RC 260908702Joanne Joseph
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
The episode focused on Gauteng corruption allegations, a Midrand aircraft crash, the ANC’s Electoral Court challenge and plans to repurpose hijacked buildings.
- 16:00
Two people were injured when a light aircraft crashed near Grand Central Airport in Midrand; a subsequent car crash worsened delays, with roads closed during recovery.
- 16:23
Gauteng recorded 456 complaints involving fraud, corruption, extortion and theft by metro police, but only 175 cases—38%—reached court, according to DA questions.
- 16:32
Government identified 2,400 hijacked or abandoned buildings for possible conversion into affordable housing, student accommodation and emergency housing through a coordinated municipal plan.
- 17:20
The ANC argues electronic candidate information uploaded before the deadline constituted submission, while the IEC says candidates had to complete the final submission step.
- 15:51
The Hawks say further arrests are expected in the theft of 541 kilograms of cocaine, while investigators are also examining possible involvement by police officials.