RC 261007Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Record fuel prices dominated the programme, alongside school transport negotiations, a fatal tug disaster and housing affordability concerns in South Africa and abroad.
- 08:06
Petrol reached record levels, with inland prices above R30 a litre and diesel at R33; Santaco said no taxi-fare increase had yet been decided.
- 06:45
Western Cape learner transport resumed after operators agreed to continue services while the Education Department reviews fuel costs and promises feedback by Friday; about 22,000 learners were affected.
- 07:13
Kasatu called for a thorough investigation after the Umkhuseli tug disaster killed three maritime workers and left two missing, citing concerns about safety equipment, working hours and employer accountability.
- 08:23
Spain’s proposed eviction moratorium for vulnerable people remains unclear in practice; Madrid’s housing crisis intensified after 87-year-old Marie Carmen faced a 276% rent increase following a vulture-fund takeover.