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The Constitutional Court judgement sentencing former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months imprinsonment has been met with mixed reaction. The court found Zuma of being in contempt of the constitutional court and disrespecting the rule of law for refusing to obey its directive that he appear before the State Capture Commission. Zuma has 5 days to hand himself over to a correctional facility.
The government of Eswatini has expressed concern about the on-going pro-democracy protests. The kingdom has also dismissed as false reports that King Mswati III has fled the country. It re-assured the nation that the king was in the country and working with government to advance the kingdom's goals. Protesters are demanding electoral reforms. And, schools and government institutions have been closed.
Former ANC Youth League leader and former member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council in Gqeberha, Andile Lungisa says he will write to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking him to grant his predecessor and former president Jacob Zuma a presidential pardon. Lungisa was reacting to the constitutional court judgement which found president Zuma in contempt of court and sentenced him tofifteen months imprisonment. This as hundreds of Zuma supporters are TODAY expected to converge on his homestead in Nkandla to protest the sentence.
The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has heard that Zizi Kodwa, Deputy Minister of State Security and former ANC spokesperson, is a friend of former EOH Executive, Jehan Mackay, from 2013. Kodwa made an appearance before Commission chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo YESTERDAY. He says he received loans from Mackay at a time when he had financial difficulties.
The Moseneke Inquiry on Free and Fair Election Local Government Elections during Covid 19 will kick off its public hearings TODAY (28/06). The Inquiry will hear oral submissions from the Electoral Commission as well as representatives from the Health Department and health NGO's. It has so far recieved about three-thousand written submissions and voice notes from the general public. The Inquiry, headed by retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke was appointed last month by the Electoral Commission to explore the feasibility of free and fair local government elections amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
South Africa will be on an Adjusted Alert Level Four of the national lockdown for the next fourteen days. All social gatherings including political, religious and cultural events are prohibited with the exception of funerals which will only be limited to 50 people. President Cyril Ramaphosa made this announcement in his address to the nation last night. This as the country grapples with new Delta variant of the Coronavirus which has hit the country leading to South Africa recording the highest number of daily infections in the past few days.
The Beer Association of South Africa says businesses cannot be expected to pay for the failures in the vaccine rollout program. The beer industry maintains that it will only support regulations focused on restricting large gatherings as this is the main driver of new covid 19 infections. Previous alcohol bans have resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs, billions in taxes and excise duties and further crippled the economy
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, says that law enforcement will be stepped up in the coming days to enforce lockdown regulations, especially in Covid-19 hotspots. He's also announced the re-opening of parts of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg hospital which were not affected by the fire in April. Makhura and the Gauteng Covid Command Council addressed the media in Johannesburg. Gauteng accounts for 60% of the Covid-19 cases in the country with the test positivity rate standing at 37%, the highest since the outbreak of the pandemic. The province has also recommended a move to a hybrid mix of level 3 and 4 lockdown restrictions.
Turkish owned company, Karpowerships SA, says it will appeal the decision by the Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs department to reject it's bid of providing floating gas-fired power ships at three of the country's ports. This after the department rejected the potential deal with the company, citing insufficient public participation and the potential impact on the environment of the project. The Karpowerships, which are estimated to cost over 200-Billion Rands over a 20 year period, were expected to assist the power-grid by bringing in gas-burning ships at Richards Bay, Saldanha Bay and the Ngqura harbours to generate electricity.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has NOW received documentation for the Sinopharm vaccine developed by the China National Pharmaceutical Group in China and will now commence evaluating the data in order to assess the efficacy of the vaccine. The organisation says it is also in the process of reviewing the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. This as the Economic Freedom Fighters will TODAY march on SAHPRA offices in Pretoria, to demand that the Russian and Chinanese vaccines be approved for use in South Africa.
The constitutionality of the ANC's step aside rule will be tested in the Johannesburg High Court later THIS MORNING. Suspended ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule is taking his party to court to challenge his suspension in May for failing to step aside over the corruption allegations against him. The matter will sit virtually for two days until Friday.
Chaos errupted at a vaccination site in Bloemfontein YESTERDAY (wednesday 23 June) as hundreds of teachers and non-teaching staff turned up at the Gonyane primary school to be vaccinated. The departments of education and health aimed to vaccinate 500 teachers on the first day.
The SABC will TODAY (Thursday) launch it's new sports channel. This follows an agreement earlier this year with eMedia Holdings allowing its Openview service to broadcast three new SABC channels in addition to the public broadcaster's radio stations. The companies say that this agreement is intended to make the SABC's content accessible to a wider audience.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the National Port Authority will become an independent subsidiary of Transnet with its own board. He says this reform will enable re-investment in port infrastructure and also ensure that terminal operators are treated fairly and equally. Ramaphosa says the move will also enable greater private sector participation in terminal operations. He was visiting the Port of Cape Town where he also toured operations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that there's a likelihood of further stricter measures, especially in Gauteng, where Covid-19 infections are rising. However, he says there's a need to strike a balance between saving lives and maintaining the economy. Some citizens and businesses in Gauteng are still not adhering to safety measures.
The vaccination drive targeting over half a million teachers and support staff is expected to rollout from TODAY. The Department of Basic Education is aiming to innoculate 582-thousand teachers including administrative staff, volunteer food handlers and cleaners in both the public and private education sector. Its goal is to complete the exercise by 8th July as more vaccines are expected to be available this week. The rollout program for teachers has however come as the call to shutdown schools has been joined by COSAS, the Educators Union of South Africa and the EFF which has threatened to forcefully shutdown down schools by Friday.
The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate currently has 16 cases involving billions of rands lost due to corruption, in several courts across the country. It also has restraint orders for over two billion rands on assets belonging to some of the accused. In the case against former Transnet Board member and Gupta family associate, Iqbal Sharma, the restraint order for assets is unlimited. Spokesperson for the ID, Sindisiwe Seboka, says the directorate is making progress in prosecuting people allegedly responsible for the plundering of State Owned Enterprises as well as rampant corruption.
Military medics have been deployed to Gauteng as the province's hospitals buckle under pressure due to rising Corona virus cases. The number of new Covid-19 infections has already breached the cases recorded during the second wave by over 2000 . An interim 60-member SANDF team of medics has been brought in to help with staff shortages in hospitals.
The World Health Organization (WHO) YESTERDAY announced that South Africa will be the first location to establish a mRNA technology transfer hub for COVID 19 vaccines. The WHO says South Africa could be producing vaccines in nine to 12 months. Two local companies will work together, Biovac as a developer and Afrigen as the manufacturer. Technology transfer hubs are training facilities where the technology is established at industrial scale and clinical development performed.
Parents have ambivalent views on the announcement that schools are to remain open. The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga made announcement at the weekend. Pressure was mounting for schools to close as the country experiences a third wave of Covid-19 infections
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, YESTRDAY hosted a webinar on the rights of fathers in the protection of children. The event was in line with fathers day. It also sought to encourage fathers to be part of their children's lives and upbringing.
Although there are laws in place for the rehabilitation of mines, many mine operators still leave their non-operational shafts unattended. This has led to an increase in illegal mining activities. Billions of rand have been set aside to ensure that proper close-out procedures are followed, yet the shafts remain open.
Zambia's founding father and former President, Kenneth Kaunda, has died in the capital Lusaka at the age of 97. He was hospitalised last week with pneumonia. Kaunda led Zambia to independence from Britain - ruling the country from 1964 until 1991. He was also instrumental in assisting other Southern African countries gain independence from minority rule.
Labour Federation, COSATU, says it will continue to put pressure on both the National Treasury and Parliament to speed up the processing of amendments to the Pension Act to allow workers in financial distress limited access to their pensions. COSATU says it made this call last year after witnessing the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, especially on workers
Some political parties say there is nothing to celebrate this Youth Day if more than 60 percent of young people are unemployed and trapped in poverty. South Africa commemorated the day when thousands of young people rose up against the apartheid government, 45 years ago. Until 1994, many of them were killed in the struggle while hundreds of others left the country to join liberation armies of the ANC, PAC and AZAPO. But decades later, some political parties say life is still tough for young people even in democracy.
The situation remains tense in Harrismith in the Free State following a violent protest YESTERDAY. A truck was set alight on the N3 during the protest leading to a temporary closure of the busy highway. Residents are calling for president Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene as they want to be removed from Maluti-A-Phofung municipality due to lack of service delivery.
Concerns over keeping to COVID-19 regulations under level 3 continue to rise as thousands of people flock to the KwaHlathi area in LadySmith, KwaZulu-Natal. This follows a visit by the province's Economic Development MEC, Ravi Pillay who called on people to stop the digging of what they believe to be diamonds. Pillay was leading a fact finding visit with a team of national government officials, the local traditional leader and geological and mineral experts in the area. One of the aims is to find out if the stones being dug up are indeed diamonds as claimed by locals.
Political parties have given mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that government will be amending Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act for the energy sector. This means that private companies have permission to generate up to one hundred megawatts of electricity and sell it, without a license. The announcement comes as the country is currently experiencing rolling blackouts.
EFF leader Julius Malema has given the Basic Education Department seven days to close down all schools or face a forceful total shutdown. He was briefing the media in Johannesburg earlier YESTERDAY (thursday 10 June). Malema also condemned the fact that the IEC has decided to go ahead with the 2021 local elections while former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke is still evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on conditions conducive for free and fair elections.
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to ease red tape for independent power producers to generate power will not benefit the poor. Ramaphosa has announced the amendment of schedule 2 of the electricity regulation to increase Nersa's licensing threshold for embedded generation projects up to 100 megawatts.
The private health care sector is also feeling pressure on its bed capacity due to rising Covid-19 infections. In one Gauteng private hospital, fifty percent of the beds are occupied by Covid patients. Patients in a less severe condition, are sent home with oxygen tanks to create bed space. Gauteng accounts for over 50-percent of the total cases reported in the country.
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) says the current load shedding crisis facing the country will have a huge impact on economic recovery. Eskom this afternoon announced it will be implementing stage four load shedding because of additional breakdowns of a unit in Medupi and high winter demand. The Chamber which represents more than 20 thousand small and medium sized business warns that businesses are struggling with the current power cuts and this will led to additional job losses.
Former Transnet board member and Gupta family associate, Iqbal Sharma, will remain in custody after the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court turned down his bail application. The state opposed bail citing that Sharma presents an overwhelming flight risk and that he has the means and incentive to flee the country. And that he failed to disclose 265-million rand held in his United Arab Emirates' Issar Global account. Sharma is amongst several accused facing charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to the 24-point- 9 million rand deal paid by the Free State Department of Agriculture for a feasibility study.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed beleaguered Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave. The news broke while the Minister was visiting the Northern Cape YESTERDAY (Tuesday), to assess progress in the vaccination roll-out in the province. The Minister, who is facing allegations of involvement in the irregular issuing of tenders by his department, visited two vaccination sites in Kimberley. The Northern Cape is facing growing COVID-19 infections in schools, which have led to the closure of eleven schools.
Foods and beverages group, Clover South Africa, has cited the lack of service delivery as a reason behind the decision to relocate its biggest cheese production plant from Lichtenburg in the North West province, to Queensburgh in Durban. Clover says the Lichtenburg factory has been experiencing water and power outages, and the surrounding infrastructure has not been maintained by the municipality which has impacted on production. The company says despite several engagements with the municipality on these matters, the issues have not been resolved. The move will result in more than 300 employees losing their jobs.
The case brought by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane against National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and others entered its second day YESTERDAY in the Western Cape High Court. Modise's legal representative, Advocate Andrew Breitenbach sought to counter arguments made by Mkhwebane's counsel Advocate Dali Mpofu. These included the suggestion that parliament was not entitled to add details to the grounds for the removal of the Public Protector and should have stuck to what is contained in the constitution. Mpofu also argued that it was unfair that the rules do not allow Mkhwebane's legal representative to take part in the meetings of the panel that will determine whether she is fit to hold office.
The ANC says its National Working Committee will decide on the future of MKMVA and the MK National Council. This follows reports that the two bodies representing ex-combatants of the ANC's armed wing have been disbanded and collapsed into a single entity representing all former ANC soldiers. This has angered MKMVA members who say the decision hasn't been communicated with them.
The Tshwane University of Technology --TUT -- has suspended all contact classes after another student died of COVID-19. The student, who lived on campus, died last week. She is the second TUT student to succumb to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic
Workers in South Africa's education sector will not receive their vaccines this week. That's because the United States medicines regulator, the Food and Drug Administration or FDA", has not yet given the go ahead for the Johnson&Johnson jabs to be released. J&J has offered South Africa 480-thousand doses of the vaccine -- a batch with a shelf life of three weeks. The government made a decision to accept the offer and roll out the batch to workers in the education sector. The FDA needs to determine whether the J&J vaccine was contaminated with ingredients of AstraZeneca's COVID shot.
The Gauteng traffic police are asking the public for help to identify the syndicate responsible for the spiking of vehicles on Gauteng's roads. This comes after a shoot-out with vehicle spiking suspects over the weekend. One suspect was shot and killed, while two others escaped into the bushes next to the N1 highway, close to the Stormvoël offramp in Pretoria.
Followers of Nigeria's popular televangelist, Prophet T.B Joshua, have continued to pay their tributes following his sudden death on Saturday night. TB Joshua was 57 and would have celebrated his 58th birthday this month. The circumstances of his death are not yet clear.
The South African Municipal Worker's Union, SAMWU has threatened to bring all municipal services countrywide to a halt as wage negotiations with the employer body,SALGA continue TODAY. The union, which represents 160-thousand workers, is demanding a one-year wage increase of four 4000 rands per month, housing allowance including six months' paid maternity leave and one month paid paternity leave. SALGA has tabled a proposal of a 2.8 percent salary increment across the board, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a reason for the below inflation wage offer.
The much awaited case of the ANC's suspended Secretary General, Ace Magashule is expected to be heard before the end of the month. A full bench of the High Court is expected to hear the matter where Magashule is challenging his suspension. Magashule who has sought the service of the Senior Council, Advocate Dali Mpofu wants his suspension to be nullified by a court of law. Meanwhile, some have questioned Mpofu's decision to represent Magashule and former President, Jacob Zuma in his corruption case. EFF Leader Julius Malema says Mpofu has a right to discharge his professional duties without fear and the EFF will not interfere in his private responsibilities.
Allegations of tender corruption against Health Minister Zweli Mkhize featured strongly during the Presidency's budget vote debate in Parliament on Wednesday. President Ramaphosa told the House that he's dealing with the matter, while some opposition political parties accused him of failing to fight corruption head-on.
Load-shedding could potentially prove fatal for patients who are on oxygen in their homes. With the Covid-19 pandemic and hospitals under pressure, many patients have opted for home care. But with load-shedding seemingly part of life now, concerns are growing. Most of these patients don't have a back-up power supply to run their oxygen machines during outages.
More job seekers have given up hope of finding employment under the current economic environment. Stats SA data shows the number of discouraged job seekers jumped by 201-thousand or nearly seven percent. The latest figures increase the official unemployment rate to 32.6 percent in the first quarter, from 32.5 percent in the last quarter of last year.
Record high unemployment statistics in South Africa, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced children to become bread winners. As Youth Month kicks off in the country -- Childline South Africa -- says young girls are resorting to sex work in order to feed their families, as the pandemic has rendered their parents jobless. Through the Grow, Learn and Own programme, the organisation empowers teenagers with entrepreneurial skills to become economically independent and self-sufficient.
The Pan African Parliament was abruptly suspened after MPs plunge the house in chaos into a third consecutive day of chaos. The members clashed yet again over the electoral system with the southern Caucus pushing for the change to rotational leadership similar to the African Union process. The Eastern and Western Caucauses adamant that there is no authority, which allows the impromptu change. The matter was worsened when a Southern MP attempted to read an apparent response from the AU
Some Pan-African Parliament members resorted to physical attacks as contention over the leadership voting process continued today. On Monday, the chamber in Midrand - north of Johannesburg erupted in chaos as caucus fought over whether the Presidency should be on a rotational basis versus the current direct elections system. The Southern caucus is leading the call to for rotation while the East and West heavily oppose the notion.
If a person is captured in a famous photograph..does it afford them any right or any sort of recognition or compensation? This question came up during an interview with Antoinette Sithole, the sister to the late Hector Pieterson - who died during the 1976 Soweto student uprisings. Sithole is featured in the iconic photograph taken by the late legendary photographer Sam Nzima. In the image, she is shown running alongside fellow student Mbuyisa Makhubo who is carrying the bloodied and wounded 13-year old Pieterson.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of a possible countrywide threat of a third wave of the Coronavirus with four provinces already having reached the threshold. The Coronavirus National Command Council has moved the country to an Adjusted Alert Level Two of the national lockdown from today. He has also decried the slow pace of vaccination due to regulatory concerns over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the difficulty of administering the Pfizer vaccine which is administered in two doses and stored in very cold storage making it difficult to use in rural areas.
West African regional bloc ECOWAS has suspended Mali's membership in response to last week's coup and said authorities must stick to a timetable for a return to democracy, but stopped short of imposing new sanctions. Leaders of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States held an emergency summit in Ghana's capital Accra to agree a response to the Malian military's ouster of a president and prime minister for the second time in nine months. Meanwhile , French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped his visit to the continent over the weekend, He met President Cyril Ramaphosa where the two discussed COVID vaccine access for Africa. Macron arrived from a historic visit to Rwanda where he acknowledged French responsibility in the 1994 genocide.
Parents in the Northern Cape have raised concern following an announcement of normal schooling for grade R to 7 learners, from the 26th of July. On Friday Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga gazetted new regulations regarding the reopening of schools. The Gazette stipulates that children will return to normal schooling provided that the risk-adjusted differentiated strategy is implemented. This strategy means school attendance should be based on the direction the pandemic is taking in the district municipality and the country
Investors have cheered news that Eskom managed to reduce its debt by 83 billion rand in the year to March. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan made the announcement during his department's budget vote in parliament last night.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has postponed the fraud, corruption and racketeering case against former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales, to July 19th. They have been charged in connection with the 1999 multi-billion rand arms deal. Zuma and Thales pleaded not guilty to all charges. Several ANC leaders including the party's suspended Secretary General, Ace Magashule, former Minister Malusi Gigaba and provincial leaders turned out to support the embattled former President. Huge crowds also gathered outside court, ignoring COVID-19 protocols of wearing masks and social distancing.
The Free State Education department has confirmed that one matriculant has died after succumbing to COVID-19 related complications.The provincial department also notes that at least 12 learners from the Lephola Secondary School in Welkom have tested positive for the virus. The province has seen a surge in new infections over the last month with education officials expressing concern at the number of infections amongst school-going learners. Various schools have since been temporally shutdown as learners, teachers inlcuding supportive support staff await to hear whether they too have been infected by the virus.
Former SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane has alleged his removal from SARS was a well-orchestrated process. Moyane appeared before the Commission of Inquiry Into State Capture for the first time today. He has also denied allegations that he was at the centre of State Capture while at the helm of the Revenue service.
The ANC is looking at pressing more charges against its embattled and suspended Secretary General Ace Magashule. This came out at the media following the governing party's National Working Committee on Monday. Disciplinary action will also extend to NEC member Tony Yengeni and Magashule's aide and MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus.
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein will hear an appeal over lockdown alert level 3 and 4 regulations this morning (wednesday 26 May). The Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is appealing against the Gauteng High Court judgment that declared regulations under lockdown levels 4 and 3 invalid and unconstitutional. The case was brought by Reyno De Beer and the Liberty Fighters Network. Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is arguing that the court went beyond matters brought before it by considering the level 3 regulations when such regulations were not before the court.
The situation remains volatile in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape as residents continue with the total shutdown in the of the university-town. Protesters are demanding the delivery of services which include the provision of water and sanitation including better road infrastructure. The Makana Municipality has been dysfunctional for years and residents successfully went to court in January last year, asking for the council to be dissolved. The council has been granted leave to appeal the high court decision.
Motorists have been warned against the new trend of spiking car tyres and to avoid hotspots at all costs. The following routes have been identified as hotspots :The N4 Mpumalanga to Pretoria betweent Solomon Mahlangu and Water mayor off- ramp. The N4 Pretoria to Mpumalanga betweem Bronkhorspruit and Balmoral off-ramp. The N1 Polokwane. N4 Mpumalanga interchange in Pretoria. The N4 to Rustenburg between R8 Mabopane freeway and Brits Plaza. Golden Highway as well as R21 freeway from OR Tambo International airport to Pretoria.
There are growing calls for South Africa to tighten restriction amid rising Covid-19 infections. This past weekend the country recorded the highest number of new Covid-19 cases since February - surpassing the four-thousand mark. Gauteng is already in the midst of a third wave with the province's economic hub - Johannesburg - leading in terms of new infections.
Public comment is now open on the Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill. Among its aims is the removal of self-defence as a reason for applying for a firearm. This has caused an outcry from interest groups. They say should this go through, it would remove the right of a citizen to protect themselves. The draft was made public last week and comments can be made until the end of July.
Former Miss Heritage South African and member of the United Nations Generation Equity Working Group, Zipho Ntlanganiso says a lot more education needs to go into understanding mental health issues. This as the World marks World Schizophrenia Day TODAY*. The 31 year old Ntlanganiso's mother was diagnosed with schizophenia back in 1993 and she says the stigma of being labelled a child of 'igeza' or 'ihlanya' has haunted her for years. She says stigmas and misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia often prevent those in need of help from accessing the correct treatment
A study conducted by the Health Sciences Faculty at the University of Fort Hare has found that the province doesn't have sufficient capacity to successfully handle phase two of the vaccination rollout programme. According to the study, remote rural areas will be difficult to reach because the number of vaccine sites are inadequate. The study also indicates that the third wave will be difficult to manage, due to the slow pace of vaccination.
The Free State health department says one of the hospitals in Bloemfontein is already full with Coronavirus patients. The department says it is concerned about the increasing confirmed numbers of Coronavirus cases. It says this will result in unnecessary pressure on the healthcare system. On Saturday, the province recorded 523 new cases, a significant increase from previous reported daily cases.
The Democratic Alliance has accepted the resignation of Phumzile Van Damme as a Member of Parliament and from the Party. Van Damme announced her resignation LAST NIGHT (Thursday). She was placed on special leave by the party last November without consultation and has had several run ins with the party's leadership under John Steenhuisen. She was also removed as the Party's shadow Minister of communications.
It was another day of accusations and counter-accusations by officials from the State Security Agency, at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on Thursday. Two unidentified operatives from the SSA have rebutted the evidence from their former boss David Mahlobo. One operative alleged that Mahlobo interfered in the unit's operations, paid judges to influence a case against his department and directly received money from the agency for himself and former President Jacob Zuma.
Nurses union DENOSA has cast doubt on the department of health's undertaking to vaccinate all healthcare workers across the country by end of this week. South Africa entered the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out programme on Monday, targeting citizens over the age of 60. This despite the fact that the innoculation of healthcare workers had not been completed. Denosa has also raised concern over the lack of information to the public about possible side effects from the vaccine.
Former State Security Minister David Mahlobo has denied any involvement in the removal of former President Jacob Zuma's estranged wife from his Nkandla residence in northern Kwa Zulu-Natal. He was testifying at the Commission on State Capture in Johannesburg last night. It's alleged that Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma was a suspect in the poisoning of the former president and was subsequently removed from Nkandla. Mahlobo also denied paying or bribing judges to rule in government's favour and recruiting a former State Security Agency member to mitigate the Fees Must Fall movement.
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has come under fire from some opposition parties in the National Assembly for what they say is the chaotic state of the Home Affairs department. Of particular concern is the problem of long queues where often people are turned away because the system is offline. During the department's budget vote debate, parties also questioned why the department has still not introduced an online appointment system.
The Independent Electoral Commission says it is considering electronic registration as one of the modalities for elections. It says an announcement will be made soon in this regard. The commission also says it does not know what impact COVID-19 will have on the voter turnout in the upcoming local government elections in October. IEC commissioners and officials appeared before the committee to brief it about its 2019/2020 annual report.
Former Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete says it is not true that the fifth Parliament did nothing to investigate serious allegations of widespread corruption between 2014 and 2017. Mbete was testifying at the State Capture Commission on the Parliamentary oversight during the former president Jacob Zuma's administration. She said they used Portfolio Committees to find out what was happening at the time
Moodys says South Africa's rating outlook may remain negative due to the expected downside risk to fiscal sustainability, continuing debt, high interest payments and the continued challenges facing Eskom. Moody's experts panel says while the country's challenges were exacerbated by the pandemic, it entered the crisis from a position of weakness. Moody's analysts say the 3% drop in government revenue was significantly high compared to other emerging market economies. Moody's officials were addressing a webinar discussing the Resilience of the South African Economy following the Covid-19 pandemic
Former president Jacob Zuma will be back in the Pietermaritzburg High court next week Wednesday. Zuma's trial was YESTEDAY postponed to give the defence time to bring an application for the recusal of lead state prosecutor - advocate Billy Downer. Zuma and co-accused French arms manufacturer Thales face charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering. The charges are linked to the multi-billion rand arms deal in 1999.
The situation is still tense in most parts of Bloemfontein as residents continue to block streets with burning tyres, stones and rubble. Yesterday residents heeded the call for a shut down. There was no schooling and not a single taxi or bus in the streets of Mangaung. And very few people were able to report for work
The US seems no closer to supporting moves on the UN Security Council that will secure an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. Washington has instead continued to pursue the bilateral route, tempering its criticism of Israel while condemning the continued indiscriminate rocket-fire from Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken - speaking during an unrelated trip to Denmark- said the US administration had requested details regarding the Israeli strike on a media building in Gaza, but that he had yet to see evidence of Israeli claims that Hamas was operating in the building.
Two political party leaders in South Africa's Parliament who are over the age of 60 say they will not register to be vaccinated against COVID-19. They will also NOT take the vaccine. The Leaders of the Freedom Front Plus Pieter Groenewald and Kenneth Meshoe from the ACDP have different reasons why they will not be vaccinated. This comes as National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli called on all MPs over the age of 60, - to register to be vaccinated in the second phase of the rollout programme which starts today (Monday).
A 50-year-old educator at Mbilwi Secondary School, will TODAY appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrates Court for allegedly raping a learner. The Limpopo teacher allegedly violated the 17-year-old school girl three times in 2018. He was arrested on Friday after the Human Rights Commission opened a case against him. The girl approached the commission and disclosed what happened.
Efforts are underway to save the Cango Caves - in Oudtshoorn, in the Western Cape. This national treasure in the Klein Karoo suffered huge financial losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Oudtshoorn Municipality is in the process of developing an economic recovery plan to try and save the caves.
COSATU says it's strongly opposed to another hard lock down to curb the spread of the Covid- 19 pandemic in the country. This as talk of a third wave of Covid infections is gaining momentum following the rapid increase in new positive cases recently.
Two senior police officers have been arrested in the Vaal in Gauteng on charges of human trafficking. Hawks spokesperson, Ndivhuwo Mulamu says a police brigadier and captain were arrested YESTERDAY. The two policemen were nabbed after a woman escaped from a brothel and reported the pair to the police. Mulamu says the lawmen allegedly knew the woman was being held against her will at a brothel. They allegedly raped her on several occasions.
Violence in Gaza and Israel shows no sign of abating amid continued rocket fire and air strikes. Dozens of people have so far died in the conflict. The Israeli army is believed to have put forward plans for a possible ground offensive in Gaza, which needs to be approved by army chiefs and various levels of government before any operation begins. This has been described as worst violence since 2014, fueled initially by weeks of Israeli-Palestinian tension in East Jerusalem which led to clashes at a holy site revered by both Muslims and Jews.
The United Nations Security Council has again failed to reach agreement in response to the escalating conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has now left dozens dead and hundreds injured. It was the Council's second emergency session on the same issue in three days. Israel has targeted sites belonging to armed groups and Hamas-controlled security and police buildings in the Gaza strip after a barrage of rocket fire that has sent Israeli civilians rushing for cover in southern parts of the country - as the UN echoed calls for the escalation to stop.
Inspector General of Intelligence, Setlhomamaru Dintwe, has painted a picture of intelligence services ravaged by corruption, nepotism and lack of accountability. Dintwe - whose office is mandated to conduct oversight over civilian state security, crime and defence intelligence, was testifying at the State Capture Commission for a second time on Wednesday.
The number of new Covid-19 cases is increasing at an alarming rate in Emfuleni on the Vaal. Health experts are worried the cases numbers approaching the third-wave threshold. Non-adherence to Covid-19 safety protocols, family and religious gatherings are some of the reasons for the spike.
Metrobus commuters are still urged to find alternate modes of transport as employees forge ahead with their strike action. All three Metrobus terminals in Johannesburg are still closed as a result of deadlocked salary negotiations. Workers are demanding an 18-percent salary increase
The ANC has given its suspended secretary general, Ace Magashule, 48 hours to publically apologize for the suspension letter he sent to ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa, last week. Deputy secretary general, Jessie Duarte says there's no legal basis for that, but the party hopes to hear from Magashule this week. She was briefing the media at the party headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg YESTERDAY, following an NEC meeting over the weekend.
Violent clashes over the status of Jerusalem escalated dramatically over the last 24 hours with Hamas-fired rockets from Gaza into Israel and retaliatory airstrikes leading to international calls for the violence to stop. At the United Nations in New York, the Secretary General urged maximum restraint while the US called for the violence to cease and for parties to take proactive steps to calm the situation. The upsurge came as a result of possible evictions of Palestinian families from neighbourhoods in the disputed East Jerusalem and as Israeli's celebrated Jerusalem Day to mark the beginning of occupation of East Jerusalem during the six-day Arab-Israeli war of 1967.
Consumers are finding it hard to get by due to the high cost of goods and services. The price of food and other essentials has gone up with taxi fares also expected to increase from next month. A survey has found that the cost of living among South Africans has significantly increased -- especially since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last month, the 350 Rand social relief grant came to an end, adding more woes for the poor, who were dependent on this monthly income for their sustenance.
The ANC NEC meeting has ordered its suspended Secretary General Ace Magashule to apologise publicly to President Cyril Ramaphosa, for slapping him with a suspension letter. This is one of the resolutions taken at the end of the governing party's three day Special NEC meeting which ended YESTERDAY.
AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi has confirmed that King Misuzulu kaZwelithini ascended the throne amid support from the royal family. There was commotion on Friday night at the KwaKhangelamankengane palace at Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, after a will of the late Regent Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu's will was read.
The ANC Special NEC meeting enters its third and final day with mounting calls for NEC members to go on a retreat or to hold a special conference in a bid to find ways to save the party from imploding. For the first time in over 100 years, the governing party is holding its NEC meeting with its Secretary General suspended. And as if this is not enough, its Secretary Ace Magashule was kicked out of the meeting on Saturday for defying his suspension orders.
Commuters in Johannesburg have once again been urged to make alternative transport arrangements. This as Metrobus drivers affiliated to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa) resume their strike action this morning. The union continues to be at loggerheads with Metrobus over a number of grievances including wage disparities.
The ANC is TODAY expected to conclude what has been described as a watershed National Executive Committee meeting this past weekend. The meeting was preceeded by the suspension of Secretary General, Ace Magashule who had earlier counter-suspended party President, Cyril Ramaphosa, a move since declared null and void. Once again, the virtual NEC meeting saw audio leaks surfacing while Magashule is reported to have been kicked off the meeting as a result of his suspension. Among the weekend audio leaks were former president Thabo Mbeki expressing concern over the state of affairs within the party, the call for the NEC to go on on a retreat to iron out thier differences and the possibility of the ANC cutting it's staff by 50% due financial constraints.
The crucial Eskom wage negotiations are teetering on the brink of collapse. The talks have been suspended after unions walked out. The unions are insisting that Eskom Chief Executive Officer Andre De Ruyter must come and address them. Eskom, on the other hand, is resisting the move saying the CEO is not part of the company's negotiating team
Battle lines have been drawn in the ANC as rival party factions gear up for the fiercest fight in years over the contentiuos step-aside resolution. Ace Magashule's suspension is in line with the party's step aside resolution which states that office bearers facing criminal charges step aside or be suspended. The ANC KZN Provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli, says the party's decision to push Magashule aside was expected and the party could have handled it differently. Meanwhile, party members from thirty-five branches in the Mahikeng sub-region in the North West, have condemned the move by the National Working Comittee and say their loyalty remains with the Secretary General.
Twelve Republican lawmakers have written to US President Joe Biden urging him not to support a proposal by South Africa and India to temporarily waive from intellectual property rules amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The two BRICS countries with the support of more than 90 others have since October last year sought to lead negotiations at the World Trade Organisation to waive certain IP rights in order to ramp up production and distribution of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics in order to save lives. But richer countries led by the United States and Europe continue to argue that such a move would harm research and development.
Some supporters of the suspended Secretary General of the ANC, Ace Magashule, have described the move to push him aside as unfortunate. The South African National Civic Organisation-SANCO in the Free State province, says this is just a temporary setback that is going to be challenged in a court of law. The ANC's National Working Committee YESTERDAY officially temporarily suspended Magashule's membership, until the finalisation of his court case. He faces fraud, corruption and money laundering charges related to a failed multi-million-rand asbestos project when he was Free State premier.
Transnet National Ports Authority has confirmed that fourteen Filipino crew members onboard a ship at the Durban harbour have tested positive for Covid-19. The vessel - Eaubonne - arrived from India on Sunday. This comes on the heels of concerns of another traveller from India entering South Africa, testing positive for the virus. The case has sparked concerns about the possible spread of the B.1.617 variant that is dominant in India. However, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has assured South Africans that the B.1.617 variant has not yet been detected in the country.
Thousands of impoverished households throughout South Africa face a bleak future. The R350 Covid-19 relief grant will not be paid out from the end of May. The demand for the grant remains huge, people continued to queue to apply for it last month. For many it was their only source of income. Nkululeko Nyembezi paid a visit to the Soweto informal settlement in Mthatha to find how resident plan to make ends meet.
Deputy Finance Minister, David Masondo says one way to tackle problems such as corruption and maladministration is for parliamentarians to vigorously hold the Executive to account. Masonda was keynote speaker at a workshop hosted by the National Council of Provinces, titled "Accountability in Public Expenditure Through Effective Parliamentary Oversight". He says Parliament can improve its processes to enable better accountability.
It remains unclear if whether an ANC member that voluntarily steps aside from a party position may also need to vacate their position as party deployee in government. This as the ruling party has reaffirmed that all its members facing serious criminal charges should voluntarily step aside or face being suspended from the party. The ANC is set to hold a special NEC meeting this coming weekend in order to formulate amongst other issues, the conditions and implications of its members choosing to step aside or being served with suspension letters. ANC national spokesperson, Pule Mabe however says voluntarily stepping aside from a party structure does not mean being un-elected.
The ANC has concluded its much anticipated National Working Committee meeting. The meeting of the NWC, responsible for the day-to-day running of the governing party, was called among others to consider reports from provinces of the names of members who are affected by the step-aside resolution. The NWC will compile a consolidated report that now been sent to the NEC which is expected to hold its regular meeting on Saturday.
Environmental justice groups and some coastal communities have opposed plans by the South African government to buy emergency electricity from gas-to-power powership projects. A deal between the government and Turkish owned operator, Karpowership SA, has been given the environmental go-ahead by assessors, subject to a few mitigation measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the project. One of the environmental groups that have raised concerns about the powerships is the Green Connection.
All captive lions or lions bred for commercial use must be ethically and humanely euthanised. This is one of the recommendations of the High Level Panel appointed by Forestry, Fisheries and Environment minister Barbara Creecy. The panel investigated the management, breeding, hunting, trade and handling of five of South Africa's iconic animals - namely elephant, lion, leopard and white and black rhino. The panel also recommended that the status quo of South Africa not trading internationally with rhino horn, remains.
The Interim Provincial Committee of the ANC in the North West says former Premier of the province, Supra Mahumapelo remains suspended from the party until his appeal has been communicated to the structure. The committee says it was taken aback by letters written by ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule informing Mahumapelo that since he has appealed his five-year suspension to the national disciplinary committee of appeals, his membership remains intact. Coordinator of the committee, Hlomani Chauke sat with SABC politics reporter, Samkele Maseko and insisted that Mahumapelo has no authority to conduct any business in the name of the ANC.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says he regrets that the party delayed investigating allegations of state capture through parliament's committees in 2016, but denies that this was due to deliberate resistance. Testifying on Day Two at the State Capture Commission as Head of the ANC, Ramaphosa dealt with issues relating to political party funding including his CR17 campaign, party discipline as well as efforts by the party to renew itself.
Former ANC Chairperson and Premier of the North West, Supra Mahumapelo has called on the party's Secretary General, Ace Magashule to NOT step aside if he feels he has not done anything wrong. Mahumapelo was speaking with our political reporter, Samkele Maseko in an exclusive interview YESTERDAY. Although Mahumapelo has been slapped with a five year suspension from the party for indiscipline by the North West Interim Provincial Committee, he insists that he remains a full ANC member in good standing. He also announced that has written to the National Disciplinary Committee of the party appealing his suspension. Mahumapelo says the step aside resolution must not be used to fight political differences within the ANC.
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande has defended the government's decision to source Cuban engineers to help repair the country's ailing water infrastructure. Nzimande was speaking during a visit to the Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. The centre upskills mineworkers in various fields
The City of Cape Town will today be meeting firefighters over a threat to down tools due to poor working conditions and retrenchments. The meeting comes after South African Municipal Workers Union - SAMWU warned against the impending mass dismissal of over 500 firefighters by the City of Cape Town. SAMWU is also complaining about the long working hours without any form of compensation nor control which they say both endanger the firefighters lives and those of the communities they serve.
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has until Friday to suspend her department's Cuban engineer programme, or she may have to defend its rollout in court. The programme has aroused controversy, with trade union Solidarity, threatening to go to court TOMORROW (Friday) to obtain an interdict, forcing its suspension. There's also been a backlash from South Africa's Engineering Sector. Sisulu brought in 24 Cuban engineers to help repair the country's ailing water infrastructure at a cost of 65-million rand.
The ANC did not do enough to fight corruption and state capture. President, Cyril Ramaphosa made this acknowledgement at the Zondo Commission on Wednesday. He said the capture was only clear in hindsight. The commission spent much of the day questioning Ramaphosa on the ANC's Cadre Deployment policy.
The South African Municipal Workers Union - SAMWU - has warned against the impending mass dismissal of over 500 firefighters by the City of Cape Town. This follows a wage dispute between firefighters and City management which dates back to 2010. The matter was brought to the Labour Court with both parties instructed to sit and resolve their differences. The bone of contention is the terms of employment between the two parties, specifically the issue of firefighters working for the full 24 hours in a day. SAMWU says the long hours without any form of compensation nor control both endanger the firefighters lives and those of the communities they serve.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has implored South Africans to vote out corrupt and incompetent leaders at the upcoming October 27th polls. He says voting is the best form of protest and reminds all leaders that they are in the service of the people and not themselves. The President was speaking at the Freedom Celebrations in Botsabelo, Free State, YESTERDAY as the country commemorated 27 years of Democracy
Former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has told the State Capture Commission that he appointed two of his advisers because they understood the culture of the African National Congress. However, when further questioned the former minister failed to give information about two of his advisers, Malcolm Mabaso and Kueban Moodley. Zwane told the commission that it was his department that was supposed to provide him with information about the two men that he had appointed
Former ANC Chairperson and premier in the North West, Supra Mahumapelo, says the ANC is flouting the constitution, as some of the party's resolutions are in conflict with the law. He says they want the national executive committee (NEC) of the party to intervene. This emerged during Maumapelo' address to branch members in Delareyville.
Should the Charlotte Maxeke hospital fire be found to be the result of human error, heads will roll. That's according to the Gauteng government. The blaze broke out in a storage room, which spread to other parts of the hospital. After the fire was extinguished.... It opened more questions about the lack of working fire hydrants. Even more concerning, the safety of patients at state hospitals.
The Independent Electoral Commission says it has drawn important lessons from this week's by-elections and is better prepared for the sixth Local Government Elections later this year. President Cyril Ramaphosa has since announced that this year's elections will be held on October 27, pending the final proclamation by Cooperative Government and Traditional affairs Minister,Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. This year's elections will not only be held under COVID-19 but also will see the introduction of the new management voting devices which will replace the old zip-zip devices.
It's crunch time today as government is expected to present its final make or break wage offer to public sector unions later this morning. Public sector labour unions have threatened to go on a nationwide strike if the government does not revise its zero percent wage increase offer for the 2021/22 financial year. Government has remained adamant that it will not review its decision to introduce a salary freeze for public servants over the next three years. However the unions expect the government to respond with a new offer today.
ANC veteran and businessman Tokyo Sexwale has lamented statements by the South African Reserve Bank and the National treasury wherein they dismiss his claims about a Heritage Fund, called the White Spiritual Boy Trust as a scam. Sexwale says the fund was meant to operate through central banks across all jurisdictions via the Bank of International Settlements. He says it has security clearance from Interpol and local security structure. Sexwale says he was appointed as a joint mandate holder of the trust on the 7th of January 2019. Sexwale was briefing the media in Midrand north of Johannesburg.
The ANC Interim Provincial Commitee(IPC) in North West, has temporarily suspended the membership of former premier and ANC provincial chairperson, Supra Mahumapelo, with immediate effect. This follows a meeting in Potchefstroom, where he allegedly instructed JB Marks Local Municipality mayor Kgotso Khumalo not to resign. The IPC earlier requested Khumalo to resign, as he was facing charges of fraud and corruption. IPC Coordinator, Hlomane Chauke made the announcement YESTERDAY.
Some South Africans and political organisations are up in arms following the announcement by the Department of Water and Sanitation that it has appointed 24 Cuban engineers to assist with the country's water infrastructure challenges. The department says the engineers have been seconded to South Africa to enhance and improve government's efforts on water delivery and related services.
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that it received correspondence from former President Jacob Zuma's lawyers - Mabuza Attorneys - indicating they were no longer representing him in his upcoming corruption trial in connection with the arms deal. Mabuza attorneys also filed a notice of withdrawal with the Pietermaritzburg High Court YESTERDAY. No reasons were given for the sudden decision. Zuma and French arms company Thales are facing charges in connection with South Africa's multi-billion rand arms deal in 1999. The 11th hour withdrawal comes hot on the heels of the recent Supreme Court of Appeals ruling that the state is not liable for Zuma's legal bill.
Firefighters who responded to last weekend's blaze at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg, say they could have acted more swiftly had the fire hydrant system been fully operational. The fire has again put the spotlight on poor health and safety controls and non-compliance in government buildings. In 2018, three firefighters were killed in an inferno at the Bank of Lisbon building in the Jo'burg CBD. Then the safety compliance rate stood at a dismal 21 percent.
South Africa has struck a R218 billion energy deal with Turkish company Karpowership to provide South Africa with power from Ships. The three floating power stations - which use Liquefied Natural Gas to produce electricity - are expected to dock at Saldanha, Richards Bay and Gqeberha towards the second half of next year. The Dept. of Mineral Resources and Energy has however acknowledged that Karpowership, which will supply 450 megawatts of electricity from gas, does not meet the local content requirement for the ships it will use. Deputy Director General Jacob Mbele says the final agreements are yet to be signed.
Structural engineers and firefighters are continuing with assessments at the University of Cape Town's Jagger Library. The building is one of several on UCT's Upper campus, that were damaged by the recent fire. The blaze initially started on the upper slopes of Table Mountain above UCT on Sunday, but later spread, threatening the campus and adjacent suburbs. About four-thousand students had to be evacuated and moved to temporary accommodation. UCT has suspended classes for the rest of the week.
The involvement of women in traditional male circumcision is back in the spotlight. The debate has been revived by a recently released book Zajik'izinto by author, Siphokazi Vannessa Mpofu. Mpofu believes the involvement of women in this rite of passage to manhood of Xhosa boys may save lives as some of the initiates die during this ritual. Every year, during the initiation season, the Eastern Cape province experiences death of initiaties.
A leaked audio recording has emerged of former President Jacob Zuma's meeting with the ANC's Top Six officials. In it Zuma accuses the party's top leadership of neglecting him and wanting to see him in jail. The meeting was called to discuss, among others, his refusal to appear before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Zuma is also heard saying some of his comrades went to foreign countries to convince their leaders not support him financially in his impending corruption trial.
The State Capture Commission is expected to resume THIS MORNING despite the break-in at its offices in Parktown, Johannesburg over the weekend. Electroninc equipment including two laptops were stolen from different floors of the building. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is expected, later TODAY (monday), to hear parliamentary oversight related evidence from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces Chairperson, Amos Masondo.
Ordinary Capetonians have taken it upon themselves to house some displaced students from the University of Cape Town. This as fire fighters battled raging fires which led to the evacuation of both the students and staff members from campus. A number of fire fighters are reported to have suffered burn wounds while battling the fires and had to be taken to hospital. Parts of the Rhodes Memorial were also destroyed in the blaze including the UCT library. The university's management says no student injuries have been reported as they were swiftly moved to predetermined safe locations. Residences and Housing Officer at the UCT's SRC, Ukhanyo Mdakane, has had to work throughout the night to help assist stranded students.
ANC Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte, has urged the party's embattled Secretary General, Ace Magashule, to disassociate with people who want to sow divisions in the governing party. She was speaking in an exclusive interview with the SABC on a wide range of issues. These included the ANC-branded buses and taxis in support of Magashule and his leaked letters to provinces extending the scope of the NEC decision on the step-aside resolution to include party members who have been accused of corruption, but not charged.
The DA in Parliament wants the Standing Committee on Public Accounts to investigate the fact that about 35-percent of senior managers in government do not have the required qualifications for their jobs. The Minister of Public Service and Administration revealed these alarming figures in a written response to a parliamentary question posed by the DA. The official opposition says this situation is a result of cadre deployment that ultimately results in South Africans receiving poor service delivery.
Western Cape Transport Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela has been suspended from his position for two weeks pending an investigation. The Democratic Alliance's Federal Legal Commission is investigating allegations that the provincial party leader's CV claims a qualification that he does not hold. Madikizela has claimed to hold a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Human Resource Management.
The EFF's Deputy President, Floyd Shivambu, has accused certain judges of belonging in the pockets of politicians. Shivambu was speaking outside the Hillbrow Police station after laying a criminal charge of corruption against Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan. This follows comments by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng during interviews with shortlisted candidates for judicial posts. Mogoeng said Gordhan had asked after the performance of his friend Judge Dhaya Pillay.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Major-General Thalita Mxakato as the Chief of Defence Intelligence. She is the first woman to hold the position in the SANDF. Major-Genera Mxakato joined the ANC's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe in 1983 and completed her basic training in Angola and in Germany. Annoucing Mxakato's appointment and other members of the Military Command of the SANDF, President Ramaphosa says Mxakato's ascendency to her new role is a testimony of the advancement of women in the armed forces.
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has told Parliament that Johnson and Johnson is refusing to sign off the supply of a further 20 million doses of the Covid -19 vaccine. The pharmaceutical giant first wants a letter from the Department of Trade and Industry endorsing the local investment it has made in Aspen. Mkhize says this is a surprise move as such support is already part of the agreement and has been publicly stated. He says this is only one of the many hurdles they have had to deal with as they try to secure vaccines for the country.
There was chaos at the entrance of the Mbilwi Secondary School in Sibasa outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo, following a bullying incident which allegedly led to the death of a female grade 10 learner. A video showing the deceased being assaulted by another learner went virial on social media on Monday. Other learners can be heard cheering during the assault. The victim later reportedly committed suicide.
Surge testing is underway in parts of London after a sudden increase in the number of people testing positive for the Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa. The UK government says it's the largest surge testing operation to date in the capital - getting underway just a day after lockdown restrictions were eased further.
The ANC National Youth Task Team (NYTT) has called for NEC members Tony Yengeni and Enoch Godongwana to be disciplined. The NYTT was outlining the resolutions taken at its first official meeting held this weekend. The newly-established body has been given six months to prepare and hold the ANC Youth League's National Congress. However, it faces financial challenges and questions about the ages of its members.
Organisations representing farm dwellers and workers around Mkhondo are calling on the Piet Retief Magistrate's court in Mpumalanga not to grant bail to the four men accused of killing two farm dweller. This is after the four suspects aged between 31 and 58 appeared in court facing two counts of murder. Daniel Malan, Cornelius Greyling, Othard Klingberg and Michael Sternberg are accused of shooting at a group of job seekers at a farm last week.
The Basic Education Department has gazatted a new set of rules that may see teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct banned indefinitely from teaching in any South African school. The new batch of terms and conditions of employment was gazatted last week Friday by Education Minister Angie Motshekga. Some of the conduct which will qualify teachers for indefinite bans include having a sexual relationship with a pupil and being found guilty in a court of law for crimes such as murder, rape and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. Offences such as faking qualification documents, being intoxicated on duty and being absent without leave may lead to bans which vary between a year, three years and five years.
KwaZulu-Natal premier, Sihle Zikalala says there's a lack of trust between farm dwellers and government in Newcastle, north of the province. Zikalala was speaking during a visit to the Normandien farming community in Newcastle. The area has been in the spotlight, following an escalation of tension between farmers and farm dwellers.
Covid-19 has ravaged the Eastern Cape, claiming more than 11-thousand lives in the province. At the same time, tuberculosis remains a huge problem. The TB survey conducted in 2018 found the disease present in 737 out of every 100-thousand people. Statistics from 2015 showed the Eastern Cape to be the province with the highest prevalence of TB. Currently, there's concern about the sharp increase in infections in the Ntabankulu area of the province.
Nature conservationist in the Eastern Cape have raised an alarm on the amount of birds which continue to drop dead from the sky. More than a 150 birds have been reported to have died without any explanation in parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay and King William's Town, also known as Qonce. A well-known snake handler and owner of Sandula Conservation, Mark Marshall, together with the provincial state veterinary services have initiated a process of collecting samples for testing in order to trace the cause of death. The public has also been urged to refrain from picking up the birds or rather use protective gear if they come across any carcasses.
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal has unanimously found that Western Cape judge president John Hlophe improperly attempted to influence two judges of the Constitutional Court. The report has now been submitted to the chairperson of the Judicial Services Commission which will determine his fate. The complaint against Hlophe was lodged by eleven Constitutional Court judges thirteen years ago, after judges Bess Nkabinda and Chris Jafta complained that he had improperly attempted to influence the outcome of a matter in favour of former president Jacob Zuma
South Africa has secured more than fifty-million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and delivery is expected to start later this month. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize made the announcement at the Soweto Home for the Aged in Gauteng. Mkhize conducted a visit of the facility as well as the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, to access the readiness for the roll out of phase two of the vaccination programme. The vaccines have been secured from pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson, as well as the COVAX facility.
Free State artists have joined other provinces and embarked on a month-long sit-in protest at the offices of the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State, PACOFS, in Bloemfontein. They demand action against officials who have been implicated in a forensic report into allegations of corruption. Meanwhile Arts organisation ASSITEJ SA has launched legal action against the National Arts Council (NAC) over what it says is the maladministration of the government's promised stimulus fund.
Immediate technical deployment will be directed to Mozambique to aid it's fight against the insurgency in it's northern region of Cabo Delgado. This is a resolution for the SADC's Double Troika Summit held in Maputo, Mozambique, YESTERDAY. The meeting which was convened to discuss the ongoing security challenges also expressed concern on the impact the terrorism is having on the people of that region. Last month, dozens were killed where IS-linked miltants attacked a hotel in the coastal town of Palma.
The Southern African Development Community - SADC, will TODAY hold an extraordinary Troika Summit meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, to deliberate on measures to address terrorism in the host country. The meeting comes after insurgents attacked the strategic town of Palma late last month. The country has seen continued terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado Province over the past few weeks, leaving many people dead or injured.
The Competition Commission says there is a lack of integration in the country's public transport system and this is worsened by the inequality between transport modes. The commission released its public transport market inquiry report YESTERDAY (Wednesday 7 April). Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele says they also received many complaints from the public about the sector
Former SABC Parliamentary journalist, Manelisi Dubase, says one of the stories he covered before he was retrenched was the very touching candlelight ceremony to commemorate the coronavirus victims that President Cyril Ramaphosa attended on New Year's eve last year. Dubase and another Parliamentary Journalist Mkhokeli Tanda are among the 621 employees who were affected by the SABC's Section 189 retrenchment process. The process was concluded a week ago.
