RC 261019Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Monday, 19 October 2026
A news-heavy Power Zone episode dominated by state accountability, from a former minister's aide and a SARS tax dispute to a debate on cadre deployment and a budget preview.
- 00:37
The Public Service Commission found Dolashe's food aide was irregularly appointed and did private household work at the ex-minister's residence. Investigators substantiated salary transfers of about thirty-seven thousand, though not who owned the account.
- 01:25
A Daily Maverick investigation, first published in May 2026, says SARS records show payments to former CEO Lucky Montana from entities financially linked to the failed rail locomotive leasing contract. Montana denies wrongdoing.
- 01:04
The National Arts Council chairperson Eugene Bota and four other councillors resigned on 14 October 2026 while a leaked dossier alleges overlapping Patriotic Alliance connections in public appointments. Bota says he disclosed his political ties.
- 00:50
The Finance Minister delivers the medium-term budget policy statement on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, as the economy contracted 0.2% last quarter and growth remains weak.