RC 260826SAfmJon Gericke
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Nightfall connected women’s rights, stroke prevention and election readiness, arguing that ignored warning signs and weak accountability remain South Africa’s defining risks.
- 23:02
The SIU told Parliament it found fraudulent and corrupt study-permit applications involving foreign students, including applications linked to institutions that are unregistered or do not exist.
- 22:44
Women's Month must lead to year-round accountability, with men included in transformation efforts and workplace leaders’ performance pay linked to measurable targets for promoting and empowering women.
- 23:20
Dr Patty Francis said women face distinct stroke risks linked to hormonal treatment, pregnancy complications, smoking and autoimmune conditions; BFAST symptoms require immediate hospital care because time is brain.
- 22:54
Election expert Michael Atkins said November’s local elections are organisationally on track, but voter apathy, misinformation and declining trust pose greater threats than polling-day logistics.
- 22:01
The National Assembly rejected the EFF’s motion against Speaker Thoko Didiza by 282 votes to 101, with analysts attributing the outcome to coalition politics and Parliament’s balance of power.