RC 261111Cape TalkStephen Grootes
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Money-focused episode dominated by Nersa's admission of tariff errors that leave councils owing customers, plus Chery's silent recalls and Tatjana Smith's switch to the Netherlands over funding.
- 18:10
Nersa admitted in court it got its sums wrong, allowing Joburg, Ekurhuleni and Nelson Mandela Bay tariffs that were too high, so those councils essentially owe customers money.
- 19:23
Chery quietly recalled vehicles without telling the National Consumer Commission, which has opened an investigation; the announced recall covers nearly 24,000 vehicles, including 17,500 Tiggo 4s.
- 18:43
Swimmer Tatjana Smith will compete for the Netherlands at the 2028 LA Olympics while still living and training in South Africa; Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie rejected claims his department is failing elite athletes.
- 18:03
Former speaker Mapisa-Nqakula testified she did not need to disguise payments for her Bruma house renovations, which she said she could afford; the state alleges R1.7 to R1.8 million in cash was used to hide corrupt payments.