RC 260903702Clement Manyathela
Thursday, 3 September 2026
A wide-ranging morning examined public accountability, the 2026 local elections, Eskom’s fragile profitability and musician Brian Temba’s career and advocacy.
- 11:39
Eskom reported a R30.5 billion profit, but sales have fallen nearly 20% since 2007 while revenues rose 800%; analysts warned higher tariffs cannot sustain the utility.
- 11:07
The 2026 local elections will be held on 4 November, with 142,072 nominated candidates; Johannesburg has 80 parties contesting 135 ward and 135 PR seats.
- 11:15
Political analyst Professor Nzekelelo Breakfast said Johannesburg’s fragmented field makes an outright winner unlikely, meaning parties may need coalition agreements to govern after the election.
- 10:58
Brian Temba urged audiences to support South African musicians by buying and downloading their music, attending live shows and booking artists beyond currently dominant amapiano acts.
- 09:38
Callers condemned Spring Day water-splashing after one child’s bucket damaged a matric learner’s hearing aids, reportedly costing about R8,000 and threatening her ability to write exams.