Monday, 14 September 2026

Police confirmed that Elizabeth Mosila Khomo, a 38-year-old runner who disappeared after going for a jog, was the fourth woman found dead around Kempton Park; a fifth body was also discovered.

South Africa was described as having the world’s highest reported prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, with estimates of about 600 affected people per 10,000.

Alcohol policy campaigners called for stronger government regulation of alcohol advertising and evidence-based measures including taxation, arguing that communities bear the social and healthcare costs.

Workplace substance dependence becomes an employment concern when performance is affected; employers should try to assist, while employees retain responsibility for seeking help and addressing misconduct.

The third Gibela We Solve for X maths competition targets Grades 4 to 7, with last year attracting more than 5,000 learners and finalists able to tour the Gibela factory.