RC 261005SAfmKoketso Sachane
Monday, 5 October 2026
The episode examined accountability failures in policing and party politics, while highlighting young South Africans’ mobilisation for active participation in the 2026 local government elections.
- 20:09
The Investigating Directorate provisionally withdrew the R191 million SAPS blue-light corruption case against former acting commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and co-accused, while warning the matter may be re-enrolled.
- 20:32
Legal analyst Melusi Kurulu said the Johannesburg High Court ordered Figile Mbalula, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and witness Mandla Sibiya to give oral evidence in the defamation dispute.
- 21:10
Activate Change Drivers mobilised more than 100 young people as election observers for the November 2026 local government elections, promoting participation beyond voting through ward meetings and accountability.
- 20:13
A UWC criminal justice researcher warned the blue-light case’s decade-long delay could allow the accused to invoke Section 342A of the Criminal Procedure Act and have proceedings stopped.
- 21:55
The programme’s closing debate challenged claims that white outsiders alone drive corruption in ANC contests, citing the 1969 Hani Memorandum’s warnings about careerism, money and leadership appointments.