The defence team in the trial of the former police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd is facing an uphill battle after a growing body of damning testimony against their client. This follows testimony from the emergency room doctor that sought to revive Floyd who had lost consciousness with Derek Chauvin's knee on his neck for over 9 minutes. This was followed by the Police Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department who again asserted that the police officer, whom he fired shortly after the May 2020 incident, violated policy and training by maintaining his knee on the victim's neck for minutes after he had stopped resisting.
There continues to be uncertainty as to when the local government elections will be held. This, after the EFF intensified its bid to have the polls pushed back -- lobbying other political parties and approaching the Electoral Commission to put the matter on the agenda. However, there are a number of hurdles it must still overcome, including a rejection of the proposal by some other parties.
The South African National Taxi Council has hinted that a possible increase in taxi fares may be on the cards as the price of fuel soared higher by one rand from THIS MORNING*. Motorists from inland provinces will now have to fork out over seventeen rands for a litre of 95 unleaded fuel while diesel has soared by a total of 65 cents. These latest price hikes are inclusive of the 27 cents that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced for the Road Accident Fund, bringing the total fuel levy to between 35-40 percent of the fuel price per litre. SANTANCO's national spokesperson, Thabisho Molelekwa says financial losses incurred by the industry during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic may necessitate a significant price hike in taxi fares.
More than 165 million Americans have received at least one dose of the Coronavirus vaccine as the country ramps up its daily doses to close on 3 million shots per day. While officials are lauding the fact the country with the highest death toll and accumulative caseload is outpacing much of the world in immunizing their population, they continue to raise alarm at rising case numbers while pointing to a seven-day average of deaths at slightly below 900 per day.
Limpopo Police and the SANDF have heightened their visibility in and around the Beitbridge Border Post. There's been a spike in robberies and attacks at the Musina crossing recently. A truck driver was airlifted to the Pietersburg Provincial Hospital in Polokwane last week. He was robbed while queuing at the port of entry.
Over 600 SABC employees said their final goodbyes as they re-lived some of their most vivid moments at the public broadcaster. Yesterday marked the end of the road for 621 permanent staff members after the SABC concluded it's section 189 retrenchment process. The SABC will transition to its new structure today.
Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke says irregular expenditure among national and provincial government departments decreased to R54 billion from the R66 billion in the previous year. The AG says despite the decrease the number is nothing to celebrate as 31-percent of the auditees failed to disclose irregular expenditure. Maluleke says her office could not audit R2 billion worth of contracts due to missing or incomplete information. Maluleke tabled the government audit outcomes report at a media briefing in Pretoria.
Trade union BEMAWU has expressed fears that the quality of work being rendered by the SABC will be compromised following the departure of over six hundred workers during the just concluded section 189 retrenchment process. The public broadcaster yesterday (Tuesday) met with both BEMAWU and the Communication Workers Union to discuss the completion of the retrenchment process. The public broadcaster says the transition into the new structure will begin from the first of April.
Health minister, Zweli Mkhize, says the delivery of the country's vaccines is on track. Mkhize appeared before Parliament's Health committee, to give a two weekly briefing on the progress of the country's Covid-19 vaccination programme. MPs criticized the department for its inability to roll out the vaccination programme with the necessary urgency.
Former Lily Mine employees embarked on a peaceful march and handed over a memorandum of grievances to the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela. They are calling on the court to set aside or fast-track the court case between owners of the mine- Vantage Goldfields, Business Rescue Practitioners and the potential investor, Arqomanzi. Last Month, the High court granted Arqomanzi an interim order preventing the implementation of an amended rescue plan. The business rescue practitioners are accused of amending the plan without consulting creditors.
Despite fears that the Easter weekend activities could become spreader events for the Coronavirus pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa has kept the country under Alert Level One. He has also announced that religious gatherings over this period will be restricted to 250 people indoors from 100 and 500 people outdoors from 200. But the president has put some restriction on the sale of alcohol for the Easter weekend announcing the prohibition of the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption from this Friday until next Monday.
SANCO in the Free State says it has noted with concern the alleged interference by Businessman, Johan Rupert in ANC internal affairs. This comes at the backdrop of leaked audio clips circulating on social media platforms, depicting a chaotic ANC NEC meeting marred by an exchange of insults and swear words. Speculation had been rife throughout the day YESTERDAY as reports indicated that the NEC meeting descended into chaos following a heated discussing over the stepping down of party secretary general, Ace Magashule. Free State SANCO chairperson, Gift Poli says the allegations of interference in the ANC confirm their long help view that the ANC has been infiltrated by what they term 'counter revolutionaries' masquerading as defenders of democracy.
ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule will have to step down within 30 days or run the risk of being suspended from the party. This came out at the end of the governing party's National Executive Committee held at the weekend. President Cyril Ramaphosa read out the long-awaited outcomes of the meeting last night. The delivery of his closing remarks was delayed when members failed to agree on the final text on the step-aside resolution.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy David Mabuza, accompanied by other high-profile officials, yesterday visited the pharmaceutical giant Aspen in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to assess the process of vaccine production at the sterile manufacturing facility. This forms part of the partnership between the government and the private sector in the national vaccination programme.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa says the 300 million rand, which was meant to help support the creative industry as part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme didn't disappear but was over-committed. Mthethwa says the department will conduct a forensic investigation to get to the bottom of the how irregular payments and over-budgeting took place with regards to the funds. Mthethwa says the department has not been successful in securing the shortfall from National Treasury, but will continue to look for funding. Mthethwa was addressing the media in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government must strive to be an entrepreneurial state by being more innovative, by taking risks and adopting an investment driven approach in its leadership. Ramaphosa says government has often outsourced the services consultants to address its lack in capability however that has not yielded positive results. Ramaphosa says the role of the state has once again been brought into the spotlight by COVID-19 which now presents an opportunity to bring about transformation in government. The President was participating in a virtual master class in governance led by World renowned Economist and member of the South Africa's Presidential Economic Advisory Council Mariana Mazzucato.
Cabinet says the country is on track with its COVID-19 vaccination programme, and announced that it will extend the roll-out programme to 54 vaccine sites across the country. Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni made the announcement following Wednesday's (24/03) cabinet meeting. Cabinet also discussed the debt crisis facing higher education students, the country's unstable energy system, and the upcoming Easter long weekend in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Another North West Department is reported to have failed to spend its allocated grant by national treasury and as such, was requested to take back the money. The provincial human settlements department, has lost a hundred-million rand allocated for housing in the 2019/2020 financial year. The money has been re-allocated to other provinces. This comes against the backdrop of a huge housing backlog in the province. Beneficiaries for houses believe failure by government to provide them with houses, infringe on their rights to proper housing as enshrined in the bill of rights.
Farm workers from about 20 farms in the Cape Town and the Klein Karoo region say there's very little respect for the human rights of farm workers as the country celebrates Human Rghts Day. The workers are meeting in Stellenbosch where they shared their frustrations on issues including illegal evictions, sub-standard housing and non-compliance with the minimum wage.
Seventy-two-year-old amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been laid to rest at the KwaDlamahlahla palace in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal, in a ceremony called ukutshalwa in the early hours of this (Thurs) morning. In Zulu culture, the term ukutshalwa refers to the belief that a King never dies but that he is planted. The longest serving Zulu monarch died from COVID-19 complications last week. He has been hailed for reviving Zulu culture, strong traditional leadership and leading the call for many social challenges like the fight against HIV/Aids.
Deputy President David Mabuza has answered questions on wide ranging issues in the National Assembly. These included land redistribution, loadshedding and Eskom's turn around strategy as well as ensuring that the acquisition of Covid-19 vaccines will not be tainted by corruption.
The EFF's application in the High Court in Pretoria to have the bank statements and financial records of donors to President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2017 ANC presidential campaign, also known as CR17, unsealed will continue TODAY. The Deputy Judge President, Audbrey Ledwaba, sealed the CR17 financial records in August 2019 after Ramaphosa's legal team argued they were illegally obtained by the Public Protector during her investigation into his campaign. The EFF brought an application in the high court asking for the documents to be unsealed.
A hybrid sitting of the National Assembly has voted in favour of establishing an ad hoc committee to investigate the fitness of Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, to hold office. The ad hoc committee was recommended by an independent panel, which found that prima facie evidence exists to institute removal proceedings, and that Parliament should look into charges of misconduct and incompetence against Mkhwebane.
Former president Jacob Zuma insists that there's nothing untoward about the state funding his criminal case. TODAY(16 March), Zuma's legal team will appeal the December 2018 high court order which set aside the state's decision to pay for legal costs relating to his criminal prosecution. Zuma, the DA and the EFF have filed papers in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein. The former president has argued that charges against him were prompted by political vengeance and acrimony.
Student bodies across the country are calling for the continued national shutdown of tertiary institutions as a result of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme's failure to fund first year students and the financial exclusion of students with historic debt. The protests started last week, and students say they'll continue taking to the streets until their demands are met. They also want to meet Higher Education Minister, Blade Ndzimande.
The stage is set for government to lock horns with public sector unions over wages. This as the new round of public sector wage negotiations is scheduled to begin today.
National student body -- SASCO and the EFF Student Command -- have threatened to shut down all institutions of higher learning TODAY (Monday). This is part of the student's ongoing protest to demand free education and for students to be allowed to register for the 2021 academic year even if they have historical debt. Tshepo Phagane spoke to Karabo Damane -- a Wits student -- who was not allowed to register because of the historical debt she owes the university.
The family of Mthokozisi Ntumba, the innocent by-stander fatally shot by police during the Wits university student protest in Braamfontein on Wednesday - says his death has left them shocked and devastated. The 35-year-old was hit by rubber bullets as he left a clinic in Braamfontein. Police minister Bheki Cele visited Ntumba's family in Kempton Park YESTERDAY. He's described the police action that led to the man's death as inexcusable.
Government has announced an additional funding for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to address the funding shortfall for the 2021 academic year. Wits University students went on the rampage this week, protesting against what they call financial exclusion of poor students. They have also threatened to shut down all campuses until their demands are met. Police clashed with students and shot rubber bullets leaving one person dead. Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande says they have agreed to prioritise funding for all deserving first year students.
Another seven people arrested for the alleged looting and collapse of the VBS Mutual Bank will appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in Gauteng TODAY (friday 12 March). They're facing combined 188 counts which include theft, corruption, money laundering and racketeering or organised crime.
Political parties have angrily reacted to the ongoing students protest at Wits University, where a bystander was killed YESTERDAY. Students have engaged in a protracted action accusing government of failing to fund fees for poor first year students for the 2021 academic year. Earlier government said the National Student Financial Aids Scheme is unable to finalise funding for new university students as the scheme is facing a funding shortfall for 2021. But students have vowed to shutdown campuses on Thursday, if government doesn't respond to their demands.
A protest by Wits University students in Johannesburg over financial exclusion due to outstanding fees, YESTERDAY claimed the life of a 35-year-old man. He was shot dead, allegedly by police just after he walked out of a clinic in Braamfontein. Eyewitnesses say police shot the man despite him showing them proof that he was not part of the protest, and had just gone to the doctor. Police watchdog IPID has dispatched investigators to the scene.
The situation remains tense in Mashishing formerly Lydenburg in Mpumalanga, as residents continue with their violent protest action. Since the beginning of the protest last week, residents have burnt a recreational centre, a SAPS contact point and a municipal building. They are calling on the municipality not to cut power for residents who fail to settle electricity bills. The municipality is also accused of failing to provide residents with adequate clean drinking water.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has put forward the close coordination of African countries in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic as an example of multilateral best practice in dealing with the challenges facing the world today. He was speaking in an informal virtual United Nations Leaders Networking session to take stock of the global challenges that confront the multilateral system while setting out priorities for the future. Ramaphosa warned that COVID-19 was a major challenge for multilateralism and that the truest measure of success would be how the international collective rises to it.
The South African economy shrank by 7 per cent last year, the biggest decline in 75 years. This comes as hard lockdown measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic took their toll on various industries. New figures released by Statistics South Africa show all major sectors recorded declines for the full year.
How easy is it to shun traditional African cultural practices that have defined a community? Can national laws work where tradition has hindered an end to traditional harmful practices. Tough questions with no easy answers. In Kenya, Samburu community elders have closed ranks with the government and vowed to stop circumcising their girls. This is a major victory in Kenya's fight against the harmful practice which although illegal continues unabated due to strong traditional belief.
Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, has urged both parents and guardians to support the new proposed national changes to admission policies for schools. The policies propose that no learner should be refused admission based solely on the language policy of a public school. The new amendments also seek to uphold the principles of no discrimination on race, gender social origin, cultural beliefs nor immigration status. The policy changes also seek to make it illegal for a learner to be suspended from classes or denied social activities solely because they cannot pay the required school fees.
Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hopes a report into sexual misconduct and exploitation within the South African National Defence Force will finally bring an end to sexual abuse in the force. The ministerial task team which looked into the reporting ,management, and finalisation of sexual harassment and sexual abuse cases in the force has finally handed over the report to the Minister after its appointment in late 2019. This follows numerous complaints of sexual abuse and exploitation in the force over the years. The report, which is yet to be made public, found penalties imposed on perpetrators were insufficient and that the environment was not victim friendly.
Eskom former CEO Brian Molefe has told the State Capture Commission in Johannesburg he visited the Gupta residence in upmarket Saxonworld numerous times when was still then CEO of Transnet. Molefe says he lost count how many times he visited them. His claims his visits were mainly to attend the Gupta's family functions and attend what he called "meetings". The Guptas have been repeatedly implicated in state capture at the commission. Molefe has told the commission he had a lot of interactions with the Gupta brothers during his time at both Eskom and Transne
Reaction has been mixed about the decision of the Judicial Conduct Committee against Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. The JCC has ordered the Chief Justice to apologise unconditionally and retract statements relating to SA's stance on Isreal he made during a webinar hosted by the Jerusaleum Post, in June last year. While the local chapter of the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement and the SACP welcomed the ruling -- others such as the South African Zionist Federation and the South African Friends of Isreal have rejected it.
While calls by some opposition parties in Parliament for the removal of the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane increase -- the ruling ANC has kept mum about allegations that Luthuli House has instructed its deployees not to vote with the opposition. Weekend news reports stated that ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule told the party caucus in Parliament not to endorse the removal of Mkhwebane, sought by opposition parties.
The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) has met with representatives from twenty four hour news channel ENCA, following recent incidents involving one of its journalists. The senior reporter Lindsay Detlinger has faced a backlash following a video montage, selected from some of her work during the post-budget interviews in parliament last month, which sparked allegations of racism due to her unfair treatment of black and white parliamentarians regarding the wearing of masks on camera. SANEF has also condemned death and rape threats to Dentlinger.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's office has told the state capture commission's legal team that the President will wait until after Molefe has completed his testimony to respond to possible allegations Molefe made about him. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says President Cyril Ramaphosa is not compelled to respond to allegation made about him at this stage. Zondo confirmed that the 14 day period offered to implicated persons to respond following the delivery of the rule 3.3 notice has lapsed without a response from the President.
Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts has resolved to investigate allegations of racism against Eskom CEO, Andre De Ruyter. The allegations are contained in a letter by the company's Chief Procurement Officer, Solly Tshitangano. He accuses De Ruyter and other officials being biased against black suppliers. The committee says it has a responsibility to investigate the allegations as they have been formally placed before it.
The bereaved Maluleke family at Maphophe village outside Malamulele in Limpopo has expressed sadness over the killing of their son, allegedly by the police. 16 year old Wisani Maluleke was shot and killed during the protest outside the Saselamani police station on Sunday evening. The community has been protesting to demand the arrest of the motorist who allegedly shot to death 20 year Adoly Maluleke, who was part of a group that was filling potholes at the village.
Unions at the SABC say the retrenchment process at the public broadcaster has been flawed. The Section 189 process was meant to be completed at the end of February, but unions say that key positions in the coporation's new structure have not yet been advertised. The public broadcaster had indicated that it wants to cut just over 300 permanent jobs as part of its restructuring plans. Unions however claim that almost double that number will find themselves without jobs.
Some former Lily Mine workers in Barberton, Mpumalanga YESTERDAY blockaded the R38 road demanding that the potential investor, Arqomanzi to withdraw its case against Vantage Goldfields and business rescue practitioners. Last week, Arqomanzi obtained a court interdict against the implementation of an amended business rescue plan.
The independent review panel, appointed by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise, has found that prima facie evidence exists to institute removal proceedings against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Chaired by Justice Bess Nkabinde, alongside Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza and Advocate Johan de Waal, the panel had to investigate whether there is proof of incompetence or misconduct by Mkhwebane. The DA brought a motion to Parliament for Mkhwebane's fitness to be tested, following several damning court findings against her.
Cosatu has vowed to convene a Special Central Executive Committee meeting soon to review its support for the ANC in the forthcoming local government elections. The labour federation says it will also have a bilateral meeting with the SACP with a possibility of supporting the party in future elections should its planned meeting resolve to withdraw support for the ANC. This is part of the resolution taken at the end of its three-day meeting held earlier this week.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on private sector corporates to help government in growing and developing small-to-medium and micro-enterprises or SMMEs in South Africa through capital support, skills development and access to markets. Ramaphosa was addressing entrepreneurs and cooperatives during an SMME focused webinar hosted by the Department of Small Business Development this afternoon. Ramaphosa encouraged SMMEs to take advantage of the Africa Free Trade Agreement to access new markets on the continent.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has expressed optimism about the country's economic recovery. Mboweni tabled the 2021-2022 budget in Parliament, with revenue projected to be 1.35 trillion rand. He says non-interest spending will remain steady at approximately 1.56 trillion rand over the next three years, but will decline as a share of GDP to 26.2 percent in 2023/24.
Mpumalanga Premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has made four changes to her cabinet. The new members are Nkangala ANC chairperson, Speed Mashilo, responsible for Human Settlement. Former Deputy Speaker of the Legislature, Vusi Mkhatshwa is now MEC for Finanace, Economic Development and Tourism, while ex-Speaker Busi Shiba presides over Co-operatives Governance and Traditional Affairs. Mohita Latchminarain is MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport.
Economists and the business community at large have welcomed Finance Minister Titio Mboweni 's2021 budget. Many industry experts who were interviewed said the budget was balanced and showed compassion for the corporate sector that is struggling. Markets also reacted positively to the minister's speech in late evening trade (wednesday 24 February)
Economists say Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is unlikely to increase taxes in order to finance the country's vaccine rollout programme. Their comments come as Mboweni is expected to table the 2021 Budget THIS AFTERNOON. Experts say Mboweni should rather focus on keeping spending low in order to make fiscal room to fund an effective vaccination programme. Other experts say the minister should lean more on the private sector for support.
Opposition parties have expressed doubt over the ability of government to address the country's economic crisis. This comes as Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is set to table his much-anticipated Budget Speech TODAY (24 February). Mboweni's 2020/21 budget will be the toughest ever presented to Parliament - as the country is still reeling from the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown which has caused an economic bloodbath - with many businesses shutting down or shedding jobs.
Economists say Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is unlikely to increase taxes in order to finance the country's vaccine rollout programme. Their comments come as Mboweni is expected to table the 2021 Budget THIS AFTERNOON. Experts say Mboweni should rather focus on keeping spending low in order to make fiscal room to fund an effective vaccination programme. Other experts say the minister should lean more on the private sector for support.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has set May 17th as the start of the corruption trial of former President Jacob Zuma and the French arms company Thales*. Zuma and Thales are facing corruption, racketeering and money laundering charges linked to South Africa's multi-billion rand arms deal in 1999. By agreement with the state, Zuma and the Thales representatives were not present in court when Judge Nkosinathi Chili certified the case trial-ready.
The pass rate for the Class of 2020 is 76.2%. Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says although the national pass rate dropped below 80%, with a drop of 5%, it is much better than she expected. She announced the pass rate in Pretoria.
The community of Doornkop in Soweto is reeling from shock after the body of a mother of four was found buried in a shallow grave inside a shack on Friday. Last Sunday, the body of the woman's husband was found inside the couple's other shack. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths. On Friday, Police Minister Bheki Cele announced that from October to December last year, South Africa's murder rate increased by 6.6%, meaning 389 more people were killed, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
It's been seven days since residents in the eastern part of Makhanda in the Eastern Cape had any water in their taps. Leaks at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Plant have damaged pumps resulting in parts of the town running dry. According to a municipal report, the Settlers Dam is currently at five percent and the Howiesons Poort Dam is at 25 percent.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised how the country will rise from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic during his reply to the debate on the State of Nation Address. Although he conceded that there have been mistakes, which include problems with the efficacy of the Astrazeneca vaccine regarding the new variant of the corona virus, he says the country has started rolling out Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
The Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has fired the MEC for Health, Sindiswa Gomba. COGTA MEC, Xolile Nqata, will act in Gomba's position until a replacement is named. Gomba is facing fraud and corruption charges related to the funeral of Nelson Mandela in 2013. The former superintendent general of the health department, Dr. Thobile Mbengashe, will also face disciplinary action in line with the findings of the SIU related to the procurement of the ambulance motorbikes last year. Mabuyane says he will have an opportunity to present his case.
The state has warned that it's likely to add more charges against ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule, when he appears in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court today. Magashule is among eight people and five companies that face multiple charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to the multimillion rand Free State asbestos roofing audit contract.
The first COVID-19 vaccine doses were yesterday administered to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize along with a group of healthcare workers at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, in Cape Town. The Western Cape will be receiving 13-thousand of the 80-thousand Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines which have arrived in the country.
The joint sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday held the second day of the debate on the State of the Nation Address. Opposition political parties didn't mice their words in criticising President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration, while the ruling party, reitarated its stance in defending and strengthening law enforcement agencies as well cracking the whip on corruption.
Members of Parliament's Public Enterprises committee are deeply unhappy about a fruitless and wasteful accommodation project at Eskom, to the tune of 840-million. Eskom executives appeared before Parliament's Public Enterprise committee to brief MPs on various issues. MPs heard that the cost of a project to provide accommodation for artisans working at the nearby Kusile Power plant in Mpumalanga has rocketed from just over 260-million to 840-million with no benefit to the company.
The South African Human Rights Commission inquiry into the Vaal river system has concluded that the river system is polluted beyond acceptable standards due to untreated sewage flowing into the Vaal river. The commission released findings of its investigation into the sewage problem in the vaal river this morning. In 2018, the South African National Defence Force experts were brought in to assist in the rehabilitation of the river.
Opposition political parties that debated the State of the Nation Address accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of not doing enough to fight corruption, as well as the way government has handled Covid-19 vaccine acquisition. Meanwhile the ANC committed itself in leaving no stone unturned in holding accountable those accused of corruption.
As members of the uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans' Association continue to camp outside former president Jacob Zuma's Nkandla homestead, his family says it's unlikely that the former President will change his views around Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. On Monday, the Zondo Commission said its secretary would approach the Constitutional Court to apply for a contempt order issued against Zuma. Zondo further stated, that the preferred option would be for a prison term. This comes after Zuma defied the Constitutional Court order that he testify. In response to this through a statement, Zuma says he will not stand before a process that he believes is biased against him.
Relations between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his predecessor Jacob Zuma are inevitably rocky. These relations were soured by the removal of Zuma as president. Pressure on him to appear before the State Capture Commission has also worsened the already frosty relations. Remarks by Ramaphosa on the nine wasted years under Zuma compounded the animosity. But Zuma didn't help the situation, alleging that money was used to secure the ANC presidency for Ramaphosa.
South Africa is expected to begin its COVID-19 vaccination programme TODAY (wednesday). 80-thousand single doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccines targeted at frontline healthcare workers were due to be delivered YESTERDAY. 17 hospitals have been identified as vaccination sites and these include Soweto's Chris Hani Baragwanath, Durban's Prince Mshiyeni Memorial and Groote Schuur in Cape Town. Meanwhile the department of health has announced that South Africa plans to share the 1-million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine that it received from India, with countries on the continent. The rollout of the shots was suspended due to study findings that it has limited efficacy against the coronavirus variant that has been discovered in South Africa.
Consumers face a hefty electricity tariff hike in April as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has agreed to Eskom's application to increase its tariff by over 15% for the 2021/22 financial year. The agreement between Nersa and Eskom came after the power utility won a case in the Pretoria High Court in October 2020, which allowed it to push for a higher tariff increase than what Nersa was willing to allow.
Former President Jacob Zuma is potentially facing jail time after he failed to appear before the State Capture Commission YESTERDAY (monday 15 February) . Zuma's lawyers confirmed in a letter to the inquiry that the former president would not attend this week. The Constitutional Court earlier ordered Zuma to appear after he walked out of the commission in November and didn't appear before it last month. However, it seems that a number of political parties are unsympathetic about Zuma's fate.
Stakeholders will have to work together to ensure a success in the education sector this academic year. This is according to Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga during a visit to Nellmapius Secondary school in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. Motshekga was among government officials who visited schools across the country on the first day of the 2021 academic year, to check on the resumption of classes.
The hearings at the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Neil Aggett have concluded. The focus will now shift to the inquest of another activist, Ernest Dipale, who also allegedly committed suicide at the then John Vorster Square Police Station in Johannesburg in the same year, 1982. The security branch police claimed that both Dipale and Aggett hanged themselves in their cells. Testifying virtually on the final day of the Aggett inquest, Police officer, Captain Ben Nel said his colleagues had called him a traitor for taking on the investigation. Nel says that he had been assigned the case in 2016.
Attempts by the ANC's top leadership to persuade former President Jacob Zuma to appear before the State Capture Commission TODAY may prove fruitless. High on the party's NEC meeting agenda this weekend has been the implications of Zuma's decision not to appear before the Commission this week. The decision is in breach of a summons issued by the Commission for Zuma to appear, a Constitutional Court ruling instructing him to do so and the ANC's own resolution that members must co-operate with the Zondo Commission.
The ANC Interim Provincial Committee- (IPC) in the North West has condemned the removal of the Mayor of Maqwassi Hills local municipality in Wolmaranstad. She was removed through a motion of no confidence led by the Forum 4 Service Delivery. Thirteen ANC councillors are reported to have joined forces with five opposition party members, and voted in support of the motion.
The Basic Education Department says it's all systems go for TODAY'S schools re-opening. Basic Education minister, Angie Motshekga made the announcement in Pretoria YESTERDAY. Schools were initially supposed to re-open for learners on the 27th of last month, but was delayed by two weeks due to an increase in infections due to a second COVID-19 wave. The Department's Task Team has also concluded that the 2020 Matric Examinations were not compromised despite the leak of the Maths and Science papers.
Various political parties in Parliament say it is regrettable that President Cyril Ramaphosa did not say anything new in his State of the Nation Address. The event was significantly scaled down to adhere to Covid-19 regulations. Only 50 people were allowed inside the National Assembly, in an effort to comply with Covid-19 regulations. All other MPs and guests followed proceedings via virtual platforms
In his State of the Nation Address President Cyril Ramaphosa, put emphasis on four areas that he says government will focus on. That is defeating the Covid-19 virus, accelerate economic recovery, implement economic reforms and fight corruption as well as strengthening state institutions. This year's SONA took place amid quite subdued and solemn affair. Only 50 people were allowed inside the National Assembly Chamber in line with lockdown regulations when people are gathering.
Fights over money and routes, competition for executive positions within taxi associations, and the unlawful take-over of businesses are some of the contributors to taxi violence. That's according to the findings contained in a report by the Commission of Inquiry into minibus taxi violence in Gauteng. The Commission was set up by Gauteng Premier David Makhura in September 2019 to probe the spate of taxi violence-related killings in the province.
Today's State of the Nation Address will be quite subdued and even a solemn affair. And it will be held at a fraction of the cost of previous years. This, Parliament's presiding officers say, is due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Divisions within the ruling ANC will widen if former president, Jacob Zuma is arrested for failing to appear before the State Capture Commission. This is the view of KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary, Mdumiseni Ntuli. Ntuli met Zuma last week following his widely-publicised and open defiance of the Zondo Commission. The party in the province seeks intervention of Cyril Ramaphosa and the organisation's top six on the matter.
The Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley in the Northern Cape has revealed that it is owed at least two billion-rand in unpaid electricity fees from ratepayers. This as Eskom asked the provincial government to urgently intervene as the municipality failed to pay its bill to the power utility in December.
Scientists from the World Health Organisation and China's National Health Commission are yet to identify the origins for the novel coronavirus: SARS-COV2. This after four weeks of investigation and research in the city of Wuhan. The joint-team held a press briefing YESTERDAY (Tuesday) to give an update on their work. The studies have concluded that indeed the COVID-19 virus stems from an animal but cannot conclusively say which one.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the causes of the high number of fatal aircraft crashes since the start of the year. In January alone, fourteen accidents had been recorded in the industry, four of which had been fatal, claiming the lives of 8 people. According to the Aviation authority, they last saw such a spike in aircraft crashes and deaths in October 2008.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his annual State of the Nation Address on Thursday, he is being called to take responsibility for the controversy surrounding the Astra Zeneca vaccine which arrived in the country last week. Cosatu says it reflects badly on Ramaphosa's leadership that government has procured the vaccine that is expiring in April. Again the vaccine has proved to be less effective for the new variant in South Africa.
The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has heard how Parliament's Transport Committee failed its oversight duties on state owned Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said he was shocked and frustrated to hear that members of parliament did nothing about corruption at the entity while the company's fruitless and wasteful expenditure bill continued to mount. Furthermore the committee failed to interrogate enablers of State Capture at PRASA. Zondo was hearing evidence from the committee's former chair Dikeledi Magadzi yesterday.
World Health Organisation Chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, says he will meet with the organisation's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, or SAGE today. The meeting will discuss SAGE's recommendations on the use of the Astrazeneca COVID19 vaccine. This comes as a recent study revealed that there was minimum protection in mild to moderate infections of the 501y.v2 strain - which was first identified in South Africa. Ghebreyesus says the organisation will expand guidance to vaccine manufacturers and governments on changes needed to combat the mutating virus.
All Medical Aid schemes in South Africa will be covering the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine for their members. This comes after South Africa's Council for Medical Schemes or CMS added the Covid-19 vaccine to its list of Prescribed Minimum Benefits.
Health minister, Zweli Mkhize says they have chosen the AstraZeneca vaccine due to promising results and its flexibility. Mkhize was speaking during a virtual media briefing last night. The briefing follows AstraZeneca's announcement that its vaccine only offers limited protection against mild disease caused by the variant that has been discovered in South Africa. South Africa has already bought one-point-five million doses of the vaccine from the Serum Institute in India of which one million doses arrived in South Africa two weeks ago.
Many households are struggling to repay their loans, and unsecured debt is on average 32 percent higher than it was five years ago. According to the DebtBusters' fourth quarter Debt Index released YESTERDAY (Thursday 4 February), debt -to-income ratio is at 130 percent. This is its highest level in years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the measures implemented to curb the spread of the virus. Head of Debtbusters, Benay Sager, says borrowing has increased by 32 percent to supplement eroding incomes due to salary cuts and job losses.
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has expressed outrage at revelations that four ANC MPs who voted with their conscience were told that they would be disciplined by the party's top leadership. Zondo was responding to the testimony of Makhosi Khoza who was removed from her position as Chairperson of the Public Service Portfolio Committee after admitting that she had voted with her conscience in support of the opposition's August 2017 vote of no confidence against Former President Jacob Zuma. A month earlier, the Constitutional Court had ruled that it was lawful for parliamentarians to be guided by their conscience in voting on resolutions.
After a few years of intense political rivalry and seeking to remove Jacob Zuma from the union buildings, Julius Malema has reached out to the former President. If the EFF statement on Zuma's constitutional court ruling is anything to go by, Malema may be in a bid to persuade the former President to rethink his decision to shun the constitutional court which ordered to him appear before the state capture commission. The meeting is scheduled for this coming weekend.
ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has slammed calls by the Eastern Cape ANC for former president Jacob Zuma to be disciplined saying there is no reason to take action against the former president. This comes as other political parties expressed mixed feelings to Zuma's decision to defy the Constitutional Court order to appear before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. On Monday, Zuma vowed not to co-operate with the commission, despite last week's ruling by the Apex Court compelling him to do so.
The Office of the Auditor General has painted a bleak picture about the financial situation of some of the State Owned Entities. The audit outcomes of some of these entities are showing regress rather than improving.
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) says it is concerned about the escalating illicit trade of goods in the country. CEO of BLSA, Busi Mavuso, says the country is losing billions of rand to illicit trade. Mavuso says the ban on the sale of alcohol and cigarettes during during alert levels three and four lockdown restrictions made the situation worse. The South African Revenue Service says it has lost over one-point-five-billion-rand in excise duty as a result of the implementation of the lockdown restrictions on the sale of booze and cigarettes last year
Political analysts say South Africans are interested in what happened during the Jacob Zuma administration and care-less about his defiance and questioning credibility of the State Capture Commission. In a bombshell statement on Monday, Zuma vowed to defy a ruling of the Constitutional Court compelling him to appear before the commission and answer questions posed to him. He said he will not cooperate with the commission daring them to arrest him if they so wish.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Ford Motor Company's latest 15-point-8-billion-rand investment into the South African economy is a show of confidence in the country's potential. This after Ford Motor South Africa revealed that it would be investing one-billion-dollars into the expansion and development of its assembly plant in Silverton. The investment is expected to create eight to ten thousand new job opportunities in the surrounding community. Ramaphosa was addressing the media during an oversight visit at the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone construction site in Pretoria
Heavy rain continues to cause havoc in various parts of Mpumalanga. A number of houses have been badly damaged in Bock-B in the Nkomazi Local Municipality. The Municipality says efforts are being made to help the families whose houses have collapsed. However, they are reluctant to accommodate the affected people in community halls due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Healthcare experts say that community health workers will be critical to the success of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. The country has now received the first one-million doses of the Oxford University Astra-Zeneca vaccine from India's Serum Institute, that will be administered to healthcare workers from the 14th of February. Meanwhile, the very same front-line workers who remain critical in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic have denounced government's lack of planning in the fight against the coronavirus and the roll out of vaccines.
Former chairperson of Parliament's Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee, Zukiswa Rantho, is scheduled to testify at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in Johannesburg this morning. Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio Committee member James Selfe and former ANC parliamentarian Dr Makhosi Khoza could also give evidence. Yesterday former SCOPA chairperson Themba Godi told the commission that there was a lack of political will to implement Parliament's recommendations. He says most concerns that SCOPA raised were not taken seriously. According to Godi there's often no follow-up on SCOPA's recommendations
South Africans have taken to various social media platforms to express delight at the easing of level 3 regulations of the national lockdown. President Ramaphosa LAST NIGHT announced that all indications reveal that the country has passed the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic. Curfew times have been pulled back now starting from 11pm till 4am. Beaches, dams, public swimming pools and recreational parks have also been re-opened and alcohol sales from retail outlets will be permitted from Monday to Thursday between from 10 am to 6pm. On-site consumption in resturants and taverns will be permitted at licenced outlets from 10am to 10pm. President Ramaphosa has however warned against complacency, reiterating the need for the careful balance between saving lives and livelihoods
President Cyril Ramaphosa LAST NIGHT dismissed rumours that the COVID 19 vaccination programme will be compulsory for all citizens. The first batch of AstraZeneca doses arrived at the OR Tambo international Airport from India YESTERDAY. The first one million shots of the vaccine will be used to inoculate healthcare workers amid a surge in infections fuelled by a new variant of the coronavirus. During his address to the nation Ramaphosa also announced that the vaccine will be available to all adults living in the country including undocumented migrants.
South Africa's first shipment of one million doses of the India made Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine is expected to touch down at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg THIS AFTERNOON. The plane carrying the vaccine from the Serum Institute in India left for South Africa YESTERDAY (sunday) via Dubai. SA has been the worst hit country on the African continent and has reported the most cases so far. Government hopes to vaccinate 40 million people by the end of the year -- to achieve herd immunity against the virus.
South Africa's first shipment COVID19 vaccines from India left the country yesterday and the countdown to their arrival in South Africa later TODAY is on. South Africa has been the worst hit on the African continent and has reported the most cases so far. The country has seen a big surge in infections this month driven by a new, more contagious variant of the virus called 501Y.V2.
North West Premier, Job Mokgoro, insists that he has not yet received a letter of suspension from the ANC's Interim Provincial Committee ( IPC). The IPC accuses Mokgoro and four other members of the provincial legislature, of colluding with opposition parties during the election of a new Chair of Chairs in the legislature.
Tributes continue to pour for world-renowned jazz musician and opera singer Sibongile Khumalo. She died from stroke related complications at the age of 63. The Soweto born singer, affectionately known as Ma'Mngoma passed away on Thursday. Throughout her career she was awarded many accolades including The Order of Ikhamanga bestowed on her by President Thabo Mbeki. Khumalo began her musical journey at the age of eight. By 14 she knew she wanted to be an opera singer, but began her career, teaching music instead. In 1991 she began singing professionally. She quickly rose in stature, releasing several award winning albums. Khumalo was celebrated on the international stage and back home former President Nelson Mandela referred to her as The First Lady of Song. Horisani Sithole has takes us though her career which spanned over 30 years.
The Constitutional Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma to appear before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture and give evidence. The court has also declared that Zuma cannot invoke his right to remain silent as he had initially threatened. The former president was also ordered to pay the commission's legal costs and those of the two counsels.
The State Capture Commisson yesterday heard testimony relating to various covert operations undertaken by the State Securtiy Ageny's Chief Directorate for Special Operations. Amongst them were Operation Justice to deal with judges colluding against the state, Operation Hollywood, aimed at spying on high profile persons and Operation Sisonke set up to stop the so-called Cape Town "poo wars". According to the evidence of unidentified witness Ms K, the majority, not all of the projects carried out were in breach of Agency regulations.
Ms K, an unidentified witness testifying at the State Capture Commission in Johannesburg, has spoken about how the State Security Agency (SSA) established a parallel private protection force for the personal use of former President Jacob Zuma, soon after he took office in 2009. Ms K, is an employee of the SSA and replaced Mr Y who was scheduled to testify on the stand but could not do so due to ill health. The Commission's evidence team instead used Mr Y affidavit to question Ms K. The two are involved in investigations relating to the improvement of the governance systems of the Agency through a programme called Operation VEZA.
The South African National Editor's Forum, SANEF is calling for an investigation into claims that the State Security Agency was used as a vehicle to plant positive news stories about government for certain media outlets. On Monday, the State Capture Commission of inquiry heard evidence from Dr. Sydney Mufamadi who claimed that news wire, African News Agency, was paid Twenty million rand in the 2015/16 financial year for services rendered. These allegations have since been refuted by ANA CEO, Vasantha Angamuthu.
South Africa's first batch of Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the country on Monday. The arrival of the one million doses from the Serum Institute in India was announced by Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize last night*. They will be used to immunise frontline healthcare workers in the first phase of the country's vaccines rollout. Government wants to vaccinate at least 40 million South Africans by the end of the year to achieve herd immunity.
Acting State Securtiy Agency Director General Loyiso Jafta says the SSA has suffered from selective adherence to the law, employees being given illegal instructions as well as corruption and theft. Jafta, who was testifying at the State Capture Commission, was appointed in 2018. He confirmed the payment of money to members of the judiciary and the use the SSA for political as well as factional struggles within the ANC. This was earlier outlined by Former Chairperson of the High Level Panel of Review into the SSA Sydney Mufamadi who testified on Monday
The South African Teachers Union is taking the Department of Basic Edcuation to court for failing to pay up to 4 000 temporary educators' salaries in Mpumalanga for January. Chief Executive Officer at the union, Chris Klopper, says they are taking the department to court on an urgent basis arguing unfair dismissal in terms of the labour relations act and that the department did not comply with the collective agreement.
The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA ) has handed over a memorandum of demands to the office of President Ramaphosa. The association is calling for government to lift the ban on alcohol sales and transportation as well as the curfew times. The association says the ban has left the industry crippled as most of its revenue comes from alcohol sales. The alcohol ban was re- introduced in late December as part of reducing the spread of Covid-19 infections and reducing trauma cases at hospitals.
Former Chairperson of the High Level Review Panel into the State Security Agency, Sydney Mufamadi, has painted a disturbing picture of the State Security Agency over the last ten years. Testifying at the State Capture Commission, Mufamadi said that there had been politicisation and factionalisation of the intelligence community, fuelled by power struggles in the ANC. The Panel was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018 to investigate whether the SSA was conducting itself as a professional national service.
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is assessing the damage caused by tropical storm Eloise in Mpumalanga. Areas in the Ehlanzeni region in the north-eastern part of the province seem to be the hardest hit. Many roads are flooded and at least 100 houses have been damaged
Many people have resorted to steaming using hot water, herbs and mixtures of western medicine and oils to fight Covid-19 infections. Some believe this could cure or kill the virus, while on the other hand, medical practitioners have warned of possible adverse outcomes in some cases.
Government leaders should take the Covid-19 vaccine in public to demystify myths surrounding the vaccine and to show citizens that it is safe. This is a call by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane as the province gears itself up to vaccinate three-point-seven million people to achieve the mountainous task of defeating Covid-19. Chairperson of the Health Department's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19 vaccines, Professor, Barry Schoub tries to allay fears.
Disaster management teams in Limpopo, Mpumalanga & KZN remain on high alert as parts of central Mozambique were flooded after Cyclone Eloise struck near the port city of Beira with wind speeds of up to 160km/h. The cyclone, which has now been downgraded to a tropic storm, has hit Zimbabwe and northern parts of South Africa. For the latest on the storm, we are joined on the line from Pretoria by South African Weather Service forecaster, Lulama Pheme...
The Pretoria High Court has reserved judgement in former Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Bandile Masuku's application to have the findings of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) against him declared irrational, illegal and unlawful. In October last year, Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, fired Masuku after the SIU found that he failed in his duty to conduct oversight on Personal Protective Equipment tenders worth 125-million rand. Masuku had been tasked with fixing the dysfuntional health department which was rocked by corruption and procurement irregularities.
The Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, says she plans to challenge perjury charges against her. Mkhwebane briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court where the matter was postponed to the 25th of March. She believes the charges are frivolous and should be withdrawn. The charges relate to her handling of the controversial ABSA/Bankorp report where she allegedly lied about the number of times she met with former President Jacob Zuma, the contents of the meeting and also discussed the final report with the former president. Mkhwebane is currently on sabbatical leave until the end of March
Tributes continue to pour in, following the death of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu. Mthembu succumed to Covid-19 related complications yesterday. He was admitted to hospital last week, following abdominal pains and tested positive for Coronavirus. He was 62 years old.
Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Ndzimande has announced that the 2021 academic year will start between March and April. The minister briefed the media yesterday in Pretoria on plans to reopen tertiary institutions.
The DA says its lawyers have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to set out Covid-19 vaccination issues that the party says are not in line with the Constitution. Party leader John Steenhuisen says they are giving the President seven days to respond, and if his response lacks details, they will take the matter to court. Steenhuisen says they want, among other things, disclosure of the budget for the acquisition and rollout of the vaccines.
Messaging service WhatsApp has sought to reassure users following concerns sparked by its controversial privacy policy changes. The Facebook-owned service says there has been a lot of misinformation about its update to terms of service, where users are now requested to agree to allow Facebook and it's subsidiaries to collect user data from their devices. The move has raised eyebrows and unleashed many questions about the invasion of user privacy, causing some people to migrate to rival services like Telegram and Signal.
Both the Eastern and the Western Cape have briefed Parliament's Health Committee on their strategies to roll out the Covid-19 vaccine. This as the country is preparing to receive the first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine by the end of this month and February.
The mood is sombre at the SABC as the retrenchment process unfolds. The public broadcaster has continued to issue letters of redundancy and surplus to affected staff following the conclusion of last month's extended consultation process. The SABC says it has reduced the number of employees who'll be affected from 600 to just over 300. It says it has to reduce the wage bill to make the organisation financially sustainable.
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura says residents must brace themselves for a tough two weeks as they expect Covid19 cases to rise even higher . Makhura says the infection rate in the province has already doubled in the past Seven days.The Premier visited the Steve Biko Academic hospital in Pretoria, which has since turned its parking bay into a ward for patients under Covid19 investigation as it could no longer accommodate such cases inside the hospital due to a high influx of patients.
Teacher unions in KwaZulu-Natal have called for the Education Department to halt marking in centres that are not adhering to Covid-19 safety protocols. This is after a marker died due to Covid-19-related illnesses in Estcourt in the Midlands. Meanwhile, the provincial Department of Education says they have decontaminated the marking centre.
All learners are expected to start the new school year on January the 27th. The Department of Basic Education says it doesn't expect its timetable to be affected by lockdown regulations since there's no evidence that schools pose a greater risk to spread the coronavirus than during the first wave of infections. Basic Education Director General, Mathanzima Mweli, made the announcements at a briefing YESTERDAY (monday 11 January) on the marking of matric scripts. He says that 238 matric markers have tested positive for Covid-19 and that two-thousand-700 had withdrawn from the process.
The Solidarity Fund says it will be making a 327-million-rand down payment towards a Covid-19 vaccine as early as next week. The Deputy Chairperson of at the Solidarity Fund - Adriaan Enthoven - says the prepayment will help to secure a vaccine for 10-percent of the South African population. The Solidarity Fund says it has allocated over 800-million-rand towards the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment and 400-million-Rand towards testing. Enthoven was delivering a virtual presentation at the Solidarity Fund's Impact report released yesterday.
Organized business and labour say South Africa cannot afford to go back to a hard national lockdwon. This as as the country is still reeling from news yesterday that the dreaded second wave of with high COVID-19 infections is upon us.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says it expects more arrests in the temporary relief fund fraud case -- which involves owner of Impossible Services company. Thabo Simbini appeared briefly in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. His case was postponed to the 29th of next month for further investigation.
The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs in Limpopo has resolved that the Collins Chabane Local Municipality will start providing services to the Vuwani area. Since its establishment in 2016, the municipality has not serviced Vuwani after angry residents, who demanded to be returned to the Makhado Local Municipality, embarked on violent protest. Some provincial departments stepped in as a temporary measure.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says South Africa is now experiencing the 2nd wave of COVID-19 and has breached the six-thousand mark in new cases in the last reporting period. Mkhize says South Africa is officially in the second wave of the coronavirus. The death toll has risen to 22-thousand-574 after 135 COVID-19 related fatalities were recorded. Briefing the nation LAST NIGHT, Mkhize said four provinces are the key drivers of the new wave, namely the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng.
Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, has again disputed claims that meetings he had with Constitutional Court judges were meant to influence them to rule in former President Jacob Zuma's favour in a matter before them in 2008. Hlophe was testifying at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal underway in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg. The tribunal is hearing charges of gross misconduct levelled against him. He's accused of trying to influence Justices Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta when he met them individually on different dates 12 years ago.
Former Eskom Board chairperson, Ben Ngubane, has told the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, he found it disturbing that there were outside forces dictating affairs at the power utility. Ngubane admitted there were corporate governance issues at Eskom, but has denied knowing to what extent the Guptas influenced contracts deals in their favour. He concluded his evidence at the commission YESTERDAY
ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule will appear before the party's Integrity Commission on Saturday. This was announced by party president, Cyril Ramaphosa, at the end of the ANC NEC meeting which started on Sunday. The three-day virtual meeting was also attended by both former party presidents, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. It was called to discuss challenges facing the ANC and the so-called 'stepping aside' resolution which deals with members facing criminal charges. These include Magashule, ANC MP Bonagni Bongo and KZN MPL Zandile Gumede among others.
Researcher and language expert, Langalibalele Mathenjwa, has been taken to task for finding that there was no evidence that Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, had intended to influence Justice Chris Jafta during a meeting 12 years ago. Mathenjwa has been giving expert evidence at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal's gross misconduct hearing against Hlophe that's underway in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg. Hlophe is accused of trying to influence two Justices to rule in favour of former President Jacob Zuma in a Constitutional Court case.
The Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development department has allocated one-billion rand to support subsistence farmers through the Presidential Employment Stimulus Initiative. 75-thousand small scale farmers are expected to benefit from the initiative with farming input vouchers ranging from one to nine-thousand rand. This in a bid to assist these farmers whose production was disrupted due to Covid-19 pandemic. Applications will open from the 10th until the 20th of December and will target 50% of women, 40% youth with 6% targeting people with disabilities and unemployed military veterans.
The ANC has removed the Mayor, the Chief Whip and the Speaker in the troubled Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Mokopane in Limpopo. The decision to fire the three was taken during the ANC Provincial Working Committee's meeting on Friday. Mayor Andrina Matsemela has been presiding over the unstable municipality since the 2016 local government elections.
Western Cape Transport Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, says there's a need to intensify the campaign to enforce adherence to Covid-19 regulations over the coming weeks. Coronavirus infections in the province have increased by more than two-thousand since Thursday. Currently the Western Cape has more than 12-thousand-400 active cases of the virus with over one-thousand-300 people in hospital. Madikizela started an awareness drive at the Joe Gqabi long-distance bus and taxi terminal in Phillipi East over the weekend.
A showdown is looming between the Basic Education Department on the one hand and teacher organisations and students on the other, over the department's decision for matric learners to rewrite two exam papers after they were found to have been leaked. Teachers union - SADTU and student body COSAS are expected to head to court TODAY (Monday) to seek an urgent interdict challenging the department's decision. Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced on Friday that learners will rewrite Mathematics paper two and Physical Science paper two on the 15th and 17th of this month. An employee of a Johannesburg-based company contracted by the department to print matric exam papers has since been arrested.
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi says there's a huge progress in recovery money that was stolen meant for dealing with covid-19 pandemic. She says a number of initiatives have been put in place to capacitate the Asset Forfeiture Unit to recovery money that was lost in corruption activities. Batohi says NPA is also trying to be transparent when doing its work. She says it has struggled in the past to deal with transparency and independence.
Government has declared the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape a Coronavirus hotspot. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement last night after a special sitting of Cabinet and the National Coronavirus Command Council. The president also extended the national State of Disaster to the 15th of January.
The State Capture Commission has heard how the Gupta wedding in Sun City was used to launder money from the Estina Vrede dairy project in the Free State. A researcher from London based World Investigations, Paul Holden, was testifying about offshore money flow related to the Dairy Farm project at the inquiry in Johannesburg. More than 200 million rand was spent by the Free State government on the project meant to uplift Black emerging farmers in the province. Holden also testified that of the 280 million rand paid by the Free State government to Estina, a mere 21 million rand went into running the dairy project.
The first Khoikhoi (Khoekhoegowab) language gathering in Steinkopf, Northern Cape will take place from the 12 - 15 December. It is an immersive opportunity, like no other for artists, creatives, poets and anyone interested in learning one of Southern Africa's First nation languages Khoekhoegowab. The week-long daily activities will see participants engage with the language through song, poetry, reading, theatre and other structured learning activities individualy and in groups.
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Nelson Mandela Bay Metro a COVID-19 hotspot, with stricter measures coming into effect at midnight. These include a ban on public drinking, an extended curfew as well as restrictions on gatherings. The President was addressing the nation following a meeting of Cabinet and based on recommendations by the National Coronavirus Command Council. He says these additional restrictions will be enforced alongside the existing Alert-level-1 regulations
Some political analysts say Gauteng Premier David Makhura is losing his political power as ANC provincial chairperson. This follows Makhura's announcement of a cabinet reshuffle. Makhura faces resistance from within the party. ANC Youth League's provincial spokesperson, Nkosazana Mtolo says their members won't resign to make way for former Johannesburg mayor, Parks Tau, who has been drafted into the new provincial cabinet.
The Gauteng government has predicted a surge in COVID-19 infections this festive season. Gauteng Premier David Makhura addressed the media YESTERDAY to outline measures to strengthen the provinces health-care system. Makhura also announced the appointment of Nomathemba Mokghethi as the new MEC of Health. Mokghethi takes over the reins from Bandile Masuku, who was axed in October this year, following a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into alleged Covid-19 tender irregularities
Stricter Covid-19 regulations are seemingly on the cards to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus infections in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro. The acting mayor of the metro --Thsonono Buyeye -- says they're reviewing decisions around the sale of of alcohol including trading times
Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says those found guilty of attacking truck drivers on the country's roads will be charged with economic sabotage. He briefed the National Assembly on his department's plans for enforcing road safety this festive season. Dozens of freight vehicles were recently torched and vandalised - as some protestors raised concerns about foreign nationals getting trucking jobs. Meanwhile, Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has warned they could call in the army to assist police to put an end to the attacks
Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi says plans are in place to build a new "One Stop" Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe outside Musina in Limpopo. He says the border post will have dedicated lanes for trucks, busses, cars and pedestrians. Motsoaledi says the Zimbabwean government has started building on the other side, and South Africa is expected to start soon.
