RC 260929Cape TalkJohn Maytham
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Gender-based violence dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of police leadership, scam-account networks, rhino poaching and a major Stormers win.
- 17:02
President Cyril Ramaphosa was due to address the nation on gender-based violence at 7pm, after MPs criticised underfunded institutions, weak implementation and repeated strategic plans without tangible results.
- 16:00
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrik Sibiya admitted having sex with an 18-year-old but said it was consensual; his bail hearing will resume on Thursday.
- 15:23
Financial journalist Maya Fisher-French explained how scam funds move through mule accounts into vouchers or cryptocurrency within minutes, and urged banks to hold large payments to new beneficiaries.
- 16:11
A Stormers bonus-point victory over Connacht impressed coach John Dobson, who confirmed Siya Kolisi travelled to Galway to reconnect with the squad and is expected to face Edinburgh.
- 16:46
A conservation study found rhino dehorning reduced poaching by about 80% across 11 reserves, although experts stressed it is not foolproof after a dehorned mother and calf were killed.