RC 261113702Africa Melane
Friday, 13 November 2026
Friday the 13th episode dominated by Madlanga Commission revelations and tense coalition talks after the local elections, with listeners debating theatre etiquette and unpaid marathon prize money.
- 05:01
An intelligence official told the Madlanga Commission that classified information was allegedly weaponised and leaked to media and members of the public in a targeted campaign against senior law enforcement officials.
- 04:03
Gauteng Health says 17 people died from 768 malaria cases recorded between January and September, and 15 of those who died had travelled within the SADC region, with Mozambique accounting for nearly 59% of deaths.
- 04:02
More than 10 parties, including the SACP, EFF and MK Party, have formed the Council of the Left, together representing about 20% of the vote, but will not negotiate coalitions as a single bloc.
- 04:03
In the Western Cape, 16 hung councils face a deadline next Wednesday, and the PMC, Karoo Democratic Force and Peckengraf have formed a five-councillor bloc accusing ActionSA of bad faith.
- 05:17
Gauteng will deploy 80 liquor inspectors from Monday to check licences and compliance at outlets alongside SAPS, but they cannot close outlets or seize liquor.