Monday, 28 September 2026

At least 27 people were killed in two weekend mass shootings, while independent tracking put 2026’s mass-shooting death toll above 120; illicit firearms and intelligence failures dominated the discussion.

Crime analyst Ian Cameron said investigations must pursue organisers, money and firearms, citing more than three million illicit guns in southern Africa and hundreds of state firearms disappearing annually.

Property attorney Alison Laxton said tenants cannot be removed without a court order, landlords need reasonable notice to enter, and lease rights generally transfer when a property is sold.

Laxton warned that owners need approval for permanent structures and body-corporate consent where applicable; unapproved buildings can block a sale or lead to fines and demolition.

A discussion on family finances concluded that money often becomes a proxy for status, but unpaid labour and practical support deserve equal respect; difficult dynamics require direct conversations and boundaries.