Political parties in parliament have called on for alternative ways to be found to fund the SABC. Taking part in a debate on the growing crisis at the public broadcaster, parties say the SABC is an important institution, which plays a crucial role in keeping South Africans informed.
The Public Servants Association has vowed to continue with its legal process to have hearings on the long-running wage dispute with government heard at the Labour Court TODAY. This follows government's proposal to all unions representing public servants to have the hearings postponed to February next year while the unions consider an out of court settlement. The dispute centres around the final year of a three-year deal that government entered into regarding public servant salary increases. Earlier this year, government backtracked on the wage deal with Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni further proposing a salary freeze for the next three years. Assistant General Manager at the Public Servants Association, Reuben Maleka says government cannot now hold its workers at ransom.
Government wants to get more HIV-positive people on treatment now to improve the outcomes of the country's HIV/AIDS response. It has therefore launched the "Welcome Back Campaign" encourage more people living with HIV to start taking antiretrovirals and improve their healthcare. This comes as South Africa joins the world in commemorating World AIDS Day today (Tuesday 1 Dec). South Africa currently has 7.6 million people living with HIV which makes it the country with the highest HIV epidemic in the world.
Former South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Tom Moyane has accused Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of arrogance, petty jealousy, and racism. The legal team representing former Sars Commissioner Tom Moyane told the state capture commission. Gordhan has denied Moyane's assertions and accused Moyane of advancing state capture.
Three children aged between six and eight have been electrocuted while swimming in a river at Jika Joe informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. People from the settlement have made illegal connections from poles that supply homes in the government sponsored Lindela transit camp with electricity. Locals claim that 5 people have been electrocuted so far this year due to the electric cables hanging over the stream.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says 82 per cent of grades one and eight learners have been placed in schools. Lesufi was speaking during a media briefing YESTERDAY (Sunday) in Johannesburg about the Online Application Placement process for the 2021 academic year. The process started at the beginning of last month, and will end today.
Tourism bodies in Cape Town fear that rising Covid-19 infections in the city may have a devastating impact on the industry this festive season. Although no decision has been made on the possibility of restricting the movement of people, concern abound. There are now over eight-thousand active Covid-19 cases in the province and over 1000 people have been hospitalised. Provincial authorities have stressed that the economy cannot afford to go into lockdown, but have discussed possible measures to limit the spread.
The South African Liquor Association has joined efforts to curb the increasing number of new infections in the Eastern Cape. This as liquor outlets, including tarvens have been identified by health officials as key enablers for the rapid spread in infections, especially in areas such as Nelson Mandela Bay. The province now faces possible stricter lockdown regulations as government officials try to balance between saving lives and saving livelihoods. In a meeting between the provincial government and the Liquor Association, the industry committed to train and deploy 80 community patrollers in eight police stations in the COVID-19 hotspots areas in the province to assist in monitoring compliance.
Government will continue engaging with stakeholders in the trucking industry this week, following a meeting over the weekend. This comes at the back of the recent spate of attacks and burning of trucks. Thirteen such incidents have reportedly taken place in the last month, and between April and November 2020, more than eighty attacks have been recorded.
Testifying before the commission of inquiry into State Capture, former Treasurer at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Phetolo Ramosebudi claimed that he did not know if Gupta-linked Regiments Capital was entitled to 40-million-rands in fees which were paid to the firm for its involvement in financial instrument transactions between ACSA and Nedbank as well as Standard Bank. Ramosebudi worked for a number of state owned entities including South African Airways, ACSA, and Transnet in a financial management capacity.
Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande says the National Student Aid Financial Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than 650-thousand applications for the 2021 academic year. Nzimande says they expect the figure to increase by the end of the month, which is the closing date. Nzimande also says all universities are fully committed to completing the 2020 academic year by mid-March 2021. This follows disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the lockdown.
Hundreds of SABC employees are expected to converge at the Johannesburg Labour Court TODAY as worker's union, BEMAWU seeks an urgent court interdict to stop the retrenchment processes at the public broadcaster. The union wants the SABC board to not only withdraw all notices of redundancy that were issued to employees but also to restart consultations with all relevant stakeholders before Sections 189 is implemented. Earlier in the week, the SABC board, extended the suspension of the process by another 30 days until the end of December. Meanwhile, parliament is also set to debate the impasse at the SABC next week Tuesday.
The Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, is expected to lead an inter-ministerial task team in the Nelson Mandela bay metro TODAY as part of an all out campaign to curb the rapid spread of the corona virus in the city. The Metro has in recent weeks become a Covid-19 hotspot and nearly half the new cases reported nationally, coming from here. The focus will be on testing, tracing and awareness as non-compliance seems to be the biggest driver behind the surge.
Government has announced that it will soon be reviving its old policy on housing that will allow people to receive vacant pieces of land to build their own houses as an alternative to the current system of building houses for them. It says this is, in part, because of the housing backlog and the recent land invasions during the lockdown in areas such as the Western Cape. Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has told parliament that her department is expediting the refined housing policy for approval by cabinet.
Managing Director of ENS Forensics, Steven David Powell has named Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo as one of the individuals who received irregular payments of up to R1.3million from EOH Africa through his service providing company named Molelwane Consulting in 2012. Powell says EOH AFRICA secured a number of payments from the City of Johannesburg without any work being delivered to the City. ENS' Forensics investigation found widespread irregularities amounting to about R1.2-billion in deals between EOH and various government departments
A new report released by humanitarian organisation Oxfam, has revealed that black women continue to suffer huge inequalities in South Africa. The report titled, Reclaiming Power: Womxn's Work and Income Inequality in South Africa, has found that the average CEO takes home as much as 461 black women combined would earn. They also form part of the bottom ten percent of earners in the country, while on average a black woman earns a quarter of her white counterpart.
The Western Cape government has called for an immediate public response in order to contain what it classifies as an established resurgence of new covid-19 infections. This as health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize is expected to travel to the Eastern Cape today in order to support efforts to contain a rise in new infections in that province. A resurgence is when the number of active cases increases, week-on-week, by more than 20 percent. The province's Premier, Alan Winde says over the last week alone, the province has witnessed a 52.1 percent jump in new cases. Since November, covid-19 hospitalisations across the province have increase by 63 percent while critical care admissions have increased by a staggering 75 percent in the same month alone
A group of foreign nationals who are currently living in a temporary shelter at Wingfield, in Maitland near Cape Town have called on the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to urgently intervene and assist them to leave South Africa. The group says the verification of their legal status in the country has continuously failed or been delayed in recent months.
Hundreds of illegal immigrants entering the country through the Beitbridge border fence outside Musina, in Limpopo, have been turned back into Zimbabwe by the army and police. The joint operation at the border is aimed at minimising the influx of undocumented immigrants into the country. The Beitbridge border gate is also experiencing a stream of people travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe and other African countries.
ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule has publicly apologised for the utterances he made two weeks ago in Bloemfontein, while addressing his supporters, after his court appearance. The apology follows a complaint by a group of ANC members at the Ngaka Modiri Molema region in the North West. In his address, Magashule said the ANC in the North West could not function without the former premier, Supra Mahumapelo.
Unemployment and alcohol abuse are some of the main contributing factors to the increase in intimate partner violence in South Africa. Gender activists say men tend to compensate for their lack of employment by physically and sexually abusing their partners. One victim of gender based violence says she's desperately looking for a job for her husband so he can stop abusing her.
The first COVID-19 vaccinations could take place in early to mid-December in the United States. This after Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech applied for emergency use of its vaccine on Friday while Moderna is expected to follow suit with a similar application before the end of the month. The head of the U.S. vaccine programme known as Operation Warp Speed also indicated over the weekend that vaccines would be shipped to every state within 24 hours of the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the application for emergency use. Between 20 and 40 million doses could be available and distributed before the end of the year in the United States alone.
Despite a looming eviction order by the Public Works department, a small group from the Khoisan community protesting outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria has vowed that they will not leave until their demands are met. The group has been camping on the lawns of the Union Buildings for nearly two years. They're demanding, among others, official recognition of the Khoisan language and its people as the first indigenous nation in South Africa.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says members need to stop treating the party as a cash cow. Ramaphosa was addressing ANC members in Rustenburg, in the North West. The party's National Working Committee descended on the province to address a number of issues ahead of the Branch, Regional and Provincial Conferences.
The CEO of EOH Holdings, Stephen van Coller, says tender irregularities involving government contracts and poor financial controls were rife when he joined the company in 2018. He told the State Capture Commission of Inquiry that some workers in the company colluded with government officials to bypass the tender process and inflate prices. Van Coller says irregular tendering and lack of proper financial controls led to the company incuring debt of about 3-point-7 billion rand.
Former President Jacob Zuma has walked out of the commission of Inquiry into State Capture. This is after Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo refused to recuse himself from hearing Zuma's testimony. The Commisison has now adjourned until next week.
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says that monetary policy has eased financial conditions and improved the resilience of households and business amid the economic implications of Covid-19. The bank announced its decision to keep the repo rates unchanged at 3.5 percent as expected. Delivering the Monetary Policy Committee's decision, Kganyago says monetary policy on its own cannot improve the potential growth rate of the economy or reduce fiscal risks.
The SABC has decided to suspend the Section 189 process for a period of seven days. This follows a board meeting that went on into the early hours of this morning to discuss retrenchments. Hundreds of staff members at the SABC offices across the country have been holding lunch time pickets since Monday to protest against the retrenchments which will affect 400 workers. Today, Communication Workers Union-CWU had planned a national blackout at the SABC.
The Right2KNow Campaign has called on the SABC to find other sources of funding rather than letting workers bear the brunt of mismanagement of the past administration. The organisation says it is concerned that the dispute between the public broadcaster management and unions has escalated to the point of a looming strike. This as the Communication Workers Union has served the SABC management with a 48 hour notice to strike. Meanwhile, Labour union BEMAWU has applied to the Labour Court to interdict the retrenchments.
Communications and Digital Technologies Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says SABC Board and Executive members should personally pay the costs of cases they lose in courts. Kekana made the opening remarks as SABC appeared before Parliament's Communications Committee. The SABC Board, Executives and the Ministry appeared before the committee last night. There was also tension between some board members.
The National Taxi Alliance says it will not recognise all decisions and resolutions taken at the recent National Taxi Lekgotla. It also wants answers on the non- payment of 1.35 billion rand Covid-19 relief funds to the taxi industry. The alliance has given Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula and the presidency, 14-days to respond to their demands. Members affiliated to the alliance marched to the Transport department and the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to the international community and BRICS partners to support a comprehensive stimulus package for African countries so that the continent can rebuild its economies following the devastating effects of Covid-19. Ramaphosa was speaking at the opening of the virtual BRICS summit yesterday. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the summit under the theme: "Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth'. Ramaphosa says the pandemic has shown the need to build more resilient national and regional supply-chains.
We end with this story, The leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary, will not be in South Africa on Thursday (19 Nov) as demanded by the Hawks. That's according to their lawyer. The couple fled to Malawi last week in contravention of their bail conditions. They were released on bail in the Pretoria Magistrates court where they, and three others, are facing fraud, theft and money laundering charges involving more than 100 million rand.
It is still unclear how the self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, left the country. Members of Parliament's Home Affairs Committee called Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, to account. But Motsoaledi could not provide any more information than what is already in the public domain. The couple have violated their bail conditions and have fled to Malawi. They are charged with theft, fraud and money laundering involving over 100-million rand. Their bail has since been revoked and a warrant of arrest issued.
SABC Group Executive for News Phathiswa Magopeni says she will stop issuing retrenchment letters to her staff. She also committed to retracting letters already received by some workers. This after newsroom staff demanded a meeting with top management to address the retrenchment process. BUT...unions representing workers at the SABC have described the partial withdrawal of retrenchment letters by SABC News Group Executive, Phathiswa Magopeni, as a temporary victory. The unions have instead called for the removal of both the SABC management together with it's board. A Friday blackout has also NOT been ruled out.
The State Capture Commission yesterday heard arguments about what constitutes bias. The Commission was hearing the recusal application brought by former President Jacob Zuma against Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo. In his application, Zuma has claimed that he and Zondo are friends - a claim rejected by Zondo. Zuma has also claimed that he would not recieve a fair hearing given Zondo's statements and conduct with regards to earlier witnesses.
The Commission for the promotion and protection of the rights on Culture, Religion and Linguistic Communitities- the CRL has heard that some church leaders go to West Africa to get initiated in order to get supernatural powers. Apostle Makhado Ramabulana has told the Commission siting in Johannesburg, that he also did this and has now turned his back on the secret society that he was a part of. He has written two books exposing what he calls the occult. Ramabulana has given testimony during hearings on the Rivers of Living Waters Church, and it's leader Archbishop Stephen Zondo. He was called in to explain a number of practices and phenomena that form part of allegations against Zondo.
Supporters of ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule, have vowed to stand by him. Magashule is among eight people and five companies that face multiple charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering which relates to the multimillion rand asbestos roofing audit contract. He's currently out on 200-thousand rand bail. Magashule's stay as Free State ANC chairperson and premier was not without controversy.
The Enlightened Christian Gathering church leader, Sheperd Bushiri has instructed his lawyers to urgently interdict the Pretoria Magistrates' Court from revoking his 200-thousand rand bail. Bushiri and his wife, Mary have contravened their bail condtitions, following their unlawful departure from SA. The couple was recently granted 200-thousand bail each in a theft, fraud and money laundering case. Among their bail conditions the couple had to hand in their passports and not leave the country. They were also expected to report to a police station on Mondays and Fridays.
Political parties have reacted with shock to the news that self-proclaimed prophet Shepard Bushiri has absconded from South Africa to his homeland Malawi. On Saturday, the country woke up to news that Bushiri and his wife Mary had left the country thereby contravening their bail conditions. The couple was recently granted bail of R200 000 by the Pretoria Magistrate court and stand accused with three other people on charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to R102 million.
The country's official unemployment rate - which is a measure of active job seekers - has risen to a record high of 30.8 percent. The expanded definition of unemployment - which includes discouraged job seekers - has increased by 1 percent to 43 percent. This is one the highest unemployment rates in the world. Stats SA released the jobs numbers yesterday.
Tensions are simmering ahead of ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule's court appearance this morning. Opposition parties and some concerned ANC members have welcomed Magashule's arrest. But Magashule's staunch supporters say his court case is politically-motivated. Magashule is to appear before the n the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court.
The issue of corruption featured strongly during the virtual oral questions to President Cyril Ramaphosa in the National Assembly yesterday. Some of the political parties accused him of not doing enough to deal with members of his own party implicated in corruption or wrong doing, while others felt that he's diverting from the commitments he made of rooting out corruption.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is far from over and government is implementing a resurgence plan to combat the spread of the virus - particularly in the Eastern Cape. Ramaphosa was delivering a national address on the government's response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Ramaphosa says 20 thousand and 11 people have died from COVID 19 and more than 742 thousand cases have been reported.
Former Denel Group CEO, Zwelakhe Ntshepe has conceded that he failed to act in the best interest of Denel when he approved the awarding of a multimillion-rand 10-year contract to Gupta-owned VR Laser in breach of Denel's own procurement processes. The State Capture Commission of Inquiry in Johannesburg also heard that Denel bought 51% into a company called LMT holdings with an advanced payment of R12 million despite the fact that the company was already in financial trouble.
Public money watchdog SCOPA in Parliament wants alleged fraud and corruption by International retail giant Steinhoff to be followed to the end. SCOPA Chairperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa made this plea when the Anti Corruption Task Team led by NPA Head Shamila Batohi briefed SCOPA on various priority cases of fraud and corruption pursued by the task team. There are 243 cases prioritised by the task team.
The multimillion rand asbestos corruption case will resume in the Bloemfontein Regional Court TODAY. Seven people and five companies face more than 60 charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. They stand accused of alleged involvement in the irregular awarding of the 255 million rand tender
Over 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this number is growing every year. Most people with diabetes Type 1 will eventually need to be treated with insulin, currently only available as an injection. This is a painful experience as in some cases, it requires multiple finger pricks and insulin injections per day to monitor and keep blood glucose levels within the desired range. But there is good news beckoning on the horizon. Oramed Pharmaceuticals a biotechnology company based in the United States and Israel is developing an oral drug delivery system aptly named Oramed's oral insulin. This could be the first oral insulin available on the market and a game changer in how diabetes is treated.
ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule, says he is not aware of his imminent arrest. This relates to his alleged involvement in the controversial 250 million rand asbestos contract in the Free State, while he was premier. Earlier reports suggested that he would appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court TODAY.
THE CRL Commission has heard harrowing allegations against the leader of the Rivers of Living Waters Church, Archbishop Stephen Zondo. A number of former members of his Evaton-based congregation in Gauteng have approached the CRL with numerous grievances. The CRL is currently holding hearings on the accusations that include rape and murder. The witnesses have painted Zondo as a Satanist who's parading as a Christian minister.
One person has been arrested for discharging an air gun, following yesterday's violent clashes between EFF supporters and parents outside Brackenfell High School in Cape Town. Clashes erupted at the school over a private celebration, organised by some parents at the school
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation later this week on government's response to Covid-19 pandemic. In his weekly letter on Monday, Ramaphosa warned that a resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic will dramatically reverse the country's health gains and hamper its economic recovery plan. His address will be preceded by the meetings of the National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet respectively.
Arms manufacturer DENEL's former chief financial officer Pieter Knoetze has told the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in Johannesburg that the company's money was used to bailout one of its suppliers LMT Holdings. He says this was despite warnings from auditors. According to evidence before the commission LMT Holdings was paid before it delivered on its contract to DENEL.
This week we focus on Diabetes. World Diabetes day, will be observed on Saturday the 14th of November. While an increased number of people are diagnosed with diabetes, or know someone close to them who is living with diabetes, many people are not sure what it is, what to do or how to act when they meet someone who is diabetic. To explain the diabetes and how a person living with diabetes feels, we found this poem online, unfortunately we do not know who the author is but this sums up the life of a diabetic person.
Back to the United States politics... Neither United States President nor the senior members of the Republican Party have officially conceded the Presidential race as Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made history on Saturday by winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College. The 77-year old Biden becomes the oldest person to win the Presidency while Harris becomes the first woman, black in this instance or otherwise, to claim the Vice Presidency… on a day that saw joy flood the streets in cities across the country.
A meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council is planned for next week as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to surge. Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says Cabinet has endorsed the NCCC meeting which will then be followed by a Cabinet meeting. Mthembu said this will then culminate into President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the nation on the way forward in battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Minister on Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan has told Parliament that a restructured SAA will not be dependent on the national fiscus as it will take the Telkom model. Gordhan was taking part on the National Assembly's debate about the financial burden of sustaining non-profitable State Owned Entities.
There are fears of a resurgence of attacks on foreign nationals after shops were looted, some forced to close while others were stoned allegedly by a group led by members of uMkhontowesizwe Military Veterans Association in Berea, Durban. The group of MKMVA members has been waging a campaign of driving foreign nationals back to their countries of origin accusing them of taking jobs and economic opportunities at the expense of locals.
Government says the country's multi-billion rand infrastructure investment plan will be under-pinned by an anti-corruption strategy. President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday opened the Infrastructure South Africa Project Preparation Roundtable and Market Place under-way in Midrand north of Johannesburg. He said the Infrastructure Project Preparation will help government to complete its infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
As Election Day dawns in the United States, both Presidential campaigns have embraced a frenzied last push in key battleground states that will tip this election in either camp's favour. In a frenzied dash to the finish line, President Donald Trump hosted five rallies in four swing states including Michigan and Wisconsin while his opponent Joe Biden held two rallies in the must-win state of Pennsylvania. Record early voter turnout shows more than 91 million people have already cast their ballots, accounting for about 67% of all votes counted in 2016; amidst rising tensions across the country and a pending result that will be difficult for one side to embrace, let alone accept.
The Gauteng Provincial Government says it won't appeal a court ruling against its decision to place the City of Tshwane Metro Council under administration. The Supreme Court of Appeal ruling last week affirmed the High Court ruling that the decision to dissolve the city council was unlawful. Briefing the media in Johannesburg YESTERDAY , Gauteng Co-operative Governance MEC, Lebogang Maile, said they've since withdrawn the team of administrators in compliance with the SCA ruling.
John Steenhuisen is the Democratic Alliance's new leader. He emerged victorious at the party's virtual elective congress attended by over 2000 of the party's members this weekend. Steenhuisen was competing for the party's top position against KwaZulu-Natal legislature member, Mbali Ntuli
With just one day to Election Day in the United States, critical swing states in the Midwest will be the focus for both campaigns as they try to drive their supporters to the polls. With just 24 hours to go in terms of campaign events, President Donald Trump spent Saturday criss-crossing the must-win State of Pennsylvania with Democratic Nominee Joe Biden close by in the State of Michigan. Their surrogates are also fanned out in critical must-win states where polling continues to show close races that will determine who wins the Electoral College and thereby the White House.
As expected, former DA leader Helen Zille beat sole rival Mike Moriarty to be re-elected as the chair of the party's federal council. By retaining this role Zille will continue to have significant influence over the day-to-day running of South Africa's official opposition party. Zille clinched 69% of the votes cast, making this the tightest race of the congress.
The DA will hold its virtual elective conference this weekend facing a number of challenges. This year alone the official opposition party has lost three provincial leaders with one saying it's no longer the party he joined twenty years ago. This was preceded by the exiting of some senior party leaders including Mmusi Maimane, Herman Mashaba and Athol Trollip among others. The party has also lost the appeal of voters after losing ground in the 2019 and 2016 local government elections.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is ready and committed towards the formalisation, regulation and empowerment of the taxi industry. He was giving a keynote address virtually at the National Taxi Lekgotla underway in Boksburg on Gauteng's Eastrand. The three-day event has brought together various stakeholders within the taxi industry and government to discuss ways of supporting and transforming the industry into a modern, professional and efficient public transport system.
Labour union BEMAWU has approached the Labour Court seeking an interdict to stop the SABC from going ahead with any retrenchments. The hearing relating to the application will be heard in the Labour Court in Johannesburg next Wednesday. The public broadcaster plans to retrench about 600 permanent staff and will not renew the freelance contracts of more than a thousand workers.
Thousands of public servants and 68 deceased people are among those who benefited from the Unemployed Insurance Fund's Temporary Employee Relief Scheme. That came out in ongoing investigations by the Special Investigations Unit. The SIU and the office of the Auditor General briefed Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts, on the latest information on issues around the UIF financial management relating to Covid-19.
Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, has revised this year's economic contraction from the seven-point-two per cent estimate in June, down to seven-point-eight per cent. According to the National Treasury, the budget deficit will narrow from 15 per cent in this financial year to ten-point-one per cent in 2021/22. Mboweni, who tabled the medium-term budget policy statement yesterday, called for a shift in expenditure from consumption to capital investment.
Some of the opposition parties in Parliament have criticised Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for allocating 10.5 billion rand to SAA while public workers and representatives are expected to take pay cuts. The governing ANC welcomed the speech.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed rumours that the country is headed for a higher Covid19 lockdown level. He says while he is worried that many South Africans are not adhering to the prevention measures, there are no plans to bring back tougher restrictions. He was answering a variety of questions in the National Council of Provinces, including on the vandalising of rail infrastructure as well as PPE procurement corruption.
The family of footballer Senzo Meyiwa says they want to know who orchestrated his murder. Five men arrested in connection with Meyiwa's murder appeared in the Boksburg Magistrates Court on Gauteng's Eastrand yesterday. They are facing charges of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The case was been postponed to the 27th of November where a formal charge sheet will be presented before court.
The Tshwane Metro is finally set to have a new mayor - at the latest next week. This is after the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein ruled in the DA's favour, dismissing the appeal lodged by the Gauteng Co-operative Governance MEC, Lebogang Maile. Maile had asked the court to suspend the implementation of a Pretoria High Court judgment which overturned the decision to dissolve the Tshwane Metro and place it under administration.
Meanwhile Lobby group, Afriforum, alleges that the murder of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, Senzo Meyiwa, was an assassination and NOT a robbery gone wrong. The revelation follows the announcement of the arrest of five suspects linked to the murder. Meyiwa was shot dead in Voslorus in Ekhuruleni at the home of his girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, in 2014. AfriForum's head of Private Prosecutions Unit, advocate Gerrie Nel and Meyiwa's brother, Sisfiso Meyiwa, spoke to the media in Pretoria yesterday.
Police are confident they have finally made a breakthrough in the murder case of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, Senzo Meyiwa. Police Minister, Bheki Cele and National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole yesterday announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with his killing with more arrests imminent. Meyiwa was gunned down in cold blood in 2014, at his songstress girlfriend's home, Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloruus, Ekhuruleni.
The Pretoria Magistrate's Court has postponed the bail application for the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church, Shepherd Bushiri and his four co-accused, until Friday. The five are charged with fraud, money laundering and the contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act involving over 100-million rand
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Meanwhile, Deputy President, David Mabuza, says government's poor procurement systems have led to large-scale Covid-19-related corruption. Mabuza was answering oral questions on various issues during a hybrid session of the National Assembly
The DA says that its virtual elective congress scheduled for next weekend will be the most accessible in the party's history. The congress, which is expected to see two thousand delegates attend, will see the election of a new leadership as well as the passing of resolutions to guide the party for the next five years. The party has detailed its preparations for the Congress including how it will ensure there is no voter fraud.
Executive Finance Manager at Transnet Freight Rail Yousuf Laher has denied allegations that he co-authored a memorandum which requested the then Transnet board to approve an unjustifiable one-billion-rand increase in Transnet's 1064 locomotives agreement. Yousuf Laher revealed that then Transnet Chief Financial Officer Anoj Singh had asked him ensuring that the calculations of the locomotives memorandum which was to be presented to the then Transnet board corresponded with the 1-billion-rand increase that Singh was requesting from the board. Laher appeared before the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg
Executive Finance Manager at Transnet Freight Rail Yousuf Laher told the state capture commission he was following then Transnet Chief Financial Officer Anoj Singh's instruction when he prepared a memorandum requesting the then Transnet board to approve an unjustifiable one billion rand increase for the 100 locomotives tender awarded to China South Rail. Laher was responding to previous testimony by former Electrical Engineer Francis Callard implicating him of the unjustifiable one billion rand increase of the locomotives tender. Laher was testifying before the state capture commission of inquiry in Johannesburg.
The leader of the Enlightened Christian Gatherings (ECG), Pastor Shepherd Bushiri, his wife Mary and the other co-accused, Landiwe Ntlokwana, spent another night behind bars as their bail proceedings drag on. The three were arrested on Tuesday on charges of fraud, money laundering and contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act to the tune of 102 million rand.
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has raised concerns about South Africa's Covid-19 trajectory following the latest spike in Covid-19 cases. Dr Mkhize says epidemiological reports show that over the last 7 days there has been an increase of 9.1% in new cases. Similarly, over the last 14 days, there has been an increase of 10.7%. He is in isolation after he and his wife, Dr May Mkhize, tested positive for Covid-19 at the weekend.
Former Managing Director of Rail for Hatch Engineering, Henk Bester, has told the State Capture Commission in Johannesburg that he was approached by Gupta associate, Salim Essa, who wanted Hatch to include Essa's company as a supply partner for phase 2 of a Transnet Rail Project worth 800- million-rand. Bester says they had estimated the Manganese project would cost Transnet 27-billion-rand, but the project was divided in two phases to manage costs. Bester says Essa demanded, at the Melrose Arch meeting in April 2013, that he be partnered with Hatch for the Transnet business at a cost of 80 million rand.
Tripartite alliance partners, Cosatu and the SACP are opposed to President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent proposal for the privatisation of some main train routes in the country. It's reported that the proposal forms part of Ramaphosa's new economic recovery plan presented in Parliament last Thursday. The proposal primarily focuses on routes in Gauteng and the Western Cape. The ANC's alliance partners say the proposal will marginalise the poor and the working class.
The Special Investigations Unit wants Parliament to create laws that will prevent officials who are under investigation, from moving from one government department to another, without ever being held accountable. The SIU, alongside the Hawks and National Prosecuting Authority, appe
The fight over retrenchments at the SABC continues to rage. This time, the management and worker representatives have given parliament differing versions of where the negotiations are at. The unions have accused the corporation of negotiating in bad faith, while the SABC says it has gone beyond what is required to accommodate the employees.
Former Transnet Board chairperson, Mafika Mkwanazi has conceded that the then Transnet board's decision to award former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama R17 million in back pay and legal costs - after a disciplinary process found him guilty of misconduct - was indefensible. The State Capture Commission of Inquiry heard that Transnet paid Gama the legal costs which Gama should have paid to the company following a high court ruling to that effect. Makhwanazi testified before the commission via audio link.
Union BEMAWU is threatening legal action at the Labour Court against the SABC should it proceed with its retrenchments without further consultation. The public broadcaster YESTERDAY announced that according to the Labour Relations Act, it is now at liberty to unilaterally implement contemplated retrenchments after failed talks facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration - the CCMA. As many as 600 full time staff could be retrenched. However the SABC says it will afford the consulting parties one last chance to make a written submission regarding proposals about the organizational structure or alternatives.
The SABC says according to the Labour Relations Act, it is now at liberty to unilaterally implement the contemplated retrenchments after failed talks facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration - the CCMA. The public broadcaster has been in consultation with workers' representatives over the past four months over its plans to retrench around 600 full time employees.
ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has warned the Hawks against acting irresponsibly, with what he calls, Hollywood style arrests. Magashule says they locked horns with the Scorpions for such behaviour, but says it seems as if the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has adopted the same methods. The ANC Secretary General - who is reported to be on the radar of law enforcement agencies - says he will continue with his party duties, until the Hawks visit him.
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the death of Black Consciousness Movement leader, Steve Biko. Decades after his demise, his ideas still resonate with millions across the globe. Biko's arrest and death on the 12th of September 1977 sparked a huge outcry. A month later, Black Wednesday happened. Eight organisations linked to the Black Consciousness movement and three newspapers were banned by the apartheid government. A move to silence critics and hide the truth.
The intended beneficiaries of the corruption-tainted Estina dairy farm project in the Free State want to be compensated. The more than 250 million rand project is fully operational, but the would-be beneficiaries have been sidelined.
Agri South Africa has urged farmers and the community to act within the confines of the law during the court case of two murder accused in the Senekal Magistrate Court today. The call follows threats of more chaos by farming community should the two accused get bail. Sekwetje Mahlamba and Sekola Matlaletsa are expected to apply for bail following their arrest two weeks ago. They are accused of the murder of farm manager Brendin Horner. Horner's body was found tied to a pole with a rope in an open space on the De Rots farm two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa's much- anticipated Reconstruction and Economic Recovery Plan has largely been welcomed by organized business and labour. But the government's capacity to implement the plan remains a major cause for concern
The events that led to the reinstatement of former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama will continue to dominate the state capture commission this morning. Former Transnet Board chairperson, Mafika Mkwanazi, is expected to testify at the judicial Commission today. He played a key role in Gama's reinstatement and settlement agreement.
Opposition political parties say there is not much new in President Cyril Ramaphosa's economic recovery plan announced in parliament. Parties say he has expanded the same programmes he announced in his state of the Nation Address earlier this year. They have also questioned whether there is any capacity and willingness to implement the commitment..
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the Special Covid-19 Grant will be extended further by three months. The President was unveiling government's reconstruction and economic recovery plan during a joint sitting of Parliament yesterday. The plan consists of four priority interventions, which include a massive rollout of infrastructure, energy generation, employment stimulus and industrial growth.
Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi has spent his first night behind bars after he was denied bail by the Commercial Crimes court sitting in Palm Ridge, Johannesburg YESTERDAY. His legal team tried to persuade the court to grant him bail - citing health reasons. However advocate Arno Rossouw from the Investigating Directorate told the court that Agrizzi was a huge flight risk because of his substantial foreign investments in countries like Italy that run into millions of rand. He'll be back in court with his co-accused, former ANC MP Vincent Smith who's out on a 30 thousand rand bail - on the 3rd of December.
The Special Investigating Unit says it has briefed legal counsel with the aim to recover eight billion rand with regard to six contracts at Eskom. These include three point seven billion rand where the contract to supply coal by Gupta-owned Brakfontein mine was set aside. The SIU head, Andy Mothibi has told Scopa that they are hoping to have a further four billion rand worth of contracts set aside.
The Nigerian Citizen Association of South Africa in Gauteng will TODAY embark on a march against crime, human trafficking, gender-based violence and drugs. Organisers of the march say they will converge at Peter Rose Park in Johannesburg as they seek to stand in solidarity with victims of crime all over South Africa. In September South Africans, under the banner of Action for Change, marched to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria where they demanded that stringent action be taken against alleged drug traffickers and crime syndicates operated by Nigeria nationals in South Africa.
A witness broke down in tears at the North West High Court, when relating the incidents that led to the death of his police colleagues, three days before the 2012 Marikana massacre. Abraham Masinya, who was a video operator for the Public Order Police Unit related to the court, the incidents that led to the hacking of his colleagues Sello Lepaku and Tsietsi Monene. They were hacked with pangas and spears. Three mine workers were also killed in those squabbles that broke out between police and striking Lonmin employees near the mine's Karee Shaft.
Some opposition parties have mixed expectations from President Cyril Ramaphosa's address during a Joint Sitting of Parliament tomorrow(Thursday). These include,- how government will intervene to avoid the collapse of the SABC, Eskom and to address the unemployment crisis. The President has written to National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise,- calling for the joint sitting to outline the country's economic reconstruction and recovery plan.
ActionSA President Herman Mashaba says the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy must be scrapped and reiterated his party's call for reform of labour laws. Mashaba delivered a media virtual address about the party's economic recovery plan post Covid-19. He said this was in light of a failure of both the government and opposition parties to offer any form of leadership and hope on the economy. This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to table his economic recovery plan in Parliament on Thursday.
Deputy National Commissioner for Human Resources management, Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya has been granted 20-thousand rand bail at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court. Mgwenya is facing charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering for her alleged role in ensuring a contract to supply emergency warning equipment for the South African Police Service in 2017 went to Instrumentation for Traffic Law enforcement (Pty) Ltd -- a company she had close ties with. She will be joined by 11 others, including senior SAPS officials, such as former acting national police commissioner Kgomotso Phalane.
Former Free State Human Settlements MEC Mosebenzi Zwane has denied that he had a hand in selecting contractors for the province's 2010 1billion rands Housing Project. Zwane who was testifying for the second time at the State Capture Commission explained how it came to pass that over 300 contractors bid for the project, some of whom had been disqualified from an earlier disputed open tender process. Zwane has been fingered by a number of officials as being the mastermind behind a scheme to fast-track the delivery of houses within the 2010 financial year which saw 600 million rands paid to service providers for little value for money. He in turn laid the blame on them.
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says the March by Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) in Gauteng, is retaliation for his actions in cleaning the rot at PRASA. In a statement, Mbalula said this was with particular reference to the termination of security contracts that have achieved the opposite of what they were meant to deliver. The association marched in Johannesburg on Monday morning demanding the arrest of Mbalula among other issues. They accused the minister of doing nothing about the severely crippled and vandalised rail system in the country. A twitter row then ensued as a result of the minister referring to MKMVA members as thugs.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has stopped payments of personal protective equipment to service providers in the Free State. This amid SIU's investigation on PPE scandal in the province.
Former Eskom Board Member, Venete Klein, has told the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture that she recalls that former Eskom board member, Ben Ngubane, was persistently on the phone with the former Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown, before a decision was made to include Eskom's former Financial Director, Tsholofelo Molefe, on the list of executives who would be suspended in 2015. Other witnesses - including former Eskom chairperson Zola Tsotsi - have testified that the instruction to conduct an inquiry at Eskom and suspend three executives at the time - came directly from former president Jacob Zuma.
Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, says illegal schools will be shut down and those operating them will be held to account. YESTERDAY (thursday 8 October), Lesufi and the police closed down the Wisdom private school in Ivory Park, east of Johannesburg. According to the department, the school is not registered, is operating illegally and is employing undocumented foreign nationals as teachers.
The ANC's KwaZulu-Natal Integrity Commission has begun its work, summoning party members implicated in various crimes to appear before it. The commission is headed by a team of well-respected veterans, among them Sipho Magwaza, who chairs the commission in the province. Magwaza says those members who have already appeared before the commission have been co-operative.
Former Chief Financial Officer of the now-defunct VBS Mutual bank - Phillip Truter - has spent his first night in jail after he was sentenced yesterday to an effective 7 years imprisonment by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting at the Palm Ridge Court on Gauteng's East Rand. Truter entered into a plea agreement with the state where he pleaded guilty to all six charges against him, including corruption, fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. He has also agreed to turn state witness and testify in the case of his seven co-accused.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) wants the Special Tribunal, sitting at the Booysens Magistrates Court, to freeze the assets of contractors involved in the multi million rand Beitbridge Border fence contract. This relates to an advance payment of 21-point-8 million rand by the Public Works Department to two contractors. The contract was for the erection of the 40 kilometer Beitbridge border fence. The tribunal will hear the urgent application today.
The head of the National Prosecuting Authority, Shamila Batohi, says time for impunity is over. Batohi briefed Parliament on the NPA 2019/20 and first quarter of 2020/21 Annual Report. She informed MPs that additional funding has enabled the biggest recruit drive in the history of the organisation, but cautioned that a reduction in resources could seriously hamper the fight against corruption going forward.
One person has been arrested following a violent protest outside the Senekal magistrate's court on Tuesday (6 October). A group of farmers went on the rampage after two men appeared briefly in court in connection with the alleged murder of farm manager Brendin Horner last week. The police were overpowered by the group which stormed the building hours after the case was postponed.
Eighteen year old South African Climate Justice Activist Ayakha Melithafa says no one is going to survive climate change is actions is not taken now. Melithafa is one of the speakers who will participate in the 10th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture today. Today also marks the 89th Birthday of Tutu.
Court proceedings at the Senekal Magistrate's Court in the Free State were yesterday disrupted by angry farmers, who overturned and burnt a police vehicle. The group also stormed the court building and damaged some property. The farmers were baying for the blood of two suspects -- who appeared in court in connection with the murder of farm manager -- Brandon Horner
Former Independent Consultant at Eskom, Nicholas Linnell revealed that he was appointed by former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni to head an inquiry into challenges facing Eskom which also included loadshedding. Linnell says on the 8th of March 2015 Myeni invited him to former President Jacob Zuma's official residence in Durban to discuss the details of the investigation into Eskom's affairs. Linnell says Myeni was acting on Zuma's instructions who wanted an inquiry to be conducted at Eskom. Linnell was testifying at the state capture commission of inquiry.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the recent work done by different law enforcement agencies. Recently the Hawks embarked on a countrywide swoop arresting some of those involved in corruption including senior ANC members. Those arrested include among others former ANC MP Vincent Smith and former Mangaung Executive Mayor Olly Mlamleli as well as several business people. Speaking at the end of the virtual ANC Lekgotla last night, Ramaphosa said they will do everything to rid the country of crime and corruption.
ActionSA has announced that it will contest the local government elections in all parts of the country, next year. This is after the party had initially said it will only focus on Gauteng - in the hope of winning the Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and Johannesburg Metro Municipalities. Party leader, Herman Mashaba, says the appointment of John Moodey as Gauteng Leader, Doctor Makhosi Khosa as KZN Leader, and Vytjie Mentor as Provincial Chairperson in the Western Cape - means the party is growing across South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday launched one of the biggest residential infrastructure projects in the country's history. The 33-billion-rand Mooikloof Mega Residential City project in Pretoria will provide affordable housing through the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy programme that the Human Settlements Department has initiated. The project, one of 62 similar projects to be undertaken, is also projected to revive the economy due to the impact of the Coronavirus.
Free State residents have expressed their anger over the poor conditions they are living in after the provincial government spent 25- million rand on an asbestos roof audit project that did not benefit them. Last week, seven people accused of fraud, corruption and money laundering appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court after the Hawks arrested them in the Free State, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. They are facing charges relating to the multi-million rand asbestos housing project that dates back to 2014. Residents of Dark City in Bloemfontein say they are relieved the wheels of justice are turning for those who involved in the scandal.
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith will be back in court again in a fortnight, after he was granted 30-thousand rand bail in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court yesterday. He will be facing fraud and corruption charges emanating from his relations with executives of African Global Operations formerly BOSASA. At the heart of his charge sheet is an amount of over 600-thousand rand which was paid into his company, Euro-Blitz, and other benefits from now defunct BOSASA.
Public sector unions will today announce how they plan to tackle their wage impasse with the government. Government refuses to increase salaries of civil servants by seven per cent this year, in line with a three-year public sector wage agreement, signed in 2018.
More than 660-thousand people have lost their jobs in Gauteng since the beginning of the national COVID-19 lockdown. Premier David Makhura revealed this at yesterday's weekly briefing on the province's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Premier says moving to alert level 1 of the lockdown gives government an opportunity to continue with its economic development plans, and he hopes there won't be a need for more stringent lockdown regulations as that would further hurt the economy.
South African borders are officially open to international travellers, subject to some restrictions. Government says only people with a valid PCR test certificate which is not older than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin will be allowed into the country. Those entering the country will also be screened upon entry and may be asked questions about their contacts.
The long-awaited Vrede Dairy Project probe has been completed. Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane says the investigation has identified all implicated parties and they have been served with notices. The Vrede Dairy Project was established in 2012, on the Krynaauwslust farm in the Free State. An earlier investigation by former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela revealed that no payments were made to the intended black beneficiaries. Mkhwebane addressed the media in Pretoria, where she released numerous reports.
The Hawks and the Special investigating Unit are still searching for two suspects they believe are linked to the Free State asbestos tender saga, currently under the spotlight at the State Capture Commission in Johannesburg. Six suspects were arrested YESTERDAY (wednesday 30 September), three in the Free Sate and three in Gauteng. Among those arrested are ousted Mangaung Metro Mayor, Olly Mlamleli, who was MEC when the contract was awarded to a Blackhead - Diamond Hill joint venture. The State Capture Commission is probing the 255 million-rand contract awarded to a company by the Free State government for the eradication of asbestos in government houses.
Labour unions say the latest unemployment figures are unacceptable and a disaster, despite a decrease in the numbers. Stats SA yesterday reported that official unemployment decreased to 23-point-three per cent in the second quarter from 30-point-one per cent in the first quarter of the year. The country also lost 2-point- 2 million jobs in the second quarter. However, the expanded definition of the unemployment rate - which includes people who have stopped looking for a work - increased by two-point-three-percentage points to 42 per cent in second quarter.
Residents of Diepsloot extension 13, north of Johannesburg, are angry at Eskom for cutting off illegal electricity connections in their area yesterday. The power utility's energy management and losses campaign is targetting those tapping into the grid illegally. Eskom says illegal connections in Gauteng cost the company 2.5-billion rand annually and are a leading cause of network overloading and repeated transformer and mini-substation failures.
ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba, has described as ridiculous the refusal by the Independent Electoral Commission to register his party. Mashaba reacted to the rejection of his party's application while leading a delegation to Mashishing, Mpumalanga, following calls from the local community for help
SAfm — Advisor to Former MEC for Human Settlements Mosebenzi Zwane in the 2010 1billion rand housing project insists there were some positive aspects to the scheme. Mmbuso Tsoametsi who was the former Deputy Director General in the Free State Local Government and Housing department says there were over 5 thousand 2 hundred houses built and small contractors were capacitated. The scheme however also saw 600 million rands unaccounted for and six junior officials lose their jobs.
SAfm — The High Court in Johannesburg is today expected to conclude sentencing of former head of Crime Intelligence, Richard Mdluli and his co-accused, Mthembeni Mthunzi, The case relates to the 1999 murder of Oupa Ramokgibe, who allegedly had an affair with Mdluli's customary wife - Tshidi Buthelezi. In July last year, Mdluli and Mthunzi were found guilty of kidnapping, common assault, assault with intention to cause grievous bodiy harm as well as four counts of intimidation. However, the intimidation convictions were dropped following a Constitutional Court ruling that sections of the Intimidation Act is unconstitutional.
SAfm — Former president Jacob Zuma has written to the state capture commission, requesting the chairperson deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo to recuse himself. In his formal notice to the commission, Zuma cites what he calls "historical personal, family and professional relations that ought to have been publicly disclosed" by Zondo. This follows Zondo's order that the former president must appear before the commission in November, as some witnesses who have testified mentioned his name.
SAfm — Parents who've applied online to have their children enrolled in grades 1 and 8 in Gauteng next year will have 7 days to accept the school where their children have been accepted, or risk forfeiting the space. Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says they have received more applications than their capacity allows. He was briefing the media in Johannesburg. Lesufi announced that Gauteng will THIS YEAR administer the largest ever matric examination which will be combined to include full-time, part-time, those writing supplementary exams from last year and adult learners.
SAfm — Five suspects arrested in connection with tender fraud at the South African Police Service are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates Court today following the arrest of two police employees and three civilians, of which two of them were re-arrested. Those arrested include a colonel, and administrative employee within the SAPS Supply Chain Management Division and three civilians. The arrests are in connection with 56 million rand tender fraud at SAPS. Forty One people have since been arrested in connection with the case.
SAfm — President Ramaphosa reprimanded Mapisa-Nqakula for using a military jet to give a "lift" to a delegation of senior ANC members to Zimbabwe. Mapisa-Nqakula will lose three months' salary to the Solidarity Fund established to fight the spread of the coronavirus and has to make sure the ANC reimburses the state for the trip.
SAfm — There are mixed reactions to president Cyril Ramaphosa's action against Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The president says there was an "error of judgement" on the side of the minister, when she gave a lift to top ANC leaders to Zimbabwe earlier this month. Now, Mapisa-Nqakula will lose her three month's salary to the Solidarity Fund for Covid-19. But many say the president could have done more to show his authority.
SAfm — The book, 'The Lie of 1652: A decolonised history of land' by prominent historian and heritage activist Patric Tariq Mellet was launched this week. It's a radical critique of established pre-colonial and colonial history and retells the story of dispossession, the destruction of livelihoods and the brutality of slavery in South Africa. Decolonisation is a common thread in the book that also focuses on the stark reality of identity and gives a fresh perspective on South African history that highlights 176 years of San/Khoe colonial resistance.
SAfm — A recent expose by a South African online news publication has forced police investigations into allegations of abuse and money laundering at the KwaSizabantu Mission Church at Kranskop in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Department has called on people who may be victims of abuse to come forward.
SAfm — A war of words has erupted between former president, Jacob Zuma, and State Capture Commission chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. This is over Zuma's failure to appear before the commission. Justice Zondo has set down the 16th to 20th of November for Zuma's appearance and warned that the dates are non-negotiable. The Jacob Zuma Foundation responded by accusing Zondo of being selective, inconsistent and obsessed with the former president. And, as Ntebo Mokobo reports, some politicians and analysts believe the utterances are tantamount to an attack on the judiciary
SAfm — Police Minister, Bheki Cele has lambasted liquor outlets such as taverns, shebeens and restaurants for the sale of alcohol outside the stipulated national lockdown regulations. Cele says the police will not hesitate to enforce the closure of all these outlets, arrest their owners and possibly revoke their operating licenses. Cele was updating the media in Pretoria yesterday about law enforcement issues under level one of the covid-19 national lockdown. He urged all involved to work with government or run the risk of facing the full might of the law...
SAfm — Human trafficking in South Africa has once again come under the spotlight following recent reports of child abductions. Residents of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, are up in arms as they continue their hunt for a man who they allege attempted to kidnap a child yesterday. This as police in Bloemfotein, in the Free State province, have confirmed receiving reports of an alleged human trafficking syndicate operating in the city. Meanwhile, there have been social media messages circulating suggesting incidents of kidnapping and trafficking of women in Polokwane, Limpopo. National Police Commissioner Khehla Sithole has responded to these reports, saying police management is engaging with regional and international police organisations in an effort to deal with human trafficking.
SAfm — While United Nations leaders were arguing for greater solidarity and unity in global governance, United States President Donald Trump used his address to the annual debate of the General Assembly to attack China's response to the global pandemic. World leaders including President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke in pre-recorded messages in a hybrid model adopted by the UN during COVID-19. The AU Chair used his remarks to highlighted the vast economic impacts the pandemic has had on the continent calling for the rollout of a comprehensive stimulus package for the region.
SAfm — The total number of reports on corruption has increased. In 2020 there were 1-thousand-995 corruption cases reported to civil society organisation Corruption Watch compared to 1-thousand-591 cases last year. This is an increase of over 400 cases. The anti-corruption body says 55 percent of the bulk of corruption cases reported to them were gathered after the national state of disaster was declared from mid-March. Corruption Watch released its annual report of corruption trends for 2020 yesterday. Whistle-blower allegations of corruption in the South African Police Service, municipal offices, schools, traffic and licensing centres, and the health sector - accounted for a third of the reports of corruption.
SAfm — The Health Workers Union, Nehawu, will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday. This comes after Nehawu's leadership protested infront of the Union Building in Pretoria yesterday and threatened NOT to support the ANC in next year's elections. Nehawu handed over a memorandum to the presidency at the beginning of September with a deadline of seven days for action. When that didn't happen they took the matter to the Union Building.
SAfm — Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will on the 9th of October hear an application by the Commission's legal team for a summons to be brought for Former President Jacob Zuma to testify. This is after Zuma's lawyers informed the Commission that he would be unable to appear this week as scheduled, due to his preparing for his Arms Deal criminal trial due to proceed in December and his doctors advising that he not move around too much due to the state of his health and his age.
SAfm — The Khoisan community has described as both insulting and culturally insensitive the branding of their traditional ritual Rain Dance by a wine making company in the Northern Cape. The company, Namaqua Wines, has used the Khoisan illustration on their wine boxes labelled "Rain Dance" seemingly without the full understanding of the significance of the ritual dance. The DAK Network, a Khoisan organisation deriving its name from the Khoisan icons Doman, Autshomao and Krotoa says the branding has been done without any consultation from the Khoisan community. DAK Network's interim chairperson, Danie Van Wyk says the company refuses to meet with them over the issue.
SAfm — Water continues to be a major challenge in rural parts of the Eastern Cape, and communities still fetch water from rivers, which they share with animals. This despite the announcement made in 2014 by former president Jacob Zuma, of the multi-billion rand UMzimvubu Water Catchment Project. The project, which entails the construction of Ntabelanga, Laleni and Mbokazi dams is meant to supply water to thousands of households in OR Tambo, Joe Gqabi and Alfred Nzo districts. But it is yet to get off the ground.
SAfm — All teachers, who were granted concessions to work from home during the nationwide lockdown, have to report back to school this morning. The Basic Education Department gave 22-thousand-500 teachers permission to work from home as the country battled the Coronavirus pandemic. Substitute teachers were employed in their absence. The teachers' return to school coincides with the country's move to Lockdown Level One from today.
SAfm — Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize has urged the public to not be complacent but rather continue to practice extreme caution by sticking to the covid-19 health guidelines. This as the country enters level one of the national lockdown which was initiated as a response to the fight against the corona virus pandemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last week that the country would ease its regulations and open up the economy to more business activities as significant progress has been made in the fight against covid-19. Mkhize says this is no time to assume that the virus no longer exists amongst us.
