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Analyst backs Eskom transmission split to boost electricity market competition.
President Ramaphosa has endorsed the Phase I report of the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT), setting the stage to restructure South Africa's electricity sector to create competition, unlock investment, reduce electricity prices and ensure energy security for sustained economic growth and job creation. The report sets out recommendations for establishing an independent Transmission System Operator separate from Eskom. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Vally Padayachee, Power and Energy Expert and a former Executive Manager of Eskom and a former Senior Executive of City Power JHB
FIFA officially announced that Hugo Broos is no longer the Bafana Bafana coach.
It's official, Hugo Broos will not continue as BafanaBafana coach. The 74-year-old Belgian who has been at the helm of the South African football team for the last five years, made the announcement in Johannesburg today on the day his contract with the South African Football Association ends. Broos says being away from his family for long periods of time, is the only reason he has not agreed to have his contract extended. SAfm sports anchor has more Jon Gericke.
Raphesu alleges investigator sought unauthorised Fadiel Adams referral.
: IDAC Senior Investigator Mantsha Raphesu has told the Madlanga Commission that investigator Sunil Belucham allegedly sought to lead the Fadiel Adams referral despite not being the designated investigator. Raphesu says he became concerned after noticing signs that some investigators had prior knowledge of the case before it was officially allocated. He also testified that senior investigator Brian Padayachee and a chief investigator allegedly met the complainant before the investigation was formally authorised. The commission is continuing to hear more testimony from IDAC officials today after weeks of explosive evidence about alleged failures and irregularities within the unit.
Weekly Coalface feature with Martin Creamer.
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Former minister rejects claims of influencing NPA prosecution decisions.
Former Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has told the TRC Cases Inquiry that his constitutional responsibility over the National Prosecuting Authority never included directing prosecutors on who should or should not be prosecuted. Radebe says his role was limited to requesting information to understand developments and ensure the law was being followed. He cited the prosecution of former ANC Northern Cape chairperson John Block as an example, saying he sought a report from then National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane and supported the prosecution after being satisfied it was lawful.
Study reveals workers bet to cover monthly expenses.
More than half of South African workers are turning to sports betting and online gambling to cover monthly expenses and repay debt, according to Old Mutual's Savings and Investments Monitor 2026. The study found 53% of workers are betting, with 42% doing so frequently. Old Mutual warns the trend is eroding household savings, deepening debt and exposing financially vulnerable families to greater financial risk. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Old Mutual's head of Financial Education John Manyike joins us
Con- Court gives various political parties a few more days to file papers in a high-stakes bid to restart the presidential impeachment inquiry
The Constitutional Court has set a strict deadline of next Wednesday for legal filings in the ongoing battle over the Phala Phala farm scandal. Chief Justice Mandisa Maya issued the directive following an appeal by a coalition of opposition parties, including the ATM, MK Party and the EFF. The parties are fighting a lower court order that froze Parliament's independent inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. We spoke to MK Party MP, Andile Mngxitama.
South Africa continues to grapple with a deepening child hunger crisis
South Africa continues to grapple with a deepening child hunger crisis, with nearly a quarter of children living in severe food poverty and many at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. Efforts to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable children and support Early Childhood Development centres remain a critical intervention in addressing these challenges, particularly in underserved communities where resources are limited. We spoke to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa.
City of Ekurhuleni dismisses three senior officials following a council probe into financial negligence and fraud
The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed three senior officials following a council probe into deep-rooted financial negligence and fraud. Human resources chiefs Linda Gcasheka and Moloko Monyepao, alongside legal head Advocate Kemi Behari, were axed after being implicated in a series of corruption scandals. Investigators discovered the officials falsified security clearance documents to shield a suspended police chief and oversaw a mysterious two-billion-rand revenue drop. ActionSA have backed the firings. We spoke to Tumelo Tshabalala, ActionSA Ekurhuleni Spokesperson.
COSATU welcomes appointment of Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai as Chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation
Trade union federation COSATU has welcomed the appointment of Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai as Chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation, PIC. The state-owned asset manager oversees more than three point six trillion rand in public servant pensions and social security funds. The Federation says Mohai brings stability and a strong anti-corruption record to the fund. COSATU is calling for urgent appointment of worker and depositor board members and full public disclosure of all PIC investments. We spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.
