RC 260916Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Gender-based violence dominated the episode, alongside the ANC’s electoral setback, concerns over hospital access, and the mounting cost of using cash in South Africa.
- 17:31
The Human Rights Commission will hold a national inquiry into the criminal justice system’s response to femicide and violence against women from 28 September to 2 October.
- 16:01
The Electoral Court dismissed the ANC’s appeal over missed candidate-list deadlines in six municipalities; the party says it will pursue further legal options before November’s elections.
- 16:14
Bishop Lavis residents accused a day hospital of denying urgent assistance to a woman who later died; the Western Cape health department said the incident is under investigation.
- 17:36
A Reserve Bank study estimates South Africans spend R90 billion annually accessing cash, including transaction fees, infrastructure, travel, queues and exposure to crime.