RC 260914Cape TalkClarence Ford

Monday, 14 September 2026

Rugby’s Springbok success, AI safety, snakebite preparedness and evidence-led youth programmes dominated a news-heavy episode of Views and News.

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  1. 09:27

    Rassie Erasmus was credited with building a deep, flexible Springbok system; analyst Yanda Kwenang expects 12 to 15 changes to the starting team before the next phase.

  2. 10:53

    AI leaders are warning that development is outrunning human oversight, but a global pause appears unlikely while the United States, China and others remain locked in competition.

  3. 11:19

    Snake expert Luke Kemp said most Cape snakes are harmless, repellents do not work, and suspected bites require calm transport to hospital rather than cutting, sucking or routine tourniquets.

  4. 11:40

    The Mr Price Foundation reported training more than 10,000 young people and placing over 7,000 into employment, while its entrepreneurship programme helped create 125 jobs.

  5. 09:53

    Black Sash said grant beneficiaries should ideally receive their money in full, while unauthorised funeral-policy deductions should attract penalties for providers and insurers.