RC 261026Power FMMondli Makhanya
Monday, 26 October 2026
Water failures dominated the episode, with callers blaming the ANC ahead of the 4 November local elections, alongside TRC testimony and questions over NPA conviction rates.
- 11:32
At least 600 people have fallen ill with gastrointestinal illness after water contamination in Bronkhorstspruit, and Deputy President Paul Mashatile visited the town on Monday.
- 09:04
Former police commander Eugene de Kock testified at the TRC cases inquiry on political interference in apartheid-era prosecutions, after the former intelligence minister denied ever instructing anyone to halt TRC cases.
- 09:30
The ANC's national working committee has instructed Gwede Mantashe to apologise for explicit remarks made while campaigning in the North West, declaring the matter closed after allegations councillors demanded sexual favours.
- 11:12
The NPA rejects claims it manipulates conviction rates, saying targets are set in advance in annual performance plans and that withdrawn cases cannot be lumped in with convictions.
- 11:19
The Hawks are investigating the criminal side of the Maumela matter after the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit recovered cars and forfeited houses, though that forfeiture is being challenged in court.