RC 261006702Bongani Bingwa
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Fuel prices dominated the programme, alongside a disturbing sexual misconduct investigation and warnings about South Africa’s diabetes crisis.
- 06:32
Petrol prices were expected to rise by more than R3 a litre, with 95 petrol increasing R3.33 and diesel by up to R3.24 from midnight.
- 06:53
Private investigator Brad Nathanson said the number of women alleging sexual misconduct by one KwaZulu-Natal Midlands man had risen from 44 to 63.
- 07:17
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said diabetes-related complications killed almost 29,000 people in 2024, making diabetes South Africa’s leading underlying natural cause of death for three consecutive years.
- 07:26
FleetWatch editor Patrick O’Leary warned that fuel now accounts for up to 60–65% of trucking operating costs, threatening further pressure on transport and prices.
- 07:04
Six men accused of murdering rapper AKA and celebrity chef Tibz planned to apply for separate trials from co-accused Eddie Mian, who faces additional charges.