Monday, 5 October 2026

Residents of Pugwane village in Limpopo have gone more than a decade without running water, walking nearly two kilometres to collect dirty puddle water shared with cows.

Petrol is expected to rise by about R3.18 to R32.90 per litre and diesel by roughly R3.10 to R31.90, adding pressure across household and transport costs.

Farm-worker advocates said local government must deliver healthcare and other basic services, while workers should articulate their own needs and mobilise to enforce those rights.

Unplugged Academy coaches said tech addiction becomes problematic when phone use disrupts relationships, sleep, productivity and responsibilities; practical steps include disabling notifications and switching off overnight.

South Africa’s first certified bread sommelier, Ricardo Slavez of La Motte Bakery, used Cape mosbolletjie in his qualification thesis and helped place the heritage bread on an international stage.