RC 260922Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
The episode focused on accountability in politics and policing, alongside serious concerns over sardine losses, medication safety and a proposed Western Cape Formula One race.
- 17:01
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrik Sibiya was remanded in custody on charges including rape, sexual grooming, promoting child grooming and trafficking; the state will oppose bail.
- 16:10
Political funding rules leave a major loophole: the ANC reportedly received a R118 million loan without disclosing the lender, repayment terms or interest rate.
- 15:57
BirdLife South Africa called for a complete moratorium on small-pelagic fishing until October-November surveys assess the sardine die-off’s impact on critically endangered African penguins.
- 15:22
Professor Terence Commel warned that taking five or more medicines is not automatically dangerous, but multiple doctors and prescriptions can create harmful interactions requiring active review and deprescribing.
- 17:31
Blue Mountain Racing formally proposed a purpose-built Formula One circuit in the Swartland, saying it could host a South African Grand Prix within four to five years if requirements are met.