Monday, 28 September 2026

A bloody crime wave dominated the programme, alongside calls for stronger policing, a state of emergency and more accountable institutions.

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15:10
South Africa recorded 27 deaths and 26 injuries in a weekend mass-shooting spree, prompting questions about police intelligence, illegal firearms and whether coordinated attacks are overwhelming the state.
15:38
Former SAPS Major General Feroz Khan missed the Madlanga Commission despite a subpoena; the inquiry confirmed it would lay criminal charges, with lawyers accused of flouting its ruling.
15:18
Security analyst Mkodisi Matebuda said crime intelligence is reactive rather than proactive, communities distrust police, the 101 line remains unreliable and officers took about two hours to reach a crime scene.
17:10
Researcher Tembisa Fakude argued South Africa is experiencing terrorism rather than ordinary crime and called for a state of emergency to demonstrate leadership and reassure frightened citizens.
16:12
An alcohol-policy advocate said taverns in residential areas, weak licensing enforcement and glamorised advertising contribute to community harm, while acknowledging guns remain a central factor in mass shootings.