Monday, 10 August 2026

Listeners repeatedly backed Helen Zille, Naledi Pandor, Thuli Madonsela, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and others as possible first woman president names, with the strongest support going to Zille and Pandor.

The DA’s plan to outsource water, electricity and refuse removal drew fierce split views: supporters said private firms could restore discipline and reliability, while critics warned of profiteering and exclusion of poor residents.

Local governance expert Mielani Holeni said the current municipal model is flawed by poor maintenance, weak planning and skills shortages, and set out full outsourcing, hybrid contracting and public-private partnership as the main options.

UCT vice-chancellor Professor Moshabela is taking the university council to court after complaints about his conduct, while council members remain divided over whether the process was fair and whether his behaviour warranted action.

Family Matters explored parental favouritism, with Dr Dumi Mashiko warning that unequal love can leave children carrying lifelong trauma, guilt, resentment and low self-esteem unless parents are intentional and honest.