RC 260807702Joanne Joseph
Friday, 7 August 2026
Election deadlines, political violence concerns and a major labour raid dominated a packed Friday show, with strong listener input and a few deeper interviews on health and school readiness.
- 16:00
IEC formally opened candidate nominations for the 4 November local elections; parties and independents have until 28 August to submit, while voter registration and updates close at midnight tonight.
- 15:01
NATJOINTS warned politically motivated attackers will face the full might of the law after seven arrests in murder cases linked to political killings, as the election season intensifies.
- 15:27
A surprise labour raid in Hammersdale led to the shutdown of a Chinese-owned clothing factory after inspectors found undocumented or illegally employed workers, low pay and health and safety violations.
- 15:52
More than 700 specialist doctors were admitted by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, with Professor Eric Buch saying South Africa has only about 10% to 40% of the specialists it needs and must improve retention.