RC 260922SAfmJoanne Joseph
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
The episode examined accountability in public spending, the accuracy of gender-violence data, and how institutions and religious communities can respond more effectively.
- 09:25
A high-ranking police lieutenant-general was arrested over allegations of sexually grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old; police said further victims may come forward.
- 09:59
AGSA explained that unauthorised spending breaches approved budgets, while irregular expenditure breaks procurement rules; investigations must establish whether money should be recovered and who is accountable.
- 10:16
Researcher Nehama Brody urged more precise crime categories and granular police data, warning that inflated femicide figures obscure where interventions are needed and how cases differ.
- 10:36
UCT’s Times Higher Education World Academic Summit will focus on ethical artificial intelligence, equitable global collaboration and research designed with communities rather than imposed from universities.
- 11:33
Religious activists and scholars said patriarchal interpretations can reinforce violence, but faith communities can reclaim empowering traditions, train leaders and build practical support for survivors.