RC 260914SAfmJoanne Joseph
Monday, 14 September 2026
The programme examined who owns Nelson Mandela’s personal effects, South Africa’s political and economic trajectory, online tracking, second-hand smoke and a swimmer’s dispute with Swimming South Africa.
- 09:32
A court ruling allows the possible auction of Nelson Mandela-linked items, while heritage officials consider an appeal; the dispute centres on family ownership versus national cultural significance.
- 11:15
South Africa’s scenarios research places 72% of current indicators in the “Hadida Home” path of coalition bickering and economic stagnation, with civic action urged to avoid worse outcomes.
- 10:22
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- 10:36
A pulmonologist warned there is no safe level of second-hand smoke exposure, linking it to infections, asthma, heart disease and cancer, with children particularly vulnerable in homes and cars.
- 10:45
Tatiana Smith’s lawyer says Swimming South Africa withheld her US$35,000 2023 prize money for about a year after fining her €46,000 over competing in Speedo attire.