RC 261001SAfmJon Gericke
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Nightfall examined South Africa’s constitutional rejection of the death penalty, harmful masculinity and entitlement, and Amapiano’s growing cultural and economic influence.
- 22:01
A revised local government White Paper will end political-cadre deployment, with municipal officials instead appointed for capability and relevant experience; President Ramaphosa is expected to launch it on 22 October.
- 22:58
South Africa is unlikely to reopen the death-penalty debate: Wits lecturer Dr Shadi Makhano said Makwanyane protects life and dignity, while human justice remains fallible and executions irreversible.
- 22:13
Social commentator Letlochonolo Mosue said treating women’s “no” as negotiable reflects a culture of male entitlement, reinforced by transactional ideas linking money, access and control.
- 23:35
Amapiano Africa Summit founder Tulani Maduse said the summit equips young artists with knowledge on royalties, split sheets, management, visas and international opportunities, while connecting them with industry stakeholders.
- 23:17
Maduse described Amapiano as an expanding South African cultural and economic movement employing artists, promoters, photographers, road managers and administrators beyond the music itself.