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Monday, 5 October 2026
Record fuel-price increases, tributes to outstanding teachers and urgent community safety concerns shaped this episode of Drive 959.
- 15:00
From Wednesday, 93-octane petrol rises by R3.12 a litre and 95 by R3.33, while diesel increases between R2.84 and R3.24 per litre.
- 16:03
The Mamelodi community mourned 14-year-old twins Bunolo and Butlali, stabbed on Friday, as police intensified their manhunt and residents pleaded for stronger child protection.
- 16:27
World Teachers Day featured award-winning educators Duduzile Constance Nguna and Mpo Anachimusala, who highlighted compassion, indigenous-language teaching and collaboration to support learners.
- 15:01
The corruption case against former acting police commissioner Khumudzo Patlane and co-accused was provisionally withdrawn while the Investigating Directorate reviews certain aspects before re-enrolment.
- 16:05
The aka Forbes and Tibello ‘Tibs’ Motswane murder trial was postponed amid defence-team changes, with the Durban High Court set to hear a separation application.