RC 260909702Africa Melane
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Election disputes, a shrinking economy and online child safety dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of tourism’s weak accommodation performance despite strong arrival numbers.
- 05:33
South Africa’s GDP contracted 0.2% in the second quarter, ending six consecutive quarters of growth; mining, manufacturing, and trade, catering and accommodation were major drags.
- 05:04
The ANC is challenging the IEC over 181 candidates missing from six councils’ lists, insisting it seeks an investigation into captured data, not special treatment or new candidates.
- 05:16
Government will not introduce a general social-media ban for under-16s, while digital-wellness consultant Mark Russell urged stronger parental oversight and greater responsibility from technology companies.
- 05:56
Hospitality occupancy remains about 10% below pre-COVID levels despite high arrivals, with xenophobia, Middle East disruptions and weak domestic demand blamed for the sector’s 1.9% contraction.