Friday, 14 August 2026

Friday’s show was dominated by hard-news interviews on transport lawlessness, SADC diplomacy and new tourism and youth-skills initiatives, with the Banyana win also getting strong airtime.

07:14
Gauteng traffic authorities said 48 minibus taxi drivers were caught without valid licences, 14 unroadworthy minibuses were removed, and 43 vehicles lacked valid licence discs during a week-long blitz.
06:26
The 46th SADC summit opens in Durban with South Africa taking over the rotating chair, while peace and security, regional trade and a target to lift intra-SADC trade from 23% to 50% were highlighted.
08:44
Tourism minister Patricia de Lille said the new electronic travel authorisation system should cut visa processing to 24 hours, start with about 20 countries, and help draw more visitors from China and India.
08:10
A Digitan Holdings programme launched with the Innovation Hub is rolling out 500-plus networking academies to train 12,000 young people in AI, cybersecurity, coding and networking, with pathways into jobs via Cisco’s talent bridge.
06:37
Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria 2-1 to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental playoffs, with goals from Hildah Magaia and captain Refiloe Jane and Kaylin Swart named player of the match.

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