RC 261007SAfmJon Gericke
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Night Fall examined South Africa’s electricity transition, breast-cancer awareness and institutional accountability, with callers pressing for practical action on crime, justice and public services.
- 22:45
Eskom’s latest electricity increase was 8.8%, while some peak tariffs previously rose 58%; private solar and wheeling are expanding as businesses seek cheaper alternatives.
- 23:23
Breast-cancer awareness means knowing what is normal, checking for unexplained lumps or changes, and seeking assessment promptly; early detection can significantly improve treatment prospects.
- 23:32
A breast lump is not automatically cancer, but it should not be ignored: professional assessment may involve examination, mammography, ultrasound and, if necessary, biopsy.
- 22:02
The Constitutional Court’s asylum-seeker ruling triggered calls for public explanation, while government said it was consulting departments, legal experts and stakeholders on a lawful response.
- 23:58
Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya appeared in court facing rape, sexual grooming and trafficking charges; the matter was postponed to 13 October.