RC 260908Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Election registration failures, coalition reform, El Niño preparedness and rabies-infected seals dominated an episode balancing urgent public issues with practical consumer and sport conversations.
- 15:24
The ANC says 181 candidates across six councils were affected by registration problems, blaming technical difficulties; analyst Wayne Sussman warned the party could lose seats and face coalitions in key municipalities.
- 15:45
Public-health expert Colleen Alders urged municipalities to fix water systems, clear drains and prepare clinics for heatstroke, diarrhoea and nutrition risks linked to a potentially severe El Niño.
- 16:39
Rabies remains established in Cape fur seals: at least 176 people had been bitten by the end of 2025, with researchers warning the figure is incomplete and advising people to stay well away.
- 16:10
The stalled Municipal Structures Amendment Bill will not regulate coalitions before the November election; proposed measures include limiting no-confidence motions and making coalition agreements public.
- 15:54
DSTV’s new R400 sports package includes football, cricket, UFC, WWE and one URC match weekly, while its R500 entertainment package faces competition from cheaper streaming services.