RC 261029Power FMKwena Moabelo
Thursday, 29 October 2026
A bid to remove the suspended police minister, SAA's February deadline for a strategic partner, and a Soweto teacher's rape case dominated Power Lunch, alongside a listener debate on parenting and youth crime.
- 12:03
Ian Cameron, chair of Parliament's police portfolio committee, wants the suspended police minister removed, citing R2.7 million spent on his legal costs and over R3.1 million in remuneration since July last year.
- 12:53
SAA has until February to find a strategic equity partner, and National Treasury says no further state support will be available once the R1 billion government guarantee expires.
- 12:57
Aviation analyst says SAA's pay-by-the-hour leasing terms, which pay lessors only for flying hours, are deterring aircraft suppliers and need loosening so planes can fly again.
- 14:02
A new defence lawyer asked for more time, so the Soweto teacher accused of raping a nine-year-old will stay in custody, with a formal bail application set for 3 November.