RC 260902Power FMColleen Makhubele
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
The episode examined accountability gaps ahead of local elections, stalled labour-inspector appointments, and whether government-business reforms can deliver growth without sidelining workers.
- 21:12
About 142,000 candidates are contesting 10,526 municipal seats, yet mandatory lifestyle audits and government vetting will not be in place before the November local elections.
- 22:19
Six months after President Ramaphosa promised 10,000 permanent labour inspectors, recruitment has not started; organised labour says temporary interns cannot replace properly trained inspectors.
- 23:23
The labour federation COSATU criticised Phase Three of the government-business partnership for excluding organised labour, warning that Eskom restructuring could threaten jobs while unemployment remains 43.8%.
- 23:21
Business says Phase Three will target mining, agriculture, agro-processing, tourism and infrastructure, with 3% growth viewed as the minimum needed to stop job losses rather than solve unemployment.
- 22:01
The proposed coalition model for municipalities should require signed, binding governance agreements, while voters must scrutinise candidates and use their ballots to demand competent, ethical local leadership.