SAfm — ANC politician Andile Lungisa has started serving his two-year prison sentence while awaiting his bail hearing at the Grahamstown High Court in Makhanda slated for Monday. On Tuesday this week, the NPA gave Lungisa 48 hours to hand himself over after his appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeals last week. Lungisa was sentenced to two years imprisonment for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, after smashing DA Councillor Ryno Kayser with a glass jug on the head, during a council meeting in 2016. Zolani Moya filed this report
SAfm — Humanitarian organisation, Oxfam South Africa, has called on pharmaceutical companies to provide a people-based vaccine as rich nations race to buy Covid-19 vaccine stock. This as over fifty percent of doses expected to be available for supply post successful trials have been snapped up by the US, Britain, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, Israel, the EU, Hong Kong and Macaue. Oxfam, together with various other non-governmental organisation and activists says nine COVID-19 vaccines are currently going through phase 3 clinical trials. They say pharmaceutical corporations should therefore share all vaccine knowledge with other companies and research institutions in order for poorer nations to have access to the vaccine. Elvis Presslin spoke to Strategic Manager at Oxfam SA, Mthandazo Ndlovu
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that there will be a gradual easing on restrictions on international travel from the first of October. However the President said travel will be restricted to and from certain high risk countries. #I amTourism has welcomed the reopening of borders saying it will bring about the return of business travel, conferences and expanded trade. Elvis Presslin spoke to its spokesperson, Thembi Kunene-Msimang, and political economist, from the Nelson Mandela University, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast
SAfm — Sporting fans who were hoping that they would be able to go to stadiums to support their teams on the field as the country moves to Lockdown Alert Level 1, have been dealt a major blow. President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that sporting restrictions will remain in place for now. Super Rugby has been the hardest hit despite the return of some domestic cricket games and soccer matches which saw the dramatic end to the PSL season. Elvis Presslin spke to Sports Physician and Health Consultant, Dr Mahlane Phahlane
SAfm — The Public Protector's Office will go ahead with an investigation into the use of state funds and resources for party interests by the ANC delegation which traveled to Zimbabwe last week. This is despite the governing party apologising and agreeing to pay back to the state the costs incurred for the trip after the ANC delegation used a SANDF plane to transport its officials to a meeting with the ruling ZANUPF in Harare. Elvis Presslin spoke to Public Protector spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe and political analyst Dr. Ralph Mathekga
SAfm — The Public Protector's Office will go ahead with an investigation into the use of state funds and resources for party interests by the ANC delegation which travelled to Zimbabwe last week. This is despite the governing party apologising and agreeing to pay back to the state the costs incurred for the trip after the ANC delegation used a SANDF plane to transport its officials to a meeting with the ruling ZANU-PF in Harare. Public Protector's spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe elaborates and analysis with political analyst and author of 'When Zuma Goes' and 'Ramaphosa's Turn', Dr. Ralph Mathekga
SAfm — 'Africa 4 Palestine' to picket outside the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Pretoria to protest against the Israel-United Arab Emirates normalisation agreement, or the Abraham Accord. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Washington by US president Donald Trump and the leaders of Israel and UAE. The accord, which normalises relations between Israel and UAE is seen by others as a a 'stab in the back of oppressed Palestinians'. Under the "Abraham Accord", the UAE and Bahrain will depart from their decades long commitment of boycotting and not having relations with Israel until the government ends its unlawful occupation of Palestine. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tisetso Magama, Spokesperson and board member at Africa For Palestine
SAfm — Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has warned that the South African economy faces tough times ahead and that painful sacrifices will need to be made going forward. Mboweni wrote an opinion piece in a Sunday newspaper where he called for structural reforms of the South African economy. This follows the GDP shrinking by a record 51 percent in the second quarter, its forth quarterly contraction in a row. Mboweni says the contraction in growth is larger than anticipated by both the National Treasury and the Reserve Bank. Mboweni writes that private investments are needed in government entities such as Eskom in order to grow the economy. For more on Minister Mboweni's views and concerns, Professor Raymond Parsons from the North West University's Business School elaborates...
SAfm — Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is to table in parliament amendments to the electoral laws that could pave the way for the introduction of electronic voting over and the above the traditional method of polling. Motsoaledi has disclosed this in a notice on the government gazette. The IEC told parliament in July that it was also considering piloting e-voting. However, such a pilot project would require additional funding from the National Treasury.
SAfm — The EFF has called off the protest action at Clicks stores with immediate effect. The party met with executives from both Unilever and Clicks in separate meetings at its headquarters in Braamfontein, Johannesburg yesterday. Clicks committed to drop all Tresemmé SA products from all its stores and replace them with locally produced products, while Unilever promised to withdraw the products from all retail shops for 10 days. EFF met with the two retail giants to discuss the damaging TRESemmé advert that triggered the party to launch protest action against Clicks for publishing the advert on its website last week.
SAfm — With the unemployment rate expecting to worsen in South Africa and many people struggling to put food on the table, some communities are now setting up groups in an attempt to assist one another. Income deprivation and lack of jobs are becoming more acute, 5 months into the Covid-19 pandemic and lock-down.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured South Africans that the change they want to see in the country will happen. Ramaphosa was speaking to editors in an engagment with SANEF, where he said the work government is doing will reveal itself.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will "forever remember" the contribution of veteran human rights lawyer, George Bizos. Ninety-two-year-old Bizos died at his home in Johannesburg yesterday afternoon. Ramaphosa has described Bizos as an incisive legal mind and architect of the country's democratic constitution. And in the words of his late friend, Nobel Literature laureate Nadine Gordimer, Bizos was a "devastating" cross-examiner of apartheid.
SAfm — Former board chair of Eskom, Zola Tsotsi, yesterday concluded his evidence at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Tsotsi was grilled for two days regarding governance, allegations of corruption at the power utility and how Eskom was captured by the Gupta's. He also gave damming evidence of how former Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown and former President Jacob Zuma, interfered in Eskom board affairs. The two also recommended that the former chair institute an inquiry and suspend senior executives at the power utility.
SAfm — Former Eskom board chair Zola Tsotsi has told the commission of Inquiry into State Capture he received pressure from government regarding how the Eskom board was to be run. He explained how various ministers and the president interfered and gave instructions in board related matters at the power utility. The former board chair also detailed his relationship with the Gupta brothers and how that relationship unfolded. This is the second time Tsotsi has appeared before the commission this year. In 2017 Tsotsi told parliament he was told by former president Jacob Zuma to shed top executives at Eskom.
SAfm — The EFF has vowed to continue with its protest against Clicks until Friday. The party says the Johannesburg High Court interdict granted to Clicks does not bar them from protesting. On Monday several stores were damaged when the campaign against an advertisement that denigrated black people's hair was published online by Clicks. The company has since withdrawn the ad and apologised. It has also suspended two junior staff.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has defended the party's adoption of non-racialism in its policy to deal with the country's economically excluded. Following its two day virtual policy conference this weekend, the party has resolved that it will champion policies of redress without being racially-specific. It has lauded its conference as the most inclusive it has ever held and dismissed reports of purging black leaders who do not agree with its stance on race.
SAfm — Exposure to other serious diseases in the past may have created an immunity to COVID-19 for many South Africans. That's according to Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Shabir Madhi. He's currently looking into why South Africa's death rate is far lower than was initially predicted. This comes as the number of daily new infections has also dipped sharply.
SAfm — Several Clicks stores were yesterday vandalised and petrol-bombed amid the nationwide protest by the EFF following a controversial online advertisement. The company placed an advertisement labelling black natural hair as 'dry, damaged and frizzy', while white natural hair was depicted as 'normal'. The pharmaceutical retailer has however apologised and removed the advert. Clicks has also had its High Court application to stop the EFF protest actions dismissed.
SAfm — The EFF has threatened to shut down all Clicks stores across the country from today if it continues operating. The party has called for the closure of the health and lifestyle retailer's stores for five days after it failed to meet its list of demands for corrective action over its controversial online advert. On Friday, Clicks caused social media outrage after an image of a black woman's hair was labelled 'dry and damaged' while the image of the hair of a white woman was labelled as 'fine and flat'. Clicks later removed the images and posted an apology, but the EFF says it is not convinced the apology is genuine.
SAfm — The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department says it will close the temporary field hospital at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg as the province has started recording a decline in Covid-19 infections. Provincial Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, says the department is also looking at cancelling contracts for some of the rented facilities including lodges and B&Bs, that have been used as quarantine sites.
SAfm — Former Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has admitted that she had her birthday dinner at the Victoria Guesthouse. It was her second appearance before the commission on State Capture since July when she denied having any party at the venue. Last month the Victoria Guesthouse owner Frederick Coetzee testified that his guesthouse accommodated a function for Mokonyane's 40th birthday in 2003, which BOSASA paid for. But the Commission Chair, Justice Raymond Zondo was in disbelief at Mokonyane's testimony that she and her family were not aware as to who paid for her birthday party.
SAfm — DA interim leader John Steenhuisen says the party's former Gauteng Provincial Leader, John Moodey has spread falsehood and untruths to justify his reasons for leaving the party. Steenheisen was briefing the media responding to Moodey's resignation. Moodey, who was a contender for the DA's top job with Mbali Ntuli and Steenhuisen, resigned on Wednesday. He said he no longer felt at home in the party and that it had changed from what it used to be when he first joined 22 years ago.
SAfm — The Office of Deputy President David Mabuza, has confirmed that he will be available to answer oral questions from the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) today. This follows several postponed appearances, due ill-health.
SAfm — Police Minister Bheki Cele says they are following up on some leads in the killing of Glenn and Vida Rafferty at their Normandien farm, just outside Newcastle, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Cele was addressing a meeting of community policing and farming structures in the area. The elderly couple was shot dead by unknown suspects as they entered their home.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has lost its direction according to the party's long-time Gauteng leader, John Moodey. Moodey resigned from the party yesterday. He says it doesn't care about black, coloured and Indian voters and has been captured by individuals, who want to maintain the status quo in the organisation and the country. Moodey is the fourth senior leader to leave the party in less than a year, after Musi Maimane, Herman Mashaba and Athol Trollip.
SAfm — Artists in the entertainment industry have called for the immediate release of 35 people who were arrested yesterday after they blockaded the N3 near the Pavillion, West of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. This after a group of Durban-based artists took to the highway to highlight the impact the national lockdown has had on their livelihoods. The artists, who also included event organisers, are demanding that they be allowed to operate at seventy percent capacity.
SAfm — Nelson Mandela Bay councillor, Andile Lungisa says he intends on taking the fight against his suspension back to the ANC headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. Lungisa was speaking during a media briefing with the SABC YESTERDAY where he announced that he will be writing to ANC secretary Secretary General, Ace Magashule over the decision by the party's regional body to have him resign and suspended from the party. The former Youth league leader was found guilty of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm following a heated council meeting which saw Lungisa smash a glass jug On the head of an opposition councillor. Lungisa says his case does not involve stealing from the coffers and remains within the courts.
SAfm — The National Treasury has told Parliament that various state-owned entities have approached it for extra funding totaling nearly ten-billion rand. These include the SABC, Post Office and the Airports Company of South Africa. The National Treasury was briefing Parliament's Standing Committee on Appropriations on its performance as well as measures taken to curb fraud and corruption related to COVID-19.
SAfm — Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, says there's been incidents of corruption in Gauteng but nothing close to the scale and magnitude of the Covid-19 personal protective equipment scandal. He wants those implicated in PPE corruption to be sent to jail and the stolen monies recovered. Two Gauteng Health Department officials, believed to be at the centre of the scandal, have been identified by the Special Investigations Unit. One official has resigned and another has been suspended. One of the PPE contracts, reportedly worth 125-million rand, had allegedly been awarded to Thandisizwe Diko, the husband of president Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Khusela Diko.
SAfm — The ANC's alliance partners have called for less talk and more action in dealing with corruption within the ruling party. This follows decisions taken at last weekend's ANC special National executive Committee meeting that those formally charged with corruption must step aside from their leadership positions immediately. Furthermore, those reportedly involved in malfaesance must face the Integrity Commission for a decison on a way forward and those convicted must resign from leadership and face disciplinary action
SAfm — The National Prosecution Authority says it will oppose bail for two officers accused of killing Eldorado Park teenager Nathaniel Julies. 46-year-old Simon Ndyalvana, commonly referred to as 'Scorpion' in Eldororado Park and 23-year-old Caylene Whiteboy, made a brief appearance in the Protea Magistrates' Court in Soweto, south of Johannesburg yesterday. They face charges including pre-mediated murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of prohibited ammunition. The 16-year-old, who had Down Syndrome was shot and killed near his home on Wednesday last week. The case has been postponed to 10 September for further investigation and to allow Whiteboy time to seek legal representation
SAfm — The ANC National Executive Committee has endorsed the letter written by the President last week, denouncing any acts of corruption by officials deployed in government. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a consolidated report on the outcomes of the past weekend's NEC meeting during a virtual media briefing on Monday afternoon. He also told the media that the NEC has come to a conclusion that there is a well-orchestrated campaign against him as party president.
SAfm — It is everyone's responsibility to wage war on gender-based violence and femicide. This is according to panellists during a security cluster dialogue on gender based violence and femicide held in Pretoria. The dialogue was held under the theme: "improving access to justice for the victims and survivors of GBV and Femicide". The dialogue marks the closure of the 2020 Women's Month programme and is part of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster's effort to fight the scourge of GBVF.
SAfm — The death of a Newcastle farming couple in northern KwaZulu-Natal has left the tightknit farming community devestated and frustrated. It is believed that Glenn and Vida Homann Rafferty were attacked as they entered their home on their farm in the Normandien area on Saturday night. The murders come a day after bikers across the country gathered in peaceful protest, calling for an end to racism and farm killings.
SAfm — Some health workers believe the handling of the Covid-19 procurement for personal protective equipment (PPE) by government will continue to impact negatively on the health sector, unless drastic measures are taken soon. The PPE corruption scandal has angered many South Africans and the World Health Organisation (WHO) labelled it murder. Twenty-four thousand health workers have contracted the Coronavirus in SA and 181 of them have died from COVID-19.
SAfm — The owner of the Victorian Guest House in Krugersdorp, Frederick Hendrik Coetzee, has confirmed that he hosted former Minister Nomvula Mokonyane's 40th birthday party in 2003. The event was paid for by Bosasa. Coetzee was testifying at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday. The Commission also heard that Bosasa ordered meat for Mokonyane to the value of 17-thousand rand. Last year, Mokonyane was implicated in the testimony of former Bosasa chief operations officer, Angelo Agrizzi, who alleged that she received cash bribes among other things to secure lucrative government tenders and to shield the company from criminal prosecution.
SAfm — The Chief Whip of the EFF Floyd Shivambu has introduced a private members' s bill in the Standing Committee on Finance to nationalise the South African Reserve Bank .. The bill was originally introduced by the party leader, Julius Malema, in 2018 but lapsed due to the term of the fifth Parliament expiring. But Parliament's legal advisor says the bill could face constitutional challenges. According to a Constitutional court judgement of 2012 private members bills must be treated the same way as a bill introduced by a member of the Executive.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the high number of teachers who were infected with COVID-19 in June did not contract the virus due to the reopening of the schools, but in their communities. Motshekga was responding to the debate on the re-opening of schools brought by IFP MP Lindinkosi Ngcobo during hybrid sitting of the National Assembly. She also says the Department is ready to continue with learning and teaching wile curbing the spread of the Coronavirus.
SAfm — Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is adamant South Africa will have a zero percent alcohol limit for motorists by the end of this year. Mbalula says the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which will prohibit drivers from consuming any amount alcohol before driving, is now before parliament. The minister said this YESTERDAY evening when he announced the new transport regulations under level 2 of the nationwide lockdown. He expressed his concern over the rise in alcohol-related road incidents following the lifting of the ban on alcohol sales last week.
SAfm — Judgment has been reserved in the case of the Public Protector wanting to stop parliament from kickstarting a process to investigate her fitness to hold office. Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane approached the Western Cape High Court after the National Assembly endorsed a motion by the DA Chief Whip Natasha Mazzone for a panel of indepedent experts to be appointed to assess whether or not Mkhwebane has a case to answer. She wants the high court to halt the process pending a determination on the constitutionality of the National Assembly rules for removing the head of a chapter 9 institution from office.
SAfm — Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says regulations regarding alcohol consumption should be tightened to ensure that people do not drink and drive. Mbalula visited families of the three deceased metro police officers, who died in a head on collision in Pretoria on Sunday morning. Families of the deceased are devastated.
SAfm — Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has requested more clarity on the details contained in the report on forced sterilisation of HIV positive women in South Africa. In February, the Commission for Gender Equality released a report on how 48 HIV positive women, were sterilised forcefully at 15 public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The Commission revealed that the women were forced to sign consent forms under the guise that they were approving a cesarean section. Instead, nurses and doctors sterilised them.
SAfm — The majority of KwaZulu-Natal's 2-point-8 million learners, who have been at home since the start of the lockdown in March, will return to school this week. The provincial government has announced plans for the return of learners at a virtual briefing in Durban. The national plan is for Grades R to 4, and Grades 6, 9, 10 and 11, to return today. The remaining grades will return to class at the end of the month.
SAfm — Public school learners in grades 1-4, 6 and 9-11 will be returning to school on Monday. The schools were forced to shut down last month after the cabinet decided on a four week break following concerns about rising Covid-19 infections in the country. Grade 12 and 7 had a 1 and 2 weeks break respectively. Some political parties have raised their concerns about the state of schools readiness for more learners
SAfm — As the World Health Organization has urged African countries to put solid COVID-19 prevention measures in place before the reopening of learning institutions, South African schools are set to welcome back more learners starting this week. In July, President Cyril Ramaphosa had announced that learning would be suspended for four weeks, as Coronavirus infections continued to rise across the country. Grades 7 and 12 have resumed classes following the break. They will be joined by Grades R, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 from today (MONDAY). Some teacher unions have raised concerns that rural and township schools still do not meet requirements necessary to reduce the risk of Coronavirus infections.
SAfm — Former Botswana President Ian Khama and South African businesswoman Brigette Motsepe will be launching legal action against Botswana's government accusing them of defaming their characters. This comes after a forensic report by a British law firm cleared the pair of allegations of money laundering and financing political unrest. The two high profile figures are key figures in a criminal case in which they are accused of siphoning over 10-million US dollars out of Botswana. Noma Bolani reports...
SAfm — Black Lives Matter generated heated debate among political parties during a hybrid sitting of the National Assembly. The Debate of National Importance was brought by EFF Chief Whip Floyd Shivambu. While many political parties were in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement,- others criticised it and its purpose. Calls for solidarity with the movement gained prominence following the brutal murder of an African-American man, George Floyd at the hands of White police officers in the Unites States a few months ago.
SAfm — Support for President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the covid-19 pandemic response has dwindled from a positive high of 85 percent to 61 percent. This is according to the latest covid-19 democracy survey by researchers from the University of Johannesburg working together with the Human Sciences Research Council. The findings of the survey, to be made public later TODAY, also show that about 73 percent of adults comply with regulations, which according to the survey, is not enough to stop the spread on Covid-19, thus making it more likely that stricter restrictions will have to be re-imposed.
SAfm — Coffin assault victim, Victor Mlotshwa has expressed shock and dismay at the release on parole of both Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson. The duo was set free at the weekend as part of the thousands of qualifying low risk offenders released on parole to curb the spread of the corona virus in correctional facilities. Jackson and Osthuizen were initially sentenced to 11 and 14 years respectively for forcing Mlotshwa into a cofffin and threatening to pour petrol on him. Their sentences were later reduced on appeal to five years. Mlotshwa however maintains that the emotional scars of the duo's actions will remain with him for a very long time.
SAfm — The organisation, Lawyers For Black People, has approached the High Court in Johannesburg to stop police from evicting tenants in Jeppe in the Johannesburg CBD. Landlords are allegedly insructing the police to remove defaulting tenants. The group's Zuko Madikane, says the Jeppe Station Commander and the Minister of Police have been cited as respondents. Angela Bolowana reports that the case against the police officers will be heard in the High Court tomorrow.
SAfm — The Gauteng government, together with the City of Johannesburg, have launched a new strategy to stop land invasions and the mushrooming of informal settlements. They'll be deploying one-thousand-500 community patrollers across the province to identify and stop illegal occupations
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that the country will today be moving to alert level two of the lockdown has been met with scepticism - with some saying it's too soon to open the economy. The EFF has accused him and the Health Department of manipulating COVID-19 statistics.
SAfm — A number of sectors will open for business on Tuesday as the country moves to level 2 of the COVID-19 lockdown. These include the hospitality and tourism industry, gyms and fitness centres, and entertainment facilities such as cinemas and theatres. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma briefed the media on the new regulations following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday.
SAfm — Psychologists have warned parents to exercise caution in interactions with their children during the nationwide lockdown. They say children have been abruptly forced to adapt to a new normal and this could affect them in ways that they are unable to articulate. In a webinar hosted by HWH Global - an organisation on focusing on the transformation of individuals - on how to parent during a pandemic, psychologists discussed ways to make sense of children's behaviour during lockdown among others.
SAfm — Residents of Marikana in the North West want the place where 34 mine workers where shot and killed on the 16th of August in 2012 - to be marked as a heritage site. The mine workers where shot by police, during an unprotected wage strike. They were demanding that their salaries be increased to 12 500 rand a month.
SAfm — Eight years after the Marikana shooting, President Cyril Ramaphosa is yet to visit the area in the North West, despite promises. He made an undertaking at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral in 2018 to visit the widows of those who died on the 16th of August in 2012. But two years on it is still not clear what it will take for him to visit the area
SAfm — Gauteng is ready to relax lockdown regulations, but this must be done gradually. That's according to a member of the Premier's Advisory Committee, Professor Bruce Mellado. He had been speaking at the weekly briefing on the province's response to the corona virus pandemic. This comes amid reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to open up the economy and relax lockdown regulations from level 3 to level 2.
SAfm — The ANC will have to overcome the waning public trust if it is to seek a new mandate from voters. Recently the governing party has been struggling to overcome allegations of corruption, unethical leadership and failure to provide basic services to township dwellers and the rural poor. This has prompted voter apathy among some of the party's traditional support base. Our Political Correspondent Ntebo Mokobo spoke to several disgruntled ANC supporters.
SAfm — Family, friends, fans and South Africans paid tribute to the radio and television legend, Bob Mabena, during his memorial service in Houghton in Johannesburg. Mabena died on Monday of a cardiac arrest. His career spanned more than three decades where he broke the mould several times. The celebrated rap singer, radio host and producer started his career at Radio Bop when he was 19. He worked at Metro FM, Kaya FM, Highveld Stereo and PowerFM.
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has resolved to take measures to hold municipalities to account for poor performance. This after yet another damning report from the Auditor General on the state of local government. The committee is calling all involved, ranging from municipalities, councillors, national and provincial departments as well as all other oversight bodies, to explain why the situation is not improving.
SAfm — The legal team of the Public Protector has argued the unconstitutionality of Parliament's rules to remove the head of a Chapter Nine institution. The matter of the Public Protector challenging Parliament's rules on how to remove the head of a Chapter Nine institution, is currently under way on a virtual platform in the Cape Town High Court. Mkhwebane wants to interdict any further steps to be implemented in Parliament's process.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to update the nation soon on whether the country may move to a lower alert level of lockdown. This as the National state of Disaster legislation under which the country's lockdown has been premised,expires on Saturday. On Tuesday, the National Corona Virus Command Council which is headed by Ramaphosa met. Expectations are high that with the national rate of infection and fatalities going down there may be good news for South Africans.
SAfm — The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) says the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, hasadopted an untenable and far-reaching position on the banning of the sale of cigarette and tobacco products. This is contained in papers FITA filed before the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein in its application for leave to appeal a high court judgement which upheld the banning of the sale of cigarette and tobacco products. The SCA gave FITA until yesterday to file a replying affidavit to government's submission.
SAfm — South Africa's unemployment challenge continues to worsen amid the economic disruption brought by covid-19. Some South Africans who have lost their jobs are finding hard to survive outside the labour market. Economists expect the unemployment rate to have risen to 37.9% in the second quarter from 30.1% in first quarter.
SAfm — Former Finance Minister Des Van Rooyen has confirmed that he appointed his then special advisor Mohamed Bobat without verifying his qualifications. Van Rooyen was testifying at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday. Bobat was one of the advisors Van Rooyen came with after his brief appointment as Finance Minister in 2015. During his testimony last year, former Treasury DG Lungile Fuzile told the commission that he was informed by senior ANC member Enoch Godongwana that he will be getting a Gupta minister who will arrive with Indian advisers. The other advisor was ANC's Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte's son in law, Ian Whitley.
SAfm — Government has sought to clarify the role of the Ministerial Committee appointed to deal with corruption in the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment. It says the committee chaired by Justice and Correctional Services Minister - Ronald Lamola - will not upstage or under-mine the powers of the law enforcement agencies. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a committee comprising six ministries including Police, Finance and Cooperative among others.
SAfm — Tributes are pouring in for veteran broadcaster, Bob Mabena who died of suspected cardiac arrest yesterday after a short stay in a Johannebsurg Hospital at the weekend. Mabena had been discharged earlier yesterday before his condition deteriorated after which he was rushed back to hospital before his passing. He was 51. Mabena celebrated over 30 years in the industry this year after hosting his first radio show in 1989 before going on to debut on TV and releasing his own music. Fans have taken to social media to remember the radio and TV icon.
SAfm — Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says cabinet is concerned about allegations of corruption related to the procurement of personal protective equipment. Lamula is to lead a Ministerial committee appointed yesterday by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate the alleged corruption pertaining to the Covid 19 PPE tender processes. Other Cabinet Ministers in the committee include the Finance Minister, Minister of Police and Minister in the Presidency .
SAfm — Some political parties in Parliament have shot down a proposal by UDM's leader - Bantu Holomisa -for the national executive to be dissolved and replaced by unelected members of civil society and the judiciary to run the country until the 2024 national and provincial elections. They say such a proposal would not pass Constitutional muster.
SAfm — The ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule says a legislation prohibiting family members of politicians from doing business with government must be formulated. Magashule was speaking during an interview with the SABC following the party's NEC meeting last weekend. Recent reports revealed that family members of several ANC leaders have been awarded covid-19 related tenders. These include President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spokesperson Khusela Diko, former cabinet minister Nomvula Mokonyane, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya and Magashule himself.
SAfm — The Limpopo government has sought to provide further details on the 40 shacks it has handed to the Talana Hostel dwellers in Tzaneen, amid public outrage. The shacks are worth four-million-rand. Premier Stan Mathabata and National Department of Human Settlement Acting Director General, Joseph Leshabe reiterated that the shacks were a temporary measure aimed at relieving over-crowding at the hostel. This, as government seeks to construct family units at the hostel.
SAfm — Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says there's a prima facie case to be made for probing the awarding of some tenders for Covid-19 personal protective equipment and law enforcement agencies must take action. Mboweni was addressing the joint meeting of committees of Finance of Parliament on the procurement of the equipment.
SAfm — The National Consumer Commission has warned consumers against participating in pyramid schemes. The Commission briefed the media regarding its investigation into a pyramid scheme called Up Money. Acting Commissioner Thezi Mabuza says Up Money unlawfully exploited desperate South Africans during Covid-19. The scheme lured citizens by offering huge financial rewards and grocery packages if they participated and recruited more people to join. Pyramid schemes are prohibited under Scetion 43 of the Consumer Protection Act. Mabuza says more than 230-thousand people are reported to have been affected.
SAfm — The State Capture Commission yesterday heard claims of corruption that took place during a 2014 Free State Human Settlements project. The department appointed a joint-venture between Gauteng-based Blackhead Consulting and the late Igo Mpambani's Diamond Hill Trading to identify and remove asbestos roofs from houses in the province. It has emerged that massive profiteering and price escalation took place as well as the payment of undue benefits for department officials.
SAfm — The ANC in North West has suspended membership of its 15 councillors at the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality in Zeerust. The party accuses them of defying the caucus' instructions by removing their mayor and the speaker and electing their preferred candidates.
SAfm — Some parties in Parliament have expressed reservations about a call by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for elected public representatives to consider a salary cut due to the prevailing economic situation. Mboweni made the call during the debate on the adjustment's appropriation bill in the National Council of Provinces last week.
SAfm — The ANC in Mangaung region in the Free State has come out in defence of party secretary general, Ace Magashule. This follows reports that Magashules sons clinched COVID-19-related contracts in the province worth two-point-seven million Rand. Magashules sons are listed as directors of two companies, Motheko Projects and Marvel Deeds, which are among the companies that secured contracts with Free State treasury.
SAfm — Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have issued summonses to recover close to 4-billion rand from former Eskom executives, board members, the Gupta brothers and their business associates. The matter relates to the acquisition of Optimum Coal Holdings - a mine which supplied coal to Eskom through the Guptas.
SAfm — The General Secretary of the SACP, Blade Nzimande, has called for an end to what he calls the 'tenderisation of the state', in order to fight the continuing corruption in South Africa. He says following the reports of alleged corruption by ANC and government officials involving funds meant to be used in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 - the state must review the process of doing business. He was addressing the virtual 99th anniversary of the SACP yesterday.
SAfm — Opposition parties have called for an investigation into the COVID-19 contracts awarded in the Free State. This comes after revelations that the sons of ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule, received COVID-19 contracts worth more than two-point-seven million rand. Both Motheko Projects and Marvel Deeds appear on the list of companies that secured contracts, and Magashule`s sons are listed as directors.
SAfm — Tourism Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has announced that restaurants will be allowed to operate until 10 pm -- extending the lockdown curfew by an hour. This -- to enable restaurants to maximise their peak customer serving time. Kubayi-Ngubane was briefing the media on tourism-related activities and regulations under COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Level 3. Intra-provincial travel for leisure will also be permitted.
SAfm — Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed Roads and Transport MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, as acting Health MEC. The Premier has placed Health MEC Bandile Masuku on a leave of absence over his alleged involvement in a controversial tender to supply personal protective equipment to the department during the coronavirus pandemic. Masuku has been accused of influencing the processes that led to the 125-million rand tender being awarded to Royal Bhaca -- a company owned by Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko's husband -- amaBhaca chief Thandisizwe Diko. Masuku has denied the allegation. As Wisani Makhubele reports, Makhura says the allegations are too serious to ignore.
SAfm — Efforts to end violence against women and gender inequality are expected to be the focus of this year's women's month programme. Under the theme - "Generation Equality: Realising Women's Rights for an Equal Future" - the 2020 Women's Month - which takes place amid the COVID-19 global pandemic - was launched in Pretoria on yesterday.
SAfm — The controversial anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine is back in the headlines after a Cameroonian-born Houston-Texas-based doctor promoted unproven claims about the drug as an effective cure for COVID-19. In the video, Dr Stella Immanuel appears on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington to push the drug despite mounting scientific evidence from multiple clinical trials showing the drug as ineffective in treating COVID-19. The viral video which was tweeted and retweeted by both President Donald Trump and his son has since been removed by social media companies - but only after it had generated millions of views.
SAfm — There has been a marked increase in the demand for training material on how to manufacture coffins and caskets since the lockdown. That's according to Peter Louw, of the SA Coffin Training School, based in Boksburg on Gauteng's East Rand. Louw says the increased number of deaths due to the Covid-19 pandemic has also led to a high demand for funeral services, as well as burial space.
SAfm — Political parties have given mixed reactions to the International Monetary Fund - IMF's - multi-billion rand loan to South Africa. The Executive Board of the IMF has approved the country's request for a 70-billion rand loan to help bolster its response to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. But with rampant corruption in the country, some parties are sceptical the money will reach its intended beneficiaries
SAfm — Trade union Nehawu has questioned the accuracy of Covid 19 stats that are released by the Health Department, particularly on health workers. The union was briefing members of the media in Johannesburg. This as the country's confirmed cases continue to reach record highs. The union has also threatened to go on a nationwide strike in the health care sector over the lack of protective gear in some hospitals.
SAfm — Electricity tariffs are set to increase after Eskom won a court battle against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa over a 69-billion rand equity injection. In the scathing judgment YESTERDAY*, the high court declared that Nersa's decision to deduct the equity injection into Eskom from its allowable revenue for the period 2019/2020 to 2021/2022 was illegal. The court has instructed that the full amount be rocovered in a phased manner over the next three years. The power utility has welcomed the judgement, saying it will assist in paving the way forward towards financial sustainability.
SAfm — Government's "special official" funeral for the last Rivonia trialist to pass away, Andrew Mlangeni, will be held at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto THIS MORNING (Wednesday 29/07/2020) at about nine o'clock. Ninety-five-year-old Mlangeni died at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria last Wednesday (22/07/2020). He was one of the ANC's first MK members to be trained in China and to meet "Chairman Mao" in 1962. Back home, Mlangeni disguised himself as a priest to recruit others into the armed struggle and became known as "Robot". In mid-1964, Mlangeni and seven other Rivonia trialists - including Denis Goldberg, "Kathy" Kathrada, Raymond Mhlaba and Elias Motsoaledi - were convicted of conspiring to overthrow the apartheid government. For that, Mlangeni was jailed for over 26 years. He only tasted freedom again at the age of 64 in late 1989
SAfm — Residents of Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas in KwaZulu Natal run the risk of suffering from further respiratory diseases as toxic smoke continues to blanket the City, forcing many residents to flee their homes. The smoke emissions, which environmentalists have warned could potentially carry cancer-causing chemicals, emanates from a local landfill site that has been continuously burning for over a week. The Environmental Affairs Portfolio Committee conducted a site visit over the weekend and recommended that the landfill site be shutdown and removed
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Khusela Diko, has temporarily left office. This comes amid a probe into the awarding of two contracts for the supply of PPEs to Royal Bhaca Projects in which her husband is a director. There are concerns that Diko might have used her position to get the tender for Royal Bhaca Projects. This comes as the ANC in Gauteng announced that it had summoned Khusela Diko together with Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife Loyiso Masuku to a meeting over the scandal.
SAfm — Cape Town Mayoral member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the City will act against protests, should they turn violent, including the obstruction of access to public roads and the vandalism of infrastructure. This as a group called the Gatvol Capetonian Movement plans a shutdown of the City this morning. They are protesting against poor service delivery in coloured communities
SAfm — The Gauteng Health Department says it's waiting for the City of Tshwane to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enable them to turn the Tshwane Events Centre -- formerly known as Tshwane Show Grounds -- into a Covid-19 field hospital. The city took control of the facility after a protracted legal battle with TSHWABAC -- who owned and managed it. The property was transferred free of charge to Tshwabac -- formerly known as the Northern Transvaal Chamber of Industries
SAfm — ANC veterans have criticised the governing party for having former president Jacob Zuma lead a memorial service paying tribute to the late struggle veteran Andrew Mlangeni. In a letter directed to the party's general manager, Febe Potgieter-Gqubule, the veterans bemoaned what they called the "unsuitability" of choosing Zuma to fulfil such an important role. Zuma was a keynote speaker at a virtual memorial honouring Mlangeni, the last remaining Rivonia trialist on Friday. Mlangeni, who celebrated his 95th birthday last month, died last Tuesday night at the 1 Military hospital in Pretoria after being admitted with abdominal complaint.
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SAfm — With grade 3 and 10 learners expected back in class this morning, the ANC says the re-opening of schools should follow the guidelines set out by the World Health Organisation. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga met with her cabinet colleagues yesterday following renewed calls to close schools amid the spike in Covid-19 infections in the country. Last week Motshekga met with teacher unions and other stakeholders after calls for the closure of all schools. Motshekga is expected to announce this week whether she bows to the pressure. General Secretary of the National Association of School Governing Bodies, Matakanye Matakanye
SAfm — Business owners in the hospitality and leisure sector have warned insurance companies of sustained legal action over the failure to pay out valid COVID-19 related claims. These businesses include fast-food franchises, game lodges, restaurants and hotel groups that have had to shed thousands of jobs over the national lockdown period. Spokesperson for the Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Industries of South Africa Alliance, Duncan Heafield, says there has been a mass carnage of businesses within the hospitality industry due to the current government regulations and insurance companies who refuse to pay up for business disruptions. This, he says, is tantamount to putting the final nails into the coffins of already ailing and dying businesses.
SAfm — Three-hundred Chefs in 10 cities across the country are embarking on a Mandela Day initiative that seeks to make 67-thousand litres of healthy nutritious soup using surplus rescued produce. The initiative is a joint-venture between SA Harvest and non-profit organisation, Chefs with Compassion. SA Harvest says it is shocking that 18-Million women and children go to bed hungry in South Africa although 10 million tons of food goes to waste every year. Meanwhile, National Project Manager of Chefs with Compassion, Chef Coo Pillay, says 268-thousand people are expected to receive a warm nutritious cup of soup on Mandela Day on Saturday. National Project Manager of Chefs with Compassion, Chef Coo Pillay
SAfm — The Congress of the South African Students (COSAS) in Mpumalanga has resolved to embark on a process of shutting down all public schools in the province TODAY. This as calls for schools to close down in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus are increasing countrywide. The call for the shutdown of schools is being supported by among others SADTU, SASCO, the YCL and the One South Africa Movement. Cosas in Mpumalanga says schools have become death traps rather than being safe spaces for both learners and teachers. Provincial secretary, Brilliant Mncina..
SAfm — The coronavirus pandemic has plunged South Africans and many others across the world into a lot of uncertainty. This as daily reports of Covid-19 infections and deaths surge both locally and globally. Millions of people have also lost their incomes, livelihoods and many more are going hungry. The reimposition of the alcohol ban and night curfew has made an already bad situation worse. All this is taking its toll on people's mental health. While we have no control over this unprecedented situation, the protection of our mental wellbeing during this pandemic has become a top priority for Clinical Psychologists like Viwe Dweba
SAfm — A Russian vaccine against COVID-19 could be ready for its final stage of testing as early as August, according to the head of the centre carrying out the trials. Russia's Sechenov University says the first trials are over and the vaccine has been shown to be safe. But more tests are needed before it can be put to use. Retired epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes weighs in on these tests...
SAfm — Despite being the epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic in South Africa, Gauteng is the National Soccer League's preferred province for the completion of the ABSA Premiership and the GladAfrica Championship. This was announced by Premier Soccer League chaiarman, Irvin Khoza, at a media briefing in Johannesburg. He provided clarity on the process and progress made towards the completion of the 2019/2020 ABSA Premiership and GladAfrica Championship seasons. Sports Physician and Health Consultant, Dr Mahlane Phahlane....
SAfm — In a further blow to the hospitality and tourism sector, the sale, dispensing and distribution of alcohol has been suspended with immediate effect. Addressing the nation President Ramaphosa said the nationwide curfew coupled with the ban on the sale of alcohol will free up much-needed trauma and ICU care facilities across the country. The tourism industry had also been hoping for the re-opening of accommodation for leisure during lockdown alert level 3. Chief Executive Officer at the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa AND Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, political economist from the Nelson Mandela University...
SAfm — Western Cape Disaster Management has warned that the upcoming cold front could be the biggest storm that the province has been hit within recent times. This follows a warning by the South African Weather Services of an intense cold front that is expected to make landfall TODAY, bringing with it gale force winds of up to a 100 kilometres per hour. Storm surges and wave heights of up to 13-metres along the Northern and Southern coastline are expected, spreading to the Eastern Cape coastline later in the day. Disaster Management spokesperson, James Styan has urged people to limit travel where possible and exercise extreme caution.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) says more than 800 evictions have taken place since the country entered into the national coronavirus lockdown. The most recent of these cases involves Bulelani Qholani from Khayelitsha township in Cape Town. He was violently dragged out of his shack naked as the Cape Town Anti-Land Invasion unit demolished his shack. This resulted in a huge public outcry which brought into question the lack of dignity which goes with most evictions. Legal expert Lucky Makhubela says those that have been removed unlawfully or during the lockdown can and must seek legal recourse.
SAfm — The Zondo Commission of Inquiry investigating allegations of state capture has spent about 700 million rand since its inception in 2018. This was revealed by the Department of Justice during its briefing to the oversight committee yesterday (Wednesday) when it was presenting its budget. Acting Director-General, Adv JB Skosana says about 18 million rand per month is spent on investigations. Is this money well spent? Former chairperson of Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and leader of the African People's Convention(APC), Themba Godi....
SAfm — Gauteng has officially overtaken the Western Cape as the epicentre in the country of the coronavirus pandemic with 75,015 cases compared with the Western Cape's 73,292. The cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in SA is 224,665 with 8,810 new infections. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the COVID-19 storm that he's been warning South Africans about had arrived. Professor Wolfgang Preiser, the head of division of medical virology at the Department of Pathology at the University of Stellenbosch breaks down the increase of positive cases in the country...
SAfm — More than five hundred workers at industry giant, Media24, are likely to lose their jobs in the coming weeks. The company has announced that it is considering down-sizing, as a result of the impact of C0VID-19. The organisation says it could close five magazines and two newspapers and reduce the frequency of its remaining monthly magazines due to a drastic drop in sales since the start of the lockdown. They also intend moving two newspapers onto the digital platform. This as the SABC has also announced it is going ahead with its planned job cuts, which could see about 1800 employees losing their jobs. In May 2020, Caxton Publishing, also said it would exit the print media business, a decision that would affect ten of its well-known publications. Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird explains the impact this will have...
SAfm — Some parents and learners say it is not a good idea that Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga is phasing in more grades from today. They say with more learners going back to school, exposure to the coronavirus is very high. They say some schools do not have enough space to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations. Yesterday, Motshekga announced that grades R, 6 and 11 will go back to school. CEO of the Federation of School Governing Bodies of South Africa, Paul Colditz...
SAfm — The Gauteng government convened a meeting over the weekend to draft proposals to the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to allow for stricter enforcement of lockdown regulations. This in an attempt to curb the soaring Covid-19 numbers in the province. The meeting came as the SA Medical Association, SAMA, claimed that Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg hospitals have the lowest number of Covid-19 beds available, a clear problem when considering Gauteng has recorded the second-highest infection rate after the Western Cape. To discuss this is Gauteng Government spokesperson, Thabo Masebe...
SAfm — The Basic Education Department has blamed its failure to provide meals to over nine million learners nationwide on logistics and lack of infrastructure. Equal Education approached the Pretoria High Court on an urgent basis to seek an order to compel government to provide meals to learners, regardless of whether they have returned to school or not. The programme which feeds nine million learners was suspended in March due to the lockdown. It resumed on June 8 when schools reopened, but Equal Education says seven and a half million children did not received meals on June 8, and close to 4 -million are still deprived of meals despite the programme being fully funded.
SAfm — While President Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africans not to panic as COVID 19 infections rise rapidly -- some are calling for a return to higher levels of lockdown. South Africa has registered its highest number of infections to date within a 24-hour cycle. The number of confirmed cases has risen by over eight-thousand, bringing the national total to nearly 159-thousand-400. The number of COVID19-related fatalities stands at over two-thousand-700.
SAfm — Four unions at the South African Airways have agreed to sign the voluntary severance packages offered as part of the national carrier's business rescue process. The Department of Public Enterprises announced yesterday that the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU), the National Transport Movement, the Aviation Union of Southern Africa, Solidarity and representatives of non-unionised staff, have expressed their readiness to sign the deal. However, three other unions have not signed. SAA went into business rescue in December last year following years of losses and repeated state bailouts
SAfm — Auditor General Kimi Makwetu has pointed that only 20 of the country's 257 municipalities received clean audits. Makwetu has blamed municipalities failure to adhere to prescribed regulations for the increase in irregular spending.
SAfm — As millions of South Africans continue to bear the brunt of the of the Covid-19 economic lockdown, many medical general practitioners and private sector specialists are also feeling the financial pressure as numbers of patients in their practices decline. This is due clients' fear of contacting the coronavirus and limitations on hospital admissions and surgical procedures. Major representative organisations of the medical profession together with Progressive Health Forum, have tabled a proposal for medical schemes to pay private practitioners in order to guarantee their income for the next coming months.
SAfm — The Auditor General, Kimi Makwetu's report for 2018-19 has found that municipalities lost 32-billion-rand in irregular expenditure. This is an increase of 7-billion-Rand from the previous financial year. Makwetu says there continues to be a lack of financial management, accountability and wasteful spending among a number of municipalities in most the country's provinces. Makwetu was presenting the local government audit outcomes for 2018-19 in a virtual media briefing.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans not to panic and be alarmed by the rising number of Coronavirus infections in the country. He was speaking during the virtual Presidential Imbizo on the Covid-19 pandemic last night. The president interacted with communities across the country through over 80 community radio stations and some SABC platforms.
SAfm — The ACDP Leader Kenneth Meshoe says government should carefully examine and consider studies that have been conducted to investigate whether there is a link between Gender Based Violence , rape and pornography. Meshoe was participating in the Debate of National Importance on GBV during a hybrid sitting of the National Assembly.
SAfm — The Federation of Trade Unions says negotiations are underway between government, organised business and labour to extend the UIF Covid- 19 'temporary employer-employee relief scheme' which ended YESTERDAY. The Labour Department and the UIF had earlier pronounced that the scheme, which has been running three months, will not be extended beyond the June 30th deadline. The fund has so far paid out roughly 30 billion rand of the 40 billion budgeted to help workers affected by the Covid-19 crisis from April.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency, PRASA is expected to resume its train services today with strict capacity limitation and high hygiene standards. Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula says the train lines to resume operations include those in the Eastern Cape between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, together with East London and Berlin. Four lines will open in Gauteng, including from Pienaarspoort down to Pretoria while in the Western Cape, the Southern line from Cape Town to Retreat shall take in passengers
SAfm — Board chairperson of Prasa Popo Molefe has told the commission of inquiry into state capture that the former administration under president Jacob Zuma failed PRASA. Molefe says irregularities and corruption at Prasa continued to thrive despite the board doing everything in its power to report malaise at the organisation. Molefe has accused the parliament portfolio committee on transport for failing on its oversight duties and the security cluster for failing to act on corruption at PRASA while there was extensive evidence. Molefe also explained to Justice Raymond Zondo how the board under his leadership was forcefully removed and board directors lobbied to resign from their respective board positions in an attempt to render the board dysfunctional.
SAfm — In Mpumalanga, traffic was affected in the Mbombela CBD and surrounding areas yesterday following a standoff between the police and taxi operators. The taxi operators wanted to operate at 100 percent capacity in violation of the COVID-19 regulations which only permit taxis to carry 70 percent of their licensed capacity.
SAfm — Taxi operators in various townships around Durban say they will continue loading 70 percent of their capacity in order to allow senior structures in the industry to negotiate with government. Yesterday some taxi ranks were defying the lockdown regulations and carrying 100 percent of their passenger capacity. But as the day progressed, they went back to 70 percent.
SAfm — Battle lines have been drawn!...The South African National Taxi Council has warned that if any taxi is impounded for loading at 100 per cent capacity during alert level 3 Covid-19 lockdown, all taxis will stop operating nationwide. SANTACO and the National Taxi Alliance announced that they will be loading at 100 percent capacity starting THIS MORNING ( Monday), despite lockdown regulations restricting them to only load at 70 percent. The associations say they will also allow long distance commuters to travel without permits.
SAfm — The judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of state capture - the Zondo Commission - will resume its hearings TODAY. The commission had suspended hearings in March due to the nationwide lockdown
SAfm — Westbury residents in Johannesburg have called for the deployment of the military after three people were shot and killed in the area in renewed gang violence this past week. They fear for the safety of their children. In the latest incident, Kirsten May, a popular barber in the area, was shot and killed while on his way home with a friend.
SAfm — As the number of COVID-19 infections increases across the country -- frontline workers are not only contracting the virus and dying from it -- they're also at a higher risk due to the physical and mental strain on them. This the case in private and public health facilities. Those who have recovered are now afraid to return to work. They fear re-infection and placing their lives at further risk.
SAfm — Deputy President David Mabuza has once again called on South Africans to abandon the culture of non-payment for services. He says while this practice was employed to fight apartheid, it is no longer appropriate in the new democratic dispensation. He was replying to questions in the National Assembly that related to among others the financial problems faced by Eskom. He also added his voice to calls for an end to gender-based violence.
SAfm — Millions of workers who have come to rely on the UIF Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme or TERS, face a tough time ahead. The TERS benefit scheme is scheduled to come to an end at the end of this month.
SAfm — Gauteng is working on implementing rotational and shift learning when learners return to school on July the 6th. Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, made the announcement when the province's Command Council updated the media on COVID-19 developments. Lesufi says 246 learners and educators have tested positive for the Corona Virus in Gauteng schools.
SAfm — Government and parliament have told the SABC that they do not support its planned staff retrenchments. Deputy Minister for Communications Pinky Kekana told members of the portfolio committee that the department is opposed to the plan. The Department denied that the SABC had consulted it on this plan. The public broadcaster before the committee to explain the decision top lay off staff.
SAfm — The supplementary budget delivered by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni yesterday has painted a bleak picture of the South African economy, as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. It shows a deterioration in government finances with marked increases in debt, weak revenue collection and more spending pressures. The local economy is now expected to contract by 7.2% this year.
SAfm — Business groups and industry players have welcomed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni'S Supplementary Budget. The minister tabled a hard hitting budget yesterday warning of increased government debt and escalating unemployment. The minister said the country will likely borrow more money and miss its tax revenue collections target by over three-billion Rands. Furthermore the economy will contract by 7-point- 2 percent in 2020 - its largest contraction in nearly 90 years
SAfm — AfriForum's private prosecution unit will assist the government of Botswana in a high-profile money-laundering and fraud case involving a well-known South African businesswoman. The Unit, under the leadership of Advocate Gerrie Nel, has officially been appointed by that government to represent it in a case in which businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe is implicated. Afriforum believes this is a step in a right direction to strengthen Botswana's hand in sending a strong message to the continent on rooting out corruption.
SAfm — More than 200 learners at Makaula Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape have tested positive for the coronavirus. The alleged non-compliance with the lockdown rules and regulations has been cited as one of the major causes of the massive infection at the school. Parents had to force their way inside the school as they were made to wait outside the premises
SAfm — A 150-million rand large-scale clinical trial for a COVID19 vaccine begins in South Africa on today. This has been announced at a virtual media conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand. The trial titled "South African Ox1Cov-19 Vaccine VIDA-Trial" is sponsored by the University of Oxford and the Jenner Institute and funded by the South African Medical Research Council and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus.
SAfm — Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says now is the time to restructure and formalise the taxi industry. Today, he will continue talks between government and the taxi industry regarding taxis carrying their full capacity of passengers, and the re-opening of long distance routes. YESTERDAY Mbalula visited Soshanguve where police had to fire teargas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds during the taxi shutdown
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a passionate plea for men to respect and love women. He was speaking during an alliance virtual dialogue on gender based violence in Johannesburg last night. The dialogue took place under the theme - Men and Boys Fighting Gender Based Violence. It follows the recent wave of attacks and killing of women in the country. Other participants included ANC Women's League President Bathabile Dlamini and the SACP's First Deputy General Secretary, Solly Mapaila.
SAfm — Former president Jacob Zuma and his co-accused -- French arms company -- Thales* -- are due back in court today for pre-trial proceedings. The case was initially set down for May, but it was postponed after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A stayed warrant of arrest still hangs over Zuma's head after he failed to appear in court in February due to ill-health.
SAfm — Taxi commuters could be left stranded this morning following a total shutdown by SA National Taxi Council in GAUTENG. This is in protest against a relief package announced by Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula on Friday. Mbalula says government has allocated more than one billion Rand to the taxi industry as a relief fund during the COVID-19 pandemic
SAfm — Residents of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, who have fully recovered from COVID-19, say they are being unfairly targeted for having contracted the virus. The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has been declared a hotspot. And, recovered patients allege their lives are made difficult by the ignorance of some people
SAfm — Men should be taught to use their strength for the protection of women and children instead of harming them. This is the message that emerged from the Father's Day Virtual National Men's Dialogue hosted by parliament to mark Father's Day. Speakers from a broad spectrum of organisations said men need to step up and lead the fight against the scourge of Gender-based violence.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced pressing questions ranging from his decision to ease the lockdown regulations, to the ailing economy and why a lockdown was necessary. Ramaphosa was addressing a hybrid sitting of the National Assembly during his first virtual oral reply session
SAfm — Fear grips many women across the country, as they ask themselves if they too will become a statistic of gender based violence. This comes as a suspect in the murder of Tshegofatso Pule was arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday. Tshegofatso Pule - who was 8 months pregnant - was found hanging from a tree - with stab wounds - in Roodepoort west of Johannesburg, early this month. She is just one of a number of women that have been brutally murdered, recently.
SAfm — The Department of Correctional Services has described as 'thuggery and hooliganism' a video of 34 awaiting trial inmates brandishing manacing weapons inside a prison cell at Butterworth Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape. The prisoners can been heard demanding to have their day in court as their cases have been further delayed by the covid-19 pandemic. This comes as over a 1 500 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported at correctional facilities across the country.
SAfm — A multi-million rand drug lab has been discovered on a game farm in Marble Hall near Groblersdal in Limpopo. Two suspects, who are foreign nationals, have been arrested. Police say that they are looking for an unknown number of suspects who are on the run
SAfm — The assets value of regional airliner SA Express has decreased from one point eight billion to a hundred and thirty million in five weeks. This is according to the airliner's liquidators in a virtual briefing to Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts,-SCOPA. The liquidators appeared before SCOPA to brief it about the airliner's liquidating process. The liquidators took office last month to start the process to disposing off the asset of SA Express.
