RC 261007702Clement Manyathela
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
The episode focused on accountability in policing and public procurement, alongside a wide-ranging debate about right-wing populism and late-in-life parenthood.
- 11:59
Clement Manyathela questioned why National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola remains suspended weeks after prosecutors withdrew the charges that prompted his removal, with no explanation from the presidency.
- 11:13
An expert said the 30% local procurement rule for government contracts above R30 million was intended to broaden economic participation but has been exploited by construction-mafia syndicates and fronting.
- 10:51
Professors David Munyai and André Duvenhage linked rising right-wing populism to economic inequality, institutional failure, insecurity and distrust, while warning that it can threaten liberal democracy.
- 09:12
Firoz Khan’s Madlanga Commission testimony was postponed after his uncle-in-law, Preggie Padayachi, was shot dead; the programme stressed that the motive remains unestablished and a new date is pending.
- 11:51
Listeners debated whether having a baby at 57 is irresponsible, with the strongest consensus that older parents need concrete plans for their children’s financial, emotional and physical care.