Show recapsPOWER Drive

RC 260810Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane

Monday, 10 August 2026

The show was dominated by hard-news updates on the Reiga Park killings, deadly political violence in KZN, snow disruptions, and pressure points in Gauteng’s schools and state spending.

Listen · 1:25 · AI-read recap
  1. 15:32

    Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia said a person of interest was taken in after the Reiga Park shooting that killed four people, and two SAPS rifles were recovered in an informal settlement.

  2. 15:33

    KwaZulu-Natal’s political killings remain severe: at least 18 councillors have reportedly been assassinated since the last local elections, with illegal guns, tenders and political competition blamed.

  3. 16:44

    Snow and heavy rain forced road closures and travel warnings in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, with authorities urging motorists to delay trips and stay off dangerous routes such as the N3.

  4. 16:34

    Gauteng’s education department said overcrowding is widespread, with about 48% of public schools oversubscribed; Naptosa warned the province needs more teachers, infrastructure and safety support.

  5. 17:33

    The Social Development Department faced fresh scrutiny after reports that more than R1.4 million went to a communications service provider and R670,000 to accommodation for its acting communications head.