Housing Company Tshwane has invited bids for a panel of service providers to provide security services at various sites for a three-year period.

More than half of the DA’s sitting eThekwini councillors have been dropped as ward candidates for the November elections, prompting complaints over a lack of reasons while party leaders defend the selection process.

Podcast and Chill host MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho has apologised for comments made during a previous episode about Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, who was reported missing after going for a run and was later found dead. MacG apologised at the start of the latest episode of Podcast and Chill on Monday. The apology comes after co-host Sol Phenduka apologised last week for remarks made during the same episode. “Firstly, I just want to start by saying, on behalf of the network, myself, we want to profusely apologise for the comments we made in the previous episode,” MacG said. ‘We should have known better’ Moselakgomo, 38, was reported missing on 9 September after going for a run in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park. Her family later identified her body at the Germiston mortuary on 14 September. The comments that sparked the backlash were made on the podcast while she was still missing. During the episode, MacG joked: “You’d think the lady would keep on running.” Phenduka then added a joke about someone seeing the number on a runner’s bib. I honestly don’t find this funny. I’m utterly disgusted. I’m especially disappointed in Sol. As for MacG , I’m not shocked that he would make fun of the Kempton Park situation on his huge podcast. His platform was built on belittling and bullying Black women. pic.twitter.com/q1yAmAZd02— La-Ndlovu (@destiny_ndlovu) September 16, 2026 In his apology, MacG said the situation should not have been treated as a source of humour, even before Moselakgomo’s death was confirmed. “I’m not trying to make an excuse for what we did. I mean, as broadcasters, myself and Sol, as seasoned broadcasters, we should have done better. We should. We know better. We do,” he said. “Even apart from just the fact that she ended up being brutally murdered, just her missing, you know, it wasn’t nothing to find any source of humour from.” WATCH: Mac G profusely apologises for the comments they made on the previous. pic.twitter.com/lcciY26ZnW— Pulse (@PulseOnlineInfo) September 21, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has called for a rethink of how Community Education and Training (CET) colleges operate, with technology, online learning and community-based learning hubs among the areas identified for exploration. Addressing newly appointed external members of CET college councils at an induction workshop on Monday, 21 September, Cassim said the sector needed to reconsider its teaching models, infrastructure and organisational structures to improve access to education and skills development. The two-day workshop, held on 21 and 22 September 2026, comes as the new councils begin their five-year terms, which took effect on 1 September. Cassim said the appointments followed a rigorous process involving nominations, assessment, selection and vetting. He told council members their appointment was “not the culmination of the process; it is the beginning of the responsibility to turn the confidence placed in you into meaningful results”. CET colleges urged to embrace new learning models Cassim said CET colleges serve adults and out-of-school youth who need opportunities to learn, develop skills and participate in the economy, adding that the sector cannot be treated as peripheral to post-school education. The Department of Higher Education and Training’s current planning includes developing an ideal CET college or Community Learning Centre (CLC) model, which Cassim identified as a workstream in the department’s Annual Performance Plan for the year ahead. He challenged the sector to consider whether traditional classroom-based teaching remained the most suitable approach for all learners. “What should the ideal CET classroom look like?” he asked. Cassim said the department should explore whether certain modules could be delivered online and whether quality teaching content could be developed centrally and made available to students across the country. He said technology could extend the reach of skilled educators without replacing them, while tutors closer to students could provide guidance and support. “This is not about replacing the educator. It is about extending the reach of good teaching and giving our educators better tools to support learners,” he said. Cassim also highlighted the need to accommodate South Africa’s linguistic diversity by combining digital teaching content with support in local languages. Learning hubs could bring education closer to communities The deputy minister said existing buildings, learning sites and information and communications technology (ICT) laboratories could support a more flexible approach to education. The department’s planning already includes internet and Wi-Fi connectivity across CET sites as an active performance area. Cassim said properly equipped local learning centres could reduce the need for students in rural and underserved communities to travel long distances to access educational opportunities. He also called for partnerships with the private sector, communities and other stakeholders to expand skills opportunities. “Government does not have to do everything alone, but government must provide the leadership, framework and accountability to ensure that these partnerships serve a clear public purpose,” he said. Using Germany’s vocational education system as an example, Cassim highlighted how learning can take place through a combination of vocational schools, companies and intercompany training centres. He said South Africa should not simply copy the German model, but consider how partnerships and existing infrastructure could expand access to practical learning. Council members tasked with strengthening governance Cassim said any changes to teaching and learning would also require the department to reconsider how it organised the CET workforce. He stressed that the sector’s transformation should follow a phased, evidence-based approach, with the department identifying what could be implemented immediately, what required piloting and what could be expanded once evidence showed it worked. He said the objective was not simply to reduce costs, but to ensure resources supported improved teaching, infrastructure and access to education. Cassim reminded council members that they were responsible for overseeing public assets and money, and urged them to take their fiduciary responsibilities seriously. These include financial oversight, internal controls, procurement, risk management, institutional performance and protecting institutional assets. “Public trust is not something a Council inherits. It is something a Council must earn and protect,” he said. He also urged council members to familiarise themselves with their institutions, including their students, staff, programmes, finances, infrastructure and risks. A strong council, Cassim said, should exercise proper oversight without interfering in daily operations, identify risks before they become crises and insist on corrective action where necessary. He said the ultimate measure of the sector’s transformation should be whether students and communities benefited from improved access to meaningful education and skills development. Cassim urged the new councils to use their five-year terms to build institutions that are better governed, more responsive to communities, and better equipped to deliver quality education and training. “The objective is to use technology, infrastructure, people and partnerships to improve the quality, reach and relevance of education and training,” he said.

