RC 261007Power FMColleen Makhubele
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Local government election debates dominated the episode, with parties presenting competing plans to repair failing municipalities in Nelson Mandela Bay and the North West.
- 21:15
Eight parties debated Nelson Mandela Bay’s collapse, citing sewage spills, unreliable water and electricity, financial mismanagement, crime and unemployment; candidates proposed audits, competent appointments and improved revenue collection.
- 23:20
North West candidates prioritised stopping financial leakage through payroll and contract audits, stronger oversight, professional appointments and improved billing, while differing on public-private partnerships and municipal capacity.
- 22:00
The Nelson Mandela Bay debate produced specific safety proposals, including a joint operations centre, hotspot policing and 60 metro police vehicles for the city’s 60 wards.
- 22:14
Housing backlogs featured prominently: parties proposed auditing waiting lists and abandoned projects, releasing municipal land, expanding social and gap housing, and using public-private partnerships.
- 22:07
Santaco said taxi commuters would face no immediate fare increase while it first engages government over rising fuel costs and possible industry assistance.