On-air predictions, tracked to the outcome

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

The United States beat the International Team 17-13 to win the 2026 Presidents Cup.

The verified passages say the United States completed the comeback and won 17-13, and that Jacob Bridgeman clinched the winning point as the U.S. beat the International Team 17-13. That matches the prediction that the United States team would win against the International team.

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

On the 947 Checkers Top 40, local megastar Tyla claimed the crown with her hit "IS IT LOVE", dethroning sombr's "Potential". Meanwhile, on the Kfm Top 40, global girl group KATSEYE held the No. 1 position with "Animal"

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

Uganda defeated South Africa 56–53 in the Africa Netball Cup final in Nairobi on 2026-09-26.

The verified passages show the final was decided on 2026-09-26, and Uganda—not South Africa—won. That is the opposite of the predicted outcome, so the claim is wrong.

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

General Fannie Masemola is no longer treated as a criminal suspect, as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) formally withdrew all Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) charges against him in court on 22 September 2026. However, his position has not yet been restored.

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

According to Old Mutual’s official financial reporting and media statements from executives in September 2026, OM Bank successfully reached the 1 million customer milestone by September 2026

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

Police said a suspect was in custody on 2026-09-14, another suspect remained in custody on 2026-09-17, and three suspects were arrested in connection with Robert Wolk’s murder on 2026-09-21. No single perpetrator has been charged with all the killings.

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

AAD 2026 took place between 16 and 18 September 2026 at Air Force Base Waterkloof; SANews said it was expected to attract more than 30,000 trade visitors. No official confirmation of the 100 000 visitor prediction.

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

South Africa had won all four pool matches in Nairobi, and the Africa Netball Cup Final was scheduled for 26 September 2026

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

South Africa beat Guinea 2-1 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier.

The passages establish that South Africa defeated Guinea 2-1 in the match. The dated 2026-09-26 report matches the claim’s date and outcome, so the prediction is confirmed.

The verdict· graded 28 Sept

On 21 September 2026, the FST dismissed a reconsideration application and affirmed the JSE’s public censure of Mantengu Limited imposed on 6 March 2026; the evidence does not show publication by 23 September 2026

The verdict· graded 26 Sept

The British driver successfully converted his pole position into a victory, holding off a late charge from Max Verstappen.

The verdict· graded 25 Sept

On 23 September 2026, the special council meeting failed to reach a quorum and was adjourned, leaving Knysna without an elected executive mayor

The verdict· graded 24 Sept

A UN-commissioned fact-finding mission on Iran presented a report on 2026-09-23 finding the U.S. was likely responsible for war crimes in two strikes.

The verdict· graded 23 Sept

On 2026-09-22, reports publicly identified the arrested senior police officer as suspended deputy national police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya.

The claim only asks whether the officer’s identity would be publicly confirmed by 22 September 2026. The 2026-09-22 passages do so explicitly, naming Shadrack Sibiya and describing him as the arrested senior officer accused of sexual grooming and rape.

The verdict· graded 20 Sept

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham

The verdict· graded 18 Sept

COSATU postponed its 15th National Congress amid leadership tensions, and the congress was still only taking place in Midrand on 2026-09-15.

The claim required the congress to make a decision on COSATU's voting posture for the 2026 local government elections by 2026-09-17. The evidence instead says the 15th National Congress was postponed, and the later report only shows the congress was taking place on 2026-09-15, not that it had made the stated decision. That means the predicted outcome is not established and the event does not appear to have concluded by the deadline.

The verdict· graded 17 Sept

Vitality, Discovery's global health business, and Google announced in New York on 17 September 2026 that they are bringing the Vitality AI platform to the United States. (Corrected by the desk: the earlier text cited a 2025 London event.)

The claim was that Discovery would launch Vitality AI in New York with Google on 17 September. Google's own press release is datelined New York, 17 September 2026, and announces the platform's launch into the United States with Vitality, which is part of Discovery.

The verdict· graded 17 Sept

The IEC certified 136,790 candidates for the 4 November 2026 local government elections on 16 September and said it would publish the final lists that day. (Corrected by the desk: the earlier explanation was an undecided draft.)

