Thursday, 13 August 2026

Madlanga Commission testimony and a hard health warning dominated the show, with side debates on political killings and the NHBRC’s weak payouts.

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16:25
Madlanga Commission heard Bevan Loftus was allegedly part of Durban’s Hollywood gang, while his father denied drug-dealing claims and blamed a 2.5 million rand hit on him.
16:26
Retired SAPS captain Ashley Houston contradicted Gregory Loftus, saying Bevan Loftus was a notorious gang figure, involved with drugs and firearms, and that he had arrested him twice before.
16:15
Julian Rademeyer said South Africa has recorded 26 suspected political killings since 1 January, with 23 incidents across five provinces and a spike in local-government election years.
17:21
Dr Norma Temba Chandiwana said diabetes has overtaken HIV and TB as South Africa’s leading cause of death, with about 100 deaths a day and nearly half of cases undiagnosed.
16:51
The NHBRC was criticised for holding about R11 billion in cash and investments while paying out only R14 million in warranty claims last year, despite its role as insurer of last resort.