RC 260823702Kenny Maistry
Sunday, 23 August 2026
A mostly music-filled Soulful Sundays edition was punctuated by EWN updates on the ANC manifesto launch, taxi violence in the Western Cape and Africa’s economic outlook.
- 11:01
ANC supporters said the manifesto launch at Riverside Park must focus on service delivery, water, jobs for youth and clear timelines before the municipal polls.
- 12:03
Panyaza Lesufi said the manifesto gives the ANC a chance to show how it will improve its electoral performance and stabilise the party ahead of the November elections.
- 12:00
A taxi owner was shot dead in Danoon, adding to a fresh flare-up of taxi violence in the Western Cape after several killings and injuries last week.
- 12:59
Africa’s growth outlook stayed positive at 4.3% for 2026, but rising Middle East instability was flagged as a threat to oil prices, inflation, debt and investor confidence.