RC 260807Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Friday, 7 August 2026
Alcohol tax policy dominated the afternoon, alongside the formal start of the 4 November municipal election countdown and live build-up to the Stormers-All Blacks clash.
- 16:23
National Treasury’s plan to raise alcohol excise taxes and introduce a minimum unit price drew a hard split: DG Murray Trust said it would save lives, while listeners argued it could push drinkers toward cheaper illicit alcohol.
- 16:31
Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa officially proclaimed the local government election for 4 November 2026, opening the 90-day countdown and closing voter-roll changes at midnight.
- 17:12
Cape Town Mayor Jordan Hill-Lewis pressed Acting Police Minister Feroz Cachalia to add a simple amendment giving metro police investigative powers, saying poor SAPS follow-through leaves many arrests ending in no conviction.
- 16:13
The Department of Electricity and Energy said its China mission secured advance interest from six major equipment manufacturers and support for projects worth about R1.3 trillion, with solar, wind, batteries and green hydrogen central.
- 17:27
The All Blacks will do the haka before tonight’s match against the Stormers at DHL Stadium, with Jan de Kweneng saying the home side must be brutally physical, disciplined and minimise mistakes to compete.