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Daily briefing

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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

locl.co.za / briefing / 2026-09-15

Daily briefing

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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

Morning edition

Morning editionCovers Mon, 14 Sept 05:00 → Tue, 15 Sept 05:00 SAST

Morning edition · 5-minute listen

The Kempton Park femicide story dominated South African talk radio on Monday, with every major station leading on the discovery of a fifth woman's body and the growing fear of a serial killer stalking women near the R21. Cosatu's 15th National Congress opened in Midrand against a bleak economic backdrop, while the Springboks' 3-1 series win over the All Blacks gave presenters a rare feel-good talking point. Politics simmered with the ANC's candidate-list debacle heading to court, and lifestyle chatter turned to the Mandela estate auction row.

  1. Kempton Park killings spark serial-killer fears and national outrage over femicide

    Stations led wall-to-wall on the discovery of a fifth woman's body along Porcelain Avenue in Oliphantsfontein, days after a fourth was found near the R21. Police confirmed one of the victims as missing runner Elizabeth Mosilekomo, whose family identified her at Germiston mortuary. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, acting Gauteng commissioner Fred Kekana, MRC's Prof Rachel Jewkes and Women for Change's Lisa Jochert all featured across SAfm, 702, Cape Talk and Power FM, questioning police competence, communication and whether one killer is responsible. Callers vented that women are running out of precautions to take.

    Heard on SAfm · 17:02 SASTAsk locl about this: Kempton Park killings spark serial-killer fears and national outrage over femicide, heard on SAfm

  2. Cosatu's 15th National Congress opens amid cost-of-living and jobs crisis

    The federation's four-day elective congress got underway in Midrand with 1,800 delegates from 16 affiliates. SAfm and Power FM previewed the gathering with Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi and researchers from the Centre for Researching Education and Labour, framing it against 32.8% unemployment, retrenchments, a 0.5% GDP contraction and public-sector strain. Debate centred on organising workers in a technology-disrupted economy, public investment in productive sectors, and the awkward invitation of the MK Party to a supposed Council of the Left. Leadership contests and a State of the Federation debate will dominate the week.

    Heard on Power FM · 11:06 SASTAsk locl about this: Cosatu's 15th National Congress opens amid cost-of-living and jobs crisis, heard on Power FM

  3. ANC candidate-list debacle heads to the Electoral Court

    The ANC's failure to submit full candidate lists to the IEC ahead of the 4 November local government elections drew heavy analysis. National chair Gwede Mantashe called for calm while the party approaches the Electoral Court, and secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reportedly blamed Eastern Cape secretary Lulama Ngcukaitobi after that province's list arrived 29 minutes before deadline. The Corder Report characterised regional sabotage of national decisions as unprecedented, hinting the ANC is in effect at civil war. The ATM has filed to intervene in the case, adding another layer to an already fraught pre-election period.

    Heard on The Corder Report · 14:13 SASTAsk locl about this: ANC candidate-list debacle heads to the Electoral Court, heard on The Corder Report

  4. Springboks seal 3-1 series win over the All Blacks in Baltimore

    Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series wrapped up in the United States with the Springboks thumping New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to take the four-test series 3-1. SAfm's sport panel argued the result confirms the Boks as a complete team while the All Blacks remain one-dimensional, praising Kurt-Lee Arendse's understated try-scoring and questioning why Manie Libbok is not starting at fly-half. Rassie Erasmus sent a defiant message to critics, and pundits noted the fixture even sold South Africa positively abroad. Cape Talk and Power FM echoed the emphatic nature of the win.

    Heard on SAfm · 19:29 SASTAsk locl about this: Springboks seal 3-1 series win over the All Blacks in Baltimore, heard on SAfm

  5. Row over auction of Mandela heirlooms tests who owns a national legacy

    SAfm's morning show hosted a spirited debate on the planned sale of Nelson Mandela family memorabilia, weighing whether items tied to a political leader of such stature belong to the family, the community or ultimately the nationalist state. Academics argued the objects carry layered cultural significance, using the analogy of a granny's tea set that also belonged to her church community, while callers like Solomon in Limpopo invoked Madiba's own creed of a better life for all in questioning private profit from the estate. The conversation exposed unresolved questions about heritage law and legacy.

    Heard on SAfm · 09:51 SASTAsk locl about this: Row over auction of Mandela heirlooms tests who owns a national legacy, heard on SAfm

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