Monday, 5 October 2026

The Durban High Court murder trial of rapper AKA Forbes and chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane began after more than three years, with seven accused and about 45 state witnesses expected.

The IEC said preparations were on track for November’s local government elections, with more than 300 projects being finalised and ballot-paper production underway.

A discussion on a daughter’s complaints about her mother, stepfather and babysitting responsibilities concluded that the father should first consult her, then arrange a non-accusatory meeting with both parents.

Uber Eats data prompted a wider conversation about habit and affordability: streetwise two with pap was identified as Johannesburg and Pretoria’s most ordered meal, despite abundant choice.

World Teachers’ Day was marked by highlighting women’s under-representation in school leadership and growing violence against educators, with calls for safer, more dignified schools.