RC 260922SAfmElvis Presslin
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
A police general’s court appearance, prosecution of ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, and concerns over public-service failures dominated the morning’s current-affairs agenda.
- 05:43
A 59-year-old Lieutenant General is due in the Randburg Magistrates Court on allegations of grooming a 16-year-old girl and raping an 18-year-old woman at a Sandton hotel.
- 05:13
The NPA confirmed criminal prosecution of ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula over allegedly calling Bergview College principal Jakob Peterser a rapist; AfriForum is pursuing a separate case against Julius Malema.
- 05:47
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager’s new network rules offer 15-year contracts, ad hoc slots and expanded access; 12 operators are in place, with test trains expected before year-end.
- 05:51
The PSA warned that SASSA’s unpaid rent, including R16.5 million for a records centre, could trigger office closures and make grant collection harder for vulnerable beneficiaries.
- 05:56
Women in construction called for public disclosure of contracts allegedly linked to the Sandton restaurant-video figure, including values, procurement processes and subcontracting arrangements.