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Monday, 19 October 2026

Monday's Power Breakfast led with National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's return to work after his suspension was lifted, alongside Mbeki's TRC testimony and warnings that most South Africans will not retire comfortably.

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  1. 06:33

    National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola returns to work today after President Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension, following the NPA's formal withdrawal of the PFMA charges against him in September.

  2. 06:01

    Former President Mbeki is expected to testify before the TRC cases inquiry, which is examining claims that political interference obstructed prosecutions of apartheid-era cases handed over by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

  3. 06:53

    Alexander Forbes finds only 10% of formal-sector retirement fund members are on track to retire comfortably, up from 6% in 2021, while average contribution rates of 11.2% fall short of the recommended 15%.

  4. 06:02

    The Border Management Authority launched a digital vehicle inspection system at ports of entry, replacing manual checks with intelligence-led targeting to combat cross-border vehicle theft and smuggling.