Friday, 18 September 2026

Public Service Commission chair Somadoda Fikeni warned that security-vetting backlogs and inconsistencies could enable political targeting, favouritism and deliberate obstruction, calling for a digital overhaul.

The DJ Warras murder case was postponed to 8 October after accused Victim Teto Majola and Lungi Butelezi again sought time to finalise legal representation.

Child actors under 15 may not work more than four hours on set, must have rest periods and a child minder; parents were urged to scrutinise contracts and agencies.

Music was presented as a tourism engine: international concertgoers support airlines, accommodation, restaurants and transport, while mega-events can create jobs and spread benefits to local businesses.

The episode also highlighted NSFAS opening 2027 applications after years of delays and glitches, with its interim board promising a more responsive, efficient, student-centred process.