RC 260831702Africa Melane
Monday, 31 August 2026
A tense Springboks-All Blacks rematch dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of delayed Madlanga Commission testimony, COSATU’s income-grant plans and Western Cape taxi-route mediation.
- 05:15
The Springboks beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town despite being outscored four tries to three; Cheslin Kolbe’s flawless kicking helped secure the hard-fought victory before Saturday’s third test.
- 05:05
Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan will miss his expected Madlanga Commission appearance after reportedly being hospitalised again; he faces criminal allegations and a separate defeating-the-ends-of-justice charge.
- 05:17
COSATU will push to retain and inflation-adjust the R370 SRD grant, create a roadmap towards food-poverty levels and link beneficiaries to skills and employment opportunities.
- 05:19
COSATU has not finalised its local-election stance: its existing resolution supports the ANC, but the September Congress must decide how to manage the SACP’s independent contest.
- 05:58
Santaco rejected closing the Khayelitsha-Somerset West taxi route for now, backing mediation and law-enforcement action while urging rival parties to keep drivers and commuters safe.