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Daily briefing

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

The day across South African radio, cited to the broadcast minute.

locl.co.za / briefing / 2026-09-02

Daily briefing

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

The day across South African radio, cited to the broadcast minute.

Afternoon edition

Afternoon editionCovers Wed, 02 Sept 05:00 → 15:30 SAST

Afternoon edition · 5-minute listen

Talk radio was dominated today by two courtroom-driven stories: President Ramaphosa's legal team pushing back on the Phala Phala Section 89 report in the Western Cape High Court, and former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya taking heat at the Madlanga Commission over alleged cartel links. Around them, stations chewed over the SACP going it alone in November, Pitso Mosimane's return as Bafana coach, and a lively debate on domestic workers' rights sparked by a grim discovery in Roshnee.

  1. Ramaphosa's Phala Phala review lands in the Western Cape High Court

    Every major talk station led with President Ramaphosa's review application against the Section 89 independent panel report, heard in the Western Cape High Court. Advocate Wim Trengove argued the panel misinterpreted the National Assembly's impeachment rules, failed to weigh the president's evidence against Arthur Fraser's, and simply accepted hearsay as sufficient. 702, SAfm, Cape Talk and Power all carried live crosses to Lindsay Dentlinger and other reporters, while SMWX framed the delays as prejudicial to accountability nearly four years after the dollars-in-the-sofa affair first broke.

    Heard on 702 · 12:12 SASTAsk locl about this: Ramaphosa's Phala Phala review lands in the Western Cape High Court, heard on 702

  2. Lebeya in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission

    Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya spent another day being cross-examined at the Madlanga Commission, with evidence leaders alleging he was deliberately drawn into the 2024 raid at Katiso Molefe's home via a call from businessman Malcolm X. Images of alleged Big Five cartel members, including Steve Bosomi, Jothan Msibi and Molefe, were flighted for the first time. SAfm and Power picked apart WhatsApp messages suggesting Lebeya knew figures he denied knowing, while Cape Talk's reporter noted he used the word imposter or pretending more than a hundred times on the stand.

    Heard on Cape Talk · 12:21 SASTAsk locl about this: Lebeya in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission, heard on Cape Talk

  3. SACP goes it alone, straining the tripartite alliance

    The SACP's decision to contest November's local government elections under its own banner drew extended interviews across 702 and SAfm. Central Committee member Dr Alex Mashilo insisted there is no divorce from the ANC, framing it as independent but interdependent organisations. Provincial chair Anthony Dietrich told Cape Talk the party has already identified candidates for every ward in the Cape Metro and 94% of Western Cape wards. Callers were sceptical, with one 702 listener pointing out the ANC's steady electoral decline undercuts SACP claims about past contributions to the alliance's success.

    Heard on 702 · 08:16 SASTAsk locl about this: SACP goes it alone, straining the tripartite alliance, heard on 702

  4. Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana coach

    SAfm and Power FM ran extensive coverage of Pitso Mosimane's appointment as the new Bafana Bafana head coach, replacing Hugo Broos ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations later this month. Mosimane said he accepts the role with pride and humility, acknowledging it is bigger than him, and confirmed longtime analyst Musimatlaba and conditioning coach Rangwaga will join his technical team. Safa president Danny Jordaan drew pushback for flatly refusing to disclose the coach's salary, telling reporters to disclose their own pay first if they wanted to ask about his.

    Heard on SAfm · 08:34 SASTAsk locl about this: Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana coach, heard on SAfm

  5. Domestic workers' movement demands action after Roshnee tragedy

    Power FM devoted a long segment to the growing movement led by the United Domestic Workers of South Africa and the Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance, demanding labour reform, compliance with international standards and stronger enforcement against workplace abuse. Activism was galvanised by the death of Paulina Khumalo, whose decomposed body was found in an outside toilet at her Roshnee workplace after she went missing in May. Organisers marched on Dawn Park police station and criticised labour inspectors who visit workplaces but only speak to employers, leaving workers too afraid to raise abuse.

