RC 261111Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Wednesday's POWER Zone was dominated by fresh Madlanga Commission testimony, the SACP's municipal election showing, Cosatu's jobs alarm, and a pay rise for ministers, MPs and judges.
- 00:03
Alleged crime boss Vusimuzi Matlala admitted paying former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya R500,000 toward his son's wedding and R50,000 for travel, but denied a tender favour, and asked to testify in camera.
- 00:04
The SACP's surprise showing in last week's municipal elections could spell the end of the Tripartite Alliance as we know it, and the party may now consider contesting elections independently on a permanent basis.
- 00:05
Cosatu is demanding urgent government intervention after Stats SA's third-quarter 2026 figures, calling for an economic stimulus package, expanded public employment programmes and urgent infrastructure investment to create jobs.
- 01:43
President Ramaphosa signed off pay increases for ministers, MPs and judges, which economist Musa Masondo said was legally mandated but badly timed amid high unemployment and cost-of-living pressure.