Friday, 25 September 2026

Municipalities owe Eskom about R450 billion, a debt the energy minister says threatens the utility’s financial stability and could push up electricity costs beyond the burden of load shedding.

Labour lawyer Michael Bagraham said workplace sexual harassment is widespread and underreported, citing unemployment fears and a factory where every woman allegedly faced demands for sexual compliance.

Grade R should develop curiosity, communication, problem-solving and resilience through structured and unstructured play, rather than merely preparing children to complete Grade One worksheets.

The Basic Education Law Amendment Act makes Grade R part of mainstream schooling, but schools still need trained teachers, safe classrooms and adequate resources before the 2027 school year.

The show highlighted growing public anger over performative electioneering, after a voter asking for water at an ANC rally was reportedly slapped instead of receiving answers on service delivery.