RC 261016Cape TalkPippa Hudson
Friday, 16 October 2026
Dominated by Suliman Carrim's arrest and bail hearing, with a First Date the Musical preview and Diane Kutzer's book on three lost sailors filling the rest of the show.
- 13:31
Suliman Carrim, former ANC Northwest treasurer, is applying for bail after his arrest at OR Tambo before boarding a flight with his family. He is charged with contravening the Commission's Act by failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission.
- 13:32
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masamola returns to work Monday, President Ramaphosa has confirmed, after precautionary suspension since April. Charges over the R360 million Medicare 24 police tender have since been withdrawn.
- 13:04
A self-proclaimed pastor accused of raping a woman and killing her four-month-old baby has opted against applying for bail at Atteridgeville court. His case resumes next Friday, and one wife is consulting a private lawyer.
- 14:05
The DA will take legal action against Tshwane over alleged failure to warn residents about unsafe drinking water in Bronkhorstspruit, where up to 160 gastrointestinal illness cases have been reported.