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Friday, 4 September 2026
Power Up centred on Spring Day violence, social responsibility and youth opportunities, while celebrating South African music, creative enterprise and a pioneering equestrian legacy.
- 03:20
South African show-jumping pioneer Inos “Cosi Ariper”, known as the King of Horses, died aged 80 after breaking apartheid-era barriers and founding Soweto Equestrian Centre in 2007.
- 03:32
Spring Day water splashing was condemned as assault when directed at strangers, after a 21-year-old died and a 53-year-old faced possible imprisonment; callers urged better youth facilities and supervision.
- 05:00
The Department of Water and Sanitation urged communities to stop wasting water during Spring Day, report leaks and adopt daily conservation as hotter, drier conditions could intensify shortages.
- 05:48
Singer Busiswa said her October project follows a writing camp featuring several female collaborators, while sister duo Saihle confirmed a new single in October and debut EP for January 2027.
- 04:49
Johannesburg’s weekend culture guide highlighted the Blossom and Brow Spring Market, Braam Culture Fest, FNB Art Joburg, Thanks for Saving Joburg and the Springboks-All Blacks match.