RC 260923702Africa Melane
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Policing turmoil dominated the episode, with scrutiny of raids, withdrawn charges, alleged sexual offences and the succession battle within SAPS leadership.
- 05:02
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrach Sibiya will remain in custody after escape concerns; the NPA will oppose bail at his formal application on 29 September.
- 05:20
Charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola were withdrawn, but Professor Mpo Matala said President Cyril Ramaphosa must decide whether he returns, while an internal disciplinary process remains possible.
- 05:01
Police seized suspended minister Senzo Mkunu’s cellphone under a Johannesburg High Court warrant, in an investigation involving alleged fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
- 05:58
Economist Lizette Isil de Skier predicted a finely balanced Reserve Bank decision, with a hold possible but consensus favouring a 25-basis-point repo-rate hike.
- 05:13
A proposed R6.7-billion Formula One-standard racetrack in Swartland prompted debate over whether South Africa needs the costly project, with Kyalami already available.