RC 261029Kaya 959Andy Maqondwana
Thursday, 29 October 2026
A feel-good afternoon of parenting talk and listener calls, with sober news on a child rape case, a R99 million asset freeze, and the run-up to the 4 November elections.
- 14:00
The National Prosecuting Authority secured an order to provisionally freeze R99 million in assets of a Mpumalanga taxi boss, allegedly acquired through organised crime including extortion, including Centurion properties and luxury cars.
- 14:01
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has proposed KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Kwanazi as national head of the Hawks, with a cabinet memorandum seeking approval at the earliest cabinet sitting.
- 12:00
The case of a nine-year-old learner allegedly raped by a primary school teacher has been postponed to 3 November for a formal bail application, and the family says it believes there is enough evidence to keep him behind bars.
- 13:04
The state asked for more time to conclude financial investigations in the fraud and forgery case against an alleged crime kingpin; he remains in custody while his three co-accused are on bail, and the matter is postponed to February 2027.
- 12:02
President Cyril Ramaphosa called for unity ahead of the 4 November local government elections, saying divisions should not undermine citizens' democratic rights, with over 29 million South Africans set to vote.