RC 260915SAfmSakina Kamwendo
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The programme focused on six women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni, while probing police capacity, alleged JMPD collusion, COSATU’s stalled congress and opposition to a Cape Town data centre.
- 12:21
A sixth woman’s body was found in Springs, bringing Ekurhuleni’s total to six since July; police said there are no confirmed links, suspects or indication yet of a serial killer.
- 12:29
Police said resources and visibility would be increased, while an analyst criticised delayed public warnings and urged proactive intelligence, community policing and forensic work to connect the cases.
- 12:57
The Madlanga Commission heard JMPD Internal Affairs had identified alleged collusion involving tactical response and special patrol officers, but lacked evidence to pursue some claims against Phineas Manyama.
- 12:42
COSATU’s national congress remained stalled over credentials and Mike Shingange’s eligibility after his union suspended him, leaving questions over whether delegates could form a quorum.
- 12:47
Civil society groups appealed approval for Equinix’s Cape Town hyperscale data centre, citing inadequate assessment of its combined 174 MVA electricity demand, water use and effect on nearby communities.