RC 260831Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Monday, 31 August 2026
Power Drive focused on accountability, from scrutiny of senior police officials and public funds to fuel-price hikes, Eskom’s recovery and unresolved service failures.
- 16:17
A senior KZN Hawks official denied taking a R2.5 million bribe to arrange Bevan Loftus’s killing, while testimony highlighted links to alleged criminals and unexplained deposits exceeding R3 million.
- 16:03
Fuel prices rise from Wednesday: petrol by R1.34 a litre, diesel by up to R3.14, illuminating paraffin by R2.13, and LPG by 69 cents per kilogram.
- 17:11
Eskom reported more than R30 billion profit after tax for 2025/26 and 460 days without load shedding, but an expert warned municipal debt, tariffs and affordability remain serious constraints.
- 15:26
The NPA is not opposing bail for Stefan Govindraju, accused in the Tembisa Hospital fraud, citing his cooperation since 2023; he allegedly used 70 companies to siphon contracts.
- 17:00
PostBank said SASA beneficiaries who missed the Gold-to-Black Card deadline will still receive grants, but cannot access payments or account balances until collecting the replacement card.