RC 261019Cape TalkClarence Ford
Monday, 19 October 2026
Fani Masemola's return to work as National Police Commissioner led the show, alongside Suliman Carrim's bail bid and a long listener debate on local elections and whether to vote.
- 10:01
National Police Commissioner Fani Masemola returned to work after his suspension was lifted; the tender-fraud charges were withdrawn in September for insufficient evidence, with about five months left in his term.
- 11:02
Suliman Carrim, arrested at OR Tambo airport before a flight to Dubai, faces a charge for repeatedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission; his bail hearing was postponed so police could verify his return ticket and address.
- 11:03
President Cyril Ramaphosa ended his Western Cape campaigning with a rally, where residents of an informal settlement said they feel forgotten and were urged to vote on November 4.
- 10:03
Ward councillor Angus McKenzie says his campaign is suspending for several days so volunteers can help children get to and from school safely after a spike in shootings in the area.
- 09:56
Portfolio manager Mike Townsend warned that a strong El Niño could hit maize yields in South Africa, pushing food prices and inflation higher over the next nine months.