RC 260927SAfmKgomotso Matsunyane & Ndumiso Ngcobo
Sunday, 27 September 2026
The episode tackled political accountability, helping children process violent bereavement, and reviving indigenous foods, alongside a frank conversation about engaging young voters.
- 07:44
Analyst Ulo Dube said the ANC’s accountability push is uneven: it criticised police commissioner Fani Masimula but has not shown equal urgency over the allegedly unlawful instruction from minister Senzo Mchunu.
- 08:28
Clinical psychologist Tabang Tlaka advised caregivers to tell children plainly that someone died, preserve routines, allow grief, and watch for aggression, anxiety, clinginess or falling school performance.
- 08:42
Researchers said sorghum and millet were Southern Africa’s traditional grains before maize, offering drought resilience, fibre, vitamins and minerals; households can reintroduce them gradually through porridge, baking or replacing rice.
- 09:25
MA student Karabo Mangana urged families to include children in political discussions, explain choices without imposing them, and explore alternatives to a five-year accountability cycle for local government delivery.