RC 260928702Bongani Bingwa
Monday, 28 September 2026
A bloody weekend dominated the show, prompting debate over police leadership, illegal firearms, accountability and whether South Africa can reassure tourists despite rising violence.
- 07:02
The West Rand tavern shooting death toll rose to 18, with 15 wounded and no arrests; police are investigating whether it was retaliation linked to an earlier shooting.
- 06:54
Private investigator Chad Thomas blamed a deficit of police leadership, saying detectives face skills shortages, forensic backlogs and hollowed-out crime intelligence that fails to dismantle syndicates.
- 07:16
Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille said South Africa welcomed 6.6 million international tourists from January to July, up 12.4%, while safety forums, tourism monitors and an emergency app support visitors.
- 08:38
The show challenged calls for the death penalty, arguing that suspects must first be identified and arrested, while citing official figures that 99% of fatal shootings involve unlicensed firearms.
- 06:43
South Africa’s Proteas secured a 2-0 ODI series lead over Australia after a 32-run win, with David Miller making 142 and captain Temba Bavuma scoring 103.