Friday, 11 September 2026

Team Masakane needs about R1.5 million for flights, equipment freight, ingredients, transfers and other costs to compete in Luxembourg’s Culinary World Cup in November.

South Africa’s eight-member junior culinary team faces 55 countries and 85 teams, with organisers emphasising rigorous training, mental resilience and national pride ahead of the competition.

Nalibali CEO Lerato Trok said literacy starts at home: parents can build children’s creativity through storytelling and just 15 minutes of daily conversation, even without books.

Child-care expert Dr Janita Chiba urged parents to reject rigid gender roles, share opportunities and chores more equally, and support every child’s emotional needs and identity.

The programme reported that Bafana Mahungela was found guilty of murdering schoolteacher Kirsten Klates, alongside kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances and attempted rape charges.