RC 260820Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Thursday, 20 August 2026
The show was dominated by the Madlanga Commission fallout, with strong reactions to Fadiel Adams’ testimony, plus major updates on Ramaphosa’s growth push, climate risks and infrastructure failures.
- 15:30
Madlanga Commission proceedings were adjourned so Fadiel Adams can consult his lawyers and review a two-hour audio recording before continuing his testimony on Thursday.
- 16:07
Ramaphosa launched phase three of the government-business partnership, setting a target of lifting growth above 3%, mobilising R3-trillion in investment and focusing on jobs, energy, logistics and corruption reforms.
- 15:59
Climate scientist Peter Johnston warned that South Africa is heading into a hotter, drier summer under El Niño, with late-summer drought and heat waves more likely, and more pressure on farming and water.
- 16:13
Public Works said recent building collapses exposed unlawful construction, weak municipal enforcement and poor professional accountability; the worst case was a Verulam collapse that killed five and injured 11.
- 16:59
KwaZulu-Natal Transport said guardrails are being stolen and resold through tender-linked syndicates, while hijacked state vehicles are also being stripped and trafficked, with the province working with the Hawks and SIU.