SAfm — One of the investors in the liquidated VBS Mutual Bank and former board chairperson, Madambi Muvhulawa says investors and depositors are happy at the arrest of the bank's former executives. The executives allegedly contributed in the looting of over two-billion rand of the bank's money. Muvhulawa says properties of those implicated in the looting must be sold for depositors to recoup their money.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the easing of lockdown regulations against restaurants and personal beauty care services including salons. He made the announcement during his address to the nation on the 100th day of the national lockdown at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night. But he issued a stern warning against the abuse of alcohol which he said contributes to criminality, especially gender-based violence.
SAfm — Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi says his country wants peace, however they will respond if provoked. This after the Indian army reported that 20 of its soldiers were killed in fighting with Chinese troops on Monday night. It is the first time deaths have been reported during a standoff between the two countries in decades. The confrontation happened in Galwan Valley in the disputed Ladakh region.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged young people to lead the country's economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. He virtually delivered his annual National Youth Day message yesterday. The president also had an interactive panel discussion with four influential young people about challenges facing the youth, and how they can contribute to the country's recovery post the pandemic
SAfm — The brutal murder of a 42-year-old woman has left the community of Eersterus, East of Pretoria reeling from sudden shock. The mother of two was reportedly stabbed multiple times, allegedly by her boyfriend whom the police are still searching after he fled the scene leaving the deceased in a pool blood. The deceased was discovered by relatives at her parents backrooms yesterday afternoon.
SAfm — Student movement, Congress of South African Students COSAS has threatened to shut down all schools, from today, that have not fully implemented strict control guidelines to combat the spread COVID -19. The movement has also reiterated its call for covid-19 tests to be made compulsory in all public schools. Last week, a group of COSAS members forcefully removed learners at various schools in Bloemfontein demanding that the safety of learners be not compromised in any way.
SAfm — The controversy surrounding the costly construction and use of nuclear power in South Africa is back in the spotlight. This as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has begun consultations in preparation for the development of the proposed 2,500 megawatt nuclear power plant building programme. The department says through the consultation process it aims to get some insight into the costs, possible ownership structures, cost recovery, the end-user cost and sustainability of the nuclear programme. The programme has faced opposition from environmental campaigners. Earthlife Africa says it does not believe that South Africa should build any more nuclear plants.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — South Africa's capital city remains under administration pending a court battle in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. MEC for Cooperative Governance, Lebogang Maile, has petitioned the Supreme Court of Appeal to appeal the Pretoria High Court ruling dismissing their appeal against the ruling declaring the decision to put the City of Tshwane under adminstraiton was illegal. The city was placed under administration on the 4th of March.
SAfm — Men are being called out to end the abuse and murder of women as Tshegofatso Pule is laid to rest. Pule was found murdered and hanging from a tree in a veld in Roodepoort - west of Johannesburg - on Monday. The 28-year-old, who was 8-months pregnant at the time, was found with a stab wound to the chest. She was buried at the Roodepoort Cemetery yesterday.
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has declared parts of the Electoral Act unconstitutional - meaning independent candidates are allowed to contest for national and provincial elections without being a member of a political party. The case was brought by civil society organisation the New Nation Movement and others. They sought to have the Electoral Act declared unconstitutional as it did not make provision for individuals to be elected to the national and provincial legislatures outside of a party list. The judgement has been welcomed by various political formations both established and emergent.
SAfm — Smokers in South Africa are waiting anxiously for the High Court in Pretoria to deliver judgement in the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Assocation (FITA) case against a ban on the sale of tobacco products. FITA took the government to court saying Regulation 27 of the Disaster Management Act was irrational its impact on people's lives was not considered. A full bench of judges reserved judgement in the matter.
SAfm — Eight people have been died in a crash involving a truck and nine other vehicles in the town centre of Jozini in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The truck driver is suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol and has been detained by the police. It is alleged that he lost control of the truck and ploughed into the other vehicles. The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has instituted an investigation into the crash.
SAfm — 28-year old Tshegofatsho Pule is expected to be laid to rest today following the discovery of her lifeless body hanging from a tree in Rooderport, Johannesburg on Monday. Pule was eight months pregnant and found with stab wounds to her chest. In another gruesome killing in Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape, 26-year old Naledi Phangindawo was butchered to death with an axe by her husband and father of her two children who has since handed himself to the police. Meanwhile, the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre, under the Social Department says request for help from women who remain trapped in their homes with their abusive partners during the national corona virus lockdown continues to soar.
SAfm — The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) will ask the Pretoria High Court to unban the sale of tobacco products. FITA consists of 7 independent tobacco companies. They are asking the high court to declare Regulation 27 of the Disaster Management Act, irrational and illegal saying it infringes on the rights of smokers.
SAfm — Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Ndzimande says the department remains committed to resume the 2020 academic year. This as the country grapples with the COVID 19 outbreak that so far claimed over a thousand lives. Thousands of students from the country's 26 universities and several TVET and private colleges have been affected. Nzimande says the reopening dates will be adjusted accordingly as institutions could not open on time due to strict lockdown regulations.
SAfm — South Africans appear to be at different level of preparedness to deal with the worsening infection rates and deaths related to the COVID 19 pandemic. In his weekly letter to the nation Ramaphosa urged each individual household to look at how it can observe hygiene protocols, protect elderly people as well as plan for the possibility that someone in the family may become infected or sick. But as Busi Chimombe some work still needs to be done in the sharing of information by government to citizens to achieve this.
SAfm — Many Grade 7 and 12 pupils returned to schools across the country yesterday. Schools had been closed for over two months following the Coronavirus outbreak. However, the readiness of schools has been a source of concern, as hundreds were vandalised and robbed during the nationwide lockdown. There are also worries about whether schools will be able to observe all the safety precautions and regulations, to curb the spread of the virus.
SAfm — South African National Parks - SANPARKS - has opened its gates to day visitors for self-drive excursions. SANParks says the reopening of parks, after two months of closure during the Covid-19 lockdown, is being done under strict health protocols to safeguard both staff and visitors.
SAfm — Eastern Cape premier, Oscar Mabuyane is considering lobbying for the ban on alcohol sales to be reinstated under level 3 of the lockdown for the province. This follows a surge of trauma admissions and cases at various hospitals in the province which have strained facilities and measures to curb the spread of the covid-19 pandemic in the province. The Eastern Cape has been highlighted as one of the hotspots with almost 5000 confirmed positive cases of the corona virus. Mabuyane says alcohol based celebrations over this past weekend were concerning.
SAfm — Most schools around the country are re-opening THIS MORNING with Grade 7s and 12s the first to return to class. While some of the teachers, learners and their parents may be excited, many have equal amounts of anxiety. With the prospect of contracting COVID-19 at schools remaning a real risk, levels of depression, anxiety and irritability have increased
SAfm — Over 1 million grade 7 and 12 pupils are expected to return to school as the basic education department prepares to catch up after more than two months of NO schooling due to lockdown. Teacher unions, School governing bodies and other stake holders have finally given the department the green light following concerns over the department's state of readiness. The department says it used last week to improve its mop-up operations to ensure that learners and staff remain safe .This resulted in 95% of schools ready to commence with classes this morning. Basic Minister Angie Motshekga and a team of stake holders briefed the media in Pretoria on Sunday.
SAfm — The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Senzo Mchunu, says government needs to employ more civil servants to improve service delivery in the country. At the same time, Mchunu says there is still a need to reduce the Public Service Wage Bill. When tabling the budget earlier this year, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said this needed to be cut by 160 billion rand over the next three years.
SAfm — Village Main Reef mine in Orkney near Klerksdorp in North West has until next Wednesday to finalize consultations around restructuring and possible retrenchments. This follows over two months of sporadic workers' demonstrations at the mines operations. Mine management refuted claims that it had taken a decision to retrench workers without consulting workers' representatives
SAfm — Government will appeal the judgement handed down in the North Gauteng High Court that lockdown regulations which kicked in for level 4 and 3 are invalid and unconstitutional. This was announced by Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu following a cabinet meeting specially convened to discuss the matter in Pretoria YESTERDAY
SAfm — The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture may resume public hearings from the end of June if it can overcome a number of challenges. This is according to Commission Chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who briefed the media on the impact of the lockdown on the inquiry's work. Zondo says the Commission is determined to finish its work by the end of March 2021. Earlier this year, the commission was granted a final extension to enable it to complete its work.
SAfm — Former Gauteng Judge President, Bernard Ngoepe says although no one is perfect, it is government's duty to protect lives and it should seek a second opinion on the Pretoria High Court's ruling. Judge Ngoepe made these comments after the High Court ruled that some of the alert level 3 and 4 lockdown regulations were unconstitutional and invalid. The court has given government 14 days to amend the regulations. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs says it is studying the judgement.
SAfm — The high court in Pretoria has ruled that Covid-19 patients cannot not be forced into state quarantine if they are able to successfully self-quarantine. The case was brought to the court by the lobby group AfriForum. Current regulations instructs that anyone who tested positive for Covid-19, regardless of whether they showed symptoms, could be placed in a government isolation facility. In April, two doctors at a Mpumalanga hospital were forced into quarantine in Limpopo, by the department of health. The doctors were already self-isolating at home. The South African Medical Association (Sama) at the time criticised the apporoach taken by the Limpopo health department concerning this incident.
SAfm — The Competition Commission of South Africa is taking 28 banks to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution for the manipulation of the value of the US Dollar to the South African Rand. This follows an investigation which shows that these banks directly and indirectly manipulated trade of the two currencies in relation to Bids and the Spot Exchange rate. The banks had initially appealed the findings citing that the competition authorities do not have jurisdiction over their activities as they took place outside of South Africa. Deputy Commissioner, Hardin Ratshisusu however says the new charges against the banks prove that the collusion to fix prices had a direct and immediate effect on South African consumers and the economy.
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has declared the lockdown unconstitutional and invalid. The court has however suspended the declaration for two weeks, meaning that level 3 lockdown regulations remain in operation for now. Members of the National Coronavirus Command Council have been ordered to review, amend and republish the regulations so that they are in line with the Bill of Rights. The Liberty Fighters Network brought the case to court, arguing the rules are unconstitutional.
SAfm — The SA Human Rights Commission has called on the Western Cape Department of Education to stop teaching at schools in the province. The commission says this is in line with a decision which was taken by the Department of Basic Education which stated that schools across the country would reopen on the 8th of June and not the 1st as was previously reported. Schools in the Western Cape, however, re-opened on Monday
SAfm — With the possibility of retrenchments heightened by the current COVID-19 lockdown, Some South African companies have come under fire for using the Coronavirus as an excuse to retrench employees. Millions of South Africans face retrenchment as a result of the pandemic which has claimed more than 700 lives and infected over 35-thousand people in the country
SAfm — South Africans flocked to liquor outlets across the country from the early hours of yesterday following the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol. Under level 3 of the lock-down alcohol can be sold from Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 5pm only. No alcohol sales are permitted on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays. Traders will also only be permitted to sell alcohol for off-site consumption. Consumption of alcohol at the place of sale is prohibited.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the schooling system has to be re-engineered, timetables adjusted, and curriculum reviewed as the whole school term has now been lost due to the Coronavirus crisis. Schools were scheduled to reopen on the 1st of June for grade seven and twelve learners. However the minister postponed re-opening to the 8th of June, saying this was to allow the procurement of personal protective equipment and the implementation of necessary protocols.
SAfm — Thousands of Unisa students failed to write their online examinations last week after the system crashed. A number of papers were postponed after lecturers failed to upload examinations. Other exams went ahead with students answering questions but failing to upload the answers. The university, which was the only institution to forge ahead with online examination, hopes this week will be better.
SAfm — The Covid-19 regulations that forbid the viewing of a deceased body by bereaved families have had a negative impact for Sigamlele family in Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape and the Madlala family in Mthwalume in KwaZulu Natal. The bodies of their loved ones were mistakenly swapped by the mortuary. The bodies were transported from Western Cape to the respective families.
SAfm — The department of basic education LAST NIGHT announced that schools will now re-open on the 8th of June 2020 for Grades 7 and 12. Learners were initially scheduled to report back at schools THIS MORNING. The department postponed, at the last minute, its briefing that was supposed to take place LAST NIGHT. Minister Angie Motshekga is now expected to brief the media at eleven o' clock this morning. Last Friday, teacher unions and national governing body associations unanimously expressed their position that the education system is not ready for the re-opening of schools.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says the media has informed, stimulated debate and helped hold those in government accountable. Ramaphosa told editors during a virtual discussion with South African Editors Forum (SANEF) on the role played by media in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He said he will instruct Police Minister Bheki Cele to insure the safe return of South Africa journalist, Paul Nthoba who fled to Lesotho after being intimidated by police.
SAfm — After days of peaceful protests across the United States following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis earlier this week, nights of rage followed in America this past weekend. Chaos ensued in several cities from the East Coast through the Midwest to the West Coast of the country as tens of thousands clashed with law enforcement officers to express their anger, leaving destruction in their wake. Mayors in two-dozen cities imposed curfews - the first time so many locations issued similar order since 1968 in the aftermath of Martin Luther King's assassination. Around 1500 arrests have taken place across the country.
SAfm — The Restaurant Association of South Africa - RASA - has warned that massive job losses can be expected within the industry as the serving of sit-down tables remain prohibited under level 3 of the covid-19 lockdown. From Monday, the approximately 13-thousand sit-down establishments nationally, which employ around 500-thousand employees, can conduct their business for deliveries and collections only. Under level 3 regulations restaurants and taverns will now be allowed to also sell food and alcohol but only for consumers to take home. RASA CEO, Wendy Alberts says their recommendation to government for the full re-opening of restaurants has fallen on deaf-ears.
SAfm — The Vaal Dam has dipped below the 50% mark for the first time in a year. The department of water and sanitation says Gauteng residents need to limit water use. The department says other dams that form part of the Integrated Vaal River System have also taken a knock.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says churches found violating the lockdown regulations under the alert Level Three will be closed down. All places of worship will be allowed to operate from the 1st of June subject to restrictions in accordance with alert Level Three of the national lockdown. They are expected among others NOT to allow more than 50 congregants. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the SABC at his Hyde Park home in Johannesburg, the president also said they are having discussions with owners of hotels and restaurants as they also want permission to operate.
SAfm — The Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Roads and Transport has expressed concern that thousands of train commuters in the province may be left stranded on Monday. Large numbers of people are expected to return to work when level three of the national COVID-19 lockdown comes into effect. The Committee says it was not satisfied with passenger rail agency PRASA's operational plans presented to it recently, indicating that Metrorail services would only cover parts of the City of Tshwane.
SAfm — Whilst many religious groups are applauding government's decision to re-open places of worship from next week, the Jesuit Institute of South Africa is not impressed at all. The Institute says places of worship are not immune to the corona virus and churches do not need to open in order to practice their faith. Spokesperson of the Jesuit Institute South Africa, Father Anthony Egan says in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic,.. prayer, acts of kindness and service of neighbour can continue without gathering
SAfm — The North Gauteng High Court has declared former South African Airways (SAA) chair Dudu Myeni a delinquent director for life. The application was brought to court in 2017 by Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse and the SAA Pilots Association, to declare Myeni a delinquent director in terms of the Companies Act. The organisations accuse Myeni of plunging the national carrier into financial chaos while she was chairperson.
SAfm — Former DA Youth Leader and member of the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, Mbali Ntuli has questioned the credibility and fairness of the DA holding its October elective congress virtually. Ntuli, is vying for the position of party leader, alongside Gauteng's provincial leader, John Moodey and the party's interim leader, John Steenhuisen. The DA's Federal council decided to move the elective congress to October due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Ntuli however says a climate of fear and intimidation in the party does not make it conducive to hold the elective congress on virtual platforms.
SAfm — South Africa has implemented diesel stock rationing following the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions from alert level 5 to level 4. That's according to the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA). The organisation says the diesel shortage is attributed to the re-opening of the economy, which has resulted in a more rapid recovery than expected.
SAfm — The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) says religious institutions will take all necessary precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that all places of worship will be allowed to operate from the 1st of June - subject to tough restrictions in accordance with alert Level three of the national lockdown. The decision followed a meeting with leaders of the religious sector. South Africa has 24-thousand-264 confirmed coronavirus cases and 524 Covid19-related deaths. ACDP leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, has highlighted the importance of functioning places of worship.
SAfm — All places of worship will be allowed to operate from the 1st of June subject to tough restrictions in accordance with alert Level Three of the national lock-down. President Cyril Ramaphosa made this announcement during his address to the nation in Johannesburg last night. The decision followed his earlier meeting with leaders of the religious sector.
SAfm — Municipal workers in the Mogale City municipality on Gauteng's Westrand are expected to return to their posts today following a breakthrough in talks over the lockdown payment dispute. These essential services workers who are employed in the supply and maintenance of water and electricity infrastructure and traffic officers embarked on a go-slow from last week. They were demanding to be incentivised for working during the national lockdown. They also wanted the municipal management to provide them with personal protective equipment. The go-slow has led to disruptions in the provision of services to communities.
SAfm — The National Department of Basic Education says they will accommodate learners whose schools were vandalised during the more than two month lockdown to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Basic Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, says 1 577 schools were vandalised.
SAfm — A consortium of Liquor Trader Associations, made up of township-based taverns and shebeens representing over 50 000 members countrywide, is recommending that taverns be permitted to operate as off-site liquor sales points when level 3 of the lockdown kicks-in. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that a number of economic activities, including the sale of alcohol, will be allowed from the first of June. The Liquor Trader Association argues that allowing taverns to also sell alcohol for home consumption will lessen the risk of overcrowding at township-based retail outlets.
SAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it is working round the clock to ensure that those who qualify for the Covid-19 social relief grant get paid. South Africans who have no source of income can apply for the 350 rand grant which forms part of the Covid-19 social relief measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The amount will be paid to beneficiaries until October 2020. The Department of Social Development had said it would begin making payments on 15th May, however little progress has been made.
SAfm — The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) says if schools have not received the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) by today, their members will not return at work. This after Education minister Angie Motshekga announced that teachers will return to school today to prepare for the return of Grade 7 and 12 pupils on the first of June 2020. Schools across the country have closed for more than eight weeks since the national lockdown was implemented in March this year.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says the whole country will move to Alert Level Three from next Monday. The president says this will allow for the further opening of the economy while government continues to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. He was addressing the nation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night.
SAfm — The African Union had ambitious plans for the year 2020. The African Continental Free Trade Area was finally launched and a secretary-general elected. The end of 2020 was set as the goal to silence the guns -- restoring peace and security across the continent. But -- COVID-19 has complicated the continental body's programme -- adding an unanticipated burden. As the 57th Africa Day is celebrated today.
SAfm — Eskom is now forecasting that there will be three days of load shedding during the coming winter period, from a previous forecast of thirty days before the lockdown. Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says Eskom's debt still remains high at 450-billion-rand and the company is still not able to generate enough revenue to meet its debt servicing costs. De Ruyter says loadshedding has had major cost implications for the company and the country's economy, while the lockdown has also presented a number of other limitations for the business. De Ruyter was addressing media during a briefing at Eskom's Megawatt head office in Johannesburg.
SAfm — Besides fighting the spread of Covid-19, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is also facing a fight against a looming Day Zero regarding the water supply. The supply dams have an average capacity of 22 percent, and there is no rain forecast for the near future. There is just over a months supply of water left. Weather experts say rainfall alone is not going to change the situation. It is a serious water crisis, which will not be solved by one day, a month or season's rainfall.
SAfm — International Relations and Co-operation minister, Naledi Pandor, says the department will NOT pay for South Africans, who were repatriated from abroad. The department has received requests from people, who intend going back overseas, and want the department to foot the bill. This, as lockdown restrictions are being eased in some parts of the world. Pandor held a virtual media briefing in Pretoria.
SAfm — Medical aid scheme members have an option to take a payment holiday of up to three months as people battle financially as a result of the national lockdown. The proposed payment holidays vary with each scheme. Some say non-payment will mean no access to medical aid services for that period of time while others are offering lower packages.
SAfm — Over 200 Soweto families could spend this winter out in the cold after the City of Johannesburg served them with eviction notices for unlawfully occupying incomplete and vandalised RDP houses. The houses were turned into drug dens and hidding spots for criminals after a contractor abandoned the project allegedly due to contractual dispute with the city. Most of the occupants have refurbished the properties but the City of Johannesburg wants the families out of the houses.
SAfm — An investigation into the Covid-19 outbreak which led to the closure of Netcare St Augustine's Hospital in Durban has shown how the virus spread widely within the hospital, including a local nursing home. The investigation found that a single positive patient admitted into the emergency department resulted in the infections of 39 other patients and 80 staff members. Fifteen of those patients have since died while a further four positive cases where found in the nursing home
SAfm — The majority of provinces are not ready for the re-opening of schools on the 1st of June. That's the view expressed by teacher unions and school governing bodies. This is in reaction to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's announcement that Grades 12 and Seven will be returning to class as part of a phased approach. However unions and school governing bodies are not convinced that all schools would have received personal protective equipment and other essentials required to curb the spread of the corona virus before the 1st of June.
SAfm — The South African Informal Traders Alliance intends on approaching the Western Cape High Court in order to challenge the City of Cape Town's decision to refuse operating permits for certain informal traders during level four of the national lockdown. The Alliance, represented by the Legal Resources Centre alleges that the City has been inconsistent in the issuing of permits by not allowing trading at the Grand Parade Market while trading at Oranjezitch Market is permitted. The City describes the former as a 'flea market' adding that its traders should seek assistance through the R350 Social Relief Grant.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the delivery of essentials such as sanitisers, masks, water and sanitation is well underway ahead of the reopening of schools on the 1st of June. Addressing a media conference in Pretoria yesterday, Motshekga confirmed a phased re-opening of schools nationwide with Grades seven and 12 resuming classes from the first of next month. There has been concern in some quarters that schools will not be ready.
SAfm — Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he estimates that up to two million people could lose their jobs in the province as the economic impact of Covid-19 is expected to be far worse than initially thought. The premier was answering questions during the Gauteng Legislature's first Virtual House Sitting. The sitting marked the official launch of Gauteng's Digital Legislature.
SAfm — Schools, in South Africa, are reopening at the beginning of next month. Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga announced this in Pretoria, where she was giving an update on the 2020 academic year amidst coronavirus pandemic. Motshekga says her department has consulted all parties concern about the date set for schools reopening. This despite there being concern in some quarters that schools will not be ready.
SAfm — Some civil society organisations say they are keenly awaiting clarity from the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, on how schools will be prepared to open amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools have been closed for nearly six weeks as government battles to contain the virus. To get schools ready to operate during the lockdown, precautions must be implemented. Civil society organisations like Equal Education and Section 27, say they want specific issues to be clarified. Motshekga is scheduled to address the public on these matters later today.
SAfm — Thomas Thabane has announced he will step down as prime minister of Lesotho following months of pressure after he was named as a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife. He did not say when he would leave office but his party said a new premier would be sworn in. Finance Minister Moeketsi Majoro has now been nominated as the incoming Prime Minister.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga is expected to address the nation today about preparations for the reopening of schools. This follows a special meeting of the Council of Education Ministers on Monday, which included the Minister together with the nine provincial education MECs. There are suggestions that schools operate at fifty percent capacity with rearranged timetables in order to allow different grades to attend classes on different days of the week or in alternate weeks. Meanwhile, teachers unions have been insisting that the health and safety of their members and that of the learners needs to be guaranteed before the education department considers the reopening of schools.
SAfm — Scientists and researchers say with the large number of fatalities linked to COVID-19, they are coming under increasing pressure to develop a vaccine. As today marks World AIDS Vaccine Day, doctors say while efforts are still underway to create a vaccine for HIV and AIDS, there is great optimism that a vaccine will be made available for COVID-19 within a few years.
SAfm — The government has so far approved 15-thousand applications from farmers seeking financial assistance during the lock-down. Most of the applications come from the Eastern Cape followed by the Northern Cape and North West. Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, announced the outcome of the Covid-19 Agricultural Disaster Fund application process in Pretoria
SAfm — Business organization, Sakeliga, has launched a court case in a bid to have some of government's Covid-19 lockdown regulations amended. The organisation says the litigation seeks to restore the right for businesses to trade without state-issued permits, irrespective of the lockdown level. It wants the court to order that law-enforcement may not obstruct businesses in this regard.
SAfm — 19,000 prisoners are expected to be released soon, from 240 centres across the country. Earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced he was releasing 19,000 prisoners to curb the spread of COVID-19 in prisons and ease overcrowding. The parole only applies to low-risk prisoners who would have applied for parole in the last five years.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has vowed to challenge the restrictions of the national lockdown in court in a bid to force government to open up the economy further. The party intends to file papers in the high court, questioning the rationality of three separate lockdown-related issues, namely the night curfew, the ban on e-commerce or online shopping, as well as the restriction on exercise hours. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the nation on Wednesday night in which he announced the continuation of level four restrictions for the rest of the month, while consultations with social stakeholders take place.
SAfm — For the first time in 75 years, the Comrades Marathon has had to be cancelled - because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Athletics South Africa, together with the other stakeholders involved in organising the event, took a decision to prioritise the health and safety of everyone that would have been participating in the Ultimate Human Race. The race that was scheduled to be run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on the 14th of June, was first postponed in April, with the hope of staging it before the end of September. But with the Covid-19 pandemic not showing any signs of abating, the organisers had no option but to cancel the race.
SAfm — The International Labour Organization says COVID-19 has become more than a health pandemic -- it is now a socio-economic pandemic. This as millions of workers here at home and around the world are out of work and struggling to make ends meet
SAfm — We need to cautiously ahead and the president has to balance the risk of the economy and lives. He is also right on the phasing out of the lockdown as we cannot economically afford to be on lock down forever.
SAfm — Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba says he will be launching his new political party in August. Mashaba made the announcement during a Zoom press conference yesterday. He said the party which will contest next year's local government elections in Gauteng province's three strategic metros - Joburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane. Mashaba said the formation of the party follows engagements of 'The People's Dialogue' he established in December last year, following his departure from the DA.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says by end of May most of the country may be placed on alert Level Three pending consultations. But he said some parts of the country with the highest infection rates will remain under strict regulations at Level Four. The president made this announcement during his address to the nations at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night
SAfm — As Coronavirus deaths in the United States topped 80-thousand, President Donald Trump declared that the nation had prevailed over the novel Coronavirus while predicting a strong economy by late 2020 into 2021. And while the numbers of new cases have flattened, the country added over 18-thousand in the last 24 hours with more than 1000 dead. The Coronavirus Task Force also announced that the federal government would be giving 11 billion dollars to states to expand their testing capacity, as states look to re-open safely.
SAfm — Health Minister - Doctor Zweli Mkhize - has dedicated International Nurses Day to the healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 and the nurses in South Africa who have paid the ultimate price. Mkhize was leading a virtual commemoration from the King Edward Hospital in Durban. Nurses' selfless work has been honoured across the country with candle lighting ceremonies
SAfm — UNICEF has warned that an additional six-thousand children globally under the age of 5 years could die daily from preventable causes, due to a diversion of resources to the covid-19 pandemic. The agency, which is tasked with saving children's lives and protecting their rights, says countries which already have fragile health systems may see disruptions in medical supply chains as financial and human resources remain stretched. UNICEF's Southern Africa Chief of Communications, James Elder says these deaths are an addition to the 2.5 Million children who already die before their 5th birthday every six months.
SAfm — Seven lions that escaped from a private farm in Alladays, outside Louis Trichardt have been recaptured. which include two lionesses, The lions escaped on Monday night as they were last spotted by community members roaming the surroundings of Alldays policing area on Tuesday morning. The police, together with the farm owner and Limpopo's Tourism department have dispatched teams to locate the pride.
SAfm — Unemployed South Africans can now apply for the South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant. The application for the 350 rand grant is open to unemployed South Africans over the age of 18. Eligible applicants will receive the money from May until October. The grant is part of the 500 billion rand COVID-19 relief package announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month. SASSA and the Social Development Department briefed the media in Pretoria.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans must be prepared for a new reality in which the fight against COVID-19 becomes part of citizens' daily existence, for the coming year or more. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa says with many more people gradually going back to work during Level 4, there will be an inevitable increase in infection numbers as well as demands on the health care sector. However, pressure is mounting for him to re-open the country's economy and help save jobs.
SAfm — Industry experts have warned thousands of Small and Medium Sized (SMEs) enterprises will go into liquidation after COVID-19 lockdown because they cannot afford the cost of a Business Rescue Practitioner. Prof Markus Pretorius a business recue analyst says the fees to hire a rescue practitioner can go up to 150-thousand Rands. He has also warned that 95 percent of businesses that will apply for Business Recue will not survive. Last week, SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter said they had seen an increase in companies applying for Business Recue.
SAfm — The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says the Department of Basic Education is not ready to re-open schools. The union says the department has failed to meet the minimum requirements to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
SAfm — The Department of Basic Education is set to meet with teacher unions today to discuss its readiness for the re-opening of schools. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced on the 30th of last month that Management Teams across the country should report for duty today to start preparations for the re-opening of schools in a phased-approach. However, some provincial departments have advised their School Management Teams not to report for duty tomorrow, saying they are not ready as the national department is yet to meet a number of strict COVID-19 related conditions and protocols.
SAfm — Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says cluster outbreaks of COVID 19 is one of the reasons for the increase in the infection rate of the Coronavirus in the Western Cape. He was briefing the media following a meeting with the Western Cape Premier, Medical experts and the MEC for Health Nomafrench Mbombo on Saturday.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa or Prasa has reported an estimated total revenue loss of over seven-hundred-and-fifty-million-rand for the year as a result of the national lockdown. Prasa has indicated that almost two-hundred-million-rand in revenue was lost in one month from April to May 2020. Prasa's Administrator Bongisizwe Mpondo was presenting the company's financial statement in a virtual media briefing.
SAfm — Africa's economy could only start recovering from the impact of the Coronavirus in 2022. This is according to Amit Thakker - Chairman of Africa Health Business. Speaking at a joint briefing by the World Economic Forum and the World Health Organisation - Thakker says the next two years will see economies shrink due to decreased production and activity. He says strong leadership will be needed to pull countries out of negative territories.
SAfm — Are the conversations between Former President Jacob Zuma and his son Duduzane a political strategy to elicit public sympathy or simply an opportunity to tell their story as they see it? These are the questions that have been asked on social media following the dialogue between the two men on a new youtube channel titled Zooming with the Zumas. The conversations between father and son earlier this month cover a range of topics including the passing of Duduzane's mother, Kate and the former President's son, Nhlakanipo as well as the poisoning of Zuma and then-Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza.
SAfm — Over a hundred South Africans stuck in Vietnam say they are losing hope of ever being repatriated back to South Africa. One of these is Marc Dumont who remains stuck in Hanoi together with his partner. He says that they are running out of money for food and medical supplies while the cost of extending their visas is also becoming unbearable.
SAfm — Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says his department will introduce systems that will separate patients with respiratory symptoms from those with non-respiratory symptoms. He was speaking during a media briefing at the Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg in the North West. Mkhize says the introduction of the systems will be in preparation for the expected increase of cases of Corona virus as of July this year.
SAfm — The Traditional Healers Organisation says it's currently working on finding a possible cure for the corona virus, with the help of several local universities. The organisation is not pleased with the World Health Organisation's position on traditional medicine, accusing it of sending out confusing messages. This after the WHO warned against the use of Madagascar's untested medicine, which the country's president Andry Rajoelina has touted as a cure for the novel corona virus.
SAfm — Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has warned of consequences for security company Enviromongz after thirty seven undocumented migrants escaped from the Lindela Repatriation Centre outside Krugersdorp on Gauteng's West rand. Motsoaledi says the escape, which happened on Sunday, was an inside job allegedly by security personnel. He says those who escaped were waiting to be repatriated to their home countries.
SAfm — The South African Revenue Service has warned that revenue collection will continue its downward trajectory because of the COVID-19 pandemic. SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter has warned that revenue performance will be lower than the February budget announcements, by between 15 and 20 percent. This means there will be a revenue collection shortfall of 285 billion Rands this year. The Commissioner also anticipates the number of companies that will apply for business rescue will continue to increase.
SAfm — Uncomfortable, but necessary! That's how some Gauteng residents have described their experience of wearing a mask. This comes after government announced that everyone is required to wear a mask in public. Meanwhile, the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says it is manufacturing 14-million fabric face masks a week in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for them to increase production.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Co-operative Governance Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for her leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is despite some opposition parties saying Dlamini-Zuma is law unto herself, and accusing her of undermining the president. The president also lauded Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize for his excellent work in helping the country to adequately respond to the novel Coronavirus. The president was in Kwazulu-Natal to assess the provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SAfm — Although advised to stay home as they are susceptible to contract the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of elderly persons and people with disability were on the streets to collect their monthly social grants. SASSA has set aside Monday and Tuesday to pay grants to the most vulnerable section of our society. The SABC caught up with the 56 year old Beauty Citha who is on a life support due to a lung problem but out on the streets to get her grant.
SAfm — A group frustrated with the ongoing national lockdown has taken to social media, demanding that government lift the COVID-19 lockdown. The group -calling itself the 'End the lockdown Mzansi' - wants the lockdown to be lifted within 3 to 5 weeks. End the Lockdown spokesperson - Michael Southwood - says if the lockdown is allowed to continue, it could lead to thousands of people going to bed without food to eat
SAfm — Government says the provisional costs to accommodate people in private owned establishments who have tested positive to Covid-19 virus will be to the tune of about R28 million. The Department of Public Works says it has identified more than 700 privately owned properties including four star hotels nationwide for quarantine purposes. Briefing both the Public Works and the Select Committees on Public Works in Parliament- Acting Deputy Director General Morris Mabinja says there are more than six hundred state owned facilities currently being identified as quarantine sites.
SAfm — South African non-profit organisations have called on the government to offer them more support. The organisations, which have been providing essential services during the Coronavirus pandemic, say their financial wellbeing is even more uncertain as the economic crisis persists due to the Covid-19. The Smile Foundation and other NPO partners, who include the South African Depression and Axienty Group - SADAG - have written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, appealing for further financial assistance to the sector.
SAfm — The Minister of Employment and Labour - Thulas Nxesi - has urged employers to implement the return-to-work measures to protect the health and safety of their employees. The minister was addressing the media in Pretoria yesterday on the country's back-to-work readiness. This is after the country moved from Level 5 of the Lockdown regulations to Level 4 which will result in more businesses and industries opening, and more South Africans resuming their duties.
SAfm — Co-operative Governance Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says people will now be allowed a once off opportunity to move to provinces of their workplaces or to move back home during the new Level Four Lockdown regulations. The minister also stressed that once people have moved they will not be allowed to commute back to another province until the end of Level Four. She was speaking in Pretoria last night on the easing of regulations of the nationwide lockdown. As Ntebo Mokobo reports, the sale of cigarettes and liquor is still be forbidden during the Level Four.
SAfm — Some children across the country have expressed concerns over returning to school next week. The scholars have asked about the safety measures that they can practice in their schools. This as the Department of Basic Education announced that learners in Grade 7 and Grade 12 might return to school on the 6th of May. This as the country also moves to Level 4 - with the gradual reopening of the economy on Friday. Children raised their concerns and were able to learn more about the coronavirus during a webinar hosted by Media Monitoring Africa on Tuesday as part of a series of webinars focusing on children and the virus.
SAfm — The Department of Social Development will begin paying out the unemployment grant on May 15th. South African nationals who have no source of income, registered permanent residents and refugees who are unemployed are encouraged to apply for the 350 rands which is part of government's COVID-19 relief efforts. Minister Lindiwe Zulu briefed the media on the roll out of this temporary measure as well as adjustments to other social services during the lockdown period. The unemployment rate is at 29-percent and over 6-point-seven-million people are without jobs.
SAfm — Unemployed doctors who are eligible to work for the state will be placed by provinces soon. This is according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Provinces such as Gauteng, Limpopo and the Northern Cape are recruiting to fill vacant positions of doctors. This week, government came under fire following the arrival of the more than 200 health experts from Cuba to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak - many claiming the Central Americans were favoured over local doctors who still weren't placed in hospitals. Mkhize made the comments during a technical briefing last night. He also announced that the number of cases now stood at 4-thousand-900-and-96 with 93 of those resulting in death.
SAfm — Five weeks into the national COVID-19 lockdown - workers who are not registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), are among the hardest hit financially. For those registered with the UIF - under the Covid-19 Temporary Relief Scheme provision - the fund will pay employers the cost of employees' salaries for up to three months. This was announced earlier by President Cyril Ramaphosa. However, workers not registered with the fund have no financial relief.
SAfm — The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has some reservations following the arrival of more than 200 health experts from Cuba to help with the battle against the coronavirus. The medical brigade that arrived from Cuba YESTERDAY includes epidemiologists, physicians and biotechnologists. SAMA says government should first exhaust all the skills available locally before seeking outside assistance. The Health Department will deploy the Cuban experts in different provinces.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the country celebrate 26 years of freedom, the 1994 dream of a better life for all can no longer be deferred. He used his Freedom Day address to urge South Africans to work together to fight inequality, poverty and unemployment. South Africa celebrates 26 years of freedom since its democratic elections on the 27th of April in 1994. It was for the first time that the country celebrates its Freedom Day without any activity due the nationwide lock-down following the Covid-19 pandemic.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says from the first of May, the country's current nationwide lockdown will be lowered from Level Five to level Four. He says some economic activities will be allowed to resume subject to extreme precautions to limit transmission. The president was speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night following his meeting with the National Command Council and some leaders of different political parties to ease the lockdown restrictions.
SAfm — Political parties have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of a gradual easing of the nationwide lockdown in curbing the spread of COVID-19. Addressing the nation on Thursday, Ramaphosa said that on May 1st 2020 the country will enter alert level four of the lockdown, which means some activities will be allowed with extreme caution.
SAfm — We had expected Level 3 lockdown but welcome the president's decision. We are calling on government not to sideline small business when open companies in similar sectors.
SAfm — The Competition Commission has referred pharmaceutical company, Dis-Chem to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. This after the commission established that the company had excessively inflated pricing for essential hygienic goods during the State of National Disaster which came as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. The commission says it received several complaints from the public against several retail stores owned by Dis-Chem for engaging in excessive pricing of face masks.
SAfm — The South African National AIDS Council, SANAC, wants HIV and TB screening to be incorporated into the testing and screening for COVID-19. It says it does not want to see a reversal of progress made in the country's HIV and TB response due to the emergence of the corona virus. The issue was raised during SANAC's panel discussion on the impact of COVID19 on people living with HIV and TB.
SAfm — Social grant recipients and the unemployed say the grant increases announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday night is better than nothing as it will help supplement the meagre cash they receive currently. The President announced that child support grant beneficiaries will receive an additional 300 rand at the end of this month; and an extra 500 rand from June to October. All other grant recipients will get an extra 250 rand per month for the next six months. President Ramaphosa also announced a special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant of 350 rand a month - for the next six-months - which will be paid to individuals who are currently unemployed.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will only be guided by scientific evidence before re-opening the country for economic activities. The number of Coronavirus infections has risen to 3 635 with over 133 thousand-tests conducted countrywide. President Ramaphosa will THIS EVENING (thursday) address the nation on measures aimed at easing the lockdown and lift the restriction on economic activity.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a massive 500 billion Rand (or ten percent of the GDP) economic and social package to help curb the effects of the corona virus pandemic. The money will be raised from re-directing 130 billion Rands from other government's departments while the rest will come from local and international institutions. Government says its priority will be to intensify health interventions and more funds will be prioritised in that area.
SAfm — Clashes between police and residents of Lawley, South of Johannesburg led to the arrest of thirteen people for public violence. This after a City of Johannesburg operation carried out by the Red Ants and the JMPD led to the demolition of several shacks in the informal settlement for the second time in a week on Tuesday. Residents responded by pelting officers and Inyalas with rocks. Last week Thursday, a similar operation took place, leaving some people displaced
SAfm — Political parties have reacted positively to the social and economic relief plan announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The President announced a five hundred billion rands plan which seeks to stimulate the economy, protect jobs and alleviate hunger
SAfm — Analysts have welcomed the 50-billion-rand Covid social relief measures of the total 500-billion-rand economic support packages announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa announced that Government will implement a six month Coronavirus special grant to curb food insecurity and to assist distressed communities through increased social grant funding over the next six months. The President further indicated that 130-billion-Rand will be reprioritised in the current national budget towards support measures to mitigate the effects on the Coronavirus pandemic
SAfm — As the COVID-19 death toll edges closer to 41-thousand in the United States with 765-thousand cases, small protests have sprung up in several states against stringent lockdown or stay-at home measures. Despite issuing new guidance on measures to reopen economies in a systematic step-by-step basis, President Donald Trump has cheered on protests against social distancing measures in some states run by Democratic Governors.
SAfm — Corruption and ill discipline may cost Kenya 28,000 (TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND) lives, the country's Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned. From holding private house parties during the designated curfew period to bribing police officers manning the quarantine institutions, Kagwe warned that a section of Kenyans have not internalised the seriousness of COVID-19 and their seeming reckless behavior is now undermining efforts to containing the deadly viral disease. Kenya has over 280 confirmed cases of COVID 19.
SAfm — Residents of Eersterust, East of Pretoria, have appealed to government to speed up the process of delivering food parcels, as the number of families going to bed hungry continues to grow. Some members of the community say despite submitting their names early this month, no assistance has come from the City of Tshwane municipality.
SAfm — Residents of Lawley in the south of Johannesburg have taken to the streets in anticipation of being addressed by Gauteng Human Settlements MEC, Lebogang Maile and City of Johannesburg Mayor, Geoff Makhubo. The pair are expected to visit the area this afternoon after community members were allegedly evicted during the course of the week despite the country being under national lockdown.
SAfm — Increasing the child support grant for six months is a quick and effective measure to ease the plight of vulnerable South Africans that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the view of various NGOs and academics, who have suggested alternative ways in which government can provide immediate relief to citizens battling with a loss of income and food shortages during the extended lockdown. While government, together with the Solidarity Fund, have distributed food parcels across the country amidst reports of growing hunger, the efficacy of this system has been questioned
SAfm — The Eastern Cape Health department has conducted a mass screening and testing campaign at Majola village in Port St Johns. This after six people tested positive for Covid-19. It's alleged that they were part of more than hundred people, who attended a funeral at the village, over three weeks ago. One of those who tested positive for Coronavirus is a female prison warder from East London's Correctional facility.
SAfm — The Gauteng Social Development Department has been inundated with calls and requests for food parcels from hungry citizens. According to media reports - at least 7,000 requests for food parcels have been received in a day. The demand and high call volumes resulted in the call centre shutting down. The department has, however, emphasized that there is a strict criteria in place for allocating food parcels.
SAfm — Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has conducted door-to-door Covid-19 screening in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. Accompanied by the MEC for Health, Sasekani Manzini, Mkhize interacted with volunteers conducting the screening, health workers and also visited a Covid- 19 ward at Ermelo hospital
SAfm — Although Alliance partners - the ANC and the SACP - have welcomed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's latest statement that South Africa would not consider any international funding that would be accompanied by a structural adjustment programme, COSATU remains sceptical. Last month, Mboweni announced that the country will approach the IMF for relief as a result of the financial crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the tripartite alliance issued a strong worded statement - saying this would lead to the sovereignty of the country and its policy direction being compromised by conditions attached to the loans.
SAfm — The ANC and the DA have distanced themselves from the branding of surgical masks in their respective party colours. This follows criticism of politicising the fight against COVID-19 after pictures of these masks emerged on social media.
SAfm — Gauteng Premier David Makhura says politicians including councillors will not be responsible for distributing food parcels to needy households, but will only assist in identifying those who are deserving. This follows accusations in Tshwane that food was being distributed along political party lines. He was speaking at the launch of a Covid-19 Food Bank in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng's East Rand. It is one of five food distribution points in Gauteng where relief donations will be received and then distributed to poor households.
SAfm — Community members in Alexandra in the north of Johannesburg say they are in desperate need of food parcels to be delivered in the community. Yesterday* hundreds of residents in the township flocked the nearby school in the hopes of receiving food relief after a hoax message circulated in the area. Chaos erupted in the area, forcing Johannesburg Mayor, Geoff Makhubo to visit vulnerable families in the township.
SAfm — The South African National Defence Force says it does not condone any illegal actions by its members as they enforce the lockdown regulations. This after a number of videos and images surfaced on social media where soldiers appeared to be brutilising individuals during the national lockdown. Meanwhile the military says it will co-operate with a police investigation into the death of a man who was allegedly beaten to death by soldiers in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg on Friday.
SAfm — Africa - China relations have been rocked by allegations of racism as the Covid-19 pandemic persists globally. Africans are reportedly being blamed for a second wave of the novel Coronavirus outbreak in China. A protest letter by a group of African ambassadors in Beijing has detailed concerns over the reports. The allegations include forced evictions of Africans from hostels, selective covid-19 testing and illegal seizure of passports. South Africa has urged China to investigate the reports. The African Union Commission has also summoned the Chinese Ambassador in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to provide an explanation regarding the reports.
SAfm — Infectious disease epidemiologist and chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 - Professor Salim Abdool Karim - says South Africa must expect increased vulnerability to COVID-19 once the lockdown is lifted. As the country enters week three of the nationwide lockdown, Karim, Health Minister - Doctor Zweli Mkhize- and some of the country's leading scientists shared some of the science behind government's decisions in responding to the pandemic. Early interventions like contact tracing, increased testing, and strict regulations around movement have been hailed as positive steps in the right direction. But experts have warned that without a vaccine, the country is likely to suffer increased infection and death rates, scenes seen in countries around the world. The updated number of positive COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 2 thousand 2 hundred and seventy-two.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has until TODAY (Tuesday) to respond to requests by the Gauteng Liquor Forum to relax the total ban on alcohol sales or face court action. The forum, which claims to represent about 20,000 township shebeens and taverns, wants government to allow for the sale of alcohol with limited operating hours, allow online sales and taverns to operate as takeaway outlets.
SAfm — The government of Botswana may extend its state of emergency to 6 months. President Mokgweetsi Masisi says this will enable the state to channel all its resources and energies to fighting the coronavirus. He met with opposition party leaders on Monday in the capital Gaborone. However, the main opposition party, the Umbrella For Democratic Change, did not attend the meeting.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is still early to decide if the nationwide lockdown should be extended. He was speaking during his visit at Rand Water's headquarters in Glenvista - south of Johannesburg. This is the Water and Sanitation National Command Centre which ensures the distribution of water across the country during the country's battle with the Coronavirus
SAfm — There has been uproar since the picture of Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni Abrahams emerged on social media where she appeared to be enjoying lunch with former Deputy Higher Education Minister, Mduduzi Manana, during the lockdown period. The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to lay a criminal complaint against Ndabeni-Abrahams and fire her
SAfm — The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union - NEHAWU - will be approaching the Labour Court today in an attempt to force the health department to provide Personal Protective Equipment for all its front-line workers amid the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The union says there are not enough masks, gloves and sanitisers to go around during the ongoing lock-down period, but healthcare workers at clinics and hospitals were still expected to tend to patients.
SAfm — Tributes are continuing to pour in for veteran entertainer, Vinolia Mashego. 'V-Mash' as she was popularly known shot to stardom in the 90s with the hit show, Jam Alley on SABC 1. Mashego died in her sleep at her home in Mamelodi in Pretoria on Sunday night. She was 56.
SAfm — Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza has outlined how the 1.2 billion Rand COVID-19 disaster fund intervention in the agricultural sector will be allocated. This follows the announcement of funding intended to alleviate various sectors that will be hard hit during the 21-day lock-down
SAfm — Communities continue to disobey Covid-19 regulations. From taxi drivers trying to stop essential services workers from going to work, to motorists being on the road despite not having the necessary documents proving they are performing an essential service. Some communities have bizarrely taken the initiative of enforcing lock-down regulations themselves.
SAfm — As the country grapples with the spread of the Coronavirus, poverty-stricken communities - particularly in the rural areas - have started to feel the effects of the 21-day lock-down. Some, who relied on odd jobs, are finding it hard to make ends meet.
SAfm — An international team of researchers have unearthed the earliest known skull of Homo erectus - the first of our ancestors to be nearly human-like - in the Cradle of Humankind, North West of Johannesburg. The discovery pushes the possible origin of Homo erectus back between 150,000 and 200,000 years.
SAfm — An estimated 500 foreign nationals have been removed from the Central Methodist Church in Cape Town despite attempts to resist the police operation. The group is being taken to the new site in Bellville, where they will be staying in a marquee that can accommodate up to 600 people. Foreign nationals have been living in the church since October last year.
SAfm — Over one hundred and twenty South Africans remain stranded in Vietnam and wish to be repatriated back home. This as South African Airways has announced that it will operate Charter Flights for various governments across the world to repatriate their nationals from South Africa. Rueben Gerber has been teaching English in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, and is now stranded in the Asian country with no means to return home. Schools in Vietnam have been closed down for several months now due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
SAfm — South Africa has recorded 82 new COVID 19 cases. The number of COVID 19 positive cases has risen to one thousand - 462 in 24 hours with the death toll still standing at five . This, while the government continues to investigate whether another two fatalities are also linked to COVID 19. The latest stats were announced by health minister Zweli Mkhize at National Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein. The minister has however, noted that there is a restraint on the numbers due to the lockdown.
SAfm — Government officials are being cautioned to always exercise social distancing in their pursuit to spread information about the covid-19 pandemic. YESTERDAY, Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula visited Noord Taxi rank in Johannesburg CBD to inform taxi operators and commuters about amendments to transport regulations. Mbalula was flanked by the City of Johannesburg mayor, Geoff Makhubo and other officials where he constantly had to remind the crowd to keep social distance. Many in the crowd had no facial masks and others who had were not wearing them. Dr Jo Barnes, from the department of Global Health at the University of Stellenbosch says government officials risk distorting their message if they do not practise what they preach.
SAfm — Taxi body SANTACO is not happy with Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula's announcement that taxis may now load passengers to full capacity provided all commuters are wearing masks and have been sanitized. Mbalula was addressing minibus taxi drivers and commuters at Noord Street taxi-rank in Johannesburg. SANTACO says this is now what they agreed on at the meeting and it will compromise the safety of commuters.
SAfm — South Africa will be able to conduct about 30 thousand tests for COVID19 each day. Thanks to the 60 new mobile sampling and testing units procured by the National Health Laboratory Services, unveiled by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize last night. Currently about five thousand tests are conducted in 24 hours and Mkhize says this figure is far too low for our population. Mkhize announced that currently we have 1380 positive COVID 19 cases in SA and 44 202 tests have been conducted
SAfm — The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has expressed concern about the increasing incidents of violence against women and children amid the Covid-19 lock-down period. She has called for harsher action against perpetrators.
SAfm — Senior Pastor Mohau Rammile of the Global Reconciliation Church says there needs to be more faces to the corona virus statistics constantly being updated by government. Mohau, aged 48 tested positive for the covid-19 virus last week on Wednesday and has been in self-isolation since. He was part of the 480 congregants at the Divine Restoration Ministries in Bloemfontein where five international worshipers tested positive for the coronavirus, including ACDP leader Kenneth Moshoe. Pastor Mohau says the stigma associated with the virus needs to be dealt with urgently.
SAfm — The C19 People's Coalition is calling for the provision of a basic income grant to all unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 59. According to the presure group, this will mitigate the economic hardships facing millions of people imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing lockdown
SAfm — The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority SAHPRA) has advised that the Serological test kits that are being used to test for COVID-19 are not suitable for diagnosis. It found that Serological test kits are being sold, outside medical facilities to individuals for testing at home.
SAfm — Department of Justice to spell out Co-Parenting procedure during lockdown after a Pretoria father was arrested for allegedly abducting his son and ignoring rules around the movement of children of separated parents during the national lockdown.
SAfm — Government will roll-out a massive screening and testing process for Coronavirus symptoms and infections at homes across the country in the next few days. That's according to President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the nation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night. The president's address followed his regular meeting with members of the National Command Council.
SAfm — Members of the South African National Defence Force and other law enforcement officials have been accused of heavy handedness and abuse of power while enforcing the lockdown regulations. Several videos have gone viral on social media showing SANDF soldiers, the SAPS and metro police officers assaulting people and punishing them with physical exercise for not adhering to the lockdown regulations. An Ekurhuleni Metro police officer and a private security guard are being investigated for fatally shooting a member of the public.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially released the 114 South Africans who were quarantined at the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, in Limpopo, after being evacuated from the Chinese City of Wuhan where Coronavirus originated. The president has reiterated that all of them have tested negative for Covid19 and are displaying no symptoms of the Coronavirus. They will now be re-united with their families.
