The Weekend View

Epizodes

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  Man allegedly caught with R2m heroin at OR Tambo. 20.09.2026 1min

  SAPS and the Border Management Authority have arrested a 52-year-old South African man at OR Tambo International Airport. Police say suspected heroin worth more than two million rand was found in his luggage. Police say the suspect had arrived from Accra, Ghana, when he was intercepted during an intelligence-led operation. Police say they found bullet-like objects and blocks containing substances suspected to be heroin. He is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court later this week on drug trafficking-related charges. This is the third suspected drug mule arrested at OR Tambo in three weeks. Police spokesperson is Lt Col Amanda van Wyk
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  Calls intensify for justice to be served urgently for ekurhuleni killings. 20.09.2026 40min

  Feminist movement - Black Women Caucus has given the Kempton Park police station in Ekurhuleni 10-days to convene a multi-stakeholder engagement to outline how to deal with the murder of women. The group led a picket outside the police station on Friday. This follows the discovery of a woman's body in Villa Liza in Boksburg on Thursday- bringing to NINE the number of women's bodies discovered across Ekurhuleni since July this year.  For our Sunday morning discussion on gender-based violence and femicide, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike, Kwanele Foundation founder Sihle Sibisi, NOT IN MY NAME INTERNATIONAL President and Founder Themba Masango, and South African Human Rights Commission Commissioner Sandra Makoasha
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  CAMPAIGN TRAIL WRAP - GOOD PARTY & UDM IN CAPE TOWN 20.09.2026 4min

  In Cape Town, the GOOD Party and the United Democratic Movement's (UDM) election campaigns ahead of this year's Local Government Elections saw a focus on issues including making the City of Cape Town more affordable for Capetonians and the ongoing scourge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. Tando Ntunja reports
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  Health expert warns of dangers of Chronis Stress 20.09.2026 8min

  Chronic stress may be doing far more than affecting South Africans' mental health – it could be contributing to the country's growing burden of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, many of which are also major risk factors for cardiovascular disease .  While stress is often viewed as an unavoidable part of modern life, mounting scientific evidence suggests that prolonged psychological stress can trigger biological changes that increase the likelihood of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease . Bongiwe Zwane caught up with by Pamela Naidoo, CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA and asked her what are we talking about essentially when referring to chronic stress
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  Woman dies as fire destroys 14 shacks in Copesville, Pietermaritzburg. 19.09.2026 2min

  One woman has died, while her child and partner sustained serious burn wounds following a fire that destroyed between 13 and 14 shacks at the Swapo Informal Settlement in Copesville, Pietermaritzburg. KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says he was contacted by a distressed community leader at around 3:30 this morning. Duma says teams from his office, provincial and national human settlements departments have been assigned to work with the Msunduzi Municipality to assist affected residents. He says the fire has caused further emotional and financial trauma for families already facing socio-economic challenges. Ndabezinhle Sibiya is the spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements.  
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  Madlanga Commission Welcomes Extension of Its Deadline 19.09.2026 1min

  The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and alleged Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has welcomed the final extension of its deadline announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Commission says the extension to 25 January 2027 will allow it to hear outstanding testimony and finalise its report. The Commission's Spokesperson is Jeremy Michaels
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  Two arrested, three suspects fatally wounded in Libode police killings. 19.09.2026 3min

  Police say two suspects have been arrested, while three others were fatally wounded following a 72-hour operation into the murder of two police officers in Libode, near Mthatha. The officers were killed while responding to a robbery at a spaza shop. Police say an AK47, three handguns and ammunition have been recovered. Charges including attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition are being investigated. Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana Explains 
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  Property expert's warning to both tenants and landlords 19.09.2026 6min

  For South Africa's landlords, few situations are as financially damaging as a tenant who stops paying rent but remains in the property. While their rental income has come to a stop, they'll still have to cover rates, levies, insurance and in some cases, monthly bond repayments. But even after cancelling the lease, the way South Africa's eviction laws are structured, it means that a landlord cannot simply remove the tenant or change the locks after months of non-payment.  According to Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group, this is why proposed amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, better known as PIE, will be closely watched by landlords across the country. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group 
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  IEC responds to UDM dispute over Buffalo City final candidate lists. 19.09.2026 7min

  Applications for special votes for the 2026 Local Government Elections will open on Monday, the 21st of September. The IEC says the application period will close on the 12th of October at 5pm. Special votes are available to registered voters who cannot physically travel to their voting station, as well as essential service workers, media personnel and voters who can reach their voting station but cannot vote there on election day. Meanwhile, the IEC has published the final candidate lists, showing the ANC has no candidates in six municipalities. The Electoral Court has dismissed the ANC's challenge over 181 excluded candidates. The party says it intends to appeal. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo 
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  US President, Donald Trump Bans Certain Media From White House 19.09.2026 2min

  US President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press. The move is almost ​certain to face legal challenges as free-speech experts said it conflicts with the US Constitution's First Amendment protections for free speech and a free press. Here is a snippet of President Trump taking a question over the ban. Here is a snippet of President Trump taking a question over the ban
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  Health experts warn against panic amid a rise in cases of Mpox virus in the country 19.09.2026 5min

