RC 260820702Joanne Joseph
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Madlanga Commission drama dominated the show, with Stuart Sharnick’s arrest and Fadiel Adams’ shaky testimony driving most of the discussion, alongside cannabis draft rules and police staffing debate.
- 15:22
Fadiel Adams conceded at the Madlanga Commission that dockets linked to his cases were never intercepted; the commission said they went to Pretoria through normal process, and his testimony was postponed to tomorrow for a recording review.
- 17:01
Stuart Sharnick, linked to Adams, was arrested outside the commission after allegedly intimidating a Sowetan journalist who filmed him; the commission said order and respect for the hearing space would be enforced.
- 15:50
Draft cannabis regulations would allow 750 grams for personal possession, but the lawyer said public sales remain unlawful without a licensing regime, and key issues like wet versus dry cannabis and edibles still need clarification.
- 16:16
POPCRU wants top police managers out of head office and onto the streets to fight crime, arguing the service is too top-heavy; listeners were split between backing the idea and warning office admin still matters.