RC 261016SAfmJoanne Joseph
Friday, 16 October 2026
The Constitutional Court ruling on ANC candidates dominated the Friday show, with callers split and little detail from the judgment available, alongside police leadership and Madlanga Commission arrest news.
- 09:31
The Constitutional Court cleared 181 previously disqualified ANC candidates to contest the 4 November local government elections, a ruling that drew sharp divisions among callers and commentators.
- 10:03
The Labour Party says it was robbed of contesting nationally and in four provinces in 2024 after similar IEC online-system glitches, and says the court must apply one standard to all parties.
- 09:01
President Ramaphosa has lifted the suspension of the National Police Commissioner, who resumes full duties on Monday after being suspended over a Public Finance Management Act charge linked to a R228 million SAPS tender.
- 09:11
A 49-year-old man was arrested at OR Tambo International on Thursday evening, moments before boarding an international flight, for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, and was due in Pretoria court.
- 09:54
The City of Joburg attributes disruption to driving licence renewals and vehicle licence disc transactions to its ICT department and a delayed replacement contract, leaving motorists in limbo and some issued infringement notices.