RC 261019702Clement Manyathela
Monday, 19 October 2026
The show's morning was dominated by pre-election politicians addressing church congregations, with a Public Service Commission chair also warning about government contracts extended beyond their limits.
- 10:27
The Public Service Commission chairperson says a new Act expands its reach beyond national and provincial departments to local government, state-owned entities and state-owned companies.
- 10:23
A Sunday Times investigation found nearly 30 cases where government contracts were extended or topped up after they had expired, some more than a year later, raising red flags for corruption.
- 10:20
Treasury admitted to the Sunday Times that there is no limit to how far a contract can be expanded, and it did not assess whether the variations were reasonable.
- 10:24
The Public Service Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Auditor General and will meet Treasury and Scopa in November to propose reviewing supply chain systems prone to corruption.
- 09:17
Clement Manyathela says he is uncomfortable with churches giving political leaders a platform to campaign from the pulpit before elections, and would rather pastors simply acknowledge visiting politicians.