RC 260829Cape Talk
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Shiloh Noon’s Magic Bus paired a deep progressive-rock journey with recurring headlines on political realignment, attacks on emergency workers and South Africa’s Gaza submission.
- 20:00
COSATU will debate its alliance rift with the ANC and SACP at next month’s elective conference, while the SACP prepares to contest local elections independently.
- 20:02
Two EMS workers escaped unharmed after armed men opened fire on their ambulance on Pretoria’s N1; the patient remained stable and was transferred safely to Jubilee Hospital.
- 20:05
South Africa submitted an ICJ dossier alleging Israel failed to comply with orders protecting Palestinians, citing more than 73,000 Gaza deaths since 2023.
- 20:03
Johannesburg approved a draft 2026 by-law for public participation to regulate security access restrictions on public roads and places amid unapproved installations by residents.
- 22:28
The music set ranged from The Doors and Gentle Giant to Frank Zappa, Focus, Renaissance and Armageddon, with Shiloh Noon highlighting rare progressive-rock recordings and musicians.