RC 261002Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Friday, 2 October 2026
Power Drive centred on Shadrack Sibiya’s postponed bail hearing, public accountability failures, electricity restoration, and renewed tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
- 16:04
Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya will remain in custody over the weekend after his bail application was postponed to 7 October; he faces rape and sexual-grooming charges.
- 16:03
A serial rapist in the Eastern Cape received eight life sentences, additional robbery terms and a recommendation against parole before serving at least 30 years, after DNA linked him to attacks.
- 15:59
Parliament’s Land Reform committee condemned the department’s four-month failure to submit annual financial statements to the Auditor-General, calling it a serious Public Finance Management Act transgression.
- 16:40
City Power said Naturena’s electricity had been fully restored, Pimville was about 70% restored, while Alexandra and the inner city faced longer delays because of extensive damage and blockades.
- 17:38
Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic ties amid accusations over support for Tigrayan rebels and disputes over Red Sea access, raising fears of renewed regional conflict.