exposure.

The Santa Shoebox campaign opened pledges on 1 September and was approaching 32,000 promises in two days, supporting more than 70,000 disadvantaged children annually with essential and festive items.

The Second Canvas Community Project supports 18 core young people from Lavender Hill and surrounding Cape Flats areas through excursions, food, mentoring, education and safe, non-judgemental spaces.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie demanded the return of funds allocated to SAFA for VAR after the technology was not introduced, while SAFA said the money remains ring-fenced pending procurement processes.