Sunday, 16 August 2026

Marikana marked 14 years since 34 striking miners were shot dead; both cameraman Shadley Lombard and filmmaker Riyadh Desai said justice remains unresolved and families still need truth, prosecutions and respect.

Dread disease cover was explained as separate from medical aid: it pays on diagnosis for conditions such as cancer, stroke and heart attack, while income replacement helps cover bills when illness stops work.

Cindy Franzetskos said her sister’s stage-four cancer showed why employees should check benefits before they need them; one ICU month cost about R1 million, and her payouts let her stay at home.

A long listener debate settled on a middle ground: guests don’t usually need to pay a formal food bill, but bringing wine, takeaway, groceries or a meal is seen as polite and aware of rising costs.

Multichoice and Fame Week Africa opened a drama commissioning call for high-concept African series with local authenticity, strong commercial appeal and cross-border potential, with entries handled through the MIP portal.