RC 260819702Clement Manyathela
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Madlanga Commission testimony and the stalled Zondo procurement reforms dominated a morning of hard political scrutiny, with a lighter viral TikTok guest and an emotional relationship advice segment later on.
- 10:22
Fadiel Adams told the Madlanga Commission his parliamentary laptop had been malfunctioning for months, but the chair pressed him to admit his “proof” was only one earlier instance of using another MP’s laptop.
- 10:02
The NPA said it will unconditionally withdraw the crime-intelligence case against Dumsani Kumalo, Nozi Pomatondo, Dino Mukwele and co-accused on Friday after Madlanga evidence badly undermined the prosecution.
- 11:15
Listener’s Choice focused on the Zondo Commission’s key procurement recommendation: a standalone anti-corruption agency with an inspectorate, central database and tribunal. Advocate Paul Pretorius said government’s Treasury office is only a “soft approach.”
- 09:52
Viral TikTok creator Ntu Zungu explained how she found the misplaced 702 mic pop filter, turned it into a social-media prop and started interviewing people and animals, calling it a souvenir that became content.