  The National Health Department has warned of the rapid increase in MPOX  cases, with 18 confirmed cases and one probable case recorded across South Africa. The department says the Western Cape has recorded the highest number of cases, while three have been reported in Gauteng and one in KwaZulu-Natal. Health officials say people who have been in close contact with an infected person are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and seek medical attention if they become ill. Ednah Baloyi - Director for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases at the National Health Department elaborates...
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  KZN COGTA Gives Assistance to Areas Affected by Persistent Rains 19.09.2026 5min

  Disaster Management Teams in KwaZulu-Natal have been on standby for any eventuality overnight as persistent rains continue to batter various parts of the province. In eThekwini, disaster teams have opened the Isipingo Canal in order to prevent flooding along the R103 of the Industrial area. Mud slides have also been reported in Umsinga where stones have fallen onto the R33 road due to prolonged rainfall. Motorists have been warned to exercise caution on the roads while local residents are advised to keep away from low lying areas. Here is the spokesperson for the department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Siboniso Mngadi
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  Ekurhuleni Gears Up For A Compete Shutdown Over Women Killings 19.09.2026 3min

  Social movements including various sectors of society have expressed great displeasure and impatience towards law enforcement authorities setting deadlines for meaningful engagements aimed at effectively dealing with the murder of women and children. In Ekurhuleni, many took to the streets leading pickets at various police stations. This follows the discovery of a woman's body in Villa Liza in Boksburg on Thursday- bringing to NINE the number of women's bodies discovered across Ekurhuleni since July this year. We caught up with Convenor of the GBV Community Forum Keamogetswe Masike ahead of a planned shutdown next week in Ekurhuleni
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  FFPlus says coalition governments could become the new norm in municipalities after the November elections 13.09.2026 2min

  Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder says coalition governments could become the new norm in municipalities after the November elections.  He was speaking in Pretoria today as the party launched its 2026 local government election manifesto, outlining a ten-point plan focused on service delivery, accountability and tackling maladministration.  Zara Groenewald reports.
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  Professor Keith Engel: The only way to increase the tax base is through better enforcement 13.09.2026 6min

  What happens after the tax is collected? And who ultimately pays when government needs more revenue? With South Africa heading towards the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, questions around VAT, tax increases, economic growth, fiscal sustainability and the future of SARS are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. These questions will take centre stage at the South African Institute of Taxation's (SAIT) 13th Annual Tax Indaba, taking place  from tomorrow the 14th to the 16th of September in Sandton , Johannesburg. For more Jon Gericke spoke to the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) CEO Professor Keith Engel.. 
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  DA and Action SA lay complaints against Majodina over alleged comments levelled at disabled man 13.09.2026 2min

  A spokesperson in the office of Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina, says she is not available for comment, after an incident at a recent government event at Kouga municipality in the Eastern Cape. A video is trending on social media, where Majodina can be heard allegedly swearing at a member of the public. Two parties in Parliament have laid complaints at the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests. Zalene Merrington reports...
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  Madlanga Commission Draws Close To A Year Since Inception 13.09.2026 26min

  It's been almost a year since the Madlanga Commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, following Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's controversial press briefing on 6 July 2025. During the briefing, Mkhwanazi made allegations of criminal infiltration within law enforcement agencies and political interference in these institutions. Since its establishment, the Commission has heard evidence from more than 100 witnesses and has made a number of recommendations and referrals for further investigation. Sibahle Motha takes a look at a year of evidence and allegations before the Madlanga Commission. We follow this up with our Sunday Discussion with Advocate Ilene Power, a labour law specialist turned purpose-driven ethics advocate and Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Acting Director of the Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University
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  Zulu Monarch Calls For An End To GBV At Annual Reed Dance 13.09.2026 5min

  AmaZuluKing MisuZulu ka Zwelithini has used this year's Umkhosi Wo Mhlanga, or Reed Dance, to call on the nation to take a stronger stand against gender-based violence. Speaking during the annual cultural gathering at Emashobeni Royal Palace in uPhongolo, the King urged men and communities to respect and protect women and girls. His message comes as the Reed Dance continues to provide a platform for young women to celebrate their purity, culture and identity. He has also denounced the abuse of alcohol, saying it is among the contributing factors to violence in communities. Jayde Paulse has teh details
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  COSATU Gears Up For Its 15th National Congress 13.09.2026 3min

  COSATU says preparations to host its 15th National Congress at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from the 14th to the 17th of September this week are on track. The union says it expects 1800 delegates to be in attendance including members from its sixteen union affiliates. The congress will see the election of the new leadership who will be tasked with taking the resolutions and the agenda of the working class forward. Jon Gericke caught up with COSATU's national spokesperson, Zanele Sabela...
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  Report shows South Africa's middle-class households are the biggest withdrawers of two-pot retirement savings 12.09.2026 4min

  When South Africa's two-pot retirement system was introduced, the big question was whether people would treat their retirement savings as easy money to dip into, or leave it alone for retirement. Two years later, the data tells a more complicated story – one driven primarily by real financial pressure.   A survey conducted by Momentum Corporate on the two-pot system and who is making the most withdrawals shows that it is not the poorest South Africans, but rather established, middle-income households who are making repeat withdrawals most often. Too find out why Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Nashalin Portrag, Head: FundsAtWork & Distribution at Momentum Corporate.