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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Power Drive was dominated by accountability battles, rising household pressures and major football news, including Pizo Musimane’s return as Bafana Bafana coach.
- 15:20
The Madlanga Commission heard former Hawks head Godfrey Libea was unaware of key storage and register details before 541 kilograms of cocaine, worth about R200 million, disappeared.
- 15:29
Parliament’s impeachment committee voted 18-9 to rescind advocate Tanda Madonsela’s recommendation as evidence leader after legal advice raised a potential conflict; parties may submit nominations by Friday.
- 16:14
Statistics South Africa recorded 1.5 million housebreaking incidents affecting 1.08 million households in 2025-26, while murder incidents rose 21.4% over the past year.
- 16:54
The Department of Health acknowledged supply challenges affecting contraceptive, oncology and epilepsy medicines, but said alternative brands with the same ingredients and effects were being procured.
- 15:37
Pizo Musimane was appointed Bafana Bafana coach for a second stint, targeting improved World Cup progress and an Africa Cup of Nations title; Helman Mkhalele will not remain assistant.