RC 260930SAfmAshraf Garda
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
The episode focused on accountability over gender-based violence, revelations at the Madlanga Commission, consumer safety enforcement and DUT’s push to turn research into practical solutions.
- 15:15
Amnesty International welcomed deadlines for reviewing unresolved murders, rape and sexual-offence cases, but called the President’s GBV commitments seven years late and urged action on forensic backlogs.
- 15:56
Joe Sibanyoni told the Madlanga Commission he sought a 30% local stake in Putco routes, denied threatening the company and said legal action—not interference—was his intended response.
- 16:11
The National Consumer Commission said it inspected about 800 suppliers this year, found widespread labelling failures and expired food, and would pursue immediate enforcement without giving unsafe-product sellers a second chance.
- 17:53
DUT launched 18 research institutes and 11 research chairs, with officials highlighting a global impact ranking around 400 and a research mandate focused on changing ordinary lives.
- 15:41
A R1 billion UIF-NEF fund will support viable black-owned and black-managed start-ups and growing businesses, with mentorship, incubation and post-investment assistance aimed at sustainable job creation.