RC 261006Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Fuel costs, illicit money flows, crime accountability and Brazil’s political shift dominated a morning of scrutiny over government, institutions and social responsibility.
- 08:04
From 7 October, 95-grade petrol will rise above R30 a litre to R30.04, while diesel reaches R33.18, intensifying pressure on household and transport budgets.
- 07:14
A report estimates R6.3 billion has left South Africa through informal cash networks linked to unregistered, foreign-owned spaza shops, bypassing tax and financial oversight.
- 06:53
South Africa’s September vehicle sales exceeded 60,000 for the first time, reaching 61,645 units, while exports fell 18.8% to 31,472 amid Chinese competition and the shift to new-energy vehicles.
- 07:02
Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan is due before the Madlanga Commission, with part of his testimony potentially held in camera; his postponement application was rejected.
- 08:15
Brazil’s presidential race is heading for a 25 October runoff between Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva, after Bolsonaro’s party won the largest congressional bloc and five state governments.