New comic-format playbook shows ordinary South Africans exactly how to engage with local government on issues that matter Key points Kagiso Trust launches the #StartWhereYouAre Playbook today, 30 September 2026, as the anchor tool of its nationwide #StartWhereYouAre active citizenship and voter education campaign leading up to the 2026 local government elections. Active citizenship is everyday work, before, during and after elections. The practical guide shows South Africans how to move from …
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CDC: The ONLY Number You Require (For Now)
What positive number would you expect from an SOE such as the Coega Development Corporation (CDC)? Taxpayers can expect a little bit of relief soon. The Foreign Correspondents Association of South Africa were hosted by the CDC on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. In a full day of information overload and many touch points there was ONE very important number that stood out for myself. Approximately 38 journalists representing media houses from around the world gathered in Gqeberha for an intense …
Waltloo Fire and Load Reduction Confirm Tshwane’s Power Network Crisis
The fire at the Waltloo Substation, the damage to the Njala Infeed Station and the Tshwane Metro’s decision to implement load reduction are not coincidental technical incidents. They are the foreseeable consequences of years of neglect, a shortage of skilled tradesmen and an administration that chooses to ignore warning signs until the lights go out. Njala is crucial for Tshwane’s bulk power supply. When it loses transformer capacity, the Metro has to ration electricity between wards to prevent …
Alu Door & Window Centre Readies Mpumalanga Homes for the Summer Storms
Homeowners and businesses across Mpumalanga have a narrow window to get their windows and doors in shape, and Alu Door & Window Centre wants them to use it. With spring in full swing and the region’s summer storm season approaching, the company is urging property owners to check their frames now rather than later. It designs, manufactures and installs custom aluminium windows and doors in its own factory and sells straight to the public, which means clients deal with a single team from …
Soccer Laduma Sets Out a Bonus and Deposit Guide for SA Punters This Spring
Now that the international break has run its course, club football is about to reclaim the spotlight. September crowded the fixture list with friendlies, UEFA Nations League ties and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but with that window shutting the weekend belongs to the clubs again. To mark the shift, Soccer Laduma, South Africa’s best-selling football publication, is steering readers toward the season’s collection of betting guides put together by its betting desk. The goal could …
Explosion at Waltloo Substation
The City of Tshwane is aware of a power interruption affecting the 132 kV Njala Infeed Substation supply grid on the morning of 29 September 2026. The interruption followed an explosion at Waltloo Substation, which caused Njala Infeed Substation to trip. Supply to several primary substations has consequently been disrupted. The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is at Waltloo Substation attending to the fire caused by the explosion. The area must be made safe before technicians can …
Tshwane’s R14 Billion Power Failure Crisis
Statement by Ald Cilliers Brink - DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate: The DA has lodged a formal complaint with NERSA over Tshwane’s current power outage crisis. The City collects R14-billion a year in power income, but delivers 4,600 power outages on average a month. And 70% of power failures last longer than eight hours. Such long power outages, so regularly, may constitute a breach of the City’s electricity distribution license conditions. This is a crisis of collapsing infrastructure and an …
Dr Anesu Madikane Details the Clinical Factors That Determine Candidacy for Laser Eye Surgery
PRETORIA, Gauteng – Specialist ophthalmologist Dr Anesu Madikane has published a clinical overview addressing patient candidacy for laser eye surgery, outlining the key diagnostic factors used to determine whether an individual is suited to laser vision correction or an alternative procedure. Prescription Stability and Baseline Requirements The guide notes that a stable prescription, unchanged for a minimum of 12 months, is a foundational requirement for candidacy, alongside a minimum patient …
Metalcross Outlines the Timeline and Cost Implications of an Unrepaired Car Scratch
FOURWAYS, Gauteng – Metalcross Vehicle Makeover Clinic has released an advisory guide examining the realistic progression and cost implications of leaving a car scratch unrepaired, aiming to provide South African motorists with an evidence-based framework rather than generalised urgency. Distinguishing Cosmetic Damage from Genuine Risk The guide draws a clear distinction between scratches that remain purely cosmetic and those that carry a genuine risk of escalating cost over time. Key assessment …
AutoTrader Reports Softer August Sales as Average Used Car Price Falls
At a Glance – August 2026 Car Sales Used Cars Sales: 33,346 (-4.1% MoM, -3.1% YoY) Average price: R418,649 (-3.4% MoM, +0.1% YoY) Top seller (overall): Ford Ranger (1,955 units) Top seller (passenger car): Volkswagen Polo Vivo (1,226 units) Trend: Sales softened after July’s rebound, although Suzuki and four of the 10 best-selling models remained ahead of their August 2025 volumes. South Africa’s used car market lost some of July’s momentum in August 2026 with fewer vehicles changing …