RC 260917Power FMKwena Moabelo
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Power Lunch was dominated by outrage over a ninth woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni, alongside labour disputes, Shitsonga cultural preservation and an in-depth interview with actress Nunu Kumalo.
- 12:02
A ninth woman’s body was found in Ekurhuleni, with police reporting stab wounds; only three of the eight previously discovered victims have been positively identified.
- 12:03
The Constitutional Court declared the Public Procurement Act of 2024 invalid, ruling Parliament failed to provide the public with a meaningful opportunity to influence the legislation.
- 12:53
COSATU will reconvene its disrupted national congress within 30 days; the Labour Court lifted Mike Shingange’s suspension, and delegates present will form the quorum.
- 13:44
Shitsonga musicians Dr Joe Shirimani and Dr General Muska called for stronger cultural support, including family language teaching, cultural events and better government understanding of indigenous music.
- 14:38
Actress Nunu Kumalo said Netflix drama Umthetho reached 5.56 million views in its first two weeks, while stressing that South Africa’s entertainment industry still needs government support and reform.