SAfm — Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the team that embarked on a mission to evacuate 114 South Africans from Wuhan city in China, as well as workers of the Ranch Resort, near Polokwane, where the repatriates were quarantined. He has thanked them for their service in ensuring that the evacuated citizens are safe and well looked after. The group of 114 has tested negative for Covid19 and are displaying no symptoms of the coronavirus. They are being re-united with their families.
SAfm — Zimbabwe is starting a nationwide lockdown for 21 days from today to help curb the spread of coronavirus. President Emmerson Mnangagwa says only state and health workers will be exempted from the lockdown. Zimbabwe has five confirmed coronavirus cases, including one death.
SAfm — Homeless people around Johannesburg say they feel let down by government as the 21-day lockdown starts. News has not filtered through to them that they will be allowed to stay at temporary shelters across the province. Many are still on the streets despite Acting Gauteng Social Development MEC Panyaza Lesufi announcing that they have identified 30 schools in Gauteng which will be used as temporary shelters.
SAfm — Some healthcare workers who are at the forefront of combating COVID-19 say they are fearful of contracting the virus, while others say they have decided to isolate themselves from their families. South Africa currently has more than 900 confirmed corona virus cases. The national lockdown, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa commenced at midnight LAST NIGHT. Healthcare workers who will continue to work throughout the lockdown, say while their emotions are running high they will do all humanly possible to contain the virus and save lives.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged members of the South African National Defence Force to serve the nation with great respect and humility during the 21 day nation-wide lockdown which began last night. He was speaking at the official deployment ceremony of soldiers at the Doornkop army base in Soweto last night. These SANDF members were called in to support the police to help stop the spread of the coronavirus infections in the country which now stands at over 900 with fears that this could soon surpass the 1000 mark soon. Ramaphosa said SANDF members are called upon to defend South Africa from this invisible enemy.
SAfm — Traditional healer and author, Credo Mutwa has been hailed as a doyen of African culture and traditions. This follows Mutwa's death in Kuruman after a short illness. The Sanusi predicted many historic events, including the 1976 Soweto student uprising and the demise of apartheid architect, Hendrik Verwoerd.
SAfm — The fear of contracting the Coronavirus is very real and people in the Mthatha area in the Eastern Cape say they have no option but to heed the president's call for a 21-day lockdown. Villagers at KwaTshemese village believe remaining indoors is the only solution to contain the spread of the virus.
SAfm — To preserve the indigenous knowledge that the future generation will benefit from , the National Lotteries Commission funded the Credo Mutwa Museum and Library in 2019. Credo Mutwa was a prominent and respected resident of Mahikeng. His cultural home at Lotlamoreng Dam fell into disrepair, when he left, following his expulsion by the then Bophuthatswana President Kgosi Lucas Mangope. He was expelled for predicting his downfall. But the great Sanusi, will be greatly missed, not only by his family.
SAfm — So it's going to be a Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games rather than a Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced YESTERDAY.Tokyo had completed preparations when the virus started spreading across the world. Despite insisting for months the Games would go ahead as planned, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had earlier this week hinted that a delay may be unavoidable.
SAfm — The Ministry of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi has assured workers that regardless of the hours worked, they are entitled to receive the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits if their employer has been compliant. The Minister says the basic conditions of employment rights have been activated for workers to seek annual leave. Nxesi was addressing an inter-ministerial committee briefing regarding the 21-day lockdown period announced by the President.
SAfm — South Africans say the national lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night is a responsible step to help minimise the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. But for many, the challenge is how to spend 21 days at home. Some are buying board games to play with their children, while others plan to relax in front of the television.
SAfm — Different political parties have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's new stringent measures aimed at preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Most political parties have urged the nation say although inconveniencing, the new measures are meant to save lives.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a national lockdown for 21 days under the Disaster Management Act. This follows a meeting with the National Command Council to assess the efficacy of the measures put into place on Sunday last week. The lockdown will run from midnight on Thursday 21 March up until 16 April and will see all citizens required to stay home with the exception of various professional catgaories. Measures have also been announced to mitigate the negative economic impact of the disease.
SAfm — Aid organisation Gift of the Givers will this week start operating a Coronavirus testing facility in Northgate, Johannesburg. This will be among three of the organisation's facilities in Gauteng that will provide testing at a subsidised rate. South Africa currently has 274 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 infections, an increase of 34 since Saturday.
SAfm — The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in South Africa has risen to 274. The Health Ministry released the latest figures last night shortly after the Presidency announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa's expected address to the nation on the pandemic had been postponed to today. President Ramaphosa was locked in meetings till late yesterday engaging with business leaders, heads of political parties and government's National Command Council at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
SAfm — South Africans waited with bated breath last night as President Cyril Ramaphosa was expected to address the nation following his meeting with the National Command Council on the Coronavirus situation in the country. However, Ramaphosa's planned announcement of further measures to tackle the virus, was postponed to today.
SAfm — The civic group Unemployed People's Movement has expressed concern about the health of residents of Makana Municipality during the outbreak of the Corona Virus. Members of the UPM occupied the council chambers of the municipality demanding answers. The residents say they have been without water and are concerned they won't be able to practice safety measures to prevent themselves from contacting the virus, such as regularly washing their hands with soap and water.
SAfm — The National Council of Provinces, with the exception of the Western Cape has adopted a report by the Gauteng department of COGTA to dissolve Tshwane Metro Council, under section 139: 1 C of the constitution. The NCOP has spent the past few days in Gauteng, deliberating on a number of issues, including the challenges that have emerged from Tshwane.
SAfm — Government says it aims to establish quarantine zones in every region of the country. The department of public works together with relevant municipalities have the task of identifying areas where people infected with the Covid 19 virus will be treated. This was announced during a briefing of several cabinet ministers aimed at clarifying the regulations gazetted to give effect to the national state of disaster declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. The regulations issued by the Department of Co-operative and Traditional Affairs encompass regulations relating to social gatherings, uncompetitive consumer behaviour , places of quarantine, emergency procurement procedures as well as the roles of various departments
SAfm — The Gauteng government has warned that it will take drastic steps to deal with those who do not comply with government's directive of keeping crowds to below one hundred. It has called on citizens to co-operate as it tries to contain COVID19 in the province. The province has established a team to deal with corona virus. It believes the drastic measures taken by the country and the province will yield positive results soon. Gauteng currently has the majority of confirmed corona virus cases in the country at 61 out of the 116 cases nationally.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an undertaking that government will communicate regularly and transparently regarding government efforts to combat the Corona virus. Ramaphosa had a meeting with the 14 leaders of opposition parties in Parliament to discuss matters around this issue. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 116.
SAfm — The South African Zionist Churches have reiterated that hundreds of thousands of their members will gather this upcoming Easter Holidays to worship and celebrate God. This despite government's ban on gatherings which include more than a hundred people amid the corona virus pandemic. The Saint Engenas ZCC has however announced that it has postponed its annual Easter pilgrimage in support of efforts to curb the explosive spread of the covid-virus. Leader of the Zionist church, Bishop Bheki Ngcobo says the same precautionary measures adopted for running-businesses should be applied in churches too.
SAfm — All eyes are on the South African Reserve Bank TODAY as governor Lesetja Kganyago is expected to announce further cuts in the interest rate and possibly announce new measures to cushion the economy amid the covid-19 pandemic. Threats to the slow-growing economy have also been hampered by the weakening South African rand against world currencies. Opposition parties such as the DA have meanwhile called for a four month suspension by the banking sector on mortgages, car and business loan repayments.
SAfm — Behavioural experts are warning against panic bulk buying as thousands took to retail stores yesterday to stock-pile on basic necessities. This as the Corona virus pandemic tightens its grip on many South Africans lives across the country. Shoppers could be seen on many social media platforms stocking up on goods such as hand-sanitizers, toilet paper and non-perishable goods. Experts however warn that complacency should not be replaced by total panic in the coming days.
SAfm — Power utility-ESKOM says municipalities who fail to settle their electricity debts will have their power cut off. Gauteng municipalities owe Eskom 2.6 billion Rand. The Vaal-based Emfuleni Local Municipality has agreed to pay Eskom 50-million Rand by yesterday, while the Merafong and RandWest municipalities are on the verge of an electricity debt crisis with a combined 732-million rand debt. Gauteng Co-operative Government MEC, Lebohang Maile, has met Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to discuss the electricity debt owed by Gauteng municipalities.
SAfm — Sport betting has suffered severely in South Africa following the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. With just over sixty positive cases reported in South Africa, this has forced various federations to suspend or cancel their events. Cricket South Africa has suspended all forms of cricket across the board for the net sixty days, while Athletics South Africa and Swimming South Africa have done the same. The Premier Soccer League has postponed this week's fixtures and will meet again tomorrow to decide on the way forward.
SAfm — Retailers are running out of stock as consumers rush to buy essentials. As the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in South Africa continues to rise, store shelves are running empty as scores of people rush to buy supplies in bulk. The number of confirmed cases in the country now stands at 62 with two possible cases of local transmission being investigated. In Woodmead, north of Johannesburg, wholesalers such as Makro and Pick n Pay Hyper have run out of products such as hand sanitisers and other alcohol based cleaning products.
SAfm — All ANC conferences including the national general council (NGC) have been postponed. The party says this is as the result of the impact of stringent measures introduced by government to combat the spread of the virus in the country. Atleast about 3000 party members were expected to convene for the NGC in June to review progress in implementing the party's policies
SAfm — The South African Medical Association, SAMA, has advised its members to refuse to treat patients if they do not have sufficient protection against corona virus. It says their members are concerned about contracting corona virus from their patients. In the wake of the corona outbreak people who suspect they may be infected have been advised to seek medical care immediately. However this exposes health workers to infections.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a National State of disaster in term of the Disaster Management. Ramaphosa made the announcement during his address of the nation as part of the country's fight against the spread of coronavirus, which has now infected 61 people. This followed a special cabinet meeting at the Union Building in Pretoria, to discuss measures to combat the outbreak. Ramaphosa also announced strict travel bans on foreign nationals from high-risk countries, including Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the US, the UK and China
SAfm — Corona virus will Impacting hugely particularly in the Western Cape which is one of the biggest tourist destination on the African continent. The spill over is that its not only going to be Cape Town but also Mpumalanga because of the game parks and other game lodges that are located there so its going to hugely negative for both urban jobs in the case of Cape Town but also rural jobs in the case of Mpumalanga.
SAfm — The National Heritage Council together with and the Congress of Traditional leaders of South Africa have urged government to disseminate information about the covid-19 pandemic in all indigenous languages. CONTRALESA says people in rural areas will be worst affected if the virus spreads. This as the number of corona virus cases in country now stands at 61. Contralesa's secretary general Zolani Mkiva says information about the corona virus needs to reach rural areas in a language people understand
SAfm — A report into corruption in the water sector has recommended that all major water related projects undertaken during the tenure of former Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane be investigated. The report found that between 2014 and 2018 the department incurred 4-billion rand in irregular expenditure. The report entitled Money Down the Drain:
SAfm — With South Africa now treating thirteen cases of the deadly Coronavirus -- an indepth understanding of how the virus is easily transmitted becomes essential. Experts have warned of the devastating consequences fake news has had in relation to the virus. To date, the virus has claimed more than 4300 lives, infecting more than 120-thousand globally.
SAfm — The Western Cape has registered its first positive test for the Covid-19 virus in Cape Town. The patient, a man aged 36, is currently in self-isolation, after presenting himself to a private hospital.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the South African team travelling to Wuhan as heroes who carry the pride and hope of the nation. The president together Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mhkize and Miniister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula bid their goodbyes and well wishes to the team who will repatriate 121 South Africans from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the Corona Virus. The mission is a first of it's kind undertaken by the South African government.
SAfm — One of the country's biggest mobile network operator, Vodacom has agreed to reduce its data prices by 30 per cent across all channels from the first of April this year. The move follows a scathing report published by the Competition Commission, which found that data prices in South Africa were too high and uncompetitive. Vodacom says the reduction will result in savings of over 2-point-7-billon-rand for customers.
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has set aside the Public Protector's CR17 report, declaring it invalid and unlawful. The case was brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa, for a judicial review. Ramaphosa was challenging the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report into the funding of his 2017 ANC presidential election campaign. The court found that Mkhwebane was reckless and exceeded her lawful limits by rushing to make adverse findings against the President on baseless evidence.
SAfm — The Higher Education and Training Department is to investigate management of institutions of higher learning, student leadership and security companies for possible collusion in destabilising universities to procure more security services. That's according to Higher Educadtion Minister Blade Nzimande. Nzimande provided feedback on problems engulfing the Zululand University that has been ridden with student protests in the last two weeks.
SAfm — Market analysts say the sharp decline in the oil price presents both challenges and opportunities for South Africa. Brent crude fell over 30 percent , after Saudi Arabia slashed prices amid rising Coronavirus concerns. Independent Analyst Liston Meintjes says lower oil price will help to reduce transport costs. But has warned that plunging oil prices are also having a negative impact on some local stocks.
SAfm — The Limpopo Health Department has allayed fears of possible Coronavirus infections in the province. This follows reports that 16 Capricorn TVET college students, who returned from a two-year internship programme in China, had not been thoroughly tested for Covid-19. They were part of 29 interns from TVET colleges around the country, who returned last Friday from a Construction SETA internship.
SAfm — South Africa has confirmed its third COVID-19 Coronavirus case. All three patients travelled as a group of 10 to Italy. Nine from the group returned to the country on March 1st. This latest patient is confirmed to be the wife of the country's first confirmed case, the Hilton man from KwaZulu-Natal. The second patient, a thirty-nine year old Gauteng woman, is being treated at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. Provincial health authorities say they are adding more beds to isolation units in Pietermaritzburg and Durban should the need arise.
SAfm — MEC for Community Safety in Gauteng, Faith Mazibuko has given law enforcement agencies in Elsburg, on Gauteng's East Rand, seven days to compile a report on the issue of drugs in the area. This as community members say they're fed up with the use of drugs in their area and are demanding action. Residents say they have had continuous meetings dating up to three months ago with police but nothing has changed. They've accused the police of working with drug dealers in the area and have called for the removal of the station commander.
SAfm — It still remains unclear whether the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, PRASA, has made arrangements to pay off its debt of approximately 114 Million rands to the City of Cape Town. This after Rail Agency was given a deadline of this past weekend to pay up or face disconnection of services by today. Last month thousands of commuters were left stranded in Cape Town after Eskom cut electricity supply to Prasa's train operations due to an unpaid electricity bill. The Mother City has maintained that it will cut off services to PRASA's offices and facilities while awaiting arrangements of payment
SAfm — The ANC in Tshwane has welcomed the decision by the Gauteng Provincial Government to dissolve the Tshwane metro. The metro has been placed under administration until a new council is elected in 90 days. Premier David Makhura told reporters in Johannesburg that the DA-led metro failed in its constitutional mandate to provide services to the citizens of Tshwane.
SAfm — Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has told the National Assembly that the country's first Coronavirus case was confirmed in Kwazulu Natal yesterday. He says the patient has been put in voluntary home quarantine. Mkhize revealed this as he was closing the debate of National Importance on South Africa's state of readiness to deal with the virus.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has informed the World Health Organisation of South Africa's first case of the deadly coronavirus. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed that a suspected case of COVID-19 has tested positive in KwaZulu-Natal. The patient is a 38-year-old man who had travelled to Italy with his wife. There has been over three-thousand 200 deaths related to the virus worldwide and 107 in Italy alone.
SAfm — Criminal charges have been laid against educators at Parktown Boys High in Johannesburg. This follows the release of the report looking at the circumstances surrounding the death of Grade 8 learner, Enock Mpianzi in January at the school yesterday* (Wednesday). The report was finally made public despite media being kicked out of the meeting held at the school with parents. Mpianzi died after a makeshift raft he and his fellow pupils built capsised in the Crocodile River at the Nyati Bush Lodge in the North West. Mpianzi was laid to rest last month. He was the fifth child to die at the camp.
SAfm — South Africans living in China say they are afraid of returning home after reading threatening messages on social media from South African citizens in the country. This after, it was announced at the weekend that more than 150 South Africans living in the Chinese city of Wuhan would be repatriated within ten days. The expatriates will be quarantined for 21 days as a precautionary measure. While many are elated to be returning home, some have opted to remain in China, as a result of the stigma attached to the virus.
SAfm — The District Six working committee is crying foul as the Western Cape high court is today set to hear minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane's application for leave to appeal a personal costs order that was granted against her in relation to the restitution for the people of District six. The High Court found that Nkoana-Mashabane was in contempt of the Land Claims Court for not complying with an order to come up with a comprehensive plan to reinstate claimants back to their historic homes. The court also ruled that she be held personally liable for the costs associated with the case.
SAfm — Deputy President David Mabuza has cast serious doubt on the importance and need for Independent Power Producers saying they have not made any significant contribution to the power supply mix in the country. Mabuza was answering questions in the National Council of Provinces YESTERDAY. This is in sharp contrast to President Cyril Ramaphosa who, in his state of the nation address last month, committed to work closely with Independent Power Producers as part of government's plan to help solve the ongoing load shedding crisis.
SAfm — Cosatu is adamant that it will not engage government's plans to cut the public wage bill at any forum outside the collective bargaining council. Speaking after attending a meeting of the ANC's National Working Committee at Luthuli House and a meeting between business, government and labour at NEDLAC yesterday, Cosatu General Secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali made it clear that plans to cut the wage bill by 160-billion rand over three years announced in last week's Budget Speech were not up for discussion
SAfm — Analysts say while a technical recession was expected -- the contraction is far bigger than previously anticipated. This comes as figures released by Statistics South Africa show that the country's economy shrank by one-point-four percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 -- following a contraction of zero-point-eight percent in the third quarter of 2019. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth in a year.
SAfm — Excluded from evacuation plans, South Africans in other parts of China are making their own arrangements to return to the country. This after the inter-ministerial committee on SUNDAY announced that only citizens in Wuhan City, the epicentre of the CoronaVirus, are being brought home. 151 citizens are expected to be repatriated in the next few days, and will be quarantined for 21 days as a precautionary measure.
SAfm — At least 151 South Africans, out of 201 - living in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the corona virus are expected to be repatriated by government in about ten days after the completion of the logistics. The inter-ministerial committee which includes the ministers of Health, Home Affairs, briefed the media on how the repatriation process will happen.
SAfm — Passenger Rail Association of South Africa (Prasa) LAST NIGHT confirmed that train operations had returned to near normal. This after thousands of commuters were left stranded yesterday when Eskom cut off power to all metro-rail operations in Cape Town. PRASA says Eskom disconnected power to metrorail as a result of an overdue payment.
SAfm — Finance minister, Tito Mboweni, in his budget speech on Wednesday, warned Religious Organisations to operate within the strict boundaries of the law to continue enjoying its tax exempt status. Mboweni highlighted that they will be keeping a close eye on non-compliance by some religious and public benefit organisations.
SAfm — Insurance companies say they have picked up an increase in claims over the last few months. While the South African Insurance Association says they cannot pin this increase on loadshedding, the rise in claims has coincided with the re-introduction of loadshedding a few months ago. City Power also says only 10 claims they have had so far, were due to loadshedding.
SAfm — Debt servicing costs are among government's top four expenditure items in the 2020/21 budget allocations. This receives about 25 percent of the total expenditure, pushing it into fourth position on the list of allocations.
SAfm — Government says tax revenue is expected to be significantly lower than the previous estimates. It says low growth and a weakened SARS have led to the 63-point-3 billion Rand projected revenue shortfall for 2019/2020- this is significantly higher than the revised shortfall of 52 billion Rands published in the 2019 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement. Government also says debt is unlikely to stabilise over the medium term- while debt servicing costs now absorb 15-point-2 percent of the main budget revenue. This is currently standing at 229 billion Rands- largely as a result of bailouts from financially distressed State Owned Entities.
SAfm — The EFF has called for an inquiry into the removal of its MPL's during the Eastern Cape State of the Province Address in Bisho yesterday. The party says it finds it appalling that the speaker of the house, Helen Sauls August, called upon the house's security to forcibly remove EFF MPL's over their attire or dress code. Clad in their symbolic red-overalls, black boots and mine safety hats, the EFF MPL's were physically dragged and wrestled out of the Raymond Mhlaba Chambers in full view of the media
SAfm — Gauteng Premier David Makhura has told members of the Provincial Legislature that the Cannabis Sector will receive more attention from his government in the next five years as part of growing the economy. This follows an announcement by Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane last year that this sector will be prioritised by government in order to enhance job opportunities for the youth. Makhura says they are already in consultation with the different national departments on how the industry can be further industrialised.
SAfm — The second day in the trial of the televangelist Timothy Omotoso, saw the first witness, Andisiwe Dike continuing her testimony in the Port Elizabeth High Court. Dike gave details of how young women were allegedly sexually abused and intimidated by the accused. The thirty year old woman spent thirteen months in the church house of the Jesus Dominion International Church in Mhlanga north of Durban, with the hope of improving her life.
SAfm — The Commission for Gender Equality says forced and coerced sterilisation is a gross violation of women's human rights. The Commission released a report on forced sterilisation of women living with HIV in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng. The Commission has revealed that women would be forced to sign consent forms under the guise that they were approving a ceasarian section and the nurses and doctors would go ahead and sterilise them. Meanwhile, the International Community of Women Living with HIV -ICW- has called on the South African government to ensure justice and remedies, including reparations, to the survivors and families of forced sterilisations. Lawyer, Jody Lee Fredericks...
SAfm — !!!Please be warned that the following story contains details that might offend sensitive listeners!!!. First witness Andisiwe Dike has given chilling details on how she was sexually abused by controversial pastor, Timothy Omotoso, in his church house in Durban.
SAfm — SABC reporter, Pimani Boloyi reports on the family of a two year-old boy whose body was found floating in the Letsitele river, outside Tzaneen, in Limpopo believes he had been mutilated and killed before being dumped in the river. Meanwhile, 57-year-old man has allegedly beaten his four-year-old daughter to death in the Dlamini Township in Soweto. It's alleged that the man took his daughter to the Chiawelo Clinic after the assault. She died of her injuries shortly after arriving at the clinic. Advocacy manager for Women and Men Against Child Abuse, Luke Lamprecht talks to us about children continuing to die at the hands of those who are supposed to protect them...
SAfm — Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Budget Speech is expected to look at innovative ways to boost economic growth, create job opportunities and alleviate poverty. As different sectors of the economy continue to lobby Finance Minister Tito Mboweni ahead of his budget speech on Wednesday, the South African Liquor Brand Owners Association has called on Mboweni to consider an inflation only increase to the Excise Tax for alcoholic beverages when he delivers his budget. The association's spokesperson Sibani Mngadi...
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised to the Malema family following accusations of domestic violence that were raised during two seperate occassions in joint sittings of Parliament. During the State of the Nation Address and again during the debate that followed SONA, ANC MP, Boy Mamabolo, accused Malema of abusing his wife, Mantoa. Responding to the debate, Ramaphosa called the allegations uncalled for and improper. He also called on Parliament to apologise to the nation for the way gender-based violence was used to score political points.
SAfm — South Africa's parole system is once again in the spotlight following yet another young girl child that has been murdered, allegedly by someone on parole. The body of 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk from Elsie's River in Cape Town was found in a stormwater pipe outside Worcester in the Boland, two weeks after she went missing. A 54-year-old suspect is due to appear in court today.
SAfm — The United States Secretary of State's remarks that land expropriation without compensation would be disastrous for the South African economy are just the latest comments from the US Government casting aspersions on the process. Addressing Ethiopian business leaders in Addis Ababa, Mike Pompeo criticized centralized planning in economies pointing to failures in Zimbabwe and Tanzania among others before turning his attention to South Africa. This comes despite efforts by Pretoria to explain the process to American stakeholders including a meeting between the country's chief diplomats in 2018, soon after President Donald Trump tweeted about the matter.
SAfm — The war of words between ANC MP Boy Mamabolo, and EFF leader Julius Malema in Parliament has raised concerns over the use of Gender Based Violence to score political points. On Tuesday during the SONA debate, Mamabolo claimed that Malema had abused his wife. And in response, Malema shocked Parliament when he claimed President Cyril Ramaphosa used to beat up his late wife. Now, the fight between Malema and Mamabolo is heading to court. Malema and his wife, Mantoa Matlala, are each suing Mamabolo for one million rand.
SAfm — The City of Cape Town has started the process of identifying suitable venues for the verification of the status of foreign nationals living outside the Central Methodist Church in Green Market Square. On Monday, the High Court granted the City an interim order to remove the group that has been living on pavements in the area. The court also ruled that the Department of Home Affairs should do the verification process.
SAfm — The debate of the State of the Nation Address in a joint sitting of parliament descended into chaos when accusations of women abuse were flung around. It led to the EFF leader Julius Malema being asked to leave the house. As is convention, all parties in the House convened to debate the SONA delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week. But when Ramaphosa was accused by Malema of having beaten his late wife, order in the House collapsed. The accusation by Malema was brought on by a ANC MP accusing him of the very same thing.
SAfm — After being booed in KwaZulu-Natal in 2006 following political tensions with his then fired deputy, Jacob Zuma, the province is warming up to former president, Thabo Mbeki. In less than six months, he has been invited twice by the ANC in the province. Last year, he was invited to address the memorial lecture of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. This past weekend, he addressed the ANC Political School.
SAfm — The Cape Town High Court has granted the City of Cape Town an interim interdict to remove a group of foreign nationals living on the street outside the Central Methodist church in Green Market Square. Acting judge Daniel Thulare has ruled that the City has the right to uphold its by-laws. The City applied for an interdict last year after more than 600 foreign nationals moved into the church. Many are however sleeping, cooking and defecating outside the church. Acting Judge Daniel Thulare ruled that the City has seven days to execute the order and that it must be read in languages understandable to the group
SAfm — The FW de Klerk Foundation has withdrawn its statement that apartheid was not a crime against humanity. Various political parties, NGOs and members of the public called on the foundation and the last apartheid president, FW de Klerk to withdraw the statement. Some have suggested that De Klerk be stripped of the Nobel Peace prize.
SAfm — Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko says the time to talk is over and decisive action is needed to combat crime in the province. Mazibuko was speaking at a Safety Summit in Bramfisherville, Soweto, south of Johannesburg. This is the first of the 33 summits that the MEC will hold across the province aimed at promoting community participation in crime prevention and to promote safety. MEC Mazibuko says the objective of the summits are to mobilise communities to help tackle crime in their respective areas.
SAfm — Police Minister Bheki Cele says the continuous killing of members of the South African Police is an attack on the state. Cele was speaking at a funeral of the late Galeshewe Lloyd Poonyane in Viljoenskroon, in the Free State. Poonyane died in the line of duty near Orkney, in North West. He was shot dead by suspects and declared dead on the scene. Cele says it's concerning that many SAPS members who died were killed by foreign nationals.
SAfm — As expected, President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address put emphasis on measures to stimulate economic growth. He addressed the challenges of electricity supply shortages, government spending which he described as misdirected towards consumption and debt-servicing rather than infrastructure and productive activity, and the state owned companies which continue to drain the national fiscus
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address was delayed by more than and hour and a half last night. This is as the EFF objected to the presence of former President FW De Klerk in the house and demanded that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan be fired. After about an hour of points of order, the Presiding officers temporarily adjourned the house. When the house resumed the EFF walked out
SAfm — Adam Catzavelos says he is deeply ashamed of his racist rant and has asked South Africans for forgiveness. He was testifying YESTERDAY (13 February) during sentencing proceedings in his crimen injuria case in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. The case follows a self-recorded video of Catzavelos in which he utters the K-word multiple times, while on holiday in Greece in August 2018. In the video, he is seen celebrating the absence of black people at the beach. Catzavelos pleaded guilty to crimen injuria in December last year, following two unsuccessful bids to have the charges withdrawn.
SAfm — Figures released by Statistics South Africa indicate that the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 29-point-1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the third of last year. The results further indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 43-thousand to 16-point-4-million, while the number of unemployed persons decreased by 8-thousand to 6-point-7-million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
SAfm — On Thursday (13 February) President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his second State of the Nation Address since last year's general elections. Ramaphosa came into office promising to reverse the damage caused by over nine years of Jacob Zuma's presidency. He has, however, faced serious challenges in this regard, not least being his government's seeming inability to arrest the spiralling economic decline. The President also faces an onslaught from within his own party, the ANC.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa is TODAY expected to deliver the keynote address during the 30th anniversary of the release date of former statesman Nelson Mandela from prison. Mandela was released from the then Victor Verster Prison 30 years ago after serving 27 years behind bars. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the apartheid government. The day also marks the 13th anniversary of the unbanning of political parties and the release of political prisoners.
SAfm — No identity documents, no proof of residence, no viewing of property. This is just one of the measures estate agents have had to adopt to try and protect themselves from criminals posing as buyers. However, unsuspecting people have also been defrauded of their monies by people posing as estate agents.
SAfm — Former Head of procurement at SAA technical Nontsasa Memela has denied all allegations labelled against her including bribery and wrong doing in which she had been implicated by two witnesses last week. She told Justice Zondo she did not see a conflict of interest when a bidding company paid 2.5 million Rands towards the purchase of her property in Bedfordview. She has also denied she supplied bid documents to JM aviation so they could secure a 1-point-2 billion Rand contract with SAA technical
SAfm — The EFF has vowed to disrupt the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says it wants to see the back of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan before the day of the SONA. Malema addressed the media in Centurion, Pretoria yesterday following the party's Stategic Meeting, the Plenum that seek to pave a way forward for the EFF in the year 2020.
SAfm — The Endangered Wildlife Trust has welcomed the announcement by the Chinese to enforce the ban on illegal wildlife trade and increase regulation of wildlife markets. It is believed that the Coronavirus originated in a food market in China, which was illegally selling wildlife. More than 500 people have died of the virus in mainland China, and thousands infected.
SAfm — Germany has vowed to work with South Africa and help it overcome its energy crisis. The Germans will also provide vocational training to young people in the country. This came out during Chancellor Angela Merkel's working visit to the country yesterday. In his response, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need to increase investment by over 600 German companies operating in the country.
SAfm — South African Airways has announced that it will be cancelling more domestic, regional and international flights by the end of the month. The only route the ailing airline will retain locally are reduced flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town, ceasing operations to Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. Regional flights to Luanda, Entebbe, Abidjan via Accra and Ndola will also be canned. Internationally, flights to Hong, Sao Paolo Brazil, Guanhzhou and Munich Germany will also be chopped.
SAfm — The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it is dismayed by the warrant of arrest issued by the Pietermaritzburg High Court for former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma did not attend the court proceedings of his corruption trial and the judge was not satisfied with the content and authenticity of a sick note produced by his lawyer. However, the warrant will be executed only if he does not appear in court on the 6th of May.
SAfm — The screening of travellers for the Coronavirus has been intensified at the Groblersbrug border post between Botswana and South Africa. One person who works at the border was taken to hospital and isolated after displaying symptoms associated with flu. The national Department of Health has reiterated that there are no cases of the Corona Virus in South Africa.
SAfm — Former President Jacob Zuma's legal team and his family are dismayed by the Pietermaritzburg high court's decision to issue a warrant for his arrest. This is after Zuma failed to appear in court. However the warrant will only be effected if he does not show up for the next appearance in May. The judge was not satisfied with the content and the authenticity of the medical note handed in by Zuma's advocate - Daniel Mantsha.
SAfm — The Limpopo Health Department says there is no confirmation that a patient who has been put in isolation at the Ellisras Hospital in Lephalale, with a high fever and flu-like symptoms, has contracted the corona virus. However, the department has opened a facility at the Polowkane Hospital for any possible coronavirus cases in the province.
SAfm — Every day a South African is arrested in Brazil for drug trafficking while one-hundred men have been arrested for the same offence since 2017 in Mauritius. They were travelling via O.R. Tambo International Airport. Anti-drug activists revealed the statistics in Braamfontein during a panel discussion on drug trafficking in Johannesburg. They warn that the number could be higher as drug mules use corrupt officials to smuggle drugs illegally. Meanwhile, close to 50 South Africans are also languishing in Hong Kong prisons for drug smuggling.
SAfm — The fraud and corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and his co-accused the French arms manufacturer, Thales, is back in the Pietermaritzburg high court today (Tuesday). But his office has confirmed to the SABC that Zuma will not attend the court as he is not well. The two lost their bid to appeal to a judgement for a permanent stay of prosecution last year. Their application for leave to appeal was also dismissed by the court. Zuma and Thales are facing multiple charges including corruption, money laundering and racketeering. These charges relates to 780 questionable payments in connection with the controversial arms deal in the 1990's
SAfm — Today marks the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day - a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control, aimed at supporting the cancer community and ensuring that cancer continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda. This as 8.2 million people die from cancer world wide each year, out of which 4 million are considered premature deaths with ages 30 to 69 years.
SAfm — Some air travellers arriving at the O. R Tambo International airport say the screening for the Corona virus is not an inconvenience but a necessary health precaution. Officials from the national health department and the SANDF health personnel have started screening international air passengers arriving at the airport for the deadly virus. Over 300 people are now known to have died from the virus in China. About a 100 cases have been identified outside China including in the UK, US, Russia, Botswana and Namibia.
SAfm — Embattled Tshwane Mayor Steven Mokgalapa yesterday announced his intention to resign from his position at the end of this month. He maintains that he did nothing wrong but said it was best for the city if he stood down. He has been on special leave and was expected back at work today. Mokgalapa has been facing votes of no confidence in the Tshwane Council. He has accused the ANC and EFF of launching a concerted effort to oust his administration in order to gain access to the city's coffers.
SAfm — One of Enoch Mpianzi's siblings has described the late teenager as a shy, but very intelligent boy. Shadrack was speaking at his brother's memorial service at Parktown Boys' High School, north of Johannesburg this afternoon (tuesday 28 January). The former Brixton Primary learner drowned during his new school's Grade 8 orientation camp near Brits in the North West. He was 13-years-old. Learners and teachers from both schools attended the service to bid him farewell
SAfm — Interim DA leader, John Steenhuisen, says the ANC governed Mogalakwena Municipality in Mokopane, Limpopo, is being run like a mafia state. Steenhuisen was on a fact finding mission in the troubled municipality. The Mogalakwena municipality has been dogged by political infighting, corruption allegations, political killings and violent service delivery protests. Steenhuisen says he'll call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to send a task team to the municipality.
SAfm — Trade union federation Cosatu in the Free State has endorsed the continuation of the shutdown over chronic water shortage in Maluti-A-Phofung municipality in Qwaqwa. Majority of the workers have called for the continuation of the shutdown which started last Monday and suspended on Wednesday after a government delegation met with community leaders. The Union leaders held a meeting with workers YESTERDAY (Sunday) to discuss the water crisis in the area.
SAfm — Trade Union, NUMSA, says they are expected to meet with Autopax stakeholders tomorrow to map a way forward - after the Translux and City to City buses operator announced that its not able to pay its employees their full salaries for January. Autopax - a subsidiary of the Passenger Rail agency of South Africa (PRASA) - has been placed under administration following claims of corruption and maladministration.
SAfm — The Communications Worker's Union has vowed to take up the fight against the retrenchment of three-thousand employees at the fixed-line operator, Telkom. This as the union together with Telkom enter into consultations in order to curb the loss of jobs which CWU actually puts at six-thousand workers. CWU's Secretary General, Aubrey Tshabalala says the upskilling of workers should not be over-shadowed by greedy and selfish executives who put profits ahead of worker interests. Telkom's spokesperson, Noma Faku has however hit back by saying the modernisation of technology will unfortunately result in the loss of jobs.
SAfm — The founder of the People's Dialogue and former Joburg mayor, Herman Mashaba says their future political fortunes with Mmusi Maimane are not linked. He was speaking during a joint media briefing with the victim families of the Lily Mine disaster in Johannesburg yesterday ( Wednesday). Earlier Mashaba vowed to form his political party within the next two months. Former DA leader, Maimane said he still wants to consult with ordinary South Africans on the nature and form of his envisaged political formation.
SAfm — South Africa has a health crisis with overcrowded public healthcare facilities. The Treatment Action Campaign wants government to inject more money into building clinics and hospitals to reduce the overcrowding, improve infrastructure and ultimately stop deaths. This comes after 10 babies died of klebsiella at the Tembisa Hospital on the East Rand. Seven other babies are still critical.
SAfm — The editor of SA Flyer Magazine, Guy Leitch, has warned that South African Airways could suffer a loss of public confidence in the long-term. This after the airline cancelled at least 30 domestic flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and ten return flights to the city of Munich in Germany. The airline says it cannot rule out further flight cancellations. SAA, which was placed under voluntary business rescue, is battling to stay afloat - ahead of the arrival of a two-billion-rand cash injection from government.
SAfm — Corruption in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Police service came under the spotlight again at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on MONDAY . This emerged in the testimony of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Forensic Auditor, Trevor White. White highlighted how politically connected businessman, Toshan Panday, allegedly paid off KZN-police staff in supply -chain management with gifts and bribes.
SAfm — Seven babies are still fighting for their lives in an isolated ward at the Tembisa Provincial Hospital on Gauteng's east rand. This follows the death of ten newborn babies at the hospital's neonatal ward in the past two months after an outbreak of klebsiella pneumonia. Overcrowding and a shortage of staff have been highlighted as the main reasons behind the infection.
SAfm — The South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) together with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) say government should urgently release the funds needed to save South African Airways. The airline is in urgent need of a two-billion rand government bailout in order to keep its aircrafts in the air. The airline has already exhausted two billion rands from private lenders. SAA's business rescue practitioner Les Matuson has been in meetings with public enterprises, trade and industry and treasury officials this past weekend to discuss the airline's funding crisis. Sacca's president, Zazi Nsibanyoni-Anyiam says government needs to act with speed.
SAfm — Fifty two years after his assassination.. Dr. Martin Luther King's family says his legacy still lives. This amid a chapter of divisive American politics and undercurrents of racism. Today is Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. It's held annually on the third Monday of January. The late American civil rights leader championed justice and equality for black Americans from the 1950's, until his death in 1968. In this SABC News exclusive, reporter Chriselda Lewis speaks to Dr Bernice King, the daughter of the civil rights icon
SAfm — Two Johannesburg families are grieving the deaths of their sons, both of which occurred under school supervision, in two separate incidents. Both families are demanding answers from Laerskool Bekker and Parktown Boys High School. 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi's body was retrieved from the Crocodile River, near Brits, in the North West on Friday, where he was attending an orientation camp organised by Parktown Boys High School. Another teen, Keamohetswe Shaun Seboko, was found dead in the hostel swimming pool at Laerskool Bekker in Magaliesburg.
SAfm — Some economists say the decision by the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee to reduce the repo rate will not do much to boost the ailing economy. The central bank took most economists by surprise by lowering the repurchase rate by 25 basis points. The move will reduce the prime lending rate to 9.75 percent from 10 percent with effect from tomorrow
SAfm — Trade union Solidarity has asked for a moratorium on retrenchments at Telkom. The telecoms giant has notified unions that up to 3000 workers could lose their jobs as it struggles with declining performance in fixed voice and data services.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has in the past two years lost almost one-billion rand through train fires, vandalism, public disorder, train collisions and floods. This emerged during a media briefing by Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, to outline some challenges and progress made in turning around the struggling state-owned company.
SAfm — Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe says the board of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) is being replenished to ensure good governance. Mantashe made the comments following the resignation of the parastatal's entire board. NECSA has reportedly been insolvent since 2016 and is asking government for a 500-million-rand bailout.
SAfm — The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (saccawu) has expressed deep concern over plans by MASSMART to retrench workers. Saccawu has accused the retail giant of failing to adequately consult with unions on the matter. MASSMART has announced the possible closure of as many as 34 Dion Wired and Masscash stores, which could affect over one thousand 400 employees. Massmart owns retail outlets such as Game, DionWired and Makro among other brands.
SAfm — A 48-year old man has made a brief appearance at the Wynberg Magistrates' Court in Cape Town on charges of kidnapping and murdering 12-year old Michaela Williams. Magistrate Goolam Bawa ruled that the identity of the accused not be revealed until further notice. Michaela was reported missing to the Grassy Park police station last Wednesday. Her body was found the next day.
SAfm — The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture will kick off the year with an application by the commission's legal team for an order authorising a summons for former president Jacob Zuma to appear from the 27th to 31st of January. Commission Chairperson Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will TODAY(14/01) hear how Zuma has failed on several occations to appear before the commission as planned due to reported ill health - hence the bid for a subpoena to compel his to return to the inquiry. Besides the former President, the Commission is set to, in the coming months, hear testimony from a number of high profile people including ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa with the probe expected to only deliver its final report early next year.
SAfm — Energy expert, Ted Blom, says government is lacking the political will to fix Eskom's power capacity woes. This follows bouts of loadshedding in the new year - and substation maintenance issues causing power disruptions. Eskom board chairperson, Jabu Mabuza, resigned on Friday after admitting his failure to keep a promise that there will be no load shedding before the 13th of this month. Blom says Eskom's leadership aren't fully equipped to run the power utility
SAfm — Energy expert, Ted Blom, says government is lacking the political will to fix Eskom's power capacity woes. This follows bouts of loadshedding in the new year - and substation maintenance issues causing power disruptions. Eskom board chairperson, Jabu Mabuza, resigned on Friday after admitting his failure to keep a promise that there will be no load shedding before the 13th of this month. Blom says Eskom's leadership aren't fully equipped to run the power utility
SAfm — While some Matriculants choose to further their studies at higher education institutions, some will enter the job market. But as job seekers how do they build a distinctive personal brand to distinguish themselves from other job applicants.
SAfm — Trade union Solidarity has served court papers on South African Airways (SAA) and ministers of Finance and Public Enterprises asking that the airline be placed on business rescue. The trade union says this is essential for SAA for the sake of taxpayers. Its Chief Operations Officer Dirk Hermann says the airline could be heading for liquidation and this would have far-reaching consequences for the 11-thousand employees
SAfm — In the past week there were reports of a 13-year old girl bludgeoning her grandmother to death, a learner stabbing and killing another learner, and a 17-year old caught in the act of raping an eight-year old girl. The rate of sexual violence in South Africa is among the highest in the world -- with rape ranked third -- after murder and housebreaking.
SAfm — The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) has called on the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize together with provincial Health MEC's to swiftly deal with issues of safety and security at health facilities in the country. This is after a patient was shot and killed inside a ward at the Witbank Hospital in Mpumalanga.
SAfm — Last night, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive council confirmed that fourteen people have died from the heavy rains and natural disasters since OCTOBER. In a statement, the council says about seven hundred and ninety-eight houses were affected across the province. As the province enters day six of extremely inclement weather conditions, the end is not yet in sight, with weather authorities issuing yet another warning for severe weather conditions going into the weekend
SAfm — South African Airways has advised its customers to contact its call centre or their travel agents to make alternate flight arrangements - or request a refund. This after the South African Cabin Crew Association and NUMSA announced that their members will embark on industrial action tomorrow morning over a wage dispute. SAA has cancelled all its domestic, regional and international flights scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday. All flights operated on SA Express, Mango, SA Airlink and other partners will not be affected.
SAfm — SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the office of the Public Protector and SARS -- with an endorsement by the court -- have agreed to hold in abeyance the implementation of the subpoena -- which requested the revenue service to provide Busisiwe Mkhwebane with former president Jacob Zuma's confidential taxpayer information.
SAfm — The South African Police Service has dismissed weekend reports which claim that the death of former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa was a murder cover up. Meyiwa was shot and killed back in 2014 at the house of Kelly Khumalo's mother in Vooslorus, Ekurhuleni. The Sunday Independent claims that Meyiwa was accidentally shot by one of the people present at the house of the singer's mother and police's lead investigator, withheld crucial statements during initial investigations.
SAfm — The National House of Traditional Leaders has submitted its report to the Limpopo High Court declaring Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana ineligible as head of the Venda Kingdom in Limpopo and proclaiming Princess Masindi Mphephu as the rightful heir to the throne. The House of Traditional Leaders says it is now upto the High Court to decide on the matter.
SAfm — he Gauteng Health Department is concerned by the high number of unnatural deaths in the province. This as close to five-thousand people have been killed in the 2018/19 financial year through gunshots, being stabbed and through motor vehicle accidents. Assault cases have also resulted in the death of over a thousand people while nine-hundred and seventy committed suicide. Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Bandile Masuku says emergency services and hospitals are largely stretched over month-ends due to excessive drinking and reckless driving.
SAfm — The Black First Land First movement has officially been de-registered as a political party. This after the Electoral Court yesterday rejected the BLF's application to appeal its de-registration. In June, the Independent Electoral Commission ruled in favour of the Freedom Front Plus to have the movement officially scrapped from the list of the country's political parties. The IEC says this was based on its constitution which states that it may not register a political party that excludes membership on the basis of race, colour or ethnicity.
SAfm — The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says it welcomes Mboweni's announcement that State owned Enterprises will no longer get bailouts, but loans repayable with interest. Outa has also reacted to government's decision to retain the e-tolling system in its current form.
SAfm — The South African Growth outlook has been revised down by government. It now expects the economy to grow at 0-point-5 percent this year compared to 1-point-5 percent that was predicted in February this year. Growth is projected to slowly pick up to 1-point-7 percent in 2022. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has blamed weaker investment, lower business activity and declining global growth as some of the reasons behind the latest poor growth outlook.
SAfm — The City of Johannesburg has admitted that they have yet to ascertain what information cyber attackers have gained access to when they hacked their ICT systems. The attack is understood to have breached the city's network and resulted in authorised access to its systems. Those claming responsibility have demanded that the City of Johannesburg pays four bitcoins valued at approximately 500-thousand rand by late afternoon yesterday. The City has however refused to be subjected to bribery
SAfm — Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's 2019 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement will be tabled on tomorrow. The minister is expected to outline government's revenue and expenditure plans for the next two years. The minister is experiencing huge challenges which are mainly political in a slow growing economy. Revenue collection has been very low and economists predict a revenue shortfall as South African Revenue Service (SARS) struggles to achieve its tax collections targets. Treasury is also likely to revise down its economic growth forecast for the year from one-point- five percent to one percent
SAfm — Newly elected DA parliamentary leader, John Steenhuisen says there still remains hope for change in South Africa through the Democratic Alliance. Steenuhisen was elected unopposed to replace former party leader, Mmusi Maimane after he resigned from the party and all its political positions. Steenhuisen, who had also stepped down as party chief chip following Maimane's resignation says his main priority is to stabilise the party and continue to hold government accountable.
SAfm — The South African National Editors Forum - SANEF - has implored Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe to reveal the names of the journalists he says he paid to make a story about an alleged relationship with a young woman disappear. In a story carried by Sunday World newspaper YESTRDAY, Mantashe, when contacted by the paper to comment on allegations that he was involved in an affair with a young student in Johannesburg, he allegedly said he paid R70 000 for the story not to be published and he was not going to pay more money on the same story
SAfm — Springboks have booked themselves a place in the finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. This follows a nail biting win against Wales yesterday. The narrow win by the green and gold sent shockwaves across the country as Bok supporters now look ahead to a clash with England at the weekend. President Cyril Ramaphosa will also be making his way to Japan where he will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former statesmen Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup.
SAfm — A number of opposition leaders say they are not surprised at the dramatic developments within the Democratic Alliance. Wednesday (23/10) witnessed the resignations of party leader Mmusi Maimane and Federal Executive Chairperson Athol Trollip. Earlier this week, Herman Mashaba announced his resignation as Johannesburg Mayor and his official exit from the party. While some party leaders believe this will weaken the role of the country's opposition others see it as an opportunity to grow their electoral support
SAfm — Results of Botswana's general elections are expected later today after counting and verification of ballots continued overnight.. Scores of people flocked to voting stations across the country to cast their ballots yesterday (Wednesday). The Independent Electoral Commission says voting began without any major incidents. Some political analysts say the elections are expected to be the first genuine challenge to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party - which has won every election since independence from Britain 53 years ago.
SAfm — Tensions are rising between e-hailing taxi operators in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, after taxi owners entered the market with the launch of a new operation called YoTaxi. There have been reports that the new kid on the block has warned Uber and Bolt drivers to stop their operations in the province and be incorporated into their service. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, a man believed to be a YoTaxi owner, is seen threatening other drivers.
SAfm — Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula has urged passengers to not panic over yesterday's grounding, promising that operations will return to normal by no later than the end of this week.
SAfm — Commitment to a pro-poor agenda and patriotism, are some of the reasons outgoing Joburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba has given for his resignation as both Mayor and DA member. Mashaba made the announcement at a media briefing at the Johannesburg council chambers on Monday. This follows the election of Helen Zille to the party's powerful Federal Council Charperson position on Sunday. Two weeks ago, Mashaba threatened to leave if what he called "right-wing elements" took over the party.
SAfm — Helen Zille has once again beaten Athol Trollip in a leadership contest becoming the Democratic Alliance's Federal Council Chairperson. Zille, who came ahead of two other senior DA members, takes over from James Selfe who served for 19 years. Zille's new position, is said, comes with an incredible amount of power and influence within the party. Speaking to the media shortly after the results announcement at the party's headquarters on yesterday, Zille vowed to stay in her lane and assume the background role to support party leader Mmusi Maimane.
SAfm — The residents of Makhanda Eastern Cape, formerly known as Grahamstown, are taking government to court over the raw sewage that continues to flood the town. The residents say the municipality has failed to respond to reported incidents. The town has also been facing a water shortage crisis.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance is expected to have a new Federal Council chairperson occupying the seat of its highest decision making body between congress by Sunday. The party will hold its highly contested council election at the weekend, with former party leader, Helen Zille as one of the front runners to replace James Selfe
SAfm — Negotiators from the UK reached an agreement with officials in Brussels on Thursday that could pave the way for Britain to finally break 46 years of ties with the EU. For both sides, the agreement is a chance to move their political agendas on and to start focusing on their future trading relationship. The European Union said that they believe the deal can be ratified by the end of October and called it a "fair and reasonable basis for an orderly withdrawal" by the UK.
SAfm — Drugs seem to be highly accessible in prisons across South Africa. In August a search of the Pollsmoor prison found drugs, cellphones and dangerous weapons in prisoner cells. The light is also on prison wardens following the arrest of a warden at the prison who was in possession of mandrax pills. In the latest incident, the issue of illicit substances in prisons also came to the fore when the now convicted child rapist Nicholas Ninow told the court this week that he had taken drugs numerous times in jail.
SAfm — The confessed child rapist, Nicholas Ninow, has recited a poem to his victim in the High Court in Pretoria as a way of apologising for raping her. Twenty-one-year-old Ninow cried as he read the poem as well as a letter to the family of the seven-year old victim. Ninow testified in mitigation of sentence. He was found guilty of raping the girl who was six at the time, at a Dros Restaurant in Pretoria, possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice.
SAfm — Some of our listeners say Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is 60 himself and should start the early retirement process by leading by example.
SAfm — Former South African editor and journalist, Nic Dawes (doors), is now the Media Deputy-Executive Director at Human Rights Watch in New York. Dawes says a lot of things they reported on while he was in SA have come to pass and rebuilding the country will take a while.
SAfm — There continues to be widespread concerns over shortages of critical psychiatric drugs for mental health patients in Gautend and across the country. The drugs in short supply are (include Fluoxetine and Citalopram) both critical inhibitors that ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Mental health patients are being told that essential drugs are in short supply or inadequate in supply and told to come back later in government hospitals and clinics.
SAfm — The United Nations is sounding alarm bells over the high number of children that are suffering the consequences of poor diets and a food system that is failing them. In a report released by UNICEF today (tuesday) called 'The State of the Worlds Children 2019: Children, food and nutrition' extensive reasearch has uncovered that at least 1 in 3 children under five is either undernourished or overweight putting them at risk of poor brain development, weak learning, low immunity, increased infections and, in many cases, death
SAfm — Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, says his department will seek to assist convicted Fees Must fall activist Khanya Cekeshe with an urgent application for a presidential pardon. This comes after the Johannesburg Magistrates Court dismissed Cekeshe's application to appeal his conviction. The court also dismissed his application for bail. The student activist was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2017, with three years suspended after pleading guilty to burning a police van at the height of the Fees Must Fall protests in 2016.
