RC 260907SAfmElvis Presslin
Monday, 7 September 2026
The episode focused on political accountability, including a textbook catalogue dispute, municipal corruption allegations, traditional leadership at state events and campaigning ahead of local elections.
- 05:13
SADTU called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, accusing her of politically delaying the Grade 1–3 foundation-phase textbook catalogue and undermining smaller publishers.
- 05:56
DIRCO said AmaZulu King Misuzulu was officially invited to the SADC summit’s opening ceremony and banquet, while acknowledging traditional leaders’ role in extending South Africa’s foreign policy.
- 05:52
The uMhlathuze municipality spokesperson confirmed only seven of 18 contracted vehicles were delivered; arrests followed a forensic investigation into alleged fraud, corruption and theft.
- 05:44
Afrika Mayibuye defended its choice of former cash-in-transit offender Temba Mzamane as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, citing restorative justice, rehabilitation and a rigorous vetting process.
- 05:22
Police commemorated 12 officers killed in the line of duty between April 2025 and March 2026, down from 27 the previous year, though management stressed every death remains unacceptable.