RC 260901SAfmJon Gericke
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Nightfall focused on South Africa’s unfinished fixes: cannabis regulation, road safety enforcement and parents’ responsibility in a digitally saturated home.
- 22:00
Durban’s municipal debt surged by R2 billion to nearly R49 billion in three months; households owe about R35 billion, while government departments owe R2.3 billion.
- 22:16
Cannabis retailers are expanding despite operating illegally: private use and home cultivation are permitted, but recreational sales remain unlawful without a medical prescription and approved supplier.
- 22:43
South Africa recorded 11,400 road deaths in 2026, with crashes costing the economy R266 billion annually; guests backed a zero-alcohol limit but stressed enforcement must follow.
- 23:44
Digital wellness consultant Mark Russell advised families to agree shared screen boundaries, keep devices out of bedrooms overnight, and limit recreational use to about an hour daily for children up to 12 or 13.
- 23:36
Parents should model device-free family time and investigate children’s online worlds; Russell warned that platforms such as Snapchat can expose young users to grooming, scams and harmful content.