Sunday, 18 October 2026

The inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon took over Cape Town's city centre, with runners competing across four events that celebrate Mandela's legacy through sport and social impact.

Navy exercises in False Bay involving ships from Brazil, India and South Africa drew listener calls about the flyover and what the drills involve.

Ramaphosa told reporters the outcome of the November local government elections should not affect the national government of national unity, which he said still holds for reasons he gave.

Mayoral candidate Roger Solomons pledged at least 10,000 affordable housing opportunities a year and an audit of city-owned land, as Cape Town property and rental costs keep climbing.

Listeners were asked whether expensive running shoes really give runners an advantage, with the host questioning whether a two-second gain justifies the price.