RC 261110Power FMKwena Moabelo
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Unemployment climbed to 33.7%, the Madlanga Commission heard Matlala admit payments to Shadrack Sibiya, and callers debated race and coalitions after the local elections.
- 12:01
Unemployment rose to 33.7% in the third quarter of 2026, up 0.1 percentage points, marking a third consecutive quarter of job losses, concentrated in private households, agriculture and construction.
- 14:01
Matlala admitted paying Shadrack Sibiya R500,000 towards a wedding and R50,000 for travel, denied Sibiya helped win a tender, and refused to testify publicly, citing safety risks.
- 12:04
AfriForum and another lobby group are challenging Johannesburg's new water demand management levy, arguing it was introduced without adequate public consultation, and say the monthly charge rose from about R65 to R107.
- 12:52
Cosatu will make submissions to Parliament seeking extended voting hours and Election Day declared a non-trading public holiday, after the 2026 local elections recorded 52% turnout, up from 45.9% in 2021.
- 14:31
The ANC Youth League says it should be included in coalition talks in hung municipalities and opposes working with the DA.