AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Holiday Discipline Dilemma: How Do Parents Set Boundaries Without Ruining the Break?

Navigating discipline during holiday periods like Easter can be especially challenging for many families. With schools closed, routines disrupted, and children spending more time at home, parents often find themselves juggling the need to maintain structure while also allowing space for rest, celeb…

Power, Politics and the Purse: Lesufi’s High-Stakes Gamble to Save Gauteng ( POLITICAL ANALYST - PROF BOITUMELO SENOKOANE )

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has made a bold—and controversial—move to keep his fragile government afloat. In a bid to secure support and avoid a budget crisis, Lesufi has handed over the powerful finance portfolio to the Economic Freedom Fighters, placing their provincial leader in charge of a s…

Smoke and Mirrors? Inside SAA’s ‘Profit’ That May Actually Be a Billion-Rand Loss ( AVIATION EXPERT GUY LEITCH )

South African Airways says it’s back in the black—but are the numbers telling the full story? In its latest annual report, South African Airways claims a R162 million profit. But a deeper dive into the figures suggests something very different: a possible R1-billion operating loss hidden behind com…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Podcast Power: Should South Africa Regulate the New Media Giants?

Podcasting is booming in South Africa—giving rise to a new generation of voices that are reshaping how we consume news, entertainment, and even politics. But now, that growing influence is catching the attention of lawmakers. Members of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital…

The Deadly Cost of Roadside Bribes ( RTMC SPOKESPERSON SIMON ZWANE )

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the roads this Easter, the Road Traffic Management Corporation is sending a strong warning—traffic officers caught taking bribes will be dismissed on the spot. With high traffic volumes expected nationwide, authorities say anti-corruption units will be …

Soldiers on the Streets: Can Military Deployment Win the War on Crime? ( IAN CAMERON - CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON POLICE )

South Africans are waking up to a new reality in the fight against crime—one where soldiers, not just police, are now patrolling some of the country’s most dangerous communities. Members of the South African National Defence Forcehave been deployed to crime hotspots across five provinces, including…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Sleep Is Not Consent: Exploring Somnophilia and the Boksburg Sexual Assault Case

A disturbing case out of Boksburg has once again forced South Africans to confront a frightening reality: sexual violence can take many forms, and consent is non-negotiable. Police have arrested a 34-year-old man accused of drugging his wife, raping her while she was unconscious, and sharing pornog…

Data Breach Crisis: Has South Africa’s Official Statistics Database Been Compromised? ( CYBER SECURITY EXPERT SIBUSISO SISHI )

South Africa’s official data systems are under scrutiny tonight, following reports that the Statistics South Africa database may have been hacked or compromised. This is the very institution responsible for collecting and safeguarding some of the country’s most critical information—from population …

Back in Power: Should Senzo Mchunu Be Allowed to Resume Duties Amid Ongoing Probes? ( POLITICAL ANALYST SANDILE SWANA )

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is back in the political arena, resuming his duties as a member of the African National Congress National Executive Committee—despite still being under investigation. His return comes after months of ‘special leave’ following serious allegations linked to inte…

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Bin or Belly? South Africa’s R62 Billion Food Waste Crisis

Today marks International Day of Zero Waste, and it comes with a sobering reality: South Africa throws away more than 10 million tonnes of food every year—that’s roughly a third of everything we produce, valued at a staggering R62 billion. And yet, at the same time, one in five households in this c…