Sunday, 4 October 2026

Marine biologist Sara Andreotti said one sub-adult great white sighting near Seal Island is encouraging but insufficient evidence of recovery; historically, 15 to 20 sharks could gather around vessels.

Eskom says customers affected by load reduction have fallen nationally from 1.69 million to 202,590, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal still affected and eradication efforts continuing.

South Africa’s first national Padel championships will run across two weekends, with 125,000 rand in prize money, 80 entrants already registered for age divisions and an open elite section to follow.

Recovery Walk Cape Town said government has not yet responded to its memorandum seeking greater recognition and recovery-friendly public spaces; this year’s free sober walk is scheduled for 10 October.

Therapist Claudia Root said no-contact decisions can protect adult children when parents refuse accountability or repair, while reconciliation should not be treated as an automatic goal.