RC 261026Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Monday, 26 October 2026
Monday's news wrap centred on a water contamination crisis, temporary fuel levy relief and a dispute over MK Party candidate lists, with a motivational segment on the costs of dreams.
- 00:34
Residents drank water that was not properly treated, and children fell sick; the EFF is demanding the mayor step down and has laid a criminal charge, though the mayor has acknowledged the city failed residents.
- 00:30
Temporary fuel levy relief runs from 4 November to 1 December, with a smaller reduction continuing until 5 January 2027, but the guest doubts consumers will feel it over the festive season.
- 00:57
An anti-tax-abuse organisation welcomed the relief but flagged wasteful spending, saying infrastructure projects are frequently delayed, left incomplete and fail to deliver their intended benefits.
- 00:43
The MK Party is challenging the IEC after its requested candidate-list changes were rejected, including adding omitted candidates and removing deceased ones, even though ballots were already printed.
- 01:17
A senior police official has formally resigned ahead of a disciplinary hearing, with missing dockets and cash found at his home cited; his trial is due to start on 5 November.