RC 260907SAfmKoketso Sachane
Monday, 7 September 2026
The episode focused on legal clarity: the Anele Tembe inquest, police safety beyond ceremonial mourning, and practical routes for expunging criminal records.
- 21:01
The ANC has asked the Electoral Court to overturn the IEC’s refusal to register candidates in six municipalities, blaming technical glitches in the online nomination system.
- 20:33
Legal expert Ntabiseng Dubazana said the Anele Tembe inquest cannot produce a criminal conviction; it may only identify a possible responsible person for the NPA to consider prosecuting.
- 20:45
UNISA’s Professor Jacob Mufogeng said 72 of 111 police officers killed in 2023–24 died off duty, arguing safety planning must include officers after shifts end.
- 21:15
Justice official Steve Ralegwa said qualifying criminal records generally require a 10-year wait, and applications are free after submitting the prescribed form and police clearance certificate.
- 21:48
Ralegwa said withdrawn cases and prosecutions declined by prosecutors are not convictions; applicants should ask the investigating police station to update its records rather than seek expungement.