RC 260811Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
The show was dominated by the Madlanga Commission and a deep dive into South Africa’s anti-corruption failures, with severe weather disruptions and a long discussion on rising prices for non-alcoholic drinks.
- 08:00
Fadiel Adams was unlikely to testify at the Madlanga Commission after his sworn affidavit arrived late, delaying scrutiny of how classified crime intelligence documents landed on his desk.
- 07:10
Lawson Naidu argued South Africa keeps appointing the wrong people to anti-corruption bodies, that budgets are not truly independent, and that IDAC should be strengthened rather than replaced.
- 08:04
Heavy snow, rain and damaging winds closed mountain passes in the Eastern and Western Cape, forced school closures, and left road teams warning motorists to stay off closed routes.
- 08:09
Bars and restaurants are lifting prices on soft drinks and mocktails as alcohol sales decline; one guest paid R72 for a cola tonic and Sprite, prompting debate about whether going out has become too expensive.