RC 260828SAfmSakina Kamwendo
Friday, 28 August 2026
The Madlanga Commission heard allegations of assassination funding in the taxi industry, while the episode also highlighted youth learnerships, mining safety and weekend sport.
- 12:02
Taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibagnone told the Madlanga Commission that associations sometimes use “bucket money” to pay hitmen, with contributions also linked to operating routes.
- 12:14
Sibagnone said a former ally’s decision not to retire at 60, despite their verbal succession agreement, revived fears stemming from earlier attempts on his life.
- 12:46
McDonald’s South Africa will recruit 2,000 young people for a 12-month hospitality learnership, with each learner receiving a R4,000 monthly stipend, transport support and uniforms.
- 12:54
Technology using sound could provide early warnings of cracking rocks at the world’s deepest mine in Gauteng, allowing workers to leave before potential underground disasters.
- 12:34
The Springboks made starting-line changes against New Zealand after André Pollard’s training niggle, with Cheslin Kolbe and other replacements drafted into the team.