RC 260812Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
A newsy Cape Talk morning driven by Parliament’s rebuttal of Fidel Adams, a hard debate on illegal mining laws, and strong listener reaction to a possible racist gatekeeping incident at a Claremont petrol station.
- 07:03
Parliament flatly rejected Fidel Adams’ claim that his parliamentary laptop had been broken for 18 months, saying service records show no persistent faults and MPs also have a smartphone and tablet.
- 07:09
The new General Laws Amendment Bill on illegal mining drew criticism for targeting poor miners and helpers with fines of up to R100 million and sentences of up to 30 years, while allegedly leaving kingpins untouched.
- 07:26
A Sans Souci Girls parent said a Claremont petrol station barred learners from entering alone, claiming it applied only to that school; she recorded staff saying the children were singled out because of theft concerns.
- 06:58
Cape Town’s new Sea Point promenade rules for e-scooters and e-bikes will cap speed at 8 km/h, ban reckless riding and mandate dismount points; the city says park rangers and security will enforce them.