RC 260810Power FMMondli Makhanya
Monday, 10 August 2026
The show focused on Women’s Day reflection, but was dominated by hard-edged debates on political violence, underfunded defence, and South Africa’s regional role ahead of the SADC summit.
- 10:38
KwaZulu-Natal councillor Cebu Sokuela’s killing pushed political violence back into the spotlight, with at least 18 councillors assassinated in the province since 2021 and questions over why local leaders remain so exposed.
- 10:45
Guests argued that tender battles, factionalism and state incapacity are fuelling the killings, with calls for merit-based appointments and a culture shift before more councillors are targeted.
- 11:13
SANDF underfunding was described as a national security crisis: parliament heard the force is short on money, modern equipment and personnel, while deployments to the DRC and Operation Prosper are stretching it further.
- 11:36
A SADC summit in Durban is expected to centre on industrialisation, migration and regional integration, with warnings that policy talk must turn into implementation, beneficiation and cross-border infrastructure.