South African Airways has confirmed it was hit by a significant cyberattack over the weekend—an incident that briefly shut down its website, mobile app, and even affected some internal operations. The breach, which began on Saturday the 3rd of May, triggered a swift response from the airline, including disaster management protocols and the involvement of cyber forensic experts.

South African Airways has confirmed&nbsp;it was hit by a significant cyberattack&nbsp;over the weekend&mdash;an incident that&nbsp;briefly shut down its website, mobile&nbsp;app, and even affected some internal&nbsp;operations. The breach, which began&nbsp;on Saturday the 3rd of May, triggered a&nbsp;swift response from the airline,&nbsp;including disaster management&nbsp;protocols and the involvement of&nbsp;cyber forensic experts.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

SHARON KNOWLES ( CEO of Da Vinci Cybersecurity )

For many adults, moving back home is never part of the plan. Whether it’s because of financial hardship, divorce, job loss, mental exhaustion, grief, or simply life not working out the way they imagined — returning to your parents’ house or family home can feel deeply emotional. There’s
often shame attached to it. People worry about being judged by relatives, neighbours, or even old friends who think going back home means you’ve “failed.” But beyond the embarrassment, there’s also the difficult adjustment of losing independence, adapting to changed family dynamics, and trying to rebuild your life while feeling emotionally stuck between adulthood and starting over. Tonight we unpack the hidden emotional weight of going back home as an adult — and ask whether society has
made people feel too ashamed to admit they need help.

For many adults, moving back home is never part of the&nbsp;plan. Whether it&rsquo;s because of financial hardship, divorce,&nbsp;job loss, mental exhaustion, grief, or simply life not working&nbsp;out the way they imagined &mdash; returning to your parents&rsquo;&nbsp;house or family home can feel deeply emotional. There&rsquo;s often shame attached to it. People worry about being&nbsp;judged by relatives, neighbours, or even old friends who&nbsp;think going back home means you&rsquo;ve &ldquo;failed.&rdquo; But beyond&nbsp;the embarrassment, there&rsquo;s also the difficult adjustment of&nbsp;losing independence, adapting to changed family&nbsp;dynamics, and trying to rebuild your life while feeling&nbsp;emotionally stuck between adulthood and starting over. Tonight we unpack the hidden emotional weight of going&nbsp;back home as an adult &mdash; and ask whether society has made people feel too ashamed to admit they need help.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Life Sends You Back Home

Ramaphosa Finally Pulls the Plug on Sisisi Tolashe President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally acted against embattled Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe — removing her from office after explosive allegations of misconduct and abuse of state resources. The Presidency confirmed on Thursday that Ramaphosa dismissed Tolashe in terms of Section 91(2) of the Constitution,
following mounting pressure over claims that she accepted two luxury Chinese SUVs allegedly meant for the ANC Women’s League and failed to declare them to Parliament. But the scandal doesn’t stop there. Investigations also revealed that a department-employed “food aide” was allegedly working at Tolashe’s private home in East London and forced to pay R7,000 a month into the minister’s daughter’s account to help cover household expenses. Now, with public outrage growing
and questions mounting about accountability in government, Ramaphosa has appointed Sindisiwe
Chikunga as acting minister while a permanent replacement is considered.

Ramaphosa Finally Pulls the Plug on Sisisi Tolashe&nbsp;President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally acted against&nbsp;embattled Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe &mdash; removing her from office after explosive allegations of&nbsp;misconduct and abuse of state resources. The Presidency&nbsp;confirmed on Thursday that Ramaphosa dismissed&nbsp;Tolashe in terms of Section 91(2) of the Constitution, following mounting pressure over claims that she accepted&nbsp;two luxury Chinese SUVs allegedly meant for the ANC&nbsp;Women&rsquo;s League and failed to declare them to&nbsp;Parliament. But the scandal doesn&rsquo;t stop there.&nbsp;Investigations also revealed that a department-employed&nbsp;&ldquo;food aide&rdquo; was allegedly working at Tolashe&rsquo;s private&nbsp;home in East London and forced to pay R7,000 a month&nbsp;into the minister&rsquo;s daughter&rsquo;s account to help cover&nbsp;household expenses. Now, with public outrage growing and questions mounting about accountability in&nbsp;government, Ramaphosa has appointed Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting minister while a permanent&nbsp;replacement is considered.

Ramaphosa Finally Pulls the Plug on Sisisi Tolashe ( Lumka Oliphant Former Social Development spokesperson )

Imagine this: a city manager accused of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice appears
in court — and days later could be back behind the desk overseeing municipal operations. That’s the controversy unfolding in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, where embattled city
manager Kagiso Lerutla is reportedly set to return to work despite his legal troubles.
The story has sparked outrage and debate across Gauteng. Critics argue this reflects a culture where politically connected officials continue operating with little consequence, while supporters insist that being charged does not automatically mean someone is guilty. But beyond the politics, ordinary residents are asking a simpler question: who is protecting public money and public trust?
At a time when municipalities are battling allegations of corruption, financial instability, and collapsing
infrastructure, this case has become bigger than one individual. It’s now about whether South Africa’s local governments have effective systems to deal with officials facing serious criminal allegations — or
whether loopholes continue to allow accused officials to remain in powerful positions.

Imagine this: a city manager accused of fraud,&nbsp;corruption, and defeating the ends of justice appears in court &mdash; and days later could be back behind the&nbsp;desk overseeing municipal operations. That&rsquo;s the&nbsp;controversy unfolding in the City of Ekurhuleni&nbsp;Metropolitan Municipality, where embattled city manager Kagiso Lerutla is reportedly set to return to&nbsp;work despite his legal troubles. The story has sparked outrage and debate across&nbsp;Gauteng. Critics argue this reflects a culture where&nbsp;politically connected officials continue operating with&nbsp;little consequence, while supporters insist that being&nbsp;charged does not automatically mean someone is&nbsp;guilty. But beyond the politics, ordinary residents are&nbsp;asking a simpler question: who is protecting public&nbsp;money and public trust? At a time when municipalities are battling allegations&nbsp;of corruption, financial instability, and collapsing infrastructure, this case has become bigger than one&nbsp;individual. It&rsquo;s now about whether South Africa&rsquo;s local&nbsp;governments have effective systems to deal with&nbsp;officials facing serious criminal allegations &mdash; or whether loopholes continue to allow accused officials&nbsp;to remain in powerful positions.

SHARON KNOWLES ( CEO of Da Vinci Cybersecurity )

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