RC 260909Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Water restrictions, political accountability and election integrity dominated an episode balancing Cape Town’s drought concerns with scrutiny of public institutions and candidates.
- 17:34
Cape Town is seriously considering tighter water restrictions, but the city will not act alone while agricultural users oppose restrictions; dam levels have fallen to 75%.
- 17:01
The Impeachment Committee will oppose EFF and African Legal Professionals Association court challenges after rescinding advocate Tandazani Madonsela’s nomination as evidence leader in Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala inquiry.
- 17:32
The DA wants to intervene in the ANC’s electoral court case after technical problems prevented the ANC finalising candidates for six councils, affecting 181 candidates ahead of 4 November elections.
- 17:27
UCT research found South African OnlyFans creators often use the platform as a safer, flexible income source amid unemployment, though many regard it as temporary and face harassment or extortion.
- 16:31
A scholar transport driver accused over the deaths of 14 learners was granted R3,000 bail, with a condition barring him from driving while the case continues.