Sunday, 15 November 2026

A music-heavy Sunday afternoon on Cape Talk, with the news headlines dominated by the death of entertainer Eddie Eckstein, the passing of journalist Nabila Sheikh, and Gauteng's school placement backlog.

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11:00
South African musician and comedian Eddie Eckstein has died at 87; his family said he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He was best known for The Bats and their hit All I Got.
10:01
Government extended condolences after the death of ENCA investigative reporter Nabila Sheikh, 34, who passed away on 14 November. She was pregnant at the time and leaves behind a two-year-old child.
10:02
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly shooting dead a 51-year-old domestic worker at a Barberton farm in Mpumalanga; the shotgun belonged to his uncle, who faces a negligent firearm handling case.
10:03
Police warn of festive-season express kidnappings, where victims are forced to withdraw cash; over 2,000 kidnapping cases were recorded in Gauteng between April and June, and there is no separate legal classification.
14:00
Around 70,000 Gauteng learners are still waiting for 2027 school placements, with over 200,000 placed and more than 200 schools at capacity. Parents were urged to accept offers within seven days.

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