702 Breakfast

Friday, 18 September 2026

A grim femicide crisis dominated the show, prompting demands for accountable leadership, stronger policing and action across South African society.

1. 08:01

   Police said nine women have been found dead across Ekurhuleni since July; only one suspect is in custody, five victims remain unidentified and some murders may be linked.

2. 07:12

   The Madlanga Commission chair said emerging evidence indicates serious criminality within the criminal justice system, while stressing that final findings have not yet been made.

3. 07:23

   The scheduled interview with Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga did not happen; her spokesperson said government is determined to work with law-enforcement stakeholders.

4. 07:43

   Callers described alleged kidnappings, rape, robbery and police inaction, while the discussion urged schools, families, sports bodies and businesses to address violence and harmful masculinity.

5. 06:25

   The ANC’s Eastern Cape candidate-list dispute could reach the High Court, with Lulama Ngcukaitobi demanding a retraction and apology from Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula by 22 September.

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