RC 260925SAfmAshraf Garda
Friday, 25 September 2026
The episode centred on accountability in public institutions, Eskom’s future, contested infrastructure spending, crime, and new funding opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
- 16:13
Mteto Nyati was reappointed Eskom board chair for three years from 1 November, with the minister citing improved generation, two consecutive years of profit and labour stability.
- 15:17
The ANC defended its finding that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu’s instruction was unlawful, while arguing National Commissioner Fannie Masemola should have formally refused to implement it.
- 15:47
Cape Town’s N2 wall was challenged over its R114-million cost; opponents cited city figures showing only about 1% of reported incidents involved crime and called for investment in communities.
- 17:25
A new R100-million National Youth Fund will support youth-owned businesses aged 14 to 35, combining NYDA grants capped at R500,000 with NEF debt and equity funding.
- 17:53
The Agriculture Master Plan is being accelerated around infrastructure, market access, farmer support and finance, while foot-and-mouth disease continues to threaten South Africa’s livestock sector.