RC 260908Cape TalkClarence Ford
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Views and News focused on Cape Town’s contested baboon management, a possible Golden Arrow strike, women’s financial independence and correcting Africa’s distorted map.
- 09:43
Seaforth and Waterfall baboon troops face two options: relocation to an urban wildlife centre or culling, after a proposed southern fence was rejected as too costly and difficult.
- 11:25
NUFAS says Golden Arrow workers could strike from Thursday over DriveCam footage and disciplinary changes; Golden Arrow has approached the courts, warning disruption could affect more than 200,000 passengers.
- 10:16
Financial planner Gugu Sidaki urged women to understand matrimonial regimes, set boundaries around family responsibility, prepare wills and estate plans, and assess workplace benefits and cash flow.
- 10:45
Africa No Filter’s Correct the Map campaign promotes the Equal Earth projection, arguing Mercator’s distortion understates Africa’s scale and reinforces outdated perceptions of the continent.
- 11:50
Deaf children need hearing screening at birth and early access to communication; delays can remove families’ options, while spoken language and South African Sign Language can be learned together.