RC 260819SAfmKoketso Sachane
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Ramaphosa’s objection to the Phala Phala impeachment evidence leader, CPUT’s unrest shutdown, and a long practical discussion on financial stress dominated the episode.
- 20:10
Ramaphosa objected to advocate Tandazani Madonsela leading Parliament’s impeachment inquiry, citing a possible grievance after his 2022 JSC removal and prior ANC legal advice on the Phala Phala matter.
- 20:24
ATM’s Vuyolwethu Zungula called the objection a delaying tactic, saying Madonsela was vetted, declared his connections, and was chosen because he had no political litigation history and more than 30 years’ experience.
- 20:50
CPUT said campus unrest had caused torched buildings, flooded facilities, two cars set alight and one student in ICU, prompting a 4pm evacuation deadline for residences to de-escalate the violence.
- 20:56
A school search in Alexandra led to seven learners being arrested at East Bank High School, with officers finding bullets, drugs and other contraband amid claims that discipline at several Gauteng schools has collapsed.
- 21:21
Clinical psychologist Mohube Maswai said financial stress often shows up as poor sleep, headaches, irritability and social withdrawal, and urged people to prioritise necessities, budget realistically and seek help if suicidal thoughts arise.