RC 260903Power FMMondli Makhanya
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Power Talk examined South Africa’s crises of organised crime, political fragmentation, gendered power and school safety, with repeated calls for accountability beyond government alone.
- 09:14
South Africa ranks among the top 10 of 195 countries for organised crime; an expert urged government to establish an emergency national organised crime council involving state and civil society.
- 11:09
More than 142,000 candidates registered for the 4 November local elections, a 43% increase from 2021, intensifying concerns about fragmented councils, coalition stability and unwieldy ballots.
- 11:22
A gender imbalance persists in the local elections: women account for only 38% of nominations and 35% of candidates, with no constitutional minimum requiring parties to nominate women.
- 11:41
Gauteng school raids found drugs, vaping products and abortion pills, but teachers’ organisations warned raids alone cannot solve safety problems without parenting, social services, policing and community action.
- 10:25
A UJ anti-corruption summit launched a catalyst aimed at moving beyond discussion towards awareness, action and accountability, while a youth combating-corruption summit is planned for March 2027.