RC 261019Kaya 959Glen Lewis
Monday, 19 October 2026
Former President Thabo Mbeki dominated the afternoon, denying interference in apartheid-era prosecutions at the Khampepe Commission while Ramaphosa tackled fuel prices and press harassment.
- 15:00
Former President Thabo Mbeki told the Khampepe Commission his administration never issued directives to stall apartheid-era investigations or prosecutions, and that the NPA was tasked with outstanding TRC cases.
- 16:00
Mbeki denied authorising the suspension of 2006 planned arrests in the attempted poisoning of Reverend Frank Chikane, calling the allegations hearsay and saying there is no direct evidence linking him to the decision.
- 16:02
President Ramaphosa says action will be taken over harassment of journalists, after an ANC bodyguard allegedly manhandled a Kaya News reporter at the Constitutional Court. He says harassment of media people is a no-go area.
- 15:01
President Ramaphosa says government is seriously considering ways to ease rising fuel prices, but any relief must be weighed against the impact on public finances and national reserves.
- 15:02
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, back after a six-month precautionary suspension, urged senior SAPS managers to show maturity and discipline. The charges against him have since been withdrawn.