RC 260924SAfmKoketso Sachane
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Heritage Day’s programme confronted South Africa’s violence against women, questioned consent laws, examined alcohol-related harm and celebrated a designer’s tribute to her late father.
- 20:11
President Cyril Ramaphosa promised to address the nation within days on government steps to confront gender-based violence and investigations into women’s killings around Ekurhuleni.
- 20:40
Journalist Ntabi Senklapo argued that anyone under 18 should not be legally able to consent to sex, highlighting power imbalances and the vulnerability of teenagers.
- 20:42
The National Alcohol Summit, taking place from 1 to 3 October, will bring government, civil society, researchers and communities together to seek measurable action on alcohol-related harm.
- 21:29
Fashion designer Fezile Nduli will present the Sipo collection at Fancy Africa in Mozambique, transforming paintings by her late father into fabrics for the showcase.