RC 261015Power FMColleen Makhubele
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Colleen Makhubele's Thursday show dissected matric dance extravagance and South Africa's R500-billion celebration culture, while the Constitutional Court's ANC candidate-list ruling drew strong open-line reaction.
- 23:00
The Constitutional Court ruled in the ANC's favour in its dispute with the IEC over candidate lists, setting aside a ruling that had barred the party's candidates from contesting the polls.
- 20:14
A Roosevelt High School principal called off the matric dance after reports of intoxication, reckless driving and misbehaviour, prompting debate on whether the events have lost their purpose.
- 20:19
The host put South Africa's celebration spending at about R500 billion a year, with about R300 billion expected this festive season, much of it from black township households.
- 20:18
Statistics cited on air show 47% of South African households cannot afford nutritious food for the whole month, while many still borrow to fund lavish celebrations.
- 23:09
Momentum's Salem Nyathi advised setting a firm budget first, asking credit providers for a payment holiday of up to three months, and not touching retirement or emergency savings to fund celebrations.