RC 261019SAfmElvis Presslin
Monday, 19 October 2026
Police commissioner Masemola's reinstatement and former president Mbeki's upcoming TRC testimony dominated the morning, alongside Black Wednesday commemorations and a heatwave forecast for much of the country.
- 05:06
The National Police Commissioner is officially back at the helm of the SAPS today, after the president lifted his precautionary suspension when all financial misconduct charges were withdrawn.
- 05:04
Former president Mbeki is due before the TRC cases inquiry today and tomorrow, after his bid and Jacob Zuma's to have the inquiry chairperson recuse herself failed.
- 05:44
Afriforum has asked the commission for permission to cross-examine Mbeki on alleged political interference blocking TRC-related prosecutions, linked to a 1985 Messina landmine attack.
- 05:02
Government marked National Press Freedom Day, 49 years since the 1977 banning of publications and detention of journalists, saying a free media is vital ahead of the November 4 local elections.
- 05:58
The police union says the commissioner's last months should be a legacy cleanup: fixing supply-chain procurement, speeding disciplinary cases and filling vacant posts before his term ends.