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Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has come under intense questioning at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over his decision to respond to a 2am call linked to an alleged police success. Commissioners pressed Mkhwanazi on why he rushed to the scene without confirming who was running the operation or whether it was officially sanctioned. Mkhwanazi admitted he acted on information from an informant, saying it was common practice to respond at any hour even without full details. He told the commission he had hoped the EMPD could take over the operation and claim the recovery. However, he conceded that in this case, that never happened, and the operation was not recorded through official police channels. 

The firearm case against EFF leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to tomorrow for sentencing. Malema was found guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, and reckless endangerment of people or property. The incident occurred during the EFF's birthday celebrations at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in July 2018. Both the defense and the state submitted their closing arguments.  Jon Gericke spoke to Legal Analyst, Advocate Nthabiseng Dubazana....

The firearm case against EFF leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to tomorrow for sentencing. Malema was found guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, and reckless endangerment of people or property. The incident occurred during the EFF's birthday celebrations at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in July 2018. Both the defense and the state submitted their closing arguments. Jon Gericke spoke to is Political Analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast 

Oil prices have surged, pushing oil prices back above $100 per barrel today after US-Iran peace talks collapsed and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations in Islamabad broke down with the US delegation blaming Iran's nuclear stance while Tehran accused Washington of shifting demands. The US military enforces a blockade on traffic to and from Iranian ports from today. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to retaliate. For analysis, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to senior researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude.

The Information Regulator has raised concern after a growing number of data breaches in the country, demanding greater transparency from Standard Bank. This follows the bank's confirmation that unauthorised access to selected client information was detected in March 2026. The exposed data includes names, ID numbers and company registration details. The regulator says it will closely monitor the bank's response and investigation into the breach. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deborah Lamola, Acting Senior Manager for Security Compromises (POPIA) at the Information Regulator 

Businessman Suleiman Carrim rushed to hospital after gym heart attack before crucial commission testimony. Johannesburg ANC-linked businessman Suliman Carrim was reportedly rushed to hospital following a suspected heart attack while working out at a gym on Monday morning, just days before he is due to testify at the high-stakes Madlanga Commission. While initial reports point to a possible heart attack, his current condition remains unknown. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter  Canny Maphanga

The Eastern Cape Health Department has obtained a court interdict to end the strike by staff at the Dora Nginza hospital in Gqeberha. Employees say they are overworked due to a shortage of staff at the hospital. They are demanding a fair working ratio. The department has urged employees to return to work to enable the full restoration of services, while engagements continue. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Denosa Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary, Veli Sinqana. 

Award winning News and Current Affairs Show host/presenter Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has today carried out an oversight inspection at the illegally occupied Carletonville Police Station in Merafong City Local Municipality, Gauteng. The once-functional police station, meant to fight crime, now stands crumbling and has become a haven for criminals. This is part of a broader government push to reclaim hijacked state properties. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson

The deteriorating relationship between the ANC and the SACP will top the agenda of the ANC's
long-standing Special NEC meeting later this afternoon. This follows the Communist Party's decision to contest local government elections independently. The shift reflects the party's perceived exclusion and long-standing frustration with the ANC's failure to reconfigure the alliance. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Ntebo Mokobo