RC 260923Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
A Heritage Day braai broadcast from the Helderberg tackled public-space access, apartheid-era accountability, storm damage and South Africa’s growing instant-noodle habit.
- 08:02
A mass shooting in Durban’s Ziko area killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, and wounded three; police identified persons of interest while investigating possible gang links.
- 07:22
Residents plan a Heritage Day protest against a Brass Bell deck over Cork Bay’s kiddies’ tidal pool, alleging long-term encroachment on public space and restricted access.
- 06:26
A meteorologist said Tafelsig’s destructive event was straight-line wind from a severe thunderstorm, not a tornado; gusts can reach 120km/h and damaged about 50 homes.
- 07:12
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation said Bill Harrington’s apartheid-era conviction should be assessed individually, including his TRC record, acknowledgement of harm and commitment to constitutional values.
- 08:13
South Africans consume about 800 million instant-noodle packs annually, but a nutritionist warned frequent servings are high in sodium and should not replace staples or nutrient-rich meals.