Monday, 28 September 2026

Evidence leader Matthew Chaskelson told the Madlanga Commission that contractors and mining operators on the Muloto Road project faced alleged protection-payment demands, including more than R2 million from one mining company.

Major General Feroz Khan’s postponement was refused after he failed to appear before the Madlanga Commission; criminal charges were ordered, with testimony expected on 6 October.

Soft retirement means negotiating a gradual move from full-time work to shorter hours, but financial planner Vochta Fari stressed it depends on employer agreement and requires three detailed budgets.

Workplace people-pleasing can lead to missed deadlines, anxiety and poor work-life balance; psychologist Rifilwe Ramodibe advised communicating boundaries, pausing and prioritising tasks.

Digital creator Nathan Molefe said content creation became his full-time career after graduating in 2021, with skits remaining his passion and TikTok his main platform.