Morning edition

1. 01

   ANC's 'send button' fight with the IEC goes to the ConCourt

   The Constitutional Court reserved judgment in the ANC's challenge to the exclusion of 181 candidates, 51 ward and 130 PR, from six municipalities. The party had not pressed the final submit button on the IEC's online system before the 28 August deadline. The ANC argued that uploading documents and paying deposits showed clear intent, and pointed to technical problems. The IEC said the party knew the rules and simply ran out of time. Power FM, SAfm, Kaya 959, 702, 947 and Cape Talk all tracked the arguments, with 702 hosts calling the situation almost ridiculous.

   Heard on SAfm · 12:15 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: ANC's 'send button' fight with the IEC goes to the ConCourt, heard on SAfm
2. 02

   Sibiya resigns mid-hearing, SAPS calls it a dishonourable discharge

   Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned as his internal disciplinary hearing began, and the SAPS classified his exit as a dishonourable discharge. Bulletins on 702, Kaya 959, Cape Talk, SAfm and Power FM noted that he faces rape and human trafficking charges and remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru prison. They also recapped allegations at the Madlanga Commission linking him to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and to the removal of 121 case dockets. On SAfm, police portfolio committee chair Ian Cameron said his departure must not end accountability.

   Heard on 702 · 18:01 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Sibiya resigns mid-hearing, SAPS calls it a dishonourable discharge, heard on 702
3. 03

   Anti-immigrant mobilisation spreads as government scrambles on asylum ruling

   Power FM reported that a group calling itself Soweto Uprising issued notices to landlords in Dube, giving spaza shops run by foreign nationals seven days to close. The notices followed last week's violence in Orlando West, and soldiers have been deployed to the area. SAfm and 947 reported 30 arrests after violent protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The Home Affairs director-general withdrew a contested asylum directive, and Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi's inter-ministerial committee said it will seek a supervisory order from the Gauteng High Court. SAfm guests unpacked the non-refoulement principle behind the Constitutional Court ruling.

   Heard on Power FM · 17:02 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Anti-immigrant mobilisation spreads as government scrambles on asylum ruling, heard on Power FM
4. 04

   Proteas left chasing a record target at Kingsmead

   The first Test against Australia in Durban dominated sports bulletins across the stations. South Africa were bowled out for 284, with Steve Smith taking four catches, which SAfm reported as a Test record for a non-wicketkeeper. Australia then declared their second innings on 314, leaving the hosts a record run chase. Cape Talk reported South Africa closing day four on 102 for four, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45. Batting coach Ashwell Prince admitted on SAfm that the side must improve.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 17:49 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Proteas left chasing a record target at Kingsmead, heard on Cape Talk
5. 05

   Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize, and US sanctions on the ICC

   South African jurist Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize drew pride and reflection on air. On 702, she was placed alongside earlier South African laureates Luthuli, Tutu, Mandela and De Klerk. Cape Talk shared the anecdote that the 85-year-old could not initially be reached because she was busy at a human rights conference in Nuremberg. Cape Talk also asked The Hague-based journalist Janet Anderson whether hours-later US sanctions on the International Criminal Court were connected to Donald Trump's displeasure. Power FM reported that the UN has condemned the sanctions.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 07:22 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize, and US sanctions on the ICC, heard on Cape Talk