RC 261005SAfmAshraf Garda
Monday, 5 October 2026
Fuel-price shock dominated the episode, alongside updates on corruption cases, violent crime, teacher pressures and the worsening South Africa-US diplomatic spat.
- 16:01
Petrol will rise by R3.12 to R3.33 per litre from midnight, while diesel increases by R2.84 to R3.24, pushing petrol towards R30 a litre.
- 16:03
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption provisionally withdrew the fraud and corruption case against former acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, pending assessment of concerns before re-enrolment.
- 16:04
Seven accused in the murders of rapper AKA Forbes and businessman Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane pleaded not guilty; the Durban High Court postponed proceedings over a separation application and defence affidavit.
- 15:53
A private investigator says 60 women have come forward with allegations against an unidentified KwaZulu-Natal man, including claims involving two 15-year-old girls; he has not been arrested.
- 17:23
The international-relations portfolio committee will meet officials over US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s conduct, while arguing South Africa should defend its sovereignty and continue engaging Washington.