Friday, 14 August 2026

The city says 71.8 hectares at Annandale Farm will be released for a mixed-income housing development, with officials estimating at least 5,000 and possibly up to 10,000 homes.

Cybersecurity expert Boy Coco Betsu Maketluani warned that hotel-booking scams use stolen reservation data and urgent payment links to steal card details; victims should phone the hotel directly and block compromised cards immediately.

A listener poll on how South Africans consume news drew strong support for radio, newsletters and trusted news sites, while the discussion noted major media restructurings at eNCA and Media24.

Dr Caroline Dalton explained that heat risk in sport depends on more than temperature alone, with humidity, radiant heat, clothing and acclimatisation all affecting whether cooling or hydration breaks are enough.

Calls on sick notes and work culture were split, with listeners arguing that mandatory doctor’s notes can punish low-paid workers, while others said many people already take more than the two days allowed before a note is required.