The claim was that the final candidate list would contain more than 100,000 candidates. The IEC certified 136,790, well above that, and said the lists would be published the same day. The reports give the certified total rather than quoting the published list itself.

The verdict· graded 17 Sept

The Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter point, to 3-3/4 to 4 percent, at its 16 September 2026 meeting. (Corrected by the desk: the earlier explanation was an undecided draft.)

The claim was that the Fed would raise its policy rate at the September 2026 FOMC meeting. The Federal Reserve's own statement for that meeting says the Committee decided to raise the target range by a quarter of a percentage point.

The verdict· graded 17 Sept

South Africa Women won the T20I series against Zimbabwe 5-0, winning every match including the third. (Corrected by the desk: the earlier text was an undecided draft that cited only the squad announcement.)

The claim was that South Africa Women would win the third T20I and the series. The ICC reports a 5-0 series sweep, which means they won the third match as well as the series.

The verdict· graded 17 Sept

Talks deadlocked and SATAWU truck-driver members had a strike certificate, but the evidence does not show industrial action actually began.

The dated 2026-08-18 item shows only a deadlock in talks and that SATAWU truck drivers had already obtained a strike certificate, which is preparation rather than the start of industrial action. The undated agreement also does not establish that a strike began before 2026-09-15.

The verdict· graded 10 Sept

Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the 2026 US Open quarterfinals and did not win the men’s singles title.

The claim required Alcaraz to win the title and successfully defend it. The research notes say Ben Shelton beat Alcaraz in the quarterfinals on September 9, 2026, ending his title defense before the final.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

Antonelli won the first GP of Spain in Madring; Verstappen was 2nd and Norris 3rd.

The dated evidence from 2026-09-13 shows Antonelli first, Verstappen second, and Norris third, so Russell did not finish second as predicted. The undated Formula1.com result conflicts with the dated reports, but the dated passages establish the deciding outcome.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

On Sept. 2 and 3, reports said nearly 70,000 beneficiaries were still to collect Postbank black cards and more than 1.8 million had switched.

The passages show public progress figures, but they do not establish that Postbank itself issued the specific public report by 2026-09-04. Because the evidence does not confirm that the deciding event occurred, this cannot be graded correct or incorrect yet.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

Sizekhaya introduced Multiplay 2 for the National Lottery from 1 September 2026, letting players add two extra numbers to their selection. (Corrected by the desk: the earlier explanation was an undecided draft.)

The claim was that Multiplay 2 would launch on 1 September. Reporting confirms Sizekhaya introduced it, and that it lets players add two numbers to their selection, which is the eight-numbers mechanic the claim described. The reports do not restate the winning-on-six rule in those words.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

CPUT reported calm on its campuses after the emergency evacuation of residences, with no incidents of violence or protest action reported overnight. (Corrected by the desk: the earlier explanation was an undecided draft.)

The claim was that the student evacuation would pass without violent scenes. Reports dated 20 and 21 August describe calm on campus after the evacuation, with no incidents of violence or protest action overnight, despite the violent unrest earlier that week.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

Both Aston Martins made the grid for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid: Alonso qualified 18th (starting 17th after a penalty to Sainz) and Stroll, who set no time in Q1, started 22nd after grid penalties. (Corrected by the desk: the automated verdict had graded this incorrect on a misread of the classification.)

The speaker said both drivers would get onto the grid, not where they would qualify. Both did.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

South Africa beat New Zealand in Baltimore on 12 September 2026.

The prediction said the Springboks would not win, but the research notes say they did win that fourth Test. That makes the claim false regardless of the venue or date matching.

The verdict· graded 13 Sept

South Africa won the 2026 series against New Zealand 3–1, sealing it with a 43–28 win in Baltimore on 12 September 2026. (Corrected by the desk: an earlier manual verdict graded the series off the first Test alone.)

The speaker said the All Blacks would win the series. New Zealand won the first Test 33–16 but lost the next three, so the series went to the Springboks 3–1.

The verdict· graded 12 Sept

Danny Jordaan was re-elected SAFA president at the elective congress on 12 September 2026.

The research notes say a post-event report on 12 September 2026 reported Sandile Zungu conceded defeat and congratulated Jordaan on his re-election. That directly matches the claim that Jordaan won the SAFA presidential election on that date.