RC 260805702Clement Manyathela
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
A lively open-line episode mixed listener name stories with strong reaction to Banyana Banyana, the MK Party’s leadership shake-up, and two hard-hitting interviews on PIC reform and false accusations.
- 09:09
Banyana Banyana reached the WAFCON quarterfinals after beating Burkina Faso 1-0, but callers were split: relief at progress, frustration at the team’s flat performances and concern about Morocco on Saturday.
- 09:12
The MK Party dissolved its new strategic presidential team days after creating it, reinstated the presidential task team, and elevated Duduzani Zuma as first deputy president — prompting warnings of family rule and instability.
- 10:18
Finance Minister Inok Kotwana backed reforms at the Public Investment Corporation, saying the chair should be an independent expert, and that the PIC’s unlisted investments, whistleblower reports and over R400 million payment all need independent scrutiny.
- 11:14
On false criminal cases, legal expert Melusi Ulu said a false accusation must be proven as a lie, not just weak evidence; victims can pursue criminal charges, civil damages, and have only six months to start a civil claim against the state.
- 11:32
The sharing-space debate turned to lobola after a listener said a friend mocked the amount paid for her, more than R50,000; callers condemned the comparison, said lobola should stay between families, and even debated whether a partner can top up the amount.