RC 260917Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Thursday, 17 September 2026
US visa threats dominated alongside heated debate over race, while the show delivered practical guidance on traffic safety, vaping prevention and youth sport workloads.
- 07:11
Former ambassador Ibrahim Rasool said US visa restrictions could be followed by targeted sanctions against ANC leaders, describing them as pressure to halt South Africa’s transformation agenda.
- 07:26
Transport engineer Megan Brewer explained phantom traffic jams as cascading braking near road capacity, saying safe following distances and variable speed limits can reduce them.
- 06:41
Research involving more than 11,000 learners found health concerns and exercise motivated teenagers to avoid or quit vaping; 44% of Grade 12 quitters said it lost appeal.
- 06:25
Accident specialist Craig Proctor Parker said driving with a dog on your lap breaches National Road Traffic Act Regulation 308, while drivers remain primarily responsible in parking-lot collisions.
- 08:17
Sports educator Chris Hekron warned South African young athletes face heavier workloads than peers elsewhere, urging parents, coaches and medical staff to monitor fatigue and protect rest time.