RC 261001Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Power Drive centred on serious allegations against suspended police deputy commissioner Shadrach Sibia, public-sector accountability, worsening electricity outages and transport reforms.
- 16:58
The NPA says Sibia’s bail application is opposed because alleged witness intimidation makes the rape, human-trafficking and sexual-grooming case particularly serious; his associate allegedly contacted a complainant.
- 16:54
Lawrence Mzinganyama faces 10 charges—three each for intimidation, criminal injury and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, plus fraud—and was granted R15,000 bail.
- 15:55
The Public Protector found irregular appointments in Ekurhuleni after two candidates failed minimum qualification requirements, directing the municipality to pursue judicial review and strengthen recruitment processes.
- 17:15
Transport officials said 35 of 40 priority passenger rail corridors have been recovered, while government plans a unified subsidy model for bus and minibus-taxi operators.
- 17:59
City Power said Naturena’s outage persisted after two faults were repaired, when technicians discovered a further fault during attempts to restore supply; residents had blockaded roads in protest.