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Friday, 25 September 2026
Gender-based violence, international drug cartels, declining democratic trust and accountability dominated the episode, alongside major Proteas and netball developments.
- 06:25
Women for Change said communities have solutions to gender-based violence, but government remains disconnected; it urged immediate action on bail, police handling of rape cases and court procedures.
- 06:48
Security expert Eldred de Klerk said international cartels are using South Africa’s logistics, financial systems, vulnerable borders and local networks to manufacture and distribute synthetic drugs.
- 07:11
Only 17% of surveyed adults were satisfied with South Africa’s democratic direction, while 68% were dissatisfied; Defend Our Democracy said trust must be rebuilt through municipal accountability after elections.
- 07:03
The Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court was expected to consider rejoining alleged kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala and two companies with 14 other accused in a corruption case involving a contract worth over R200 million.
- 07:33
South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs in Durban: Matthew Breetzke scored 112, Marko Jansen made 75, and Keshav Maharaj took four wickets.