    Heard on Power FM · 13:12 SASTAsk locl about this: Domestic workers' movement demands action after Roshnee tragedy, heard on Power FM

Morning edition

Morning editionCovers Tue, 01 Sept 05:00 → Wed, 02 Sept 05:00 SAST

Tuesday's talk radio was dominated by accountability theatre — the Madlanga Commission's tussle over Feroz Khan's medical postponement, Parliament's about-turn on the Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader, and fresh Tembisa Hospital corruption arrests all playing out in parallel. Motorists absorbed a sharp fuel price hike from midnight, while sport gave stations a lift with Pitso Mosimane's return as Bafana coach ahead of the Springbok–All Blacks decider.

  1. Madlanga Commission clashes over Feroz Khan's medical postponement

    The Madlanga Commission dominated the day across Power FM, Cape Talk, 702 and SAfm, with suspended crime intelligence deputy head Major General Feroz Khan again failing to appear. Evidence leader advocate Adila Hassim pushed back hard against his lawyers' bid to keep his medical condition private, arguing he had placed it before the Commission as the basis for postponement. Retired Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya was also grilled over the 2021 theft of 541kg of cocaine from Port Shepstone Hawks offices. The Commission ultimately postponed Khan's testimony to 28 September.

    Heard on Power FM · 20:04 SASTAsk locl about this: Madlanga Commission clashes over Feroz Khan's medical postponement, heard on Power FM

  2. Parliament rescinds Madonsela as Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader

    Parliament's Section 89 impeachment committee backtracked on its recommendation that advocate Thandazani Madonsela lead evidence in the Phala Phala inquiry, voting 18 to 9 to rescind after President Ramaphosa objected. It emerged Madonsela had previously done work for the ANC and Ramaphosa had removed him from the JSC. Chairperson Makhosi Khoza said members have until Friday to submit fresh nominations, with a new shortlist to be considered on 8 September. The Western Cape High Court is separately hearing Ramaphosa's review application to set aside the parliamentary panel report.

    Heard on 702 · 15:01 SASTAsk locl about this: Parliament rescinds Madonsela as Ramaphosa impeachment evidence leader, heard on 702

  3. Fuel price hike hits motorists from midnight

    Stations warned listeners repeatedly that both grades of petrol rise by R1.34 a litre from midnight, with diesel up between R2.94 and R3.15 and paraffin and LPG also climbing. SAfm branded it "top-up Tuesday" as inland petrol pushes past R26 a litre, with 95 octane heading toward the R50 mark for a full tank in some cases. The department blamed higher international oil prices, Russian export restrictions and renewed US–Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a bumped retail margin and higher slate levy.

    Heard on SAfm · 05:31 SASTAsk locl about this: Fuel price hike hits motorists from midnight, heard on SAfm

  4. Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach

    SAFA's confirmation of Pitso "Jingles" Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach lit up sports desks on SAfm, Cape Talk and Power FM. Mosimane returns 14 years after his first stint, taking over from Hugo Broos on a contract until 2030, and told the presser the moment was bigger than any single match. He inherits a squad coming off a record-breaking 2026 World Cup campaign and said he was not there to make big changes, with his first games in charge being AFCON 2027 qualifiers later this month.

    Heard on SAfm · 19:08 SASTAsk locl about this: Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach, heard on SAfm

  5. Tembisa Hospital corruption arrest and Eskom's return to profit

    The SIU welcomed the arrest of Stefan Govindraju, alleged to head "Syndicate X" which siphoned at least R600 million through 75 companies linked to Tembisa Hospital procurement. He faces 70 counts of fraud, theft, money laundering and corruption after appearing in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on R200,000 bail. In parallel, stations tracked Eskom posting a second consecutive annual profit — R30 billion, more than double last year's R14 billion — driven largely by a 12.74% tariff hike, even as it sold 6.2% less electricity and municipalities owe R16 billion.

    Heard on Power FM · 13:05 SASTAsk locl about this: Tembisa Hospital corruption arrest and Eskom's return to profit, heard on Power FM

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