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Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Record fuel-price increases dominated the programme, alongside scrutiny of police accountability, teacher-learner communication and Major General Faroz Khan’s closed commission testimony.
- 05:06
Petrol was expected to rise above R30 a litre and diesel to about R31.95, prompting calls for Treasury to cut fuel and Road Accident Fund levies.
- 05:48
The MK Party urged government to remove fuel levies, tax accumulated wealth and expand domestic refining, arguing imported fuel is worsening pressure on poor households.
- 05:45
FETSAS advised limiting one-to-one teacher-learner WhatsApp communication, using school-managed group channels and considering a six o’clock cut-off to protect learners and teachers.
- 05:58
Major General Faroz Khan’s Madlanga Commission testimony was ordered to take place in camera because of sensitive intelligence, while credible corruption evidence could still be referred to the Hawks and NPA.
- 05:01
A motorist allegedly linked to former Crime Intelligence deputy head Faroz Khan was shot dead on the R21 near Griffiths Road; police said the motive remained unknown.