RC 260827SAfmAshraf Garda
Thursday, 27 August 2026
The episode focused on accountability in politics and public services, from ANC money allegations and social-grant access to Nepal’s floods and migrant workers’ vulnerability.
- 16:12
Gift of the Givers has a 15-member rescue team, including four dog handlers and four dogs, ready for Nepal, but will only deploy after a formal request from Nepal’s government.
- 15:58
The Social Relief of Distress grant is R370, while the food poverty line is R860.68; civil-society groups argue regulations must be transparent and non-discriminatory despite Treasury’s affordability appeal.
- 15:42
Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma says money is influencing ANC elective conferences and has committed to oppose Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula’s court challenge, while standing by her broader criticism.
- 16:23
A proposed Water Services Amendment Bill would impose personal liability on municipal managers and mayors for failures, while allowing the minister to withdraw licences from non-performing water providers.
- 17:22
More than 100 cases since June involve immigrant casual workers in Gauteng being fired or suspended; the Casual Workers Advice Office alleges trafficking risks and says labour rights apply regardless of documentation.