Morning edition

1. 01

   ANC slumps as coalition scramble begins in hung councils

   Stations unpacked the final election results announced in Midrand. The ANC took 30.89%, its worst showing since 1994, and the DA followed on 24.60%, leaving around 138 hung councils to be settled within 14 days. Coverage on 702, SAfm, Power FM, 947 and Cape Talk focused on the Gauteng metros, where the DA is the largest party but short of majorities. ActionSA is insisting on Nasiphi Moya's re-election in Tshwane, and Herman Mashaba spoke openly of toxicity with Helen Zille. President Ramaphosa urged parties to negotiate with maturity. Cape Town remains the only majority-run metro.

   Heard on 702 · 10:05 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: ANC slumps as coalition scramble begins in hung councils, heard on 702
2. 02

   Matlala claims IDAC pressured him at Madlanga Commission

   Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's testimony led bulletins on 947, Kaya 959, Power FM, Cape Talk and 702. He told the Madlanga Commission that IDAC investigators booked him out of prison for meetings, including at the Sheraton Hotel, to get statements implicating senior police officials, among them National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. He also alleged he was coerced into a statement against Shadrack Sibiya. Commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga ruled that the collapse of Matlala's plea deal does not bar the commission from using his statement. Advocate Adila Hassim pressed him over whether he paid Sibiya R500,000 or only R50,000.

   Heard on 947 · 15:00 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Matlala claims IDAC pressured him at Madlanga Commission, heard on 947
3. 03

   Nine arrested at OR Tambo over alleged bid to join Russia-Ukraine war

   News bulletins on 702, SAfm, Kaya 959 and Power FM reported that nine foreign nationals were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma. Police allege they were trying to leave South Africa to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Hawks said the arrests followed intelligence and a multidisciplinary investigation involving Interpol and other agencies, under the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act. 702's Midday Report framed it as South Africa becoming a gateway to the battlefield. The suspects are due in court, as Russia, Ukraine and the US prepare for peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

   Heard on SAfm · 15:00 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Nine arrested at OR Tambo over alleged bid to join Russia-Ukraine war, heard on SAfm
4. 04

   Santaco steps in after deadly Bellville taxi rank shooting

   Taxi violence in the Western Cape featured across Cape Talk, 702 and Kaya 959 after Saturday night's shooting at the Bellville taxi rank, which left four people dead and two injured, including a child. The South African National Taxi Council sent a national delegation to Cape Town to engage the rival associations Cata and Codeta. Spokesperson Rebecca Phala said route disputes must be resolved through established structures. The provincial transport department wants an interim interdict against both associations made permanent and says those in contempt must face consequences. Cape Talk also lined up a listener discussion on commuter safety.

   Heard on Cape Talk · 14:31 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Santaco steps in after deadly Bellville taxi rank shooting, heard on Cape Talk
5. 05

   Chiefs and Sundowns set for blockbuster Carling Knockout semi

   Sports desks on SAfm, 947, Kaya 959 and 702 previewed the Carling Knockout semi-final draw. Kaizer Chiefs left it late to beat Siwelele 2-1 and were drawn away to Mamelodi Sundowns. Defending champions Orlando Pirates will meet Stellenbosch, who beat AmaZulu 2-1. Both ties are scheduled for 21 November. The build-up came a day after Sundowns lost 3-1 to Algeria's USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup at Loftus, missing out on the title in difficult weather. SAfm's presenters called the Chiefs-Sundowns clash a mouth-watering 90 minutes.

   Heard on SAfm · 07:35 SASTAsk locl about this ↗: Chiefs and Sundowns set for blockbuster Carling Knockout semi, heard on SAfm