Monday, 24 August 2026

Matlala’s postponement bid at the Madlanga Commission was refused; the inquiry adjourned to midday to hear arguments on his right not to incriminate himself after lawyers said prison access and illness hampered preparation.

The ANC still had not finalised its Johannesburg mayoral candidate, with Loisa Masuku, Dada Morero and Frank Chigani among the options while listeners argued over whether voting ANC is fair to judge.

Callers split sharply over ANC support: some said corruption, municipal collapse and broken promises justify “judging” voters, while others said political choices are subjective and should be debated without insults.

Ronald Lamola’s TRC inquiry testimony centred on whether the state and NPA were interfered with in post-TRC prosecutions, and why so many apartheid-era cases have still not led to convictions.

The Family Matters segment focused on low reciprocity in families and friendships, with a clinical psychologist saying the answer is not a ledger but clear boundaries, capacity, and better communication.