RC 260823SAfmBertha Charuma
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Bertha Charuma’s show mixed soulful easy listening with headline updates on ANC election plans, a murder investigation, a firearm seizure and water-security warnings.
- 12:01
ANC spokesperson Mathengi Bengu said the party will name mayoral candidates later so it can campaign properly, insisting the delay is not a withdrawal and all announced names still have an equal chance.
- 12:02
Police said one of two men questioned over the murder of former world boxing champion Zolani Dete was intercepted while trying to board a flight out of Gqeberha; investigators are still pursuing a motive.
- 11:03
SAPS seized 100 firearms and ammunition from a Soweto security company after a Firearms Control Act compliance inspection found the company’s accreditation suspended and its storage facility non-compliant.
- 12:04
The Western Cape water department said no restrictions are likely yet, but it is closely monitoring falling dam levels and low rainfall forecasts; Knysna is already being supported through a groundwater intervention project.