RC 261002702Mandy Wiener
Friday, 2 October 2026
The episode centred on alleged police misconduct, rising political killings, gender-based violence, MTN’s US legal battle and the accountability crisis facing South African institutions.
- 12:17
At least 42 people linked to political parties, civic movements or traditional leadership have been killed since January, with fears assassinations could increase before local government elections.
- 12:00
The state has no evidence that Shadrach Sibia received a sexually explicit video of a 16-year-old from her father, despite the defence’s claims in his bail case.
- 12:28
Gauteng officials outlined plans to audit cold cases, improve street lighting, secure abandoned buildings, increase missing-person resources and expand women’s shelters amid the femicide crisis.
- 12:37
A US court’s refusal to let MTN appeal means families’ claims alleging its businesses helped fund attacks on American troops can proceed, alongside a criminal investigation.
- 12:49
Trust expert Stephen M.R. Covey said high-trust organisations outperform low-trust organisations by 286%, while rebuilding damaged trust requires consistent behaviour rather than explanations.