RC 260907702Mandy Wiener
Monday, 7 September 2026
Court cases dominated the episode, including Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial, new testimony in the Anele Tembe inquest and allegations linking Mfuleni tenders to a murdered whistleblower.
- 12:11
The Pretoria High Court dismissed former speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s discharge application, finding a prima facie case across 12 corruption counts and one money-laundering charge; her defence must now answer.
- 12:18
A witness at the Anele Tembe inquest described hearing a woman scream “Leave me alone, get away from me”, followed by a loud bang before seeing someone below the hotel.
- 12:28
Businessman Mpo Malema remains in custody after appearing over an alleged R16-million Mfuleni fleet tender in which only seven of 18 vehicles were delivered; a formal bail application is due next week.
- 12:29
Police linked investigations into Mfuleni corruption, alleged fraud schemes and the assassination of financial clerk Martha Rantsofu, who had complained about municipal wrongdoing.
- 12:42
SADTU accused Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube of political interference in the national textbook catalogue and called on President Ramaphosa to act, while the minister’s supporters defend stopping potentially unlawful procurement.