RC 260907Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Monday, 7 September 2026
Power Drive centred on accountability, from a learner’s alleged bullying-related suicide and municipal ethics to police recruitment failures, court cases and South Africa’s sporting results.
- 15:57
The family of 17-year-old Khotazo Maeba, who died by suicide after alleged teacher bullying, called for a full investigation; protesters demanded the teacher’s suspension, while two EFF members were arrested.
- 17:21
A police recruitment candidate said seven applicants were rejected as overage after completing medicals and being instructed to report for training; Power Drive sought advice and a SAPS response.
- 17:45
Five South Africans were affected by an insurgent attack on a hunting lodge in northern Mozambique; four were accounted for, but a 30-year-old Limpopo worker remained missing.
- 17:11
The Gauteng High Court rejected Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to have her corruption case dismissed, finding sufficient evidence for the trial to continue without determining guilt.
- 16:42
The Springboks beat New Zealand 29-24 at FNB Stadium to lead the series 2-1, with the deciding match scheduled for Baltimore after a fiercely contested encounter.