RC 261019702Bongani Bingwa
Monday, 19 October 2026
Former president Mbeki's upcoming TRC inquiry testimony and National Police Commissioner Masemola's return to office dominated a Monday show that also covered Red Sea escalation and election preparations.
- 07:02
Former NPA director Anton Ackerman told the TRC inquiry that a forged memorandum bearing his signature was used in 2006 to claim 37 ANC leaders were targeted over the landmines campaign.
- 08:01
National Police Commissioner General Masemola returns to office after the presidency lifted his suspension last week. Charges linked to alleged tender fraud were withdrawn in September for insufficient evidence.
- 07:17
The Constitutional Court ordered the IEC to put excluded ANC candidates back on the ballots after the party missed its list deadline, forcing the commission to adjust ballot printing in affected municipalities.
- 06:53
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have escalated in the Red Sea. Egypt's president says Egypt will help defend Saudi Arabia if asked, while South Africa has called for restraint and UN-led negotiations.
- 06:36
Former president Jacob Zuma was discharged from hospital after a week-long stay for an undisclosed illness. His family says he is in good health and will address the public once he is ready.