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Daily briefing

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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

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

Daily briefing

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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

Afternoon edition

Afternoon editionCovers Tue, 15 Sept 05:00 → 15:30 SAST

Afternoon edition · 5-minute listen

Tuesday's talk radio was dominated by grief and alarm as the count of women's bodies dumped across Ekurhuleni climbed from five to seven during the broadcast day, pulling in the President, the police minister and every major station. Alongside that, the Madlanga Commission opened a damning new chapter on JMPD infiltration, COSATU's congress stalled over a leadership suspension, and the ANC headed to the Electoral Court over its candidate lists. Lifestyle relief came from a celebrated Masiphumelele principal broadcasting live from her school.

  1. Ekurhuleni women's murders climb to seven as Ramaphosa intervenes

    Every major station led with the discovery of more women's bodies dumped across the East Rand, with the count rising from five to six to seven during the day as another body was confirmed in Clayville, Tembisa. Victims were found half-naked, bruised and apparently killed elsewhere along the R21 corridor from Kempton Park to Olifantsfontein and Katlehong. President Ramaphosa directed law enforcement to prioritise the cases, Police Minister Senzo Kacharia flew back from China to meet the acting national commissioner, and 702's Africa Melane openly asked why the justice cluster had taken so long to speak. Talk hosts pushed back on the label 'serial killer' while pleading for a national response.

    Heard on 702 · 09:11 SASTAsk locl about this: Ekurhuleni women's murders climb to seven as Ramaphosa intervenes, heard on 702

  2. Madlanga Commission exposes JMPD infiltration by criminal syndicates

    The Madlanga Commission resumed after recess with day 173 focused squarely on the Johannesburg Metro Police Department. JMPD head of internal affairs Superintendent Elmarie de Bierre testified that just 38 personnel police misconduct across a 3,000-4,000-strong force, and detailed collusion between officers in the Tactical Response Unit, Special Patrol Unit and K9 unit and criminal syndicates — including officers pulling over copper trucks and delivering them to robbers. She described extortion of business owners reaching R1.5 million in a single day, unofficial informants used to target cash-heavy traders, and allegations of tender rigging. SAfm, 702, Cape Talk and Power all carried the testimony live.

    Heard on SAfm · 13:18 SASTAsk locl about this: Madlanga Commission exposes JMPD infiltration by criminal syndicates, heard on SAfm

  3. ANC heads to Electoral Court over botched candidate lists

    The ANC and the IEC squared off in the Electoral Court over councillor nomination lists the party says it failed to submit before the 28 August 5pm deadline because of a technical glitch on the IEC's online system. Terry Tselane of the Institute of Election Management Services told Cape Talk the ANC will have to prove the fault lay with the Commission, while IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo scheduled a Wednesday briefing on the finalisation of candidates. Frank Chikane, shortlisted as an ANC Johannesburg mayoral hopeful, meanwhile denied reports he was taking the party to court, blaming a discrediting campaign ahead of November's poll.

    Heard on SAfm · 08:06 SASTAsk locl about this: ANC heads to Electoral Court over botched candidate lists, heard on SAfm

  4. COSATU congress stalls over Mike Shingange suspension

    Day two of COSATU's 15th National Congress was still deadlocked after delegates refused to let proceedings start over the mysterious weekend suspension of first deputy general secretary Mike Shingange, a frontrunner for the federation presidency. Power FM reported that a legal opinion had now cleared Shingange to contest the top job, but affiliated unions had withheld their credentials in protest and NEHAWU's move against him remained the flashpoint. SAfm's analysts framed it as factional battles within battles, with speculation that both Shingange and Zingiswa Losi could be forced to step aside. Gwede Mantashe urged delegates to put personal politics aside.

    Heard on Power FM · 14:01 SASTAsk locl about this: COSATU congress stalls over Mike Shingange suspension, heard on Power FM

  5. A Masiphumelele principal's 15-year mission earns national recognition

    Cape Talk broadcast live from Masiphumelele Primary School in Masiphumelele, where principal Brenda Simani-Pike is up in Gauteng representing the Western Cape at the National Teaching Awards after winning the province's excellence in primary school leadership category. In her 15th year at the helm, she spoke about setting high expectations for pupils arriving from very humble homes, some on empty stomachs, and about former learners who have gone on to open a wellness clinic and win gold at the Eskom Expo. It was a rare lift in a heavy news day, celebrating quiet, sustained work in a Cape Town township school.

    Heard on Cape Talk · 13:52 SASTAsk locl about this: A Masiphumelele principal's 15-year mission earns national recognition, heard on Cape Talk

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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