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Friday, 2 October 2026
The episode combined corruption and accountability headlines with reflections on South African cinema, creative careers, personal wellbeing and the loss of musician Babsy Mlangeni.
- 05:02
A Western Cape mayor, municipal manager and CFO face corruption charges after police alleged they solicited kickbacks to preserve a security-services contract; all three appear in court on Monday.
- 04:44
South African cinema’s apartheid-era history included segregated access, while township cinemas also became meeting points for political activity and community connection, according to film reviewer Promise Twala.
- 04:24
Wellness coach Coaching Miss P urged listeners to keep at least one hobby purely for joy, without needing to be good at it, share it or monetise it.
- 05:49
Singer-songwriter Katz the Singer is working on an EP after releasing her debut single, while stressing preparation, vocal training and rest amid a demanding music career.
- 05:59
Musician Babsy Mlangeni, born Bernard Mlangeni, has died aged 83; his career highlighted resilience and major contributions to South African mbaqanga despite losing his sight as a child.