Morning edition

1. 01

   Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested, granted bail

   Stations followed the story through the day as former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and dismissed crime intelligence deputy Feroz Khan were arrested early Thursday on charges of defeating the ends of justice. Johnson is accused of sharing details of a 2018 police docket with Khan, who was being investigated for allegedly assaulting a female brigadier. The allegations emerged at the Madlanga Commission. The pair were granted R10,000 bail each in the Pretoria Magistrates Court and the case was postponed to February. The NPA confirmed Johnson also faces an NPA Act charge and has not ruled out further arrests.

   Heard on 702 · 15:01 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested, granted bail, heard on 702
2. 02

   Durban court reins in March and March as KZN braces for polls

   The Durban High Court granted government an interim order against the anti-illegal migrant group March and March. The order limits protests to set weekday hours and designated routes, bans weapons and face coverings, and requires leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and three others to maintain strict crowd control. Arguments for a final order return to court in January. The ruling played out alongside wider election security coverage. Police flagged 331 high-risk voting stations nationally, more than half of them in KwaZulu-Natal. Defence Minister Angie Motshekga told Parliament that 510 soldiers were rushed into the province at a cost of R34 million.

   Heard on 702 · 01:03 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Durban court reins in March and March as KZN braces for polls, heard on 702
3. 03

   Cape taxi violence strands commuters and snarls the airport

   The deadly conflict between rival taxi associations over a route linking Delft, Langa and Epping dominated Cape Town coverage. About a dozen lives have been lost. Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku went to court to clarify the disputed operating rights. Police reported arrests and recovered firearms after a shooting in Mfuleni. The fallout reached Cape Town International, where about half the staff reportedly could not get to work. That left security screening backed up and caused 60 flight delays. Passengers were advised to arrive hours early before the queues began to ease.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 19:03 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Cape taxi violence strands commuters and snarls the airport, heard on Cape Talk
4. 04

   Proteas fight back at Newlands to set up final-day decider

   The third and deciding Test against Australia was followed closely on air throughout day four. The Proteas had trailed by 100 on first innings, but centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder turned the match around. South Africa were bowled out for 387 in their second innings, setting Australia 288 to win on the final day. Earlier, Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket. Sports desks were also building up to Saturday's sold-out Soweto Derby, with unbeaten Orlando Pirates eight points clear of Kaizer Chiefs.

   Heard on 702 · 18:40 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Proteas fight back at Newlands to set up final-day decider, heard on 702
5. 05

   Tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart

   Cape Talk and 947 marked the death of Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86. Bulletins recalled a career spanning seven decades. It included his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1987, his time as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, and leading stage roles on the West End and Broadway. Fellow cast members called him an irreplaceable legend, and fans gathered at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star. His family asked for donations to Alzheimer's research in lieu of flowers.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 05:06 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart, heard on Cape Talk