Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Evidence leader Adila Hassim challenged discrepancies in Feroz Khan’s medical certificates, including revised documents that were backdated and amended at his legal team’s request.

Testimony about 541 kilograms of cocaine missing from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone remains contradictory, with senior crime-intelligence officials disputing who knew about the consignment.

Arts in schools are compulsory from Grade R to Grade 9, but underqualified teachers and limited teaching time often push creative subjects aside, Asset South Africa’s Yvette Hardy said.

The Cradle of Creativity festival at Johannesburg’s Market Theatre runs until Sunday, featuring 20 productions from 10 countries, workshops and theatre for children from about one year old.

Ward councillors represent specific communities, while PR councillors represent parties; residents were urged to question candidates about priorities, public meetings, bylaws and accountability before local elections.