South Africa’s major property markets are moving at very different speeds, with Cape Town recording significantly stronger house prices than both Johannesburg and Durban. The latest figures from the Pam Golding Residential Property Index and Lightstone show that the gap has widened considerably, particularly between Cape Town and the other two major metros. National house price inflation reached 5.4% in July 2026, averaging 4.9% for the year to date. But buyers in Cape Town have seen a much stronger increase in property prices. Cape Town leads the major metros Cape Town recorded house price growth of 11.4% in the year to July 2026, according to Lightstone statistics cited by Pam Golding Properties. That was substantially higher than the growth recorded in Johannesburg and Durban. Johannesburg recorded house price growth of 2.3%, while eThekwini, which includes Durban, recorded 2.1%. The difference is also visible at a provincial level. The Western Cape recorded average house price growth of 10.6% in the year to July, compared with 3% in Gauteng and 2.6% in KwaZulu-Natal. Johannesburg is growing, but at a slower pace Johannesburg’s property market is showing signs of recovery, although growth remains considerably below Cape Town’s level. The data shows that performance varies between individual Johannesburg suburbs, with affordability, location and the strength of local economic centres influencing demand. The city’s premier suburbs are also attracting buyers looking for value. In areas such as Hyde Park and Sandhurst, buyers can acquire substantially larger homes on bigger stands than they might find in comparable prime Cape Town locations. Durban is also seeing slower growth Durban’s eThekwini market recorded growth of 2.1% in house prices in the year to July. That puts it slightly behind Johannesburg and well below Cape Town. However, the wider KwaZulu-Natal market recorded average growth of 2.6%, with stronger activity in some of the province’s coastal markets. Pam Golding has previously highlighted demand in areas north of Durban, including Durban North, uMhlanga and Sibaya, as well as the wider KZN North Coast. What is driving the difference? According to property experts, Cape Town’s strong performance is increasingly linked to sustained demand from people relocating to the Western Cape for lifestyle and economic reasons. Affordability is nevertheless becoming a bigger consideration, with some buyers broadening their searches beyond Cape Town into surrounding towns and coastal areas where they can potentially get more for their money. The property market is therefore becoming increasingly divided, with prices and demand varying significantly depending on the city and individual suburb.

South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has been released and is safe after being detained in Djibouti, according to his brother. Reddy was reportedly deported from the East African country and is expected to return to Johannesburg. READ | Who is Micah Reddy? The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Djiboutian authorities claimed Reddy did not have the required media accreditation to work in the country. His local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, has also reportedly been released without charge. Breaking news: South African journalist Micah Reddy is free and safe. He was deported from Djibouti, according to his brother Niall Reddy.Authorities claim he did not have proper media accreditation. He will return to Johannesburg soon. His fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, is apparently… pic.twitter.com/qH9C9b14V2— CPJ Africa (@CPJAfrica) September 22, 2026 Four days in custody Reddy and Mahmoud had not been heard from since Saturday, 19 September, prompting concerns for their safety. The pair were believed to have been in Djibouti on assignment, although it remains unclear which story Reddy had travelled to the country to investigate. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) had earlier reported that Reddy was believed to be in custody over an alleged failure to obtain media accreditation. The organisation said Mahmoud was also being held by Djiboutian authorities. Reddy’s disappearance prompted concern across the journalism community, including from the South African National Editors Forum. CPJ raises questions The CPJ welcomed Reddy’s release but criticised the circumstances surrounding his detention. CPJ Africa Regional Director Angela Quintal said four days in what she described as “secretive intelligence custody” was unacceptable treatment of an investigative journalist. “CPJ welcomes the overdue release of Micah Reddy and Kooki Mahmoud, but serious questions remain about their detention and Djibouti’s opaque accreditation process,” Quintal said. She also said Djibouti’s strategic importance should not shield the country from scrutiny over the treatment of journalists. Statement from the family of Micah Reddy It is with immense relief and delight that we share the news that he is on his way back to South Africa, unharmed.Micah, a journalist and Africa Coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), was held in the custody of Djiboutian authorities from 1pm on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Despite numerous efforts to establish his whereabouts and condition, no official information was provided until today.He was held together with his colleague and local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, who has since been released without charge.The past few days of uncertainty and waiting have been interminable and devastating. Despite repeated efforts by Micah’s family, colleagues, media organisations, diplomatic representatives and press freedom groups, we were unable to receive direct confirmation of their condition or establish contact with them. This is deeply concerning. Micah is a respected South African investigative journalist who is committed to a robust and free press and has spent his career advancing the public interest through ethical, rigorous and courageous reporting. At the time he was detained, he was not in Djibouti reporting on the country or its government.We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us and worked to help secure Micah’s return. We are particularly grateful to the South African and UK governments, diplomatic missions and multilateral bodies who worked tirelessly to establish his whereabouts and secure information about his welfare.We also thank Micah’s employer, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, as well as the many civil society, diplomatic and media organisations; fellow journalists, particularly those from the region; friends, family, colleagues; and members of the public – in South Africa and around the world – who raised their voices in support. Your efforts provided strength, solidarity and hope during an extraordinarily difficult time.We would like to especially thank Micah’s legal representatives who worked so hard to get Micah back home to us.Waiting for news of a loved one whose whereabouts and wellbeing are unknown is unimaginably painful. Our thoughts are with the many families in South Africa and around the world who experience this uncertainty every day.We are profoundly grateful that, for our family, this story has a safe and happy ending.We are exceptionally grateful to colleagues in the media for all their support in the last three days. We ask that the privacy of the family is respected upon Micah’s return until such time as we are ready and have all the information to share with the media

The CEO who rebuilt Cell C from near-collapse has put R20.8-million of his own money in.

South Africa cannot bank the unbanked until it solves identity, Nedbank’s outgoing COO has said.