RC 260930702Africa Melane
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Gender-based violence dominated the episode, with scrutiny of Ramaphosa’s 60-day directives, alongside diplomatic tensions with the US and warnings for the summer initiation season.
- 04:07
Ramaphosa ordered four GBVF measures within 60 days: auditing unresolved cases, reducing forensic backlogs, municipal safety audits, and legislation addressing alcohol-related violence.
- 05:17
People Opposing Women Abuse executive director Fatima Shaik said the real test begins now, warning that South Africa has policies but lacks implementation and accountability.
- 04:24
The US ambassador, Leo Brent Bozell III, was summoned by Dirco for a third demarche in nine months over remarks criticising South African government policies.
- 05:53
An environmental health practitioner warned that extreme heat, flooding and wildfires linked to El Niño could endanger initiates, urging safer coverings and registered sites.
- 05:29
Stats SA figures showed the formal economy lost 14,000 jobs between March and June, while full-time employment fell by 40,000 over the quarter.