Tuesday, 8 September 2026

The ANC confirmed it has applied to the Electoral Court after 181 councillor candidates missed the IEC submission deadline, blaming a technical glitch that prevented final recording.

International Literacy Day discussion highlighted that only about 30% of Grades 1–3 learners read at home-language level, while personalised teaching and early intervention target individual gaps.

Immigration lawyer Ashraf Essex said estates and homeowners must make good-faith checks on workers’ documentation, but cannot arrest people or enforce immigration law themselves.

Messaging scams increasingly use convincing impersonation, lookalike websites and AI; listeners were urged to verify requests independently and avoid sharing passwords, PINs or personal information.

A discussion on relationship finances found no single formula: some women avoid asking partners for money because independence, upbringing or fear of expectations shapes their approach.