Tuesday, 25 August 2026

COSATU will decide at its 14 September national congress whether to support the ANC, accommodate the SACP’s election campaign or otherwise adjust its alliance position; its standing resolution currently backs the ANC.

The Madlanga Commission heard that Vusimuzi Kat Matlala forwarded multi-million-rand proof-of-payment documents to late taxi boss Mswazim Msibi, but said he could not remember why or on whose instruction.

South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3%, meaning prices are still rising but more slowly; economist Davy Ruert warned forecasts of significantly lower inflation and interest-rate cuts remain informed guesses.

President Ramaphosa said perpetrators of violence against undocumented foreign nationals would face prosecution, while investigations would also follow alleged outside instigation; he offered no timeline for action.

The programme repeatedly asked listeners to define South Africa’s national purpose, arguing that any shared plan must be simple enough for citizens to know, internalise and rally behind.