Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Heavy snow closures, Eskom unbundling fears and a whistleblower’s corruption complaint dominated a morning of hard news and listener advice.

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05:50
Extreme snowfall closed the Swartberg, Artsberg and several Eastern Cape passes, with schools suspended for today and tomorrow and rescue teams helping stranded motorists.
05:15
NUM said Eskom’s planned transmission split could drive prices up, threaten jobs and erode public ownership; the union wants the utility to stay state-owned and is weighing legal action.
05:06
A caller with screenshots alleged a magistrate took bribes in domestic violence cases, including demands of up to R100,000; listeners pointed her to Whistleblower House and Defend Our Democracy.
04:44
Entries opened for the 2026 Tembisa Mile and 10km on 25 October, with 5,000 places available, online entry via tembisamile.co.za or tickchanny.co.za.