Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Home Affairs’ asylum policy sparked heated debate: people entering unlawfully may still be heard, but must prove persecution; the Constitutional Court’s interpretation remains subject to further clarification.

COSATU called for 10,000 additional labour inspectors, citing 2,300 inspectors serving more than 16.5 million workers and widespread minimum-wage and workplace-safety violations.

Encounter Hope said under-resourced matriculants face shortages of books, desks, food and safe study spaces, while communities can provide practical help and encouragement before exams begin.

Eye-health specialists advised annual screening because retinal disease can develop without obvious symptoms; roughly one-third of people with diabetes face diabetic-retinopathy risk.

South Africa’s energy minister announced 9,600 megawatts of planned battery-storage and gas capacity under the Power Parks Programme, alongside wind and solar in the longer-term plan.