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RC 261019702John Perlman

Monday, 19 October 2026

Former president Thabo Mbeki's TRC testimony, Ekurhuleni's power procurement and the ANC's restored ballot places dominated a Monday afternoon show that also covered court cases.

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  1. 15:01

    Former president Thabo Mbeki told the TRC cases inquiry he rejects allegations that his administration politically interfered with TRC investigations, saying the executive never directed prosecutors.

  2. 15:32

    Ekurhuleni has been cleared to procure 2,400 megawatts from independent power producers, a move expected to save the municipality R36 billion over 20 years.

  3. 15:31

    The IEC has confirmed the ANC's candidates will appear on ballots in six municipalities, after a Constitutional Court ruling and the party's late candidate list submissions.

  4. 16:13

    National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola returned to office after a six-month precautionary suspension, following the withdrawal of criminal charges against him for insufficient evidence.

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