SAPS is warning Gauteng residents to be cautious when buying or selling goods through online marketplaces and social media. Fake payment proof, suspicious QR codes, unusually cheap listings and unsafe meetings can turn an online bargain into a costly or dangerous experience.

Volunteers are turning dumping sites into vegetable gardens and caring for polluted riverbanks. Their work brings food, cleaner spaces and practical reasons for hope. But keeping those gains means coordinating waste removal, supporting existing community groups and making sure residents have reliable ways to dispose of rubbish.

Puppy school can help owners understand their pets, reward good habits and introduce unfamiliar experiences gently. Choosing a suitable class means checking training methods, health requirements and support for nervous puppies. Short practice sessions at home help turn those early lessons into everyday habits.

Complaints about unclear learner’s licence questions have prompted a request for an independent review of English and Afrikaans wording and translations. The RTMC attributes lower pass rates to tighter controls against fraud. A review could help establish whether language problems also need attention, but its approval has not been publicly confirmed.

The Old Oak in Linksfield North pairs a broad Mediterranean-inspired menu with golf-course views and a substantial outdoor playground. It offers families an easy option for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a special celebration without expecting children to remain seated throughout the meal.

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown gives children access to nearly 400 interactive exhibits, robotics, laboratories and science activities. With affordable admission and plenty to explore through touch and play, it offers families an educational outing that does not feel like another day in the classroom.

Comic Con Africa returns to the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from 24 to 27 September 2026, bringing four days of comics, gaming, anime, cosplay, celebrities, artists, collectibles and pop culture to Joburg. Here’s what visitors can expect, including major attractions, family activities, tickets and useful information before heading to the event.

Regular messages and thoughtful attention can make an online relationship feel familiar before you meet. South African fraud guidance explains the warning signs, while recent arrests show action against organised networks. Practical boundaries and local reporting contacts can help you protect yourself without giving up on finding a connection.

Johannesburg Climate Week brings together outings, film screenings and hands-on activities from 21 to 25 September. Explore the city, join a river clean-up or take part in conversations about food and energy. Our daily guide includes what to expect, where to go and registration links.

A giraffe needs unusually high blood pressure to supply its brain, then must manage changing pressures when it drinks. Long legs help position its heart, while tight skin supports circulation near its feet. Its genetic adaptations are also giving scientists clues for research into human hypertension.