Morning edition

1. 01

   Phala Phala review reaches day three in Western Cape High Court

   Every major talk station tracked the third day of President Ramaphosa's bid to set aside the Section 89 panel report on the Phala Phala dollars. MK Party advocate Dali Mpofu urged the full bench to dismiss the application, arguing the High Court cannot undo a Constitutional Court order directing Parliament to consider the report, and that Ramaphosa still owes the public answers about where the dollars came from, who was sent to Namibia and what happened to General Mfazi. The ATM, EFF and UAT joined in opposing the review, with judgment now reserved.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 11:01 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Phala Phala review reaches day three in Western Cape High Court, heard on Cape Talk
2. 02

   ANC misses IEC candidate deadline, Ramaphosa insists a solution exists

   The ANC's failure to submit candidate lists for several Eastern Cape municipalities before Friday's 5pm IEC deadline dominated afternoon and evening bulletins across 702, Cape Talk and SAfm. The party blamed a technical glitch on the IEC's online nomination system, a claim the Commission flatly rubbished, insisting the platform worked throughout and there will be no second chances. Party president Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters he believes the blunder is 'containable and manageable' given the sheer volume of ANC candidates, and that a solution can still be found ahead of the November local government elections.

   Heard on 702 · 21:03 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: ANC misses IEC candidate deadline, Ramaphosa insists a solution exists, heard on 702
3. 03

   Severe spring storms batter Gauteng, KZN and Eastern Cape

   Weather led many bulletins as the first weekend of spring arrived with a bang. The SA Weather Service issued yellow level 2 warnings for Gauteng and a level 4 for southern KwaZulu-Natal, with heavy downpours, excessive lightning, damaging winds and possible flooding. KZN disaster management teams were placed on high alert around Ray Nkonyeni, Umdoni and Umzumbe, Cape Town train services were disrupted after an Eskom substation outage, the Eastern Cape Transport Department warned of collapsing sections of the R62, and NIROX cancelled weekend events. The RTMC urged extreme caution with 5,000 vehicles expected to travel to Moria.

   Heard on 702 · 00:05 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Severe spring storms batter Gauteng, KZN and Eastern Cape, heard on 702
4. 04

   Springboks return to FNB Stadium for the Greatest Rivalry decider

   Rugby build-up ran across Power FM, 702 and Cape Talk as the Springboks prepared to face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium for the first time since 2013, where their record stands at one win and two losses. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie played down suggestions of a war of words with Rassie Erasmus over his scrum comments during the series. Analysts argued the Boks have had periods of dominance but haven't been clinical enough, while Wayne Curtley Aronser said the squad expects a Soweto-derby-style atmosphere at the stadium this weekend.

   Heard on 702 · 18:41 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Springboks return to FNB Stadium for the Greatest Rivalry decider, heard on 702
5. 05

   A pink book reclaims South Africa's foremothers

   Cape Talk devoted an extended afternoon slot to author Lizette Rabe on her new collection of stories about South African women, from enslaved foremothers like Krotoa and Dieta Pieternella to modern anti-apartheid activists. Rabe said she deliberately made the cover pink to 'take back pink as a strong colour', and hopes reading the names and lives of women who fought for freedom will inspire the current generation to honour that legacy. The presenter praised the book as pocketable and readable, dipping between eras from Home Affairs queues to dentist waiting rooms.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 04:50 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: A pink book reclaims South Africa's foremothers, heard on Cape Talk