RC 261007SAfmElvis Presslin
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Fuel-price shock, labour unrest and demands for government accountability dominated this current-affairs episode, alongside concerns over undocumented South Africans and municipal service failures.
- 05:14
Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly warned an 11–12% diesel increase, with fuel already 33–55% of operating costs, will sharply raise transport costs and consumer prices.
- 05:57
COSATU’s national marches will oppose retrenchments and minimum-wage non-compliance; the federation wants 600 dismissed Massmart workers reinstated and is giving employers 14 days to respond.
- 05:22
Parliament heard that Zimbabwe owes South African Airways more than R1 billion, prompting calls for detailed recovery plans and criticism of reliance on diplomatic channels.
- 05:50
South Africa First Forum says about 4.4 million citizens lack identity documents and has given Home Affairs 14 days to provide figures and a 90-day documentation plan.
- 05:49
The NCOP says it will take three-sphere oversight into provinces to unblock stalled projects and hold executives accountable for delivering water, electricity and other services.