RC 260817Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Monday, 17 August 2026
A hard-hitting news wrap on ANC succession, court battles and public-sector failures, followed by a devotional on returning to God without self-condemnation.
- 00:43
Patrice Motsepe was framed as a possible ANC saviour because of his business and philanthropic track record, but the argument was that entering politics would taint his reputation and he should only move with “anointing”, not pressure.
- 01:05
AfriForum wants Julius Malema and the EFF fined R500,000 each and jailed for 18 months over alleged contempt of court after renewed land-grab rhetoric at the University of Limpopo.
- 01:32
The NSFAS Board welcomed a Pretoria High Court ruling suspending the administrator’s appointment, with the discussion blaming procedural failures and political interference for delaying CEO appointments and student support.
- 01:44
South Africa’s security response was called inadequate despite 2,200 soldiers being deployed from 1 March: the argument was that gang violence needs detailed intelligence, coordinated policing and a proper analysis of criminal networks.
- 02:34
In the devotion, the prodigal son was used to stress that God still welcomes believers back after sin: self-condemnation blocks prayer and reconciliation, but restoration includes forgiveness, renewed relationship and “the best robe”.