Thursday, 10 September 2026

Research found alleged payments, nepotism and undue influence in educator appointments remain widespread a decade after a 2016 task team; participants reported principal posts costing up to R240,000.

The National Teachers Union called for consequence management and a fresh investigation, while reporting that a Mpumalanga departmental manager was suspended after union action over alleged post-selling.

Experts and people in recovery stressed that addiction can be overcome through support, routine, accountability, connection and treatment; relapse may occur, but help remains available.

Police said a Pretoria drug-manufacturing operation allegedly capable of producing 800,000 tablets daily highlighted South Africa’s role as both a production base and transit route.

DJ Mid Tempo’s debut album, Cheza Kidogo, blends Afro-house, Afro-Tech, amapiano and three-step influences, with 70% of its production created while he travelled between cities.