RC 260917Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Gender-based violence, prison corruption and criminal-justice accountability dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of procurement law and municipal finances.
- 16:03
A ninth woman’s body was found in Dawn Park, prompting police to urge information-sharing beyond monetary rewards and warn against circulating old footage that fuels panic.
- 16:02
Correctional Services Commissioner Mahoti Tobakhale told the Matlanga Commission that low-paid junior wardens, burdened by transport and housing costs, are vulnerable to prison gangs’ inducements, intimidation and extortion.
- 17:14
The Constitutional Court invalidated the Public Procurement Act because Parliament failed to allow meaningful public participation after substantial amendments; existing procurement laws remain in force while lawmakers revisit it.
- 16:12
The Matlanga Commission’s hearings are due to end on 2 October, with its final report scheduled for 16 November; an investigator called for funding to continue the inquiry.
- 17:39
DBSA municipal lending fell from R4.6 billion in 2024 to R1.3 billion in 2026, while R16.1 billion of its R29.5 billion municipal loan book was classified as high risk.