RC 260903702Africa Melane
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Police accountability, public distrust, medicine access and a tightly contested Springboks-All Blacks series dominated this practical, listener-focused early-morning episode.
- 04:00
Major General Feroz Khan was dismissed from the SAPS after failing to attend a disciplinary hearing; the Labour Court rejected his bid to overturn the process, while criminal allegations remain.
- 04:15
Stats SA found more than one million households experienced housebreaking in the past year, yet fewer than half reported it, with many citing distrust that police would act.
- 05:14
The Health Department said medicine supply remains stable despite challenges; different brands or tablet appearances can reflect the same active ingredient, while flea-market and online medicines are unauthorised risks.
- 04:50
Old Mutual’s survey found 64% of working South Africans keep some savings in cash at home, up from 40% five years ago, including about 80% of 18-to-29-year-olds.
- 05:51
The Springboks and All Blacks head to Saturday’s Soweto Test at 1-1, with South Africa’s improved discipline and clinical finishing key to the Cape Town victory.