RC 260903Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Thursday, 3 September 2026
A storm-lashed Afternoon Drive examined Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala court battle, widespread distrust in police, DSTV’s planned package overhaul and Cape Town’s baboon-proof bin rollout.
- 17:00
Opposition parties accused Cyril Ramaphosa of delaying accountability as he challenges the Phala Phala report; the MKP also argued the High Court lacks jurisdiction to review it.
- 16:10
Stats SA found roughly 1.5 million housebreaking incidents in 2025-26, but only 48.2% were reported; criminologist Guy Lamb said reporting remains vital for policing resources.
- 16:38
DSTV plans to replace Compact with separate Sports and Movies and Series options, with streaming packages reportedly ranging from R99 Starter to R799 Premium.
- 17:23
Cape Town will distribute the first 2,200 of 6,000 lockable baboon-proof bins from mid-September, prioritising suburbs with the highest human-baboon conflict.
- 17:11
Brand expert Jeremy Sampson said Airlink’s stadium flyover delivered major awareness but its reputational impact depends on the Civil Aviation Authority’s safety findings.