SAfm — The Mozambican National Electoral Commission says police will be deployed to all voting stations to ensure a smooth electoral process. Mozambique holds its general elections tomorrow (Tuesday). There have been reports of sporadic attacks on citizens by unknown armed gunmen. A local election observer Anastacio Matavele, was shot and killed last week in Xai Xai in Gaza province.
SAfm — OPE has called on the South African government to blacklist Bosasa from doing business with government departments. The party says Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola must disclose whether the controversial company - now known as African Global Operations - continues to get financial government contracts. COPE spokesperson, Dennis Bloem says the South African government should follow the example of the United States where the controversial Gupta brothers were sanctioned from doing business with US companies.
SAfm — Social media has been abuzz this past weekend over a video which seemingly shows Springboks winger, Makazole Mapimpi being snubbed by a group of players during celebrations which followed the clash between South Africa and Italy at the Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday. The debate raged on even after Mapimpi recorded a video of himself explaining the rugby culture within the team that may haVE led some to cry foul over the incident. Springboks coach, Rassie Erusmus also weighed in on the issue explaining that any form of racism is not tolerated in the team.
SAfm — Mmusi Maimane's future as leader of the Democratic Alliance remains uncertain, days after the party cleared him of financial wrongdoing. An investigation was conducted following allegations that Maimane's Toyota fortuner was a donation from controversial Steinhoff former CEO Markus Jooste. Weekly newspaper, Sunday Times YESTERDAY ( Sunday) reported that a delegation of senior party figures, including former DA leader Tony Leon, has asked Maimane to quit for the sake of the party. Meanwhile, former leader Helen Zille has announced her candidacy for the position of chairperson of the party's
SAfm — Traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape have expressed disappointment in the delay by President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce on the release of jailed King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo. Ramaphosa had visited the Abathembu nation ahead of the May national elections to garner votes and it was hoped that King Dalindyebo would receive a presidential pardon from the new administration after the elections. Some traditional leaders have now accused Ramaphosa of using them
SAfm — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is in South Africa on a State Visit amidst strained relations between the two nations following the recent spate of attacks on foreign nationals including Nigerians. Buhari will co-chair the 9th SA-Nigeria Bi-national Commission -BNC- with President Cyril Ramaphosa later this morning. Today's BNC seeks to strengthen political and economic relations between the two countries as well taking stalks of the implementation of the over 30 bilateral agreements signed between the two sister republics.
SAfm — DA chief whip, John Steenhuisen has invited the Institute for Race Relations to join its party membership or form its own political party instead of meddling in the leadership of the official opposition. This follows an opinion piece which argued that current Western Cape premier, Alan Winde should replace Mmusi Maimane as party leader. The IRR endorsed the article claiming that it promotes robust non-racialism and seeks to seeks to stimulate an authentic conversations about the future of ideas in South Africa.
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) says it will seek a minimum wage of 17-thousand Rand per month for its workers, up from 12-thousand-500 Rand. The union lashed out against what they call greedy CEOs within the platinum sector, who benefit at the expense of poor miners. AMCU has taken Sibanye-Gold and Anglo American Platinum to the CCMA over wage negotiations and planned retrenchments. Union president, Joesph Mathunjwa has threatened strike action should mediation fail.
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has sent its condolences to the families of five victims who died when a storm hit Manzimdaka village at Cala on Sunday night. Three children including a two year-old toddler and two elderly men died after walls fell on them. Scores of other houses have been flattened,
SAfm — The Competition Commisson's Health Market Inquiry has found that the private health market has failed consumers by overcharging them with no clear outcomes. The commission also found among other things, that healthcare practitioners are subjected to little regulation. The inquiry, which was initiated in 2013, released its findings with recommendations, yesterday. .
SAfm — HAWKS' captain Lloyd Ramovha says fifty thousand rands per child was the ransom demanded by the kidnappers of three teenagers of Ethiopian origin over the weekend. The five suspects were arrested by the HAWKS around Brixton and Mayfair areas in Johannesburg YESTERDAY (thursday). The parents of the teenagers had reportedly been contacted with ransom demands.
SAfm — COSATU and its affiliate the South African Society of Banking Officials has encouraged workers in the banking sector to report for work today. This follows yesterday's decision by the Labour Court's to interdict their protest that was planned for this morning. COSATU's deputy secretary-general Solly Phetoe says they are now seeking leave to appeal the ruling. He says the union will also resubmit a section 77 notice to the National Economic Development Labour Council (NEDLAC
SAfm — The Department of Basic Education is working on formalising Grade 9 as one of the exit points of schooling. That means learners will be able to finish school at Grade 9 and attain The General Education Certificate. This has been revealed by the minster of Basic Education, Angie Motshega at SADTU's elective conference held in Nazrec, Johannesburg. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports
SAfm — Banking union; The South African Society of Bank Officials says they are redy to embark on a nationwide strike this Friday by banking employees. Around 40-thousand members are expected to take part in the strike - which is against the retrenchment of workers and digitalisation of banking systems. SASBO says the union will ensure that ATM's and banking operations are not functional. In Gauteng.
SAfm — The presidency has welcomed a Constitutional Court judgment that dismissed its application for leave to appeal a High Court ruling regarding the hiring and firing of cabinet ministers. Ramaphosa took the matter to the ConCourt seeking clarity on the powers of the President on the matter. In 2017, the High Court ruled that then President Jacob Zuma must give reasons for his controversial cabinet reshuffle which saw the axing of then Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his Deputy Mcebisi Jonas.
SAfm — Social media has been abuzz since YESTERDAY when Limpopo-based Ndlovu Youth Choir had been preparing for its final performance at the finals of America's Got Talent. The group took to its facebook page moments before their performance to thank all South Africans and the world for the support they have received in the competition. Veteran television talk show host, Felicia Mabuza-Suttle had also paid the group a special visit to wish them well.
SAfm — Labour union DEMAWUSA says it will forge ahead with the strike action until Johannesburg's Metrobus management meets its demands. Metrobus workers belonging to DEMAWUSA embarked on an indefinite strike yesterday over salary progression issues. The union also wants to be given office space and resources at all three Metrobus depots in Johannesburg. Meanwhile Metrobus says their bus that was reported hijacked this morning has since been found parked at a Ghandi Square bus terminal in central Joburg.
SAfm — Suspended Secretary to Parliament Gengezi Mgidlana says he has already started consulting his lawyers to challenge his dismissal. National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise recently announced that they have accepted recommendations that Mgidlana be summarily dismissed. He was found guilty on seven of the 13 charges laid against him - of which four were very serious. It follows the outcome of an investigation by a disciplinary panel which probed various allegations - which include maladministration.
SAfm — The 2 month deployment of the army in some crime hotspots in Cape Town comes to an end today. In July Police Minister Bheki Cele announced that soldiers would be deployed to the streets of townships in the mother city following a series of gang related murders. It still remains unclear if an extension will be granted to allow the SANDF to stay longer.
SAfm — Nigeria's consul general, Adama Godwin, has confirmed that his government will soon start the process of repatriating more than six hundred of it's citizens back to Nigeria. This follows the announcement by the African Diaspora Forum's that it too had received over 400 requests from foreign nationals who hail from Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi who wish to be assisted with returning to their home countries. Violent clashes between locals, who claim to be fighting the scourge of drugs and crime, and foreign nationals defending their livelihoods during the looting of businesses in both the Johannesburg CBD and Tshwane has led to at least 12 deaths thus far. Nigeria's consul general, Adama Godwin says the first trip is expected to leave South Africa this week
SAfm — Today) is International Gynaecological Awareness Day and health NGO, Right to Care, has called on communities to continue sharing knowledge and raising awareness about cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccinations. The organisation says only half of South African women are screened for cervical cancer at the recommended intervals, with Pap Smear screening lower amongst the poor and those living with HIV. Research shows cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among South African women.
SAfm — Some foreign nationals in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, say they are ready to abandon their pursuit of a better life in South Africa and go back to their countries of origin. About 800 foreign nationals have been displaced by last week's xenophobic attacks in Katlehong, and are being sheltered at community halls in the township. They were uprooted from their homes at the Mandela informal settlement and Nhlapo section.
SAfm — Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) says it hopes to meet with Minister of Police Bheki Cele to discuss a coordinated response to the wave of attacks on businesses in Gauteng. Busa has condemned the violent protests across the province where foreign-owned businesses were vandalised and looted.
SAfm — South Africa has avoided a recession. The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019. The first quarter GDP numbers recorded a decline of 3.2 percent. GDP data released by Stats SA showed that mining, manufacturing, finance and real estate showed positive growth, while agriculture, forestry and fishing continued to shrink
SAfm — Police continue to monitor hot spots across Johannesburg and Pretoria. This follows the widespread looting of foreign-owned shops in Tembisa, Pretoria, Germiston, Malvern, Turfontein and the Johannesburg CBD. Police fired teargas, rubber bullets and stun grenades and arrested more than 90 people. Meanwhile, the ANC has condemned the violence and classified it as mere 'acts of criminality'. ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule has criticised the media for what he calls false and irresponsible reporting of the violence.
SAfm — The 42 year old man arrested following the disappearance of a University of Cape Town student has been charged with murder rape and defeating the ends of justice. 19 year old Uyinene Mrwetyana disappeared more than a week ago. Meanwhile, boxing champion Leighandre "Baby Lee" Jegels was gunned down by her ex-boyfriend in the Eastern Cape. This as a six-year-old Amy-Lee de Jager is still missing after being kidnapped for ransom outside her school in Vanderbijlpark
SAfm — Members belonging to the National Truck Drivers' Foundation have called for a nationwide strike today in response to trucking companies taking them to court for allegedly burning trucks. The foundation is also lobbying against the alleged employment of foreign nationals.
SAfm — Business owners whose shops were looted in Malvern east of Johannesburg this morning are counting their loses. An estimated 50 shops have been looted and over 50 vehicles burnt after a group of people went on the rampage. Some of the shops were also burned. Over 30 people have now been arrested. The motive for the looting is not yet known. The looting incidents started in nearby Jeppestown yesterday morning after three people died in a building fire. But police say the looting is not related to the deaths. They blame this on criminals taking advantage of the situation. These business owners say they've lost everything
SAfm — Fear and anxiety are mounting in the student community as investigations into the disappearance of a 19-year-old University of Cape Town student continue. Police say Uyinene Mrwetyana was last seen last Saturday afternoon when she left her Roscommon House residence in Claremont. Mrwetyana family has enlisted the services of private investigator Noel Pratten to help with the search. Two more private investigators have also been hired by the UCT to assist with the search.
SAfm — A report released by corruption watchdog Corruption Watch has revealed that South African police are the most corrupt public servants. The report also shows that for the first time, corruption in the police has overtaken other sectors such as schools, health and local government. It identifies abuse of power and bribery as the leading forms of corruption in the police.
SAfm — The KhoiSan6 protest at the UNION BUILDING which was initiated by the KhoeSan Walkers from Port Elizabeth, has lost all moral direction and is now effectively leaderless and should be closed down immidiately. This is according to a leading KhoiSan Activist who says that the protest has sadly now become a cause for negative divisions, that it is no longer educating South Africa about the plight of the KhoiSan. The KhoiSan4 group made the arduous 1 200km trek to Pretoria from the Eastern Cape last year and have been camped outside the Union Buildings since November 30, 2018.Some of the groups demands included language, land and identity
SAfm — African Global Operations, formerly known as Bosasa, has urged the public and the media to give Gavin Watson's family space and time to grieve after the politically-connected businessman's death. In a brief statement to the media, AGO confirmed the death of their Chief Executive, Gavin Watson. He died yesterday morning when his car hit a concrete barrier on the R21 at the entrance to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg.
SAfm — Four people have been killed in a cooking oil tank explosion in Roodekop, Germiston, on Gauteng's East Rand. Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson, William Ntladi says they responded to the incident, which happened afternoon, after reports of a blaze at the factory.
SAfm — The leaked CR17 bank statements will once again come under the spotlight when President Cyril Ramaphosa appears before the National Assembly later today. This is the first time Ramaphosa will have to face oral questions in parliament since the details of the campaign funding became public. EFF leader Julius Malema is set to ask the president about details of people in the Office of the President and the Cabinet who were involved in his party fundraising campaign. DA Leader Mmusi Maimane has also written to speaker Thandi Modise requesting her to add a question over the alleged payments by the president to some cabinet members for their role in the campaign. Communications consultant Chris Vick has weighed in on the matter saying the presidency seems to be losing the public relations battle, as those with access to the bank statements consistently define the public narrative
SAfm — Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba has hit back at ANC chairperson in the region, Geoff Makhubo, labelling him as one of the most corrupt public servants in the region. Mashaba will today face a motion of no confidence brought by the ANC but he maintains that this is a smoke-screen to prevent him from revealing evidence of alleged corruption that amounts to almost 34 Billion rands within the City of Johannesburg. Mashaba will need the support of the EFF in order to survive the motion but the ANC claims to have garnered enough votes to unseat him
SAfm — GOOD party leader Patricia de Lille has welcomed Pretoria High Court judgement which set aside the findings of the Seriti Commission into the arms deal. Judge President Dunstan Mlambo found that the commission failed to probe certain pieces of crucial evidence. De Lille who blew the whistle on the controversial arms deal 20 years ago, says the ruling is important as it demonstrates that no one is above the law
SAfm — SABC Board Chairperson, Bongumusa Makhathini, says the public broadcaster is preparing court papers, and will not comment further on the SIU Report until the papers have been lodged in court. The board says it will support the application by the Special Investigating Unit to have the contract between the public broadcaster and Mafoko Security Patrols reviewed and set aside. In a report released yesterday (Sunday -18/08/2019) the SIU found serious irregularities in the procurement and awarding of the 185-million rand tender by former members of the SABC's Interim board in 2017. Hannes Du Buisson, president of the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media & Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU) weighs in on this....
SAfm — DA leader Mmusi Maimane is threatening to go to court to halt the processing of the National Health Insurance Bill in Parliament. The Bill was tabled in Parliament last week and it has now been referred to the Health Portfolio Committee.
SAfm — New mayors for eThekwini and uMsunduzi municipalities as well as other ANC political office bearers will be announced within seven days. This follows a decision by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal to overhaul its entire political leadership in the two municipalities. Among those axed are embattled eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede, and Themba Njilo - mayor of KwaZulu-Natal's capital city, uMsunduzi. The ANC has attributed the decision to recall its members in the two municipal executive committees to poor performance, lack of accountability and declining service delivery.
SAfm — Police Minister, Bheki Cele, together with International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr. Naledi Pandor, have urged people to stop confusing the fight against crime with xenophobia. This after more than 600 foreign nationals were arrested during police raids in the Johannesburg CBD - some, allegedly, for selling counterfeit goods.
SAfm — COSATU says government has also contributed to unemployment with its back door retrenchments. The labour federation says government and business must not use Fourth Industrial Revolution as an excuse for rising unemployment.
SAfm — The ANC NEC also resolved that Gauteng road users should pay for E-Tolls. This despite Premier David Makhura's insistence that the call to scrap E-Tolls was not an electioneering gimmick.
SAfm — Representatives of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and the City of Tshwane are still locked in a meeting over a wage dispute. Hundreds of protesting municipal workers gathered outside Tshwane House in Centurion demanding an 18 percent salary increase, which the union claims was granted to group heads but excluded lower-level employees. The protest brought some areas in the capital to a standstill, and operations of the Tshwane Bus Service were halted.
SAfm — KhoiSan Revolution Party's Stanley Peterson says they are preparing to approach the courts to get Khoisan land back that was taken before 1913. Peterson says they want part of the Eastern Cape, part of KZN and the whole of the Western Cape
SAfm — Agriculture body, AgriSA, says there are political reasons behind government's reasoning for land expropriation without compensation. This as the public is being invited to comment on the report that contains a number of recommendations - including the amendment of the constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation in some circumstances. It also recommends the reconfiguration of the land claims court to a land court - which will enable it to deal with land issues on a wider scale
SAfm — Embattled asset management company, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), has appointed businessman Reuel Khoza as its first non-political chairman. Introducing the interim board, finance Minister Tito Mboweni said the tradition of employing the deputy finance minister to the chairman's position was "bad practice". Sindi Mabaso-Koyano, a chartered accountant with experience on several boards including Eskom, has been named as Khoza's deputy. The appointments come as allegations of corruption and malfeasance are under the spotlight at the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into alleged impropriety at the PIC.
SAfm — Members belonging to the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) and the United National Transport Union (Untu) are expected to embark on a nationwide strike this morning. Both unions say their members will march in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban as part of what they call a 'total shut down' of commuter train services across the country. They are demanding improved rail services including the safety of commuters on trains. The strike action comes a day after Transport minister Fikile Mbalula outlined plans to improve the country's ailing rail system
SAfm — The South African National Parks believes it is turning the tide in its fight against poaching in the Kruger National Park. This follows the arrest of nine alleged poachers in different parts of the park over the last three days. The sections where the arrests were made have been the hardest hit areas of rhino poaching over the years. SANPARKS rangers say the poachers were in possession of heavy calibre rifles and ammunition at the time of the arrests
SAfm — Hundreds of social housing tenants in various parts of Johannesburg may find themselves homeless from next month. The Johannesburg Social Housing Company - JOSHCO - has issued those owing rent with eviction notices. The notices also inform residents that their electricity will be switched off and that access to water will be limited. The affected areas include Kliptown, City Deep and Fleurhof. Last week, Kliptown residents embarked on a protest after receiving eviction notices.
SAfm — Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has tabled a Special Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly, which paves the way for power utility Eskom receive a 60-billion-rand bailout from the current financial year to 2020/21 financial year. Mboweni has also announced cash injections for South African Airways, the SABC and Denel. He says the money will be handed over in chunks, as these entities will be required to meet certain conditions.
SAfm — The high court in Pretoria is today set hear an urgent application by public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan to interdict the implementation of the remedial action from public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report into the so called SARS rogue unit. Mkhwebane found the unit, which was allegedly aproved by Gordhan, was in violation of the constitution, and has directed President Cyril Ramaphosa to take appropriate disciplinary action against him
SAfm — The associate professor at the Wits school of governance, Ivor Sarakinsky, has warned of a constitutional crisis in South Africa if the court rules against President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to take the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report on an urgent judicial review. Ramaphosa confirmed his decision to approach the courts in a media briefing in Pretoria last night. Mkhwebane's report found that Ramaphosa misled Parliament about receiving a hefty donation for his 2017 presidential campaign from BOSASA
SAfm — South Africans must brace themselves for a busy day as hundreds of activities are expected to take place around the country in celebration of the annual Nelson Mandela International Day today. A businessman from the O R Tambo region has contributed positively to change the lives of the children at Mzomtsha Children's Home in Ngqeleni in the Eastern Cape. Ludumo Mjanyelwa who owns a road construction company, has donated benches and vertical garden made up of recycled plastic bottles to honour the ethos of the late former President Mandela.
SAfm — A survey commissioned by Tyme Bank has revealed that most South Africans run out of money before the end of the month. According to the report, while many do have a budget 76% of those surveyed still go broke before their next pay. Women are said to be the hardest hit and this is because they take care of their children and families
SAfm — Today is the 50th anniversary of the launch of the spaceflight Apollo 11 that landed humans on the moon 4 days later. Apollo 11 was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on July 16, 1969 and was the fifth crewed mission of NASA's Apollo programme. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin, landed the Apollo Lunar Module, Eagle, on July 20, 1969. To look at the significance of this historic moment we are joined on the line by Eugene Avenant, Chief Engineer for Space Operations at the South African National Space Agency - (SANSA)
SAfm — Former Communications Minister General Simphiwe Nyanda says Former President Jacob Zuma is clutching at straws in a bit to deflect attention from the damaging corruption allegations he is facing. Nyanda says if he was a spy why did Zuma deploy him to important positions in his cabinet.
SAfm — Former President Jacob Zuma is expected to appear at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture today. Several witnesses have accused him of overseeing mass looting of state funds during his nine-year reign before Cyril Ramaphosa replaced him last year. Zuma has denied all wrongdoing. His lawyers have described the inquiry as an attempt to humiliate him.
SAfm — Violence continued in some areas of the Cape Flats this past week-end despite a strong police presence in Phillipi East. One of the latest victims is EFF branch chairperson in the Western Cape, Xolani Jack, who was shot 14 times and killed in Khayelitsha. Three alleged gang members have also been injured in a shootout with the police in Grassy Park.
SAfm — Commercial farmers in the North West province are concerned over the increase in the number of invasions into their farms. Agri North West is alleging that some local small-scale farmers living adjacent to large commercial farms have been forcefully accessing their properties seeking grazing land for their own livestock.
SAfm — Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has filed an urgent application to suspend and interdict the remedial actions in a report released by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. In a statement, Gordhan's lawyers say he wants to review and set aside the report and have it declared unlawful, unconstitutional, irrational and invalid. In her report Mkhwebane found Gordhan guilty of maladministration and violating the prescripts of the National Strategic Intelligence Act, as well as the Constitution, for the establishment of an intelligence unit at the South African Revenue Service in 2007.
SAfm — Nigeria is through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in Cairo last night. Bafana Bafana couch Stuart Baxter stuck with the same side that shocked hosts Egypt in the last round, as match-winner Thembinkosi Lorch retained his place, but this did not assist the team following a late winner by the Super Eagles
SAfm — The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has heard how the former chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane has continued to assist the Gupta family in its businesses in his capacity as South Africa's ambassador to the Netherlands. During his testimony yesterday Koloane admitted to name dropping to influence officials to approve the controversial Waterkloof Gupta Plane landing, describing his action as an error of judgement
SAfm — Some councillors in the Joburg Metro say they are living in fear, as residents in their respective areas are frustrated about challenges of erratic electricity supply. Yesterday councillors from the ANC Caucus staged a march outside the Eskom headquarters in Sunninghilll, north of Johannesburg. They are demanding that the power utility improve its supply of electricity to their areas. Residents have reportedly threatened councillors from Ivory Park, Diepsloot, Soweto and Organge Farm and vandalised their homes after blaming them for the electricity problems.
SAfm — The United Democratic Movement leader, Bantu Holomisa who was instrumental in revealing the corruption at the Public Investment Corportion (PIC) says the Corporation's former CEO, Dan Matjila should also be investigated over allegations that he unduly benefited from a 2-point-45 million rand loan extended by the troubled VBS mutual bank. Matjila who is already facing numerous allegations of corruption, testified at the Commission yesterday. He has since denied that he took a loan from VBS
SAfm — Cape Town police have initiated a 72 hour lockdown action plan in Philippi East, following eleven murders in the township over the weekend. Two men were shot and killed at a tavern on Saturday night, while three bodies were discovered in a nearby house. Another three men were also shot in a separate incident i the same area. On Friday night, six young women were shot and killed in the Marcus Garvey informal settlement. Police say there's been no arrests so far
SAfm — African heads of state and governments have met in Niamey, Niger to officially launch the operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The agreement will pave the way for free movement of goods, services, investments and people around the continent. The AfCFTA comes after 17 years of tough negotiations. African countries currently trade only about 16 percent of their goods and services among one another, compared to 65 percent with European countries. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the agreement will be a game changer for the continent.
SAfm — In a historic win that has changed their profile, Bafana Bafana knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations and booked their place in the quarter-finals with a late winner in Cairo. Thembinkosi Lorch scored on 85 minutes to give South Africa a stunning 1-0 victory. Stuart Baxter's men will now take on Nigeria in the quarter-finals on Wednesday
SAfm — Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the department will present its report about the status of E-tolls in the Gauteng province in August this year following the directive from the President that the issue must be thoroughly discussed. Mbalula was speaking in Durban at the N3 Marrianhill Toll Plaza where law enforcement agencies and the department held a post-Durban July road block
SAfm — The first 4th Industrial Revolution SA - Digital Economy Summit opens in Midrand, north of JHB later today. The summit will be hosted by the 4th Industrial Revolution South Africa partnership, an alliance between partners from the public and private sectors, academia and civil society. Today's summit will assist government to explore opportunities presented by the digital revolution and to identify policies, strategies and action plans that will position South Africa as a competitive global player.
SAfm — The government of Lesotho and the opposition have signed an agreement to open Parliament to legislative reforms. The agreement was signed yesterday during President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the mountain kingdom. While the agreement is being hailed a bold step to stabilise the political tensions in Lesotho, the opposition is not making guarantees about the motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Tom Thabane.
SAfm — The Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU) says it will request an urgent meeting with the SABC and the Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to discuss the current empasse around the financial crisis at the public broadcaster. Yesterday, Ndabeni-Abrahams told the Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications that National Treasury had rejected the SABC's turnaround strategy. The public broadcaster needs a three-point-two billion-rand government guarantee to get it out of its financial difficulties. However, it needs to meet specific requirements before it can be granted a bailout.
SAfm — Professor Ivor Sarakinsky of the Wits school of governance says there are fears that some people that the ANC has sent to chair Parliament's portfolio committees might attempt to manipulate agendas. They include former ministers Faith Muthambi, Mosebenzi Zwane, Bongani Bongo, Tina Joemat-Pettersson and former North West premier, Supra Mahumapelo. The five were elected to chair Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Transport, Home Affairs, Police and Tourism Parliamentary portfolio committees respectively.
SAfm — EFF leader Julius Malema has dropped a bomb-shell saying his party will no longer be voting with the DA or even the ANC across all municipalities. The EFF had given the DA in Tshwane Metro an ultimatum to make sure that they make way for an EFF person to be the mayor in the Metro by June
SAfm — Equal Education says it welcomes the withdrawal of Zukisa Faku's nomination by the ANC Parliamentary caucus to be chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on basic education. The organisation had made a public demand for the withdrawal of Faku's nomination, citing her previous sentence to three years' house arrest on nine counts of fraud
SAfm — The minister of police Bheki Cele is today expected to meet with various Community Policing Forums affected by gang violence in Cape Town, Western Cape. The CPF members have called on the minister to take immediate and proper action to address the violence that has terrorised their communities. This as police in the province search for suspects after two men were killed in a shootout believed to be gang-related in Groote Schuur over the weekend.
SAfm — The South African Communist Party says no threat against it will reverse its call for parliament to institute an inquiry into the fitness of the Public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. This after Mkhwebane's office released a statement demanding that the SACP's Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila, retracts and apologise for alleging that Mkhwebane, is a "hired gun of the fight back agenda that is used by rogue elements within the intelligence". Mkhwebane has also threatened to take legal action against the SACP but the party insists that its voice will not be silenced.
SAfm — Director of Media Monitoring Africa William Bird, says they hope Lebashe has a plan to make the acquisition of Tiso Blackstar a success and create a sustainable media house.
SAfm — Information Communication and Technology Union Thabang Mothelo, says the Tiso Blackstar Group was growing steadily and they don't understand why it was sold. The union has also lambasted the manner in which the sale was handled by the companies.
SAfm — Cape Town's Mayco Member JP Smith, says yesterday's meeting in the Cape Flats gave them a clear picture that they have an extremely dire situation where almost ten people are killed a day.
SAfm — The South African Municipal Workers' Union says it intends to take the Auditor General's reports to the Public Protector for investigation - after it was revealed that 239 out of 257 municipalities have not received clean audits. Auditor-General, Kimi Makwetu, addressed the media yesterday on the local government audits for the 2017/18 financial year - saying that pervasive control and monitoring failures are behind only 18 municipalities receiving clean audits. He says not a single municipality in the Free State, Limpopo and the North West received a clean audit - and that irregular expenditure among municipalities amounted to 25-billion-rand
SAfm — The high usage of consultants and lack of Chartered Accountants has been pointed as some of the issues that contributed to Limpopo province being one of the worst three financially run municipalities in the AG's report.
SAfm — EFF Leader Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to come clean about the allegations of money laundering which Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is reportedly investigating. Malema was taking part in a debate on the state of the nation address which President Ramaphosa delivered last week. Meanwhile, political analyst Ralph Mathekga says Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's decisions to probe Ramaphosa campaign donations will fuel calls for an inquiry into her fitness to hold office and she is in the path of a perfect storm brewing in Parliament
SAfm — Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan says Denel employees will receive their full salaries. He was speaking in the National Assembly during the debate on the State of the Nation Address. Earlier reports indicated that the arms manufacturer notified its employees that they would receive 85 percent of their salaries yesterday ( Tuesday) and the balance will be paid in a week's time. Gordhan says a good samaritan came to the rescue of Denel. However the Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa (LIMUSA) is concerned with the ongoing crisis in Denel.
SAfm — COSATU says it expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to show bold leadership and take decisive actions to deal with the challenges that South Africa is facing. Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address today. The labour federation says the president needs to act speedily to execute policies to save the ailing economy. Cosatu's Parliamentary coordinator, Matthew Parks speaks to us about what they are hoping for....
SAfm — Today (Thursday) is World Refugee Day. Aid organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says there are now over 70 million people forced out of their homes around the world-more than at any time in modern history. The organisation says these are people who have fled extreme danger including relentless bombing, gang violence and other life-threatening circumstances. Liesbeth Schockaert, Southern Africa co-ordinator of migration at Doctors Without Borders (MSF) gives us more....
SAfm — The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools has called for a CODESA type of forum in decisively dealing with social ills plaguing our school. Its CEO, Paul Colditz...
SAfm — The North Gauteng high court has ordered Gupta-linked consultancy Firm Trillian to repay almost 600 million rands to power utility Eskom. Executive Director at Corruption Watch, David Lewis gives us his reaction...
SAfm — The Alexandra Shutdown Committee says it is going ahead with its total shutdown of the township today. This, following Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba's promise to rebuild illegal structures which were demolished in the township earlier this month. The committee has indicated that it is against the City of Johannesburg's decision. The mushrooming of illegal dwellings in Alexandra, sparked what has become known as the Total Shutdown Movement. Organiser of the Alex Shutdown Committee Sandile Mavundla elaborates.....
SAfm — In his testimony yesterday at the Zondo Commission, former NPA boss Mxolisi Nxasana, said he was forced out of his job in 2015. Nxasana told the commission he had recordings of former head of NPA Nomgcobo Jiba running a campaign to dig-up dirt on him to get him removed from office. However Jiba's lawyer expressed concern about evidence being heard at the commission that she had not seen and not in the public domain.
SAfm — Former president, Kgalema montlanthe, together with former speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Frene Ginwala will form part of an independent team which will probe whether ANC members were involved in the setting up of smaller parties ahead of the 2019 general election. The decision to establish the team was taken by the ANC's National Working Committee on Monday after allegations that the party's Secretary General, Ace Magashule was involved in the formation of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)
SAfm — An unconfirmed number of SAPS and JMPD vehicles have been damaged following an attack on law enforcement officials in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The police were conducting raids, targeting counterfeit goods when they were hurled with stones by a group of people believed to be foreign nationals that trade in the area.
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria will today hear an application by civil society organisations, Corruption Watch and Right2know - to review and set aside the findings of the Seriti Commission. The Commission was set up in 2011 by then Justice Minister, Jeff Radebe to investigate allegations of fraud, corruption, impropriety or irregularity in the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages. In 2016, the commission's report was released by former President, Jacob Zuma. It found that there was no proof of fraud and bribery in the multi-billion rand arms deal.
SAfm — A survey by the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa has revealed that one-in-four Chief Audit Executives working in State Owned Enterprises fear for their lives due to the nature of their job. The institute has called for greater protection for its members following what it calls alarming increases in reports of intimidation, harassment and violence against them. This follows the attempted assassination of SABC's chief audit executive, Thamsanqa Zikode on Friday last week. Zikode was involved in a shoot out outside his home and its believed he was a target because of the corruption cases he has been working on at the public broadcaster.
SAfm — Tributes continue to pour in for the veteran journalist and former Rand Daily Mail and Sunday Times editor, Raymond Louw. The Professional Journalists Association of South Africa (ProJourn) has described Louw as a wordsmith and one of the best journalists. ProJourn administration secretary Michael Schmidt says Oom Ray as he was affectionately known, was always at the fore-front of defending people's right to speak up and make their opinion heard. Schmidt says Louw was never a fan of what he termed - grab and chop style of reporting as seen today. He says the passing away of Louw yesterday* happens at the time when the media industry is faced with many challenges including the rapid rise of social media and fake news.
SAfm — The ANC seems to be speaking in different tongues when it comes to the issue of the Reserve Bank. Earlier the party's Secretary General Ace Magashule said they want to expand to mandate of the central bank to include employment and economic growth. But some senior members have voiced their opposition, warning that such a statement creates policy uncertainty and could negatively affect investor confidence.
SAfm — Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has called for the review of the South African School's Act as it currently allows for troubled teens to simply be shifted to a new school without being properly rehabilitated. Lesufi was responding to the stabbing which led to the death of a Grade 10 learner from Forest high in Turfontein, Johannesburg. Lesufi says moving a troubled learner from one school to the next is shifting a larger societal problem from one community to the other
SAfm — The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union - SATAWU - is demanding an end to salary disparities between white and black workers in South Africa's ports. SATAWU alleges that the wage gap runs in margins of around 500-thousand rands a year between black and white mariners. Negotiations to resolve this between the union and the Transnet National Ports Authority have since collapsed, threatening a total shutdown of all eight ports along the country's coastline starting THIS MORNING
SAfm — The number of ministers has been reduced from 36 to 28. President Cyril Ramaphosa said his cabinet is a mixture of experience, continuity and regional diversity. The biggest surprise is the appointment of GOOD party leader, Patricia De Lille as minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Development
SAfm — ANC Deputy President David Mabuza has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthuse in Pretoria. Last week, Mabuza requested that his swearing in be postponed to allow him to respond to the ANC's Integrity Commission report. The report outlined allegations of corruption levelled against him while he was still premier of Mpumalanga.
SAfm — The African Transformation Movement has also weighed in on the matter between Former Public Eneterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan and Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane by calling on parliament to urgently probe Gordhan's fitness to be a member of Parliament.
SAfm — The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has come out in support of Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan. Gordhan was also cited by the Public Protector, Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane for violating the constitution and she instructed President Ramaphosa to take disciplinary action against him. The Kathrada Foundation, has questioned the timing of Mkhwebane's report, citing an alleged agenda on the part of the Public Protector to try and influence the President's choice of cabinet members,
SAfm — There continues to be wide spread speculation over who will form part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's new cabinet. This as the presidency has announced that the names of those individuals will only be made public later in the week and not today as earlier expected. President Ramaphosa says the new executive should possess the required skills, experience, representivity and a commitment to the public services that will take the 6th administration forward.
SAfm — The cash-strapped Makanda Municipality in the Eastern Cape is optimistic that it will find a lasting solution with the Gift of the Givers which has been assisting the drought-stricken Makhanda with water sourcing. The Gift of the Givers has announced that it was withdrawing its services after the Department of Water and Sanitation refused to pay service providers used by the organisation. The founder of Gift of the Givers, Imtiaz Sooliman says the department has failed to pay service providers for the drilling of fifteen boreholes that cost them 15 million rand. He says the agreement was that they would be paid when funds from National Treasury were available - but that has not been fulfilled.
SAfm — Residents of Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape have taken to social media to express their dismay at reports that aid organisation - The Gift of the Givers - is pulling out of the water-scarce area. This follows reports that the Municipality, which hosts Makhanda - formerly known as Grahamstown - is seeking to employ a company in order to deal with the water challenges in the area. Gift of the Givers says it is pulling all its services in the area as promises to compensate the organisation for costs which amount to just over fifteen million rands have not been fulfilled.
SAfm — The Automobile Association says the latest fuel price data from the Central Energy Fund shows an unstable fuel price picture and another possible fuel hike next month. The AA has also warned consumers that the forthcoming Carbon Tax due for introduction on June 5 will add an additional nine cents a litre to the petrol price, and ten cents to the diesel price.
SAfm — Users are being urged to update their WhatsApp smartphone apps immediately because of a security bug that allows hackers to take over phones by simply calling, whether or not the call is answered. The vulnerability reportedly enabled attackers to install surveillance software on smartphones by ringing up targets using the app's phone call function. The messenger and Voice over application is used by millions of people in South Africa, who are part of the 1.5 billion users around the world
SAfm — The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is today expected to officially hand over the lists of designated members of Parliament and members of Provincial Legislatures to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng following the recent elections. The Chief Justice will in turn hand over the National Assembly list to the Acting Secretary to Parliament in preparation for the first sitting of the National Assembly.
SAfm — Former employees of Lily Mine and community members in Barberton, Mpumalanga have threatened to go underground to retrieve remains of three miners that were trapped three years ago. Pretty Nkambule, Solomon Nyerenda and Yvonne Mnisi were inside a metal container when the mine surface caved in. The former employees have been camping at the mine for more than a week, calling on the mine management and government to attend to their grievances.
SAfm — Gauteng parents will only be able to register their Grade 1 and 8 learners online next week Monday. This after a number of organisations raised objections to the start of the process TODAY (monday 13/05). Gauteng MEC Panyaza Lesufi has postponed the online registration process saying that he will meet with these organisations in the week leading up to the new date.
SAfm — Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Chair of the Instiute for Elections Management Services in Africa , Terry Tselane on his views of the 2019 general election
SAfm — The ANC will still be the ruling party after the national elections tomorrow ( Wednesday) and the DA will be the official opposition in the country. That's according to the latest research findings published by market research company Ipsos. The survey also predicts that the EFF should be the official opposition in Limpopo and North West provinces.
SAfm — National Education Health and Allied Workers Union NEHAWU and the IEC have resolved the impasse regarding organisational structure and other issues - including staff remuneration - just a day before the general election. This means the poll will go ahead on Wednesday across the country without hinderance. NEHAWU says it pushed the IEC to commit to the agreement that was reached at the Electoral Commission's National Bargaining Forum, directing the employer to implement the new organogram by September first this year
SAfm — As political parties were out in full force on the final weekend of campaigning before election day on Wednesday -- some political analysts and observers believe this year's campaigns were not as visible as in the previous elections. They attribute the decline in the ANC's campaign to the party's political infightings and factionalism. But, there is also belief that the EFF has improved in their campaigning while the DA wans't that visible.
SAfm — Over seven hundred thousand South Africans will cast their special vote today and tomorrow ahead of the May 8th election. The Independent Electoral Commission says the elderly, sick, disabled and pregnant voters who are unable to make their way to voting stations will be visited at their homes for the special vote if they applied for it.
SAfm — People who deface election party posters could face a sentence of five to ten years imprisonment. This is according to IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo. It comes in response to the vandalism of party posters ahead of the May 8th elections
SAfm — Activists from the Cape Town based pressure group 'Reclaim the City' yesterday invaded the Green Point Bowling Green in the mother city demanding that the property to be used for affordable housing, The activists dug foundations and layed bricks for several new homes on the property which includes the bowling greens, vacant fenced-off land and two clubhouses
SAfm — The International Association of Athletics Federation - IAAF - has welcomed the Court of Arbitration for Sport's dismissal of Caster Semenya's appeal against the introduction of regulations to restrict testosterone levels in female athletes. But the decision has been met with disappointment locally by South Africans who feel its unfair.
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Foundation is today heading to the Equality Court seeking an order restricting the public display of the old Apartheid flag. The Foundation contends that displays of the Apartheid flag that serve no genuine academic or artistic purpose
SAfm — Almost 30-thousand South Africans living abroad have cast their votes for this year's national general elections. Most took to social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to express their joy and excitement at the opportunity to exercise their democratic right. London had the highest number of registered voters living abroad with just over nine-thousand while Dubai followed with just over a thousand five-hundred registered voters. New York has the second least number of voters with just over six hundred registered voters.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa remains tight-lipped about his decision on the recommendation submitted to his office for the release of the Abathembu king, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo. Ramaphosa met the acting King of the AbaThembu nation, Prince Azenathi Dalindyebo, behind closed doors in Mthatha yesterday. Lately, there's been calls by different traditional leaders for president Ramaphosa to pardon the king
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) says the notice of intention to de-register the union is an onslaught to its efforts for social justice and economic emancipation. This follows the announcement by government which described the union as not being genuine under the Labour Ralations Act. AMCU boasts over 200-thousand members within both the gold and platinum mines which are operated by amongst others Sibanye-Stillwater and Lonmin.
SAfm — Mopping-up operations continue and residents count their losses, President Cyril Ramaphosa visted many of the areas that have been devastated by the storm
SAfm — The death toll following the devastating floods in Kwazulu Natal has risen to 51. In the meantime the weather Service is warning that the rains will continue over the province today* - with the weather only expected to clear from tomorrow.
SAfm — Three disgruntled ANC members in the Free State are today taking the ANC and the IEC to court to have names of 41 candidates nominated at the provincial list conference nullified. They say the ANC Provincial List Conference held in December last year to nominate eleven members to the National Assembly and thirty to the Provincial Legislature was unlawful and unconstitutional. The matter will be heard on an urgent basis in the Gauteng South High Court later in the day*. But Acting ANC Spokesperson Dakota Legoete says the case is a waste of time as these members had enough time to raise their concerns with the ANC long before the list was sent to the IEC
SAfm — 24 suspects have been arrested in connection with Sri Lanka bomb explosions that left about 290 people dead and more than 500 injured. The bomb blasts ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, in the first major attack on the Indian Ocean Island since the end of a civil war 10 years ago. But it is not yet known who carried out the attacks
SAfm — The Ombudsman for Banking Services says there has been an alarming increase in credit card fraud over the first quarter of the year. The ombudsman says the increase in credit card fraud had grown from 12.2 percent to almost twenty-percent with more than half of the victims being of pensionable age. According to statistics from the ombud, those aged between 61 and 70 account for 21 percent of fraud complaints
SAfm — Calls continue to intensify for president Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint the eight candidates to serve on the SABC board. Director at Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird says they will be writing a second letter to the presidency on why the public broadcaster's board has yet to be appointed. The presidency has meanwhile denied that it is employing delaying tactics citing vetting processes that have yet to be completed. Bird however says president Ramaphosa has until the end of business today to appoint the board of face legal action
SAfm — Alexandra residents, north of Johannesburg have vowed to continue with their total shut down today. The residents are demanding that Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba meets with them and address their concerns. Last week, protestors blockaded roads, over the mushrooming of shacks and illegal structures as well as a lack of service delivery. Alexandra Community leader, Patrick Baloyi speaks to Elvis Presslin.....
SAfm — The Carletonville crèche where shocking videos of toddlers being physically abused by an employee were taken has been closed by the Department of Social Development. There was widespread outrage after the videos emerged. Police say the woman was arrested two weeks ago, and is currently out on bail
SAfm — Energy expert says loadshedding will continue as long as systems remain offline and dont receive due maintenance on time. This follows Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gorhdan saying there is now a better understanding of Eskom's electricity supply issues and that there should be no loadshedding from this point on.
SAfm — Residents of Alexandra north of Johannesburg, say they are fed up with lawlessness, illegal land invasions and poor service delivery in the township. They took to the streets YESTERDAY (wednesday) to protest. They say illegal structures are being erected close to the river banks and under electricity pylons posing a danger to communities. They say the illegal buildings also have illegal electricity and water supply connections
SAfm — Accountability Now director, Advocate Paul Hoffman, is concerned that populating parliament with questionable characters will not advance that which the constitution requires of politicians. Advocate Hoffman spoke to Elvis Presslin about this....
SAfm — The ANC has referred its entire list of candidates for parliament and the provincial legislatures to its Integrity Commission for review. This emerged at a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday (Tuesday 2 April ) The governing party has reminded its prospective parliamentarians that representing South Africa and the ANC in parliament and the nine legislatures is an honour not a right. Ntebo Mokobo has more...
SAfm — The ANC has defended its secretary general Ace Magashule following media reports of his alleged involvement in illegal dealings during his tenure as the Free State premier. The reports are based on a book tiltled " Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule's web of capture" by investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh, which alleges that Magashule was the head of a well-organised state-capture network. The ANC says the book is a ploy to tarnish the name of the party.
SAfm — South Africa is hosting the 4th Annual Meeting of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) for the first time. The meeting in Cape Town started YESTERDAY (sunday) and will run till Tuesday. The BRICS New Development Bank is tasked with mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
SAfm — The Africa Solidarity Network says President Cyril Ramaphosa is to blame for fresh attacks on foreign nationals in the KwaZulu Natal province. Meanwhile International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is expected to meet with African ambassadors today following last week's violence against foreign nationals in various parts of Durban.
SAfm — The South African National Defence Force has rescued 525 people in Beira, Mozambique. The city is grappling with the after-effects of the Cyclone Idai which made landfall over a week ago. Latest estimates have put the death toll in Mozambique at over 450 people. Most survivors have been left in desperate need of help, many on rooftops and trees. Some are digging through rubble to search for victims while others are scrambling for shelter, food and water. Our reporter in Beira, Siphosethu Stuurman has the details....
SAfm — Workers at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) could embark on a nationwide strike as early as this Thursday. Trade unions National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) and the Public Servants Association (PSA) are expected to meet with SARS management TODAY (Monday) in an effort to avert the imminent strike action over salary increases. Deputy general manager of the Public Servants Association Tahir Moepa has more...
SAfm — The Small Business Institute has called on the government to intensify efforts to resolve the rolling power blackouts which are having a crippling effect on small businesses. The organization says smaller firms are more vulnerable as they do not have alternative sources of energy during load shedding. For more on this spokesperson for the Small Business Institute, John Dludlu speaks to Elvis Presslin...
SAfm — Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says motorists should not ignore summons issued by SANRAL for the non-payment of E-Tolls. Earlier this week, the Electronic Toll Collection, acting on behalf of SANRAL had warned defaulting toll users not to ignore summons to settle their accounts as this may lead to them being blacklisted. The Credit Bureau Association has however dismissed this saying the current legislation excludes the levying and collection of e-tolls from the provisions of the National Credit Act
SAfm — AMCU says it has received a mandate from its members to accept the settlement agreement proposed by the Commission of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. The agreement is meant to end the wage negotiations deadlock with Sibanye Stillwater that saw thousands of members affiliated to the union embarking on a four month protracted strike action. AMCU president, Joseph Mathunjwa says the proposal by the CCMA is a payment of 5-thousand seven hundred, coupled with a salary advance as well as disciplinary issues.
SAfm — Johannesburg Water has warned that continued load shedding could affect the city's water supply. The organisation says residents should take note of their load shedding schedules and make the appropriate arrangements
SAfm — The Copyright Amendment Bill has been passed by the National Assembly and is now sitting with the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), which offered only five days in February for public submissions on the Bill. The NCOP is due to vote on the Bill TODAY (Wednesday 20 March 2019.) The band SATORI SOUTH AFRICA are among many artists that are concerned about the impact of the impending Bill. They say there is a need to update South Africa's outdated Copyright law and as artist they agree with the intentions of bringing copyright law up-to date with the digital age to protect the rights of artists and composers, but that the Bill in its current form is poorly drafted and will ultimately destroy the livelihoods of artist.
SAfm — An engineer with a special interest in energy, Andrew Kenny, has warned that the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers' Procurement Programme could lead to more serious consequences in the future
SAfm — Residents of Vanderbijilpart, in Gauteng's Vaal Triangle are still reeling in shock following an explosion at one of the town's substations. A video of the explosion shows motorists driving past the substation making frantic U-Turns as a ball of fire and thick smoke filled up the sky. The explosion has caused widespread power outages in several areas surrounding the substation and the damage is estimated to run into Millions of rands
SAfm — Police have arrested a 13-year-old in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old learner in Mondeor, Johannesburg. Kulani Mathebula was stabbed in the chest while walking to school yesterday morning
SAfm — Former SARS commissioner, Tom Moyane is TODAY* (wed) expected to ask for leave to cross-examine Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Reports say Gordhan is opposing the bid by the former SARS boss to cross-examine him on the basis that Moyane is being used to advance an alleged political campaign against him. Moyane's legal representative has in the past comprised of the EFF chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu. Gordhan has however come under heavy criticism for his objection to be cross-examined at the commission. F
SAfm — SABC employees will be paid their March salaries at the end of this month. This is according to Group CEO Madoda Mxakwe in an interview with SABC news in Parliament. This is contrary to what is reflected in the SABC's hardcopy presentation which states that the SABC cannot guarantee that it will be able to pay staff at the end of March
SAfm — An escaped Lion from the Karoo National Park in the Beaufort West is now believed to have made its way approximately 42 kilometres north-east of the town of Sutherland in the Northern Cape. The lion escaped on February the 15th by digging its way underneath a fence after heavy rains in the Karoo. Infrared technology is being used at night to try and locate the animal as four sheep and two goats are believed to have been killed on a farm in the vicinity of its last spoors by rangers and trackers.
SAfm — Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi says the newly released school admission regulation will give parents access to school beyond their immediate communities. The new guidelines, which are to be gazetted soon will expand the province's feeder zones for schools from the current radius of five kilometres to a 30 kilometre radius. The new regulations will also shift the power to admit or not to admit a learner at a specific school to the head of the department instead of the school governing body
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has granted Eskom a total tariff increase of 13,8% for the 2019/20 financial year. Nersa officials made the announcement during a media briefing at Regulator's headquarters in Pretoria. Cash strapped power monoploy Eskom had requested a 15 percent increment. NERSA's decision follows Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's announcement in his budget speech that debt laden Eskom would be allocated 23 billion rand a year for each of the next three years
SAfm — Neighbors and relatives of a family in Durban are still reeling in shock after a man allegedly shot dead his wife and their three children before turning the gun on himself. Police say the motive of the killing is not known. In another incident, three pupils were killed and a fourth critically injured after they were allegedly knocked over by a mini bus taxi on their way to school in KwaMashu, north of Durban
SAfm — The latest election poll by the South African Institute of Race Relations puts the ANC at 55 percent of the national vote while the DA stands at 22 percent and the EFF at 12 percent. The poll shows that the ruling party has suffered a decline of 1.3 percent from the previous poll conducted in December. The DA has meanwhile improved by over three percent while the EFF has gained the largest growth percentage of almost six percent.
SAfm — The Pinetown magistrates court west of Durban has granted Kwaito star Mandla Maphumulo, popularly known as Mampintsha, two thousand rand bail. He briefly appeared in court facing a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. This after his girlfriend Bongekile Simelane or Babes Wodumo released a video on Instagram, that shows a man believed to be Maphumulo hitting Simelane in a bedroom.
SAfm — The Gauteng Health department says it has made some progress in tracing missing Life Esidimeni mental healthcare patients. Health MEC Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says in the past two weeks five more patients have been traced bringing the number of those still unaccounted for to sixteen.
SAfm — Independent Police Investigative Directorate head Robert McBride has filed an urgent review application in the High Court in Pretoria to have his contract extended. This after parliament's police committee on police decision that McBride's contract as the head of the Ipid, should not be renewed. The committee had set aside this week to determine whether they agree with the Police Minister, Bheki Cele's decision not to renew the contract. McBride took Cele to court - saying the decision on his contract must be taken by the portfolio committee.
SAfm — Cries for better services by thousands of jobless young people within the Amahlathi Municipality in the Eastern Cape have finally been heard. The municipality has been placed under provincial administration following months of violent protests which led to the torching of municipal buildings and a clinic. Officials within the municipality are accused of providing jobs in exchange of sexual favours, nepotism, fraud and corruption. The municipality, based in Stutterheim is situated along the N6 connecting East London and Johannesburg.
SAfm — India and Pakistan are on the brink of a major confrontation after Pakistan claimed to have shot down two Indian fighter jets in response to the bombing of alleged "terror" targets inside Pakistan. The incursion across the ceasefire line that divides Kashmir came after New Delhi threatened retaliation over the 14 February suicide bombing that killed 40 Indian troops.Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to negotiate an end to the current crisis.
SAfm — Parliament's Communications Portfolio Committee has resolved to put on hold the shortlisting of candidates who were going to be interviewed to fill vacancies at the board of the SABC. This follows a heated discussion about whether or not to dissolve the current board as it does not form a quorum. The current board assumed office in 2017 but only four members are remaining, the other eight resigned. The committee has now decided to conduct exit interviews with the board members that resigned, raising concerns about when the cash-strapped public broadcaster will fill these vacancies.
SAfm — Four people have now been arrested and one taken in for questioning in connection with the killing of a 28-year-old man in Polokwane. A video of the alleged killing surfaced on social media over the weekend. In the video a leaner from Capricorn High school is seen in his school uniform bragging about the brutal murder.
