RC 260918SAfmElvis Presslin
Friday, 18 September 2026
Gender-based violence, kidnappings and alleged criminality in law enforcement dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of ANC infighting and key sports results.
- 05:41
The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of serious criminality within law enforcement; 110 witnesses have testified over 174 days, while correctional facilities hold nearly 170,000 inmates against capacity for about 107,000.
- 05:54
Gauteng recorded more than 2,300 kidnappings between April and June, while government said specialised teams are pursuing suspects linked to nine women killed around Ekurhuleni.
- 05:57
Not In My Name launched a men’s pledge against abusing women and children, aiming to collect at least 1,500 signatures by Sunday while addressing toxic masculinity.
- 05:50
An ANC political analyst described the party as being at war with itself, citing multiple court battles and declining confidence in internal disciplinary and candidate-selection processes.
- 05:27
Miane Smith’s unbeaten 102 from 59 balls powered South Africa’s women to an 80-run victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.