RC 260930Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Gender-based violence dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of government promises, unregulated weight-loss peptides and the Western Cape’s increasingly competitive local elections.
- 07:01
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced four immediate GBVF interventions, including funded plans to reduce forensic backlogs, strengthened police resources and a 90-day consolidated progress report.
- 07:25
GBV advocate Lucinda Evans dismissed the latest commitments as recycled promises, citing an unaccounted-for R1.8 billion and calling for women to build political power and accountability.
- 08:13
The South African Pharmacy Council warned that GLP-1 and peptide medicines are Schedule 4 products requiring authorised prescriptions; influencers and wellness sellers may not legally promote or sell them.
- 08:50
Overberg election coverage pointed to job creation, service delivery and coalition uncertainty, with Swellendam and Theewaterskloof described as especially open contests involving smaller parties.
- 08:42
Cape Talk launched its local-election roadshow from Blouberg, promising policy-focused mayoral debates without party supporters, alongside discussions on water, sustainability and homelessness.