RC 261008Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Election integrity, local representation and policing dominated the show, alongside concerns about Mexican cartel-linked drug production and the Proteas’ upcoming Test against Australia.
- 08:01
Parliament’s police corruption committee recommended that the Hawks investigate former police minister Beki Cele over allegations he received R500,000 in two cash payments, with the NPA also asked to assess prosecution.
- 06:46
Election analysts warned that candidates contesting multiple wards exploit the system to accumulate votes towards proportional-representation seats; ballotbox.co.za lets voters check candidates, parties and ward participation.
- 07:19
The Centre for Information Integrity in Africa identified a TikTok account with 510,000 followers and nearly 11 million likes that appears to promote the Freedom Front Plus and funnel voters towards an unchecked AI election tool.
- 07:27
A Brookings expert said Mexican cartels are partnering with South African criminal groups to establish methamphetamine labs, attracted by the country’s shipping position, existing drug networks and weak, corrupt law enforcement.
- 08:50
Ahead of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead, Vernon Philander urged South Africa not to rush Kagiso Rabada back from injury, saying Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer could exploit a slower pitch.