RC 260903702Mandy Wiener
Thursday, 3 September 2026
The episode centred on accountability, from Phala Phala court arguments and Feroz Khan’s dismissal to repayment of a politically connected housing loan and subdued business confidence.
- 12:11
The ATM argued that the Phala Phala panel was right to investigate the US$580,000 buffalo-sale proceeds and the Namibia money trail when assessing possible outside paid work by President Ramaphosa.
- 12:42
Former Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan is appealing his SAPS dismissal after missing an expedited disciplinary hearing; a labour expert said the internal appeal could potentially overturn the decision.
- 12:16
Paul Mashatile’s son-in-law repaid a substantial, undisclosed amount linked to a failed housing project after the Gauteng Partnership Fund sought R12.6 million in court.
- 12:23
Business confidence edged down one point to 38 in the third quarter after a nine-point second-quarter decline, with municipal services, infrastructure and policy uncertainty weighing on companies.
- 12:49
Author Sadiqa Fakir said being a corporate rebel means respectfully challenging poor leadership, broken processes and bureaucratic rules while protecting personal boundaries and creating better ways of working.