RC 261016Power FMMondli Makhanya
Friday, 16 October 2026
Masemola's reinstatement, a Constitutional Court ruling that forces ballot reprints, and the ANC's push against the DA in the GNU dominated this Friday's Power Talk ahead of the local elections.
- 09:02
Suspended National Police Commissioner Fani Masemola returns to office on Monday 19 October after President Ramaphosa lifted his suspension, following the NPA's September withdrawal of the case against him.
- 09:15
The IEC will reprint ballot papers for the municipalities where the ANC was excluded, after the Constitutional Court ruled in the party's favour, with the commission saying it will respect the rule of law.
- 09:17
ANC leaders, including the secretary-general, are urging President Ramaphosa to remove DA ministers from the GNU after the court ruling, despite the coalition's role in shielding him from no-confidence motions.
- 09:03
A former ANC Northwest regional treasurer was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on 15 October, moments before boarding an international flight, for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission.