RC 260917SAfmAshraf Garda
Thursday, 17 September 2026
The episode centred on the Madlanga Commission’s first anniversary, accountability in South Africa, George Galloway’s Palestine tour and pressure facing social workers in the Western Cape.
- 15:11
The Madlanga Commission has heard from 110 witnesses over 175 hearing days, while arrests, suspensions and resignations followed evidence implicating law-enforcement figures and alleged criminal syndicates.
- 16:15
A UNISA law lecturer said the postponed R14-million Busasa fraud case is being consolidated with related matters, allowing the state to build a broader case while protecting fair-trial rights.
- 16:22
Economist Azar Jamin said the rand strengthened about 15% from 2023 lows, helped by fiscal credibility, improved credit standing, removal from the grey list and commodity exports; he expects another rate hike.
- 16:54
George Galloway said South Africa should maintain its International Court of Justice case against Israel, arguing that moral solidarity with Palestine should not be abandoned because domestic problems remain unresolved.
- 17:45
Western Cape social workers faced 23 attacks since April, including seven in Khayelitsha; the department is seeking police escorts, tighter safety measures and community reporting to protect frontline services.