RC 260827Power FMMondli Makhanya
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Power Talk centred on accountability, from police testimony at the Madlanga Commission to municipal failures, political oversight and a worsening local-government revenue crisis.
- 11:31
Retired Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Libea told the Madlanga Commission that crime-intelligence vetting capacity is only 15%, leaving senior Hawks posts vacant for up to six months.
- 10:28
ATM spokesperson Zamanjona defended its failed no-confidence motion against Speaker Thoko Didiza, accusing her of shielding President Cyril Ramaphosa and promising to revive the challenge in Parliament.
- 11:09
Municipalities face nearly R467 billion in consumer debt, while municipalities owe creditors R160.8 billion; experts blamed weak systems, political interference, corruption and poor leadership.
- 10:38
Infrastructure South Africa identified 110 projects worth about R395 billion for procurement within 12 to 18 months, with quarterly public reporting promised to track delivery.
- 10:57
The CIDB said construction-sector safeguards include community-engagement rules and increased police cooperation, but violent disruption by so-called construction mafias remains an ongoing problem.