RC 261007Kaya 959Phemelo Motene
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
The episode centred on asylum processing, the Sibiya bail hearing, Gauteng medicine shortages, workers’ rights and practical legal disputes involving vehicles and property.
- 20:09
Home Affairs must accept and assess asylum applications on their merits, even where applicants entered irregularly; those who do not qualify can still be deported after due process.
- 20:32
Evidence in Shadrack Sibiya’s bail hearing includes alleged threats, possible witness interference and claims of sensitive information being leaked, while media access at court remains restricted.
- 20:39
Gauteng is short of diabetes, hypertension and mental-health medicines; patients are receiving one month’s supply instead of three while suppliers seek alternatives after SAPRA licence withdrawals.
- 21:09
The Supreme Court of Appeal ordered Ubuntu Family Health Centre to return a 2020 Porsche 911, ruling its right to possess the vehicle ended before business rescue began.
- 20:49
COSATU said labour-law violations remain common in farms, restaurants and construction, calling for 10,000 inspectors to strengthen enforcement beyond the current 2,400 inspectors.