RC 260905Cape TalkSara-Jayne Makwala King
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Weekend Breakfast focused on safety, healthcare access, motoring shifts and culture, with strong warnings about DIY teeth whitening and a landmark LGBTQI healthcare campaign.
- 08:01
Western Cape taxi rivals Qatar and Codeta signed a government-mediated peace and ceasefire agreement, committing to resolve disputes through formal channels rather than violence and prioritise commuter safety.
- 08:11
The Pride Flag Tour is visiting 21 districts to address stigma-free healthcare, with studies indicating transgender women are about 49 times and MSM people 90 times more likely to acquire HIV.
- 07:48
Teeth-whitening specialist Emma King warned that abrasive, acidic over-the-counter products can erode enamel, while coconut-oil pulling lacks clinical proof; professional bleaching should follow an oral-health check.
- 08:41
August vehicle sales rose 11.4% year on year to 57,898 units, while new-energy vehicle sales surged 88%, although South Africa’s electricity grid remains a major barrier to full-electric adoption.
- 09:12
Amra-Fay Wright is starring as Donna in Mamma Mia! at Artscape until 11 October, after a 23-year international run as Velma Kelly in Chicago.