Fourways Mall’s Heritage Weekend wraps up with a Game Day Market on Sunday, 27 September, combining the Springboks’ clash with Australia, local food and products, supporters’ gear and family-friendly activities on the rooftop.

A Google Gemini security test accidentally reached three real companies after an AI system was given unintended internet access. The incident highlights a practical cybersecurity lesson for businesses and individuals: AI tools should have limited access, while passwords and other credentials need strong protection.

Reserved Cafe and Chopstix are two food options listed at Joburg Artist Market in 27 Boxes. One offers coffee, sandwiches and lunch specials; the other lists dim sum and fried rice. Use this short guide to plan a food break and check individual opening arrangements.

Joburg Artist Market brings local makers, independent shops and food together at Melville’s 27 Boxes. Its Saturday market offers free entry, with art, fashion and handmade goods to explore. Here are the practical details and a few ways to get more from your visit.

An octopus-inspired robotic arm uses tiny light sensors inside its suckers to detect contact and adjust its grip underwater. The research offers a look at how machines could handle delicate objects more effectively, while related work explores possibilities in fruit harvesting, manufacturing and medical tools.

Road markings at Tudor Avenue and Spitfire Street have been refreshed, according to a September report. The work follows concerns about faded lines in Sunninghill. Residents who encounter similar problems elsewhere can report them through JRA’s published channels, with precise locations and safely taken photographs.

Parktown Girls learners joined Latita Africa to create an artwork covered in handwritten encouragement. The Dress Her in Dignity project invited reflection on women’s self-worth and offers families a starting point for conversations about how they recognise effort, listen and support one another.

If someone arrives claiming to conduct a Stats SA survey, you can check their identity through official channels. This guide explains what identification to ask for, where to verify it and why an older census WhatsApp warning should not be mistaken for a fresh local crime alert.

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Killarney Country Club is advertising a Heritage Day braai buffet with live music in Lower Houghton on 24 September. The event is listed to begin at noon. Check the menu, prices and booking availability with the club before organising your group.

Jo Black is listed to perform at Wildebeest Live in Boksburg on 23 September at 21:30. Tickets are advertised at R50 per person. Planning to go? Find the venue details and booking contact here, and confirm availability before travelling.

ohannesburg’s Geeks with Jobs community combines gaming with opportunities to meet people who share similar interests. Its Heritage Day gathering welcomes beginners, with games supplied by the host and guests welcome to bring their own. Check the booking details before heading out.

The Information Regulator has permission to challenge the publication of matric results using examination numbers. The appeal will examine a dispute about privacy and public access. For learners and parents, school notices and official statements of results remain essential sources of information.

SASSA is expanding online services and WhatsApp support, with office Wi-Fi available and further kiosk and app developments planned. Beneficiaries can check some information remotely, while personal assistance remains available. Keeping contact details current and responding to review requests are still essential.

Kayla Szalay’s introduction to canoeing grew into international competition for South Africa. Now the Gauteng athlete is balancing her Olympic ambitions with a developing coaching role at Dabulamanzi, helping young paddlers build confidence while continuing to improve her own performance on the water.

The Red Bull Box Cart Race returns to Sandton Drive on Sunday, 4 October, with free spectator entry. Teams compete on speed, creativity and showmanship, combining homemade vehicles with start-line performances. The first cart is listed for 11:00; check the organiser’s page for final access and schedule updates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Young barbers have completed a three-month Legends Barber Academy programme backed by Absa, combining practical barbering with entrepreneurship training. Graduates now have an opportunity to enter salons while developing the skills needed to potentially build businesses of their own.

Dikeme Farms hosts its Fire Long Table Lunch on 20 September 2026 in the Cradle of Humankind. The experience combines fire-to-table cooking, a multi-course lunch, South African wine pairings, bubbly, canapés and live music around a shared long table in the Muldersdrift countryside.

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.

South Africa is moving towards 2D barcodes that can carry more product information and connect shoppers with online details. Woolworths and selected suppliers are already using the technology, while the industry's 2027 goal is to make retail checkout systems capable of handling defined 2D barcodes alongside traditional ones.

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.

Curious about plant-based food or looking for something different to cook? The Good Life Show brings tastings, demonstrations and a food-and-lifestyle marketplace to Sandton from 18–20 September. Check the programme before booking, with online adult entry at R150 and free admission for children under 12.

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.