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Friday, 18 September 2026
The episode centred on South Africa’s violence crisis and election disputes, alongside conversations about theatre, creative resilience and musician Mtunzi’s journey to recognition.
- 03:22
The IEC cleared 136,790 candidates for the 4 November local elections after disqualifying more than 5,000; the ANC is challenging the exclusion of 181 candidates in six municipalities.
- 03:26
The ANC’s electoral court appeal was dismissed after candidate submissions were not fully completed, while further legal action could intensify pressure on secretary-general Fikile Mbalula over the party’s administration.
- 05:31
Correctional Services Commissioner Mahoti Tjabakale told the Madlanga Commission that prison perimeters are difficult to secure and acknowledged officers’ involvement in smuggling contraband into facilities.
- 04:44
Director Tobeka Plank said Lieto grew from a 2019 gender-based-violence art intervention into a play about women’s stories, accountability and healing, staged at the State Theatre from 25 to 27 September.
- 05:50
Musician Mtunzi traced his rise from Hammersdale and independent work to award recognition, saying his sound combines gospel, Afropop, hip-hop and maskandi influences; he has two October shows planned.