RC 260814Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Friday, 14 August 2026
A news-heavy drive show centred on South Africa’s diabetes crisis, the SADC summit, Zambia’s disrupted election counting, and several major court and commission developments.
- 16:54
Diabetes has overtaken TB and HIV as South Africa’s leading underlying natural cause of death, with 27,692 deaths in 2023; doctors urged earlier testing, healthier diets and more physical activity.
- 16:07
The SADC summit in Durban will push industrialisation, critical minerals, value chains and regional trade, with Cyril Ramaphosa arguing the region must stop exporting raw materials and buying back finished goods.
- 17:45
Zambia’s Electoral Commission suspended nationwide vote counting after attacks on polling staff and violence at stations, with ballot papers reportedly stolen and official results still unclear.
- 16:16
The Pretoria High Court set aside Professor Nanani Matibula’s NSFAS administrator appointment and reinstated the board, while the committee condemned irregular advisor payments made without finance minister approval.
- 17:31
On the Madlanga Commission, state evidence alleged an orchestrated campaign to force out senior police figures, while another ruling sent businessman Sileman Karim’s non-appearance for criminal referral.