Borrowing costs remain under pressure as the Reserve Bank works to stop fuel-price shocks spreading into broader inflation. A resilient rand and contained food inflation offer some encouragement, while future cuts depend on the outlook improving. The next scheduled interest-rate announcement is on 19 November.

Transport is proposing tighter rules to prevent driving licences and other traffic documents being used as general identification. The plans also cover Traffic Register Number validity. No commencement date has been confirmed, so readers should check current requirements with the organisation conducting an identity check.

Johannesburg Water is gathering information from private producers about supplementary supply, while AfriForum calls for broader changes to municipal service delivery. The official request covers water sources, treatment, pricing and delivery arrangements. It is an exploratory step, with no contract award or confirmed improvement date.

The National Opt-Out Registry has launched, and the NCC says consumers can already submit blocks against listed marketers. Find out how to register for free, which details to prepare and why unwanted calls may continue while businesses update their contact lists.

AI agents can perform online tasks without someone directing every click. Wikimedia’s findings show why their permissions and behaviour deserve attention. The concern reaches beyond technology companies to the staff, volunteers and everyday readers who depend on shared online resources remaining reliable and accessible.

Navigation apps can suggest unexpected routes because of traffic estimates or saved preferences. Learn which settings to check, what offline maps can and cannot do, and why switching apps is no guarantee of a safer journey. A little preparation can make unfamiliar drives easier to manage.

Little Falls Resort offers two swimming pools, picnic lawns, braai facilities and a natural setting for an easy family day out. Adult entry is R70, children pay R30 and under-sixes enter free.

POCHA in Parkhurst focuses on Korean-style chicken and comfort food, with sweet options including fish-shaped bungeoppang pastries and coffee bean bread. Open Tuesday to Sunday, the restaurant offers an informal introduction to Korean street-food flavours, with its menu and booking links available online.

Johannesburg’s recent official safety guidance gives households a practical starting point for storm and fire preparedness. Keep drains clear, reduce fire hazards, organise emergency essentials and save verified contacts. This guide links directly to the City’s 2026 advice and explains which numbers to use.

Termite mounds can contain intricate channels that help colonies exchange air. Studies have revealed circulation driven by day-and-night temperature changes and tunnel structures that promote mixing. Researchers are using scans and laboratory models to understand these systems, with lessons that could influence how people design buildings.