Cabinet approves extension of driving licence card validity from five to ten years for certain vehicle categories
Cabinet has approved the extension of driving licence card validity from five to ten years for certain vehicle categories. Government says the move is aimed at reducing backlogs at testing centres, cutting administrative burdens and aligning the country with international norms. However, the decision has sparked debate around road safety, enforcement and whether the system is equipped to handle such a transition. Importantly, the changes are not yet in effect, as legislative amendments still need to be finalised and gazetted. We spoke to Louis Boshoff, campaigns officer at AfriForum.
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
Ramsamy Alleges IDAC Staff Intimidation
State Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy from the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has told the Madlanga Commission that IDAC's operational manual was routinely ignored under former head Advocate Andrea Johnson. Ramsamy testified that Johnson frequently deviated from established procedures and that staff who questioned her instructions faced intimidation, internal investigations and workplace hostility. He also alleged that decisions were often changed following discussions between Johnson and former IDAC official Dalip Perumal, and claimed the working environment drove many prosecutors and staff to seek counselling through the National Prosecuting Authority's employee wellness program
Statutory Rape Crisis Alarms Northern Cape
Northern Cape police say they are concerned about the number of incidents of statutory rapes in the province. A Number of these cases come to light due to mandatory reporting when the teenage girls become pregnant. But the sentences for these crimes are mostly suspended sentences. Calvinia in the Northern Cape seems to be a hotspot, with numerous reports from police emanating from the area. All those convicted for statutory rape in those areas receiving sentences of less than 10 years, wholly suspended. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Women Waging War Founder, Millicent George
Snowfall Eases But Cold Conditions Persist - SAWS
The South African Weather Service says snow has returned to parts of the country as a bitter cold spell continues ahead of the weekend. Snowfall has been reported in the Eastern Cape, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State along the Lesotho border. Motorists are urged to exercise caution on icy roads. The weather service has also warned of damaging winds and rough seas along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, with cool, partly cloudy conditions expected in Gauteng. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the South African Weather Service forcaster Lehlohonolo Thobela
Cabinet Welcomes Returning South Africans Home
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africans returning home will always be welcomed, regardless of their political views, following reports that some South Africans who relocated to the United States have allegedly been denied visas. Ntshavheni also says Cabinet has approved extending the validity of light motor vehicle driving licences from five to ten years, subject to legislative amendments, while a revised Electricity Pricing Policy has been released for public comment. The Minister was briefing the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Ntshavheni had this to say.
Zimbabwe Warns Against ARVs In Chicken
in a drive to maximise profits, Zimbabwean chicken farmers regularly buy antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), intended for HIV patients in the country, on the black market to mix into chicken feed. Farmers believe the drugs protect their stock from diseases and act as growth stimulants. The Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project (SA AJP) interviewed two people operating on the frontlines of broiler chicken farming in the Harare area, both of whom illuminated the practice. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Investigative Journalist for the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project (SA | AJP), in collaboration with the Henry Nxumalo Foundation,Dalphine Tagwireyi
African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association calls for urgent intervention amidst congestion and delays at the Beitbridge border
Mounting frustration is once again being directed at congestion and delays at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe, one of the busiest transit points in the SADC region. The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is calling for urgent intervention, proposing a single, integrated "one-stop" border system to replace the current dual-stop checks on both sides. We spoke to AUBBTA Chairperson Mukhwathi Phumudzo.
Parliament's Impeachment Committee is appealing Court judgment that halted its inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa
Parliament's Impeachment Committee is appealing a Western Cape High Court judgment that halted its inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. The court ruling restricts the Committee to preparatory work and bans public hearings until a judicial review in September. Some political analysts have backed the appeal, while opposition parties are challenging the matter in the Constitutional Court. Parliamentary legal services are currently assessing the impact of this delay on the Committee's constitutional mandate. We spoke to FF Plus Leader, Dr. Corné Mulder.
Journalists at the Daily Dispatch and Herald still without their salaries
Journalists at the Daily Dispatch and Herald are reportedly working without pay after new owners Ubuntu Media Holdings missed July salaries following their May acquisition from Arena Holdings. The South African National Editors' Forum, SANEF has slammed the failure, warning that boardroom disputes directly threaten news sustainability, democracy and the livelihoods of hardworking staff. We spoke to SANEF Chairperson, Ms. Katy Katopodis.
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