RC 261006702Africa Melane
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
A record fuel shock dominated the programme, with debate over affordability, the Road Accident Fund levy, public transport and worsening tensions between South Africa and the United States.
- 04:00
Petrol prices will rise by up to R3.33 a litre and diesel by as much as R3.24 from midnight, pushing inland petrol above R30 and increasing pressure on households and transport costs.
- 05:19
OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage rejected replacing the Road Accident Fund fuel levy with a hybrid model, arguing the fund needs professional management rather than a new revenue stream.
- 05:53
South Africa’s diplomatic dispute with the United States was described as unnecessary and damaging, with foreign-affairs expert Brooks Spector urging both sides to stop inflammatory statements and return to substantive negotiations.
- 04:20
More than 600 US companies operate in South Africa and employ over 250,000 people, underscoring the economic stakes of the escalating Pretoria-Washington dispute.
- 04:48
Listeners were told that group fitness classes should be judged by individual goals, progression and correct form—not sweat levels—while crowded classes and one-size-fits-all coaching were flagged as warning signs.