SAfm — South Africans continue to express their outrage following claims by a Johannesburg based pastor that he raised a man from the dead on Sunday. A video showing Pastor Alph Lukau of Alleluia Ministries has gone viral on social media where he claims to be praying for a dead man who resurrected back to life. The Kings and Queens Funeral Services whose vehicle was used to ferry the alleged deceased man to the church has distanced itself from the incident.
SAfm — Kings and Queens funeral parlour says they are shocked by the resurrection stunt pulled by Pastor Alph Lukau using their car. The company says it is going to take legal action for damages to the company image cause by his actions.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a special tribunal to enable the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to fast-track the recovery of money and assets lost by state institutions through corruption and irregular spending. In a statement YESTERDAY (Sunday), the Presidency said the Special Tribunal will be headed by Judge Gidfonia Mlindelwa Makhanya for a period of 3 years.
SAfm — Tributes continue to pour in as South Africans mourn the death of music icon Dorothy Masuku. Masuku's passing has been described as a great loss for the country and the music industry. She died at her home in Johannesburg on Saturday at the age of 83
SAfm — Two suspects have been shot and killed and a third wounded during a shootout with police at the Edenvale High school on Gauteng's East rand. Police are looking for an unknown number of suspects who fled the scene.
SAfm — on-prifit organisations Media Monitoring Africa and Support Public Broadcasting Coalition -SOS, have raised concern over the delays in appointing candidates to fill eight vacancies on the SABC board. The organisations have written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete and the chairperson parliament's portfolio committee on communications Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize, requesting that the process be finalised urgently before Parliament is dissolved on 20 March 2019
SAfm — The community of Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape is in a state of panic following social media reports about high levels of toxin in their limited water. According to the Gift of Givers, the East side of town has less than ten days of water while the vast majority in the West require one mega-litres of bottled water a day. Blocked drains and sewage spilling along the streets have become the reality for many in the impoverished areas. Concerned parents have also expressed grave concern about a sudden rise in the prevalence of skin-rash amongst their children.
SAfm — The Financial assistance to Eskom is expected to take centre stage when Finance Minister Tito Mboweni tables this year's national budget in the National Assembly today. The question is.... where is the money going to come from, considering that the national fiscus is already under pressure and its implications on the expenditure ceiling.
SAfm — ANC's national spokesperson, Pule Mabe is expected to return to work THIS *MORNING at Luthuli House after being cleared of sexual harassment charges. Last year Mabe's personal assistant levelled the allegations against him in a detailed letter of complaint to the organisation. Mabe was then removed as party spokesperson in order to allow for internal investigations to take place. A panel looking into the matter has now recommended that the ANC create a sexual harassment policy.
SAfm — More than 30 children have been taken away from two children's homes at Morester Kinderhuis and Home Meah in KwaZulu-Natal. It's alleged that the Morester Children's home in Ladysmith has been implicated in allegations of abuse which have affected the two Newcastle branches which operate under the same Non-Profit Organisation number. Our reporter Hafsa Mkhize is closely following this story
SAfm — The South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA) has strongly opposed government's intention to renegotiate power purchase agreements in an effort to help Eskom cut costs. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the power utility pays high prices to Independent Power Producers for power generated from renewable energy projects. SAIPPA has cautioned that changing the rules would have a negative impact on President Cyril Ramaphosa's current campaign to attract investment
SAfm — 1. A nuclear conference in Algeria has called on France to assume responsibility in the gathering of waste resulted from the nuclear tests that they conducted in Algerian Sahara desert in the 1960s...?
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Egypt is to priotise trade rather than politics as it takes leadership at the African Union
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A new fishing deal signed between the Somalia government and vessels tied to the Chinnese has raised serious concerns in the Somalis fishing community
SAfm — Sibanye Stillwater says over six-thousand jobs are at risk of being cut at two of its gold mines, Shafts in Beatrix in the Free State and Driefontein, West of Johannesburg. The mine says this is due to operational and financial risks associated with the under-performance of these shafts, including a forecast loss in profits of a Billion rands. Meanwhile, Trade Union Solidarity has placed the blame for the potential job losses at the hands of rival union AMCU as a three month strike for better pay rages on. Elvis Preslin spoke to the Head of Stakeholders Relations at Sibanye Stillwater, Thabisile Phumo.
SAfm — Sibanye Stillwater says over six-thousand jobs are at risk of being cut at two of its gold mines, Shafts in Beatrix in the Free State and Driefontein, West of Johannesburg. The mine says this is due to operational and financial risks associated with the under-performance of these shafts, including a forecast loss in profits of a Billion rands. Meanwhile, Trade Union Solidarity has placed the blame for the potential job losses at the hands of rival union AMCU as a three month strike for better pay rages on. Elvis Preslin spoke to AMCU president, Joseph Mathunjwa
SAfm — Businesses in Cape Town have expressed concern over the ongoing load shedding which is having a crippling effect on their operations and ultimately, their profits. The Cape Chamber of Commerce has described Monday's Stage Four load shedding as shocking. The Chamber says the ongoing power outages, now on Stage 3, are having a devastating effect on South Africa's economy.
SAfm — Thousands of COSATU members take to the streets countrywide, except the Western Cape, in an effort to oppose massive job losses in the country. The intended shutdown also comes a week before the 2019 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. Cosatu says it hopes to hear from the finance minister about concrete plans to create jobs and halt retrenchment of thousands of workers. The Federation's list of demands will be delivered at various points which include the Minerals Council, departments of Labour and Eskom
SAfm — Learners at Gatang secondary and Solomon Mahlangu high schools in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria have been left stranded. This as the COSATU-affiliated teacher union SADTU joins its mother body in a national strike against retrenchments and unemployment. However, in Mamelodi teachers reported for work, started planning to join their striking counterparts. Sonto Makhafola, a member of the Learners Representative Council at Gatang secondary school has pleaded with striking teachers to think about the learners .
SAfm — Power utility Eskom says there is a probability of loadshedding again TODAY ( Monday). Yesterday the power giant implemented Stage 2 rotational loadshedding until 10PM across the national grid, citing a shortage of generating capacity as one of the reasons for the blackouts. There are fears that loadshedding could last for months.
SAfm — Rhodes University says the institution runs the risk of shutting its doors if the water challenges in Makhanda - formerly known as Grahamstown - are not effectively addressed. The university town, also known for its annual National Arts Festival, has seen most areas going without water for as long as six days. Scorching temperatures, a lack of rain, poor planning and maintenance of the city's infrastructure, have been identified as the key contributing factors
SAfm — Humanitarian organisation, Gift and the Givers, is now collecting water bottles from major urban centres around the country for delivery to the desperate residents of Makhanda
SAfm — South Africa will hold it's sixth national and provincial elections on the 8th of May 2019. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement LAST NIGHT while was addressing a joint sitting of the National Assembly in Cape Town, his second State of the Nation Address. He says he has consulted with the IEC and all premiers of provinces about the selected date of the elections. President Ramaphosa however reminded all eligible South Africans who have not yet registered as voters that they still have until the proclamation of the election date to register.
SAfm — The historic Khoi-San 6 Leadership Conference held in Pretoria last week to support the list of demands that the Khoi-San handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2017 was hailed a success. The National Conference unanimously reiterated support for the KS6 that are still peacefully protesting at the Union Buildings as an expression of the Khoi-San people. The focus off the conference was to strategies on the way forward regarding Unity, Self-governance and Leadership.
SAfm — It's almost a year since Cyril Ramaphosa replaced Jacob Zuma as the country's president. TONIGHT Ramaphosa will deliver his second State Of the Nation Address. He is expected to outline his achievements in the past year as well as his plans for the coming year. Some have argued that the president is facing a difficult path forward with the economy in turbulence.
SAfm — Former Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille has launched the manifesto of her new party -- GOOD -- in Cape Town. She described Good as a plan to fix South Africa. De Lille told a media briefing that her party will tackle the issue of racism to realise the dream of a united country. She also says the party will have a zero tolerance approach to racism, gender discrimination, corruption and poverty
SAfm — Labour federation COSATU has demanded that the State of the Nation Address to be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa in parliament tomorrow (Thursday) includes interventions needed to restructure the economy. Cosatu was briefing the media yesterday (Tuesday) on the outcomes of its Central Executive Committee meeting. It has also come out against a proposal by a task team appointed by Ramaphosa to split up Eskom into three different entities.
SAfm — TODAY (tuesday) marks three years since three mine workers were trapped at Lily Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. Yvonne Mnisi, Pretty Nkambule and Solomon Nyirenda were on duty in a container used as a lamp room on the morning of February 5th 2016 when the ground below them suddenly collapsed, trapping 75 other mine workers. All were rescued except for the three. Attempts to rescue them were not successful as rescue operations were deemed too dangerous due to unstable rockfalls. The families of the three mine workers say they will not rest until they get some form of closure
SAfm — Preparations for the official opening of parliament are at an advanced stage as both the SANDF and the South African Police Service will undertake their rehearsals TODAY* and tomorrow. The National Assembly maintains that the only agenda item on Thursday will be the State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Several roads in the Cape Town CDB will continue to be temporarily closed leading to Thursday with the bulk of closures taking place from 6 am on Thursday morning until midnight. National Council of Provinces chairperson, Thandi Modise says there is no Question and Answer session scheduled on the day.
SAfm — The Congress of the People is expected to lay charges of hate speech against the Black First Land First. The party has also indicated that it will lay a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission. This after the BLF spokesperson, Lindsay Maasdorp tweeted that the deaths of four school children who were killed when a walkway collapsed at the Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark should be celebrated. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and other political parties have also condemned Maasdorp's sentiments.
SAfm — International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has instructed the department to approach diplomatic representatives of five countries following their direct correspondence with the Presidency. The US, UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, through their embassies, wrote to the Presidency warning South Africa to act against corruption.
SAfm — Former Bosasa COO - Angelo Agrizzi - has admitted to being a racist during his testimony before the State Capture Inquiry. This emerged after a recording was played at the Zondo Commission in which he can be heard making racist remarks and using the 'k-word'. Agrizzi also conceded that he lied when he said he was never granted an opportunity to respond by the Sunday Times before it published an article about him.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa YESTERDAY met with Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. The presidency indicated that the two discussed a complaint laid by the Democratic Alliance regarding a payment of 500-thousand-rand that was made towards Ramaphosa's election campaign by Bosasa. After initially telling Parliament that the R500,000 donation was paid in a business transaction to his son by Bosasa was above board, he had to backtrack
SAfm — Johannesburg Metrobus drivers belonging to labour union DEMAWUSA will continue their strike action TODAY (Tuesday). Commuters were left stranded yesterday when the union brought the bus service to a halt, demanding an 18 percent wage hike among other things
SAfm — There continues to be widespread reaction and debate over Hellen Zille's proposed tax revolt. The Western Cape Cape premier tweeted over the weekend that she would advocate that people withhold paying their taxes if corrupt individuals are voted into power in the upcoming elections. The DA has however distanced itself from Zille's views and says her tweets are not party policy but merely an expression of her opinion. The ANC's head of elections in the Western Cape, Ebrahim Rassol has however lashed out at Zille describing her comments as treasonous. Wits's Vice Chancellor, Adam Habib also weighed into the debate by asking whether Zille was being politically irresponsible by her call for a tax revolt.
SAfm — The competition commission has referred three media houses to the competition tribunal for cartel conduct. The SABC, Primedia and Stekinekor have admitted to price fixing and agreed to pay millions of Rands in fines for engaging in noncompetitive behaviour
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance head of policy Gwen Ngwenya has resigned from her position. Ngwenya has cited unhappiness over unfulfilled promises by the party leadership as one of her many reasons for resigning. In her resignation letter addressed to leader Mmusi Maimane‚ she has accused the leadership of failing to support her unit, saying sufficient resources were not allocated.
SAfm — High School learners are being encouraged to register to vote ahead of the last registration weekend. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Northern Cpe has extended its voter education to High Schools. Kimberley Boys High pupils were encouraged to participate in democratic processes
SAfm — Former chairperson of parliament's portfolio committee on Correctional Services and now COPE spokesperson Dennis Bloem says he wants to testify before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Bloem says he wants to support Angelo Agrizzi's claims on corruption within the Department of Correctional Services. Agrizzi who is the former chief operations officer Bosasa, has told the commission that the company paid several bribes to top government officials, including cabinet ministers and parliamentarins, to get government contracts.
SAfm — Residents of Makhanda in the Eastern Cape say the water crisis in the university town, formerly known as Grahamstown, is getting worse by the day. Water levels at the West side of town where Rhodes University gets its water has dropped to a mere 12 percent. The opposite East side, which includes the vast majority of the population in the area are reporting having dry taps for as long as a week. Local authorities have now urged residents to recycle water as much as three times if necessary in order to save the little water the town has left. Earlier,
SAfm — Residents of Makhanda in the Eastern Cape say the water crisis in the university town, formerly known as Grahamstown, is getting worse by the day. Water levels at the West side of town where Rhodes University gets its water has dropped to a mere 12 percent. The opposite East side, which includes the vast majority of the population in the area are reporting having dry taps for as long as a week. Local authorities have now urged residents to recycle water as much as three times if necessary in order to save the little water the town has left. Earlier,
SAfm — Trade union, AMCU members have threatened a prolonged strike in the platinum sector if Sibanye Stillwater fails to heed the demands of their counterparts in the gold sector. They embarked on a secondary strike today, in support of their counterparts in the gold sector. Thousands of AMCU members were taken in buses yesterday to join their gold counterparts for a march at the Minerals Council South Africa.
SAfm — Former Bosasa COO, has confirmed to the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, that the Minister Nomvula Mokonyane recieved a monthly bribe of 50-thousand-rand, over a number of years. Agrizzi continued to spill more beans his testimony at the Commission in Parktown, Johannesburg. Agrizzi also testfied that ANC MP Vincent Smith was taken care of... And that monthly bribes to the correctional services department increased after Tom Moyane was appointed national commissioner
SAfm — Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has cut his international trip short and is returning to home amidst widespread condemnation of the response of security forces to fuel protests in the country. Mnangagwa was expected in Davos, Switzerland this week after visting Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Zimbabwe will now be represented at the World Economic Forum in Davos starting on Tuesday by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. Rights groups in Zimbabwe say security forces, accused of night raids at homes of suspected protesters, are now trying to track down people who have gone into hiding.
SAfm — The African Union has postponed the visit by a high-level delegation to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The delegation was due to arrive in the DRC today to discuss concerns over the results of last months presidential poll. The country's Constitutional Court has upheld the victory of Felix Tshisekedi. Runner-up Martin Fayulu disputes the results saying he is the true winner. Regional body SADeC has endorsed the court ruling and called for the congolese people to respect the outcome. The AU however has joined the Catholic Church in expressing serious reservations about the counting process after the elections.
SAfm — The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture's first witness for the year, former BOSASA COO Angelo Agrizzi has revealed the extent of corruption at the facility and management company. He has told the commission of how BOSASA spent more than R600 million rand a month in bribes. Agrizzi continued to give his testimony at the Commission underway in Parktown in Johannesburg.
SAfm — Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has found that former Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula violated the Executive Ethics Act during a family holday to Dubai in 2016. Mkhwebane also released several other reports that made adverse findings against Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Treasury Director General Dondo Mogajane as well as the awarding of the PEU - City of Tshwane metering contract.
SAfm — Edcon CEO Grant Pattison says the retail giant needs about a billion-rand of funding to be financially sustainable over the next year. Pattison has however rejected speculation that Edcon is on the brink of collapse. Reports over the weekend suggested that the group, which owns Edgars, Jet and CNA stores, is facing liquidation and 40-thousand workers could lose their jobs and 100-thousand others affected indirectly.
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has accused Sibanye Stillwater of resorting to underhanded tactics in an effort to discredit its protected strike action in the gold sector. This after Sibanye's announcement that AMCU was no longer the majority union at the company. AMCU, which represents 43 percent of Sibanye's 32-thousand two-hundred workers downed tools over three weeks ago over a wage dispute. The union is demanding a thousand rand annual increases for the next three years, while the three other unions at the company, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA, accepted seven hundred rands in the first two years, and just over eight hundred in the third year for most workers. Sibanye has however announced on its website that the wage agreement signed by the three other unions now binds AMCU to return to work
SAfm — A fire has gutted an electoral commission warehouse in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, just days before the highly anticipated presidential vote. Officials say the blaze destroyed thousands of voting machines and ballot boxes that were due to be used in the election. The campaign to elect a successor to President Joseph Kabila on 23 December has been marred by deadly clashes. A teenager was reportedly shot dead yesterday in the Kasai region ahead of a rally by Felix Tshisekedi, one of the leading opposition candidates.
SAfm — A 58-year-old scholar patrol guard who was accused of raping and sexual assaulting learners at the A.B Xuma Primary school in Soweto, has been acquitted of all charges. Johannes Molefe appeared in the High Court in Johannesburg sitting at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court in Ekhuruleni earlier today. Molefe, worked at the school as a patrol guard, was arrested in October last year after several learners told teachers that he had raped and sexually assaulted them.
SAfm — Over 800 South Africans are currently locked up in prisons all over the world - mostly for drug smuggling. In the third and final part of this series on South African drug mules, we interview Shani Krebs, who was sentenced to death in Thailand.
SAfm — Today, we bring you an interview with Patricia Gerber, who heads Locked Up, a non-governmental organisation that assists South Africans in prisons abroad. Locked up has also been lobbying government to enter into prisoner transfer agreements with other countries, so that South Africans convicted for drug trafficking abroad can serve out their prison sentences here - and not overseas.
SAfm — The International Relations ministry maintains that relations between South Africa and Rwanda are solid despite the recall of the country's high commissioner in Kigali. This follows derogatory tweets by Rwandwa's Deputy Foreign Minister towards International Relations Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu. Sisulu who had met with former Rwanda army commander General Faustin Kayumba Nyamwana who lives in South Africa. Sisulu was trying to normalise relations with Rwanda after a diplomatic spat following attacks on Nyamwasa's home in Johannesburg and the killing of Rwanda's former intelligence chief in Sandton.
SAfm — There continues to be wide-spread reaction to the allegation that ANC national spokesperson, Pule Mabe sexually harassed his 26-year old female personal assistant. The governing party YESTERDAY* swiftly came out to confirm that it had received a grievance report about the issue and that it's receiving urgent attention. Meanwhile, the ANC Women's League also came out condemning sexual harassment while also noting the principle of innocent until proven guilty. Social media was also abuzz with many expressing disappointment that sexual harassment still manifests itself in the workplace
SAfm — Four South African women are behind bars in Miami, in the US, following their recent arrests on drug smuggling charges. The women - three from Durban and one from Lusikisiki - have appeared in a US court where they pleaded not guilty. Employed on a cruise ship, they were arrested during a dramatic raid, after they allegedly smuggled cocaine from Jamaica to Miami. If convicted, they could face ten years imprisonment. But there are many more South Africans - in fact, there are hundreds - currently languishing in prisons worldwide. Most are convicted drug mules
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa will today announce the effective date for the implementation of the National Minimum Wage at a ceremony with relevant stakeholders in Kliptown, Soweto. This occasion is will acknowledge contributions made by representatives of government, business and labour under the auspices of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) to achieve the consensus that produced a national minimum wage that is currently set at R20 rands and hour.
SAfm — Some political parties in Parliament say the resignations of the four SABC board members is unfortunate. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of Khanyisile Kweyama, Krish Naidoo, John Mattison and Mathatha Tsedu
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has written to Energy Minister Jeff Radebe seeking clarity on reports that the CEO of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa - NECSA - , Phumzile Tshelane, as well as the Chairperson of NECSA, Dr. Kelvin Kemm, have been dismissed. NECSA has faced numerous governance problems in the recent past and some reports say the board had been asked to give reasons why it should not be removed.
SAfm — The significance of both houses of parliament deciding to amend section 25 of the constitution in order to expropriate land without compensation
SAfm — The department of Home affairs has relaxed its requirements for children travelling in and out of South Africa. The amendments took effect on the first of this month. The department says children who are foreign nationals from countries where visas are required will no longer have to carry supporting documents
SAfm — Several roads in and around Westbury in Johannesburg are blocked to traffic following an early morning protest by residents. The protest was sparked by the provisional release from custody of two of the four people arrested in connection with the murder of Westbury mother Heather Peterson. Peterson was killed after she was caught in a cross fire of a gun battle of alleged drug dealers in October.
SAfm — The Man and Boy foundation will be hostiung the 1st Annual Boys Art Festival. The event will form part of the 16 days of activism campaign hightlighting the role men and boys have in ending the scourge of violence against women and children. According to police statistics the murder rate for women has increased by 16% in the past five years, and more than 18,000 child rape cases were recorded over the 2017/2018 financial year.
SAfm — The appointment of Advocate Shamila Batohi as the new head of the National Director for Public prosecutions has been applauded across spectrums of society. Civil society groups such as OUTA say they are encouraged by Advocate Batohi's willingness to take on the powerful while the Law Society has hailed as someone who has the necessary independence to tackle the challenge of leading the prosecutorial body.
SAfm — Africa is currently witnessing a surge in the development of shopping malls. Today Africe boasts 579 malls, up from 225 in 2010 with Egypt leading the pack,
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa is TODAY expected to name the new National Director of Public Prosecutions at the Union Buildings. This follows public interviews of five nominees shorlisted by an advisory panel chaired by Energy minister, Jeff Radebe. The nominees to head up the NDPP are Advocates Shamina Batohi, Siyabulela Mapoma, Simphiwe Mlotswa, Rodney De kock and Advocate Andrea Johnson.
SAfm — The Johannesburg High Court has granted a class action certificate to victims of listeriosis, paving the way for them to claim against Tiger Brands. The source of the outbreak, which started in 2016 and lasted until March this year, was traced to a factory owned by Tiger Brands unit Enterprise Foods. More than one thousand people contracted the decease and 218 deaths were recorded.
SAfm — A group of alleged EFF members vandalised an outlet of mobile communications company Vodacom at the Mall of the North in Polokwane. The group was protesting against an image of EFF comander-in-chief leader Julius Malema and his deputy Floyd Shivambu shown at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards
SAfm — Eskom says stage 2 loadshedding had to be implemented YESTERDAY due to technical problems at its coal fire power station. The power utility has also cited low levels of water and diesel at its facilities in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as another factor that led to the rotational loadshedding throughout the country between 8 am and 10 pm last night. Eskom loadshedding to continue
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has provisionally dropped its charges relating to the Estina dairy farm corruption. The case involved the controversial Gupta family, their business associates and some Free State department of agriculture officials. The NPA had earlier asked the Bloemfontein regional court to postpone the more than 220-million rand corruption case to gather more evidence.
SAfm — Deputy Minister of Communications, Pinky Kekana maintains that the call for an investigation into allegations of censorship by the SABC is not an overreach on her part nor the Communications Portfolio Committee. The committee has accused the SABC of being biased towards its board members and executives by allegedly not showing parliamentarians while doing their oversight duties during one of the appearances of SABC's management. Kekana says it remains the duty of the SABC and its board to prove the allegations as false.
SAfm — The EFF says the party is too busy to meet the South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) and can only do so after the elections next year. The request for a meeting by SANEF comes after party leader, Julius Malema made a call to his supporters to 'deal decisively with journalists' whose names he mentioned when addressing a crowd outside the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture hearings where public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan was testifying.
SAfm — As a lead up to the Global Citizen Mandela festival, Sisters working in film and television(SWIFT) has joined forces with the African Rising International Film Festival (ARIFF) to mark the Albertina Sisulu and Mandela centenaries. ARIFF seeks to provide a platform to young , bold storytellers to showcase their work this week . The festival started on the 26th and will end on the 29th of November 2018 at the Newton Junction and Market Theatre Precinct Ster Kinekor. Sisanda Jonas spoke to Festival Director Flavia Motsisi on SWIFT and their role in empowering young female filmmakers
SAfm — The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says police officers are allowed to carry their service pistols when entering any building in South Africa, as long as they have the appropriate permit on them. This comes after a police officer who was attending a divorce matter at the Durban Magistrate's Court, shot dead his estranged wife during court proceedings. A second person - believed to be the woman's brother - was also murdered.
SAfm — South Africa has among the highest rates of child mortality in the world. A recent Children's Institute report estimates that 34 in every one-thousand children die before their fifth birthday. Most of these deaths can be prevented through the combined efforts of the state and families
SAfm — In a resurgence of violence in northern Mozambique, 12 people have been killed in a suspected militant attack, with thousands of villagers fleeing the area into neighbouring Tanzania. Officials in the Cabo Delgado province say the attackers set fire to houses and used knives to kill women and children. This is the third such incident this month in Cabo Delgado, leaving 20 dead in all. Over the past year, militants have been active in the region - stoking unrest just as the government in Maputo is pushing ahead with oil and gas development in the province
SAfm — The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points citing the rising inflation outlook in the longer term due to administered prices. Delivering the committee's decision, Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that the longer term inflation outlook remains elevated.
SAfm — Bargain hunters are on the prowl this morning hours before shops open for today's Black Friday shopping frenzy. The annual ritual of Black Friday is a shopping phenomenon that gives consumers the opportunity to buy different items at supposedly low prices.
SAfm — A grade one learner has been stabbed to death in Makapanstad, North West, allegedly by a Grade 11 learner from another school. The Basic education department said in a statement YESTERDY that the incident happened at the Dikeledi Makapan Primary School.
SAfm — Leading international tobacco company, Philip Morris International is shifting its focus . The company is replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products . The aim is to create a better world for smokers .
SAfm — The South African Savings Institute has warned consumers against reckless spending ahead of Black Friday. The institute says consumers should guard against spending money they do not have on things they do not need. South Africa has joined other countries in participating in Black Friday, the name given to the shopping day after Thanksgiving in the Unites States.
SAfm — Sibanye Stillwater says it is crucial for both business and its employees that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) agrees to sign the same wage agreement that the other three represented unions have agreed to. AMCU has refused to sign the wage offer and it's members at the mine will do down tools today. AMCU, which represents forty-three percent of the 32-thousand two-hundred employees at the company is demanding a salary increase of one thousand rands while the company is offering six-hundred and fifty rands
SAfm — Insurance company Momentum has bowed down to pressure and agreed to pay the two point four million rands death benefit to the wife of a Durban man that was killed during a hijacking in Shallcross. Momentum had faced a storm of outrage on social media after it refused to pay the claim because the victim, Nathan Ganas, had not disclosed his high blood sugar levels. SABC's Francis Herd last night spoke to Momentum's Life Insurance CEO, Johann Le Roux
SAfm — Limpopo police have urged motorists to be vigilant when travelling on the N1 between Polokwane and the Gauteng province. This follows reports of some motorists being attacked on the major highway. Two truck drivers were recently robbed of their personal belongings and assaulted by a group of criminals near the Kranskop tollgate. There have also been reports on social media of sharp objects being placed on the road raising fears of unsafe travel on the highway during the festive season
SAfm — Power utility ESKOM says its power supply will remain constrained this week and is urging residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly. The utility has also urged consumers to check their planned load shedding schedule. A comprehensive "Stage 1" load shedding schedule was implemented on Sunday.
SAfm — Sibanye-Stillwater has described the planned strike action for tomorrow* (Wednesday) by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) as unfortunate and irresponsible. AMCU, which represents forty-three percent of the 32-thousand two-hundred employees at the mining company is demanding higher wages following negotiations which started as early as June this year. Sibanye Stillwater has however struck a three-year agreement with other representative unions, namely the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Solidarity and UASA.
SAfm — Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will TODAY take the seat before Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at the state capture commission of inquiry in Parktown, Johannesburg. His statement to the commission, which was leaked to the media 2 weeks ago, detailed behind-the-scenes plans to procure nuclear energy, with former President Jacob Zuma insisting the country needed to secure the deal. The commission has also invited former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe to attend TODAY'S proceedings as he will be implicated in some of the testimony.
SAfm — Former Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille is expected to announce the name of her new political party soon. De Lille resigned as the city's executive mayor and from the DA last month, after an 18-month battle with the party.
SAfm — The Automobile Association has announced that South Africans could expect a huge drop in fuel prices next month. The AA says based on current data, the price of petrol could drop by R1.54 a litre, the price of diesel by 92c and illuminating paraffin by 85c. However, Efficient Group chief ecnomist Dawie Roodt says motorists may not see the full benefits of the price cuts
SAfm — Nine learners from Dlulukwana Senior Primary School suspected of food poisoning remain in a stable condition at the St Barnabas Hospital in Libode in the Eastern Cape. This after a total of sixty-nine lerners were rushed to the hospital after complaining of stomach cramps which they say started last week Friday. The province's health spokesperson, Lwandile Sicwetsha says some of the learners had also complained of abdominal pains and respiratory distress
SAfm — Standing Committee on Public Accounts Chair Themba Godi says the SABC must resolve its irregular expenditure behaviour and not use it as an excuse to retrench workers. The SABC met with SCOPA yesteraday and committed itself to ensuring that it curbs irregular expenditure. For the financial year under review the Corporation has received a disclaimer from the Auditor General and it says because of this audit opinion banks are reluctant to help it financially.
SAfm — The Special Investigating Unit - SIU - has managed to set aside a contract which the SABC entered into irregularly with Vision View Production to the value of approximately R52 million. The contract, annulled last Friday, comes hot on the heels of another contract, which the SIU also managed to have set aside in May this year, which had been irregularly entered between SABC and Lornavision (PTY) Ltd to the value of over R62 million. Both cases have been referred to the NPA for possible prosecution
SAfm — Explosive evidence is expected to be submitted to the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture , which will resume in Parktown, Johannesburg this morning. Former and current ministers of Public Enterprises Barbara Hogan and Pravin Gordhan are expected to testify today and Thursday respectively.
SAfm — IEC Western Cape Electoral Officer, Courtney Sampson, political parties allowed to lay criminal charges against farmers who prevent election campaign . This follows a complaint by the EFF that a farmer in the Witzenberg municipality prevented them from campaigning on his farm ahead of a by-election this week.
SAfm — The South African National Blood Services is concerned by the critically low blood stock as the country has just enough units to last 3 days. SANBS spokesperson Sifiso Khoza says South Africa requires an average of three-thousand units of blood to treat thousands of patients daily. He is hoping that people will use the the upcoming festive season to donate blood to match the high demand during that period.
SAfm — Four people have been injured following an explosion at a chemical factory in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson William Ntladi says the injured have been taken to hospital
SAfm — The impasse between DA and EFF continued last night in parliament following rulings by the house chair, Thoko Didiza. Didiza ordered both parties to apologise for their scuffle. The DA Parly Chief Whip John Steenhuisen says they will not stop giving fair comment against any party in fear of being called racists. Steenhuisen also says threats by EFF of making the DA lose metros will not deter them from such comments.
SAfm — Democrats fight to regain the House of Representatives as more than 35 million people cast their votes in early voting ahead of the official Election Day, a large increase from the 20 million people who cast ballots in the early voting in the 2014 midterms.
SAfm — Retail giant Woolworths has been ordered by the Constitutional Court to re-instate 44 full time employees whom it had retrenched when they refused to work on a flexible-time working arrangement. The ConCourt found that this was substantively unfair and that Woolworths had failed to consider alternatives to retrenchment.
SAfm — Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, is this morning (Tuesday 6/11) expected to brief Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, on the decision to grant the Oppenheimer family permission to operate a private terminal at the OR Tambo International Airport. The Committee wants the Minister to clarify contradictions between statements he made before them and statements he made more recently. Meanwhile, the DA has called for Gigaba to be fired in light of a Public Protector finding that he had lied under oath. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs Hlomani Chauke
SAfm — The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffreys, says if government is to improve it's efforts to fight human trafficking there must be an intergrated information system. He was speaking at a Trafficking in Persons summit in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission and the Conference of Western Attorneys General. The latter has established a partnership with Africa to help identify and successfully prosecute trafficking offences. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Markus Green Esquire, Conference of Western Attorneys General Africa Alliance Partnership board member
SAfm — Worker Unions have pledged to fight to the bitter end in the ongoing rentrenchments saga at the SABC. Last week, the public broadcaster announced over two-thousand planned retrenchments. Unions have planned Black Wednesday and a national picket on Friday in protest of the looming retrenchments. Meanwhile, according to the World Economic Forum, South Africa has the worst labour-employee relations in the world, ranking 137 out of 137 countries. Employment relations expert and lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, Gawie Cillie says high levels of mistrust between employers and employees remain at the core of negative labour-employee relations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to employment relations expert and lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, Gawie Cillie
SAfm — The Socialist Revolutionary Workers Party registered by Numsa over the weekend says the working class should lead the economy and determine the country's destiny. The party is however yet to decide if it intends on contesting next year's general elections after being given the thumbs-up by the IEC to register as a political party. Meanwhile, former Cape Town mayor, Patricia De Lille may also start up a new political party after resigning as both mayor and member of the DA. Lecturer and political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, Ongama Mtimka believes the creation of such parties based in socialist ideologies may be a harbinger for the 'Lula Moment' in South Africa
SAfm — United States will reimpose oil sanctions on Iran removed under the 2015 nuclear deal with effect from today (Monday). Iranians chanted ''death to America'' and burned the American flag yesterday (Sunday), as the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. embassy coincided with the eve of reimposed sanctions. South Africa has strong trade relations with both countries, with the US being South Africa's third biggest trading partner. US threat threat extends to other nations trading with Iran should they not follow suit. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist of the Efficient Group Dawie Roodt
SAfm — TALKING POINTS Rwanda has launched the first Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) in Africa, opening doors for small businesses in continent to take part in cross-border electronic Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners to hire independent forensic experts to look into the missing biometric voter registration kit *** In Zimbabwe the price of bread is set to marginally rise to $1,40. Last week, bakers had proposed to increase the price of bread to $2,20 from $1,10 due to unsustainable operational costs
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says part of the reasons for the immediate termination of the appointment of SARS Commissioner, Tom Moyane is his refusal to meaningfully participate in the Nugent Commission in order to assist with identifying the root causes of the systemic failures at the SARS. Ramaphosa says he accepts the recommendation of the chair of the commission, retired judge Robert Nugent, to axe Moyane. Moyane had made representations to challenge the recommendations of the commission but Ramaphosa says he believes Moyane failed to entirely to deal with the substantive issues the report raised. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of the South African Institute for Tax professionals, Professor Keith Engels
SAfm — The ANC in Gauteng will today lead what they are calling a 'People's March' to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in protest against e-tolls, corruption, fuel hikes and VAT increases. The march will be joined by alliance partners COSATU, SACP and SANCO, civic society organisations as well as members of the public. The protest comes after finance minister Tito Mboweni‚ in his first medium-term budget policy statement last week emphasised that motorists needed to pay for tolls. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC Gauteng Provincial Spokesperson, Tasneem Motara
SAfm — Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, resigned as both mayor and a member of the DA, YESTERDAY (wednesday 31 October). De Lille is expected to announce her next career move in two weeks' time. Speculation was rife that she would defy an agreement reached with the party two months ago to step down as mayor. She signed her resignation letter on the steps of the Cape Town High Court and two more DA councilors also publicly resigned in support. Meanwhile, DA mayor-elect for Cape Town, Dan Plato, will be sworn in as a councillor today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Western Cape leader, Bonginkosi Madikizela and author and political analyst, Sanusha Naidoo
SAfm — The Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa take disciplinary action against Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. This after Mkhwebane found that Gigaba had violated the Constitution and the Executive Ethics code by lying under oath when he said he had not approved a private air terminal for the Oppenheimer family in early 2016. Gigaba was afforded an opportunity to respond to the allegation, but he failed to do so. DA Member of Parliament, John Steenhuisen, had lodged the complaint. Mkhwebane has given Ramaphosa 20 days in which to act against Gigaba. Meanwhile minister Malusi Gigaba has confirmed that he has received the Public Protector's report and says he is studying it. In a short statement released last night Gigaba says he will advise on the next course of action. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to director at Accountability Now, Advocate Paul Hoffman
SAfm — Over the last few weeks, the Angolan government has expelled over 300,000 Congolese citizens from the country. 50,000 people are currently stranded at Kamako Border Post in Kasai Region of the Democractic Republic of Congo without the means to return home. Many of them are now getting assistance from the Red Cross. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tendayi Sengwe, Communication Manager for Southern Africa at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
SAfm — TALKING POINT
*** Kenya Airways completes first Nairobi-New York direct flight
*** Tanzanian farmers stormed a meeting intending to find a solution to the stalemate over raw cashew nut prices
*** The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), which is owned by the Indian state, plans to invest up to 800 million US dollars in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique
SAfm — The SABC says it will approach the Labour Court to have irregular appointments and promotions declared invalid as first identified in the 2014 Public Protector's report. The public broadcaster says it has a legal obligation, in terms of the Constitution, to correct all these irregular appointments of certain employees, some of them no longer employed by the public broadcaster. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Communication Workers Union secretary general Aubrey Tshabalala
SAfm — The Competition Commission has referred beef processing companies I&J and Karan Beef to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution for collusive conduct. The two companies have been charged with dividing markets in the supply of processed beef products such as beef burger patties, steak sizzlers, crumbed beef steaklet, viennas and boerewors. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Makgale Mohlala, Head of Cartels Division at the Competition Commission
SAfm — Police have confirmed that two toddlers and a baby are among the seven people killed in the fire in Karatara area of Knysna in the Western Cape. Wild fires have been raging in the George and Karatara area since last week, leading to evacuations yesterday. The fires have been fanned by strong winds and heat. More than 300 firefighters are on the ground battling the blazes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Western Cape Disaster Management Spokesperson James Styan
SAfm — Home Affairs Department Minister Malusi Gigaba claims the leak of a sexual video, is at the centre of blackmail and extortion attempts against him. The video which was circulating on social media early yesterday morning has been removed. In a number of tweets Gigaba apologised saying the video dates back to 2016/2017 and was only meant to be viewed by his wife. The minister also claims the video was stolen from his phone during a hacking incident which occurred in March 2017, around the time he was appointed Minister of Finance. Meanwhile, Social media law experts have warned that anyone who shares sexually explicit material of a person without their consent is guilty of distributing revenge porn and can be held liable for defamation or crimen injuria. This after the explicit video of Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has been doing the rounds on social media. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Social media lawyer Diana Shwarz
SAfm — DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, has reportedly retracted a statement he made in which he claimed that the five DA councillors who resigned from the City of Cape Town on Thursday, were implicated in tender irregularities and maladministration in the Bowman Gilfellan report. The City commissioned the report to investigate corruption. Shaun August, Suzette Little, Thulani Stemele, Gregg Barnardo and Siya Mamkeli all resigned as DA councillors, citing issues of racism within the party as the reason for their resignations. The councillors had given Maimane until 6pm TODAY (29/10) to retract the statement or face legal action. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to former DA chief whip in the City of Cape Town council, Shaun August
SAfm — The South African Police Service (SAPS) has commenced with the process of re-enlisting former police officers. The re-enlistment is aimed at improving capacity in different SAPS divisions that are currently facing operational problems. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAPS' General, Lenny Govender
SAfm — TALKING POINTS: * The Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari says he will no longer sign any treaty without assessing the impact it will have on its citizens Liberian President George Weah has cancelled tuition fees for undergraduate students in the West African country *** Ambassador Sahlework Zewde to Become Ethiopia's President replacing replacing the outgoing president, Dr. Mulatu Teshome, who has been the president since October 2013
SAfm — DA leader in the Western Cape, Bonginkosi Madikizela says racism in South Africa manifests itself in all political parties. Madikizela was responding, YESTERDAY evening, to reasons given by now former chief whip of the DA in the Cape Town City council, Shaun August, that he is leaving the DA because of racism in the party. August together with four other councillors dramatically resigned yesterday during a council meeting which was to discuss a report implicating Cape Town Mayor, Patricia De Lille. Krivani Pillay spoke to political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, Ongama Mtimka
SAfm — Alliance partners expect newly appointed Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, to not only give substance to the economic stimulus package announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa -- but also to boost confidence in the economy. The country entered a technical recession, plunging an already stagnant economy into deeper trouble. The former governor of the Reserve Bank will have his work cut out, as he navigates the tough economic challenges. Meanwhile, economists expect Finance Minister to make some announcements on expenditure rather than tax increases when he delivers the mid-term budget. Economists say there is no more room for VAT increases. Also revenue collection needs to be more efficient by increasing tax compliance measures and fixing tax administration and governance challenges at SARS. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political economist and senior research fellow at Trade Collective, Lebohang Pheko
SAfm — SAMWU in Limpopo has called on the ANC to recall its deployees in the Vhembe District Municipality over links to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal. Municipal workers yesterday downed tools and forcefully removed the municipal manager, Reuben Rambado from office. Rambado, together with Executive Mayor, Florence Radzilani are amongst the implicated people in the Reserve Bank report tittled 'The Great Bank Heist'. Radzilani is also the ANC provincial deputy chairperson in Limpopo. SAMWU's shopsteward at Vhembe District Municipality, Timson Tshililo says they will stay away from work until the implicated parties are removed from office. Tsepiso Malwetla spoke to SAMWU's provincial Secretary in Limpopo, Patrick Aphane and Vhembe District Municipality spokesperson, Matodzi Ralushai...
SAfm — The Judge in the rape trial of controversial Nigerian pastor -- Timothy Omotoso -- has refused to recuse himself from the case, following a request by the defence for him to do so. Judge Mandela Makaula has agreed to postpone the case till Thursday, to allow the defence time to prepare its argument for an appeal. Omotoso and two co-accused are on trial in the Port Elizabeth High Court, and are facing 97 sex related charges. Meanwhile, Omotoso remains in custody and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sithohave have been granted bail, supporters of Cherly Zondi and other witnesses who are yet to testify have alleged that Omotoso is receiving preferential treatment while in custody. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Correctional Services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo
SAfm — TALKING POINTS: Paul Biya who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, won a landslide victory in a controversial presidential election The Bank of Mauritius has been conferred the Capital Finance International Award for Best Central Bank Governance *** Dispute between Tullow Oil and the Uganda government over a law governing taxation of the sale of shares
SAfm — New Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) is expected to give clarity on Government's intention to reprioritise 50 billion rand of funds to stimulate the economy and create jobs. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the stimulus package in September. Economists say re-prioritising funds is the better option rather than increasing taxes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) chief executive Bonang Mohale
SAfm — Students at the Tshwane University of Technology have welcomed the arrest of two police officers believed to be linked to the death of 3rd year LLB student, Katlego Monareng. Monareng was shot and killed in August during a protest over SRC election results at the Soshanguve campus, north of Pretoria. Its alleged the police fired live ammunition at the students as warning shots. The arrested police captain and a constable will appear in court TODAY where TUT students will also hold demostrations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to student leader at the TUT Soshanguve campus, Thabang Boima
SAfm — The Giyani municipality in Limpopo, which invested 161 million rands in VBS, has initiated legal processes to recoup some of the monies linked to the mutual bank's scandal. Municipal spokesperson, Steven Mabunda says former chief financial officer, Hitler Maluleke, has been fired while the former technical services director - Precious Mathebula - resigned after their involvement in the VBS scandal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Giyani Munipality spokesperson, Steven Mabunda
SAfm — Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has lamented the public sector salary bill ahead of his maiden Medium Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday. Using Eskom as an example, Mboweni says the power utility will probably need to shed over 30-thousand jobs as it is bloated. He was speaking at the second annual Kader Asmal Memorial lecture at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology's Mowbray Campus in Cape Town. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) Zwelinzima Vavi
SAfm — The Jesus Dominion International Church (JDI), of which controversial rape accused Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso is the founder, has been the target of furious protesters this past weekend. Various political parties and members of the public joined forces in a protest to have the church closed. Yesterday (sunday) they gathered in front of the church in Port Elizabeth while a service was underway. They later dispersed peacefully after the congregants left the building at the conclusion of a two hour church service. Meanwhile, Some church leaders have called on the church to stand and speak out against what's happening. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Pastor Siyabonga Malinga the senior pastor at HIS Planting family church
SAfm — Siyabonga Gama has been dismissed as chief executive of Transnet. The company had given Gama until October 15th to give reasons why his contract should not be terminated after he was implicated in misconduct and maladministration in the acquisition of locomotives from a Chinese rail company in 2012. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Transnet non-executive board member Mpho Letlape
SAfm — The Port Elizabeth High Court has postponed the case against the controversial pastor, Timothy Omotoso, to Monday. This is after witness Cheryl Zondi, told the court that Omotoso allegedly raped her at various places, when they travelled for church events. During cross-examination, Zondi told the court that she thought of approaching the police in Durban, but alleges that she decided against it because some of them were part of Omotoso's protocol observers. Meanwhile, there continues to be an outcry over how defence lawyer Peter Dauberman questioned Cheryl Zondi. The Commission for Gender Equality has expressed dismay at what it describes as an 'insensitive' line of questioning by Otomoso's defence lawyer. Javu Baloyi from the commission says they will approach the the General Council of the Bar of South Africa and the judiciary over the matter. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Javu Baloyi from the Commission of Gender Equality.
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up a Commission of Inquiry into allegations of impropriety at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). The inquiry will be headed by former president of the Supreme Court of Appeal Justice Lex Mpati. The president has given the inquiry six months to complete the investigation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency - PRASA - has put the cost of yesterday's damage to the trains in Germiston, east of Johannesburg at 6 point 5 million rand. Two Metrorail trains were burnt at the Germiston train station. Another train travelling from Germiston to Springs was also torched damaging only the seats. No injuries were reported in all the incidents. Over 5-thousand commuters were affected by train delays as a result of the incidents. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Gauteng Metrorail sopkesperson, Lillian Mofokeng
SAfm — TALKING POINT:
*** Liberian government attracts major investments for the country's fishing industry
*** The World Bank Group says financial technology (fintech) companies are key pillars in supporting sustainable growth and poverty reduction
*** Conflicting death toll reports following last Friday's Osisioma pipeline explosion in Abia, Nigeria
SAfm — The Gauteng department of transport says it is considering removing abnormal freight vehicles off the road during peak hours to help reduce traffic congestion. Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Ismail Vadi held discussions with Road Freight industry on various issues including damage to road infrastructure due to truck overloading among other things. Tsepiso Mkawetla spoke to Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Ismail Vadi and Road Freight Association spokesperson Gavin Kelly
SAfm — Author and investigative journalist, Jacques Pauw has called on both former Sunday Times senior journalists, Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and Stephan Hofstatter to name and shame their sources which led to false reporting by the two. Pauw was reacting to the news that the Sunday Times will return all awards and prize money received for now-discredited reports on the Cato Manor "death squad", the SARS "rogue unit" and the Zimbabwe 'illegal rendtion' case. Director at Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird discusses the phenomenon of fake news and ethical journalism...
SAfm — About 10 000 members of NUMSA are gearing up for a strike in the plastics sector and is calling for a total national plastics shutdown. NUMSA has reassured members who work in the plastic sector that today's strike will be protected. NUMSA spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola discusses the aim of the strike with Tsepiso Makwetla...
SAfm — The search for the bodies of two people who were reportedly swept away in the Apies river in the north of Pretoria over the weekend will resume this morning. Tshwane emergency services suspended the search as the flow in the river was too strong for rescue personnel to continue working. The city's emergency services spokesperson Johan Pieterse spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla about the situation there this morning...
SAfm — The Hawks says it has assembled a strong, well-resourced team to investigate the looting of funds from the Venda-based VBS Mutual Bank. The Hawks spokesperson says the team will be guided by the National Prosecuting Authority. This follows the release of a report commisioned by the Reserve Bank into the troubled VBS bank. The report found that around 53 people and entitites unjustifiably and illegally received around two-billion rand between 2015 and 2018. One of those who benefited was the majority shareholder in VBS, Vele Investments. Tsepiso Mawetla spoke to lead investigator of the Great Bank Heist report, Advocate Terry Motau
SAfm — TALKING POINT:
*** Cameroon's long wait for election results as social media claims unverified winners
*** African billionaire, Mohammed Dewji kidnapped in Tanzania
*** Nigeria to take foreign loans at higher cost due to the interest rate hike in the US
SAfm — The DA has been battling without any success to get an answer from the SABC Board on how much the COO, CFO and CEO are earning. DA member of Parliament's Communications Committee Veronica van Dyk described the board's conduct of not answering the question directly as a " Hlaudi culture". The SABC Board was presenting its 2017/2018 financial statement. They were accompanied by Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and her deputy Pinkie Kekana. Meanwhile, both labour unions at the SABC, BEMAWU and CWU, have confirmed receiving a Section 189 notice of the Labour Relations Act from the public broadcaster relating to the planned retrenchments. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bemawu president Hannes du Buisson
SAfm — An investigation has revealed that there's no prospect of saving VBS Mutual Bank -- and analysts say depositors could lose most of their money. A final investigation report -- into large-scale fraud at the bank -- indicates that about two-billion rand in depositor's money was looted. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to One of the founder of VBS Mutual Bank, Madambi Muvhulawa
SAfm — A showdown is looming in Zimbabwe TODAY (thursday) as labour unions have vowed to go ahead with a planned protest against a new government tax and price increases despite a police ban on the march. The police say authorities are still trying to contain a cholera outbreak and a ban on large public gatherings still stands. The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions has called on people to join street marches in Harare and five other towns and cities TODAY to protest the worsening economic situation. Leading fast-food chains in Zimbabwe have shut their doors as the cash crunch in the country worsens - just two months after President Emmerson Mnangagwa won elections. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Alexander Rusero, a political analyst from Harare Polytechnic College
SAfm — Labour union NEHAWU is to meet striking SASSA workers to decide on the way forward following the suspension of the Biometric Enrolment for grant beneficiaries. This follows a meeting between Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu, NEHAWU representatives and senior SASSA officials in Johannesburg yesterday. SASSA workers have been on strike countrywide since yesterday, Wednesday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NEHAWU general secretary Zola Sephetha
SAfm — Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) says while former Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene's timing to resign is regrettable, the appointment of Tito Mboweni as his replacement does not spell an introduction of a new fiscal direction but rather a move to entrench stability at National Treasury. BUSA's CEO, Tanya Cohen has urged Mboweni to maintain commitments made in the February Budget as the country heads to the Medium-Term Budget Policy statement in just over two weeks. Cohen adds that Nene's resignation signals the seriousness with which the current leadership in government views allegations into state capture. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Business Unity South Africa's CEO, Tanya Cohen and Political Economy Analyst Zamikhaya Maseti
SAfm — Political pressure is building on Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene to step down. So far, several opposition parties including the EFF, DA, Cope and the UDM have called for Nene's head following his admission to the State Capture Inquiry that he had several meetings with the Gupta family during his first term as finance minister and before that while he was deputy finance minister. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political economist and senior research fellow at Trade Collective, Lebohang Pheko..
SAfm — Trade union NEHAWU has warned it will shut down all SASSA offices on Wednesday. Social Security Agency workers affiliated to Nehawu are set to strike over the transfer of social grant payments from Cash Paymaster Services to the South African Post Office. Nehawu general secretary, Zola Saphetha, has accused SASSA of refusing to resolve challenges brought about by this move
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Framework Agreement of the Jobs Summit as revolutionary decisions. This came out at the two-day Jobs Summit, underway in Midrand in Gauteng, earlier this afternoon. Government, business, labour and civil society have agreed on a number of measures to stimulate the economy and create jobs. These include among others; avoiding retrenchments and helping struggling companies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Labour analyst Mamokgethi Molopyane
SAfm — TALKING POINTS:
*** Ethiopia turning off the internet as violence flares up
*** Zimbabwean court ordereding illegal occupiers of a white farmer's property to vacate the land immediately
*** Mining firms saying Zambia's tax hike plan would ruin the economy
SAfm — A group calling themselves The Gauteng Shut-Down Co-ordinating Committee (GSCC) says more than 10 coloured communities across Gauteng will embark on total shutdowns today. Residents from various coloured communities such as Eldorado Park, Westbury and Ennerdale in the Johannesburg are said to be taking to the streets from as early as 4 AM this morning. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to demonstrations Co-ordinator Anthony Williams...
SAfm — Today is the second and final day of the job summit in Midrand east of Johannesburg- over the years entrepreneurship has been seen as one of the drivers to help create employment in South Africa. However, how easy is it for one to become an entrepreneur in this country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nwabisa Mayema who is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker
SAfm — In Westbury, west of Johannesburg, another total shutdown is planned this morning. The community in the area went on the rampage burning tyres protesting against gang violence. Police minister, Bheki Cele and National commissioner, General Khehla Sitole will again be in the area today, following their visit on Tuesday where Cele announced a number of measures that will be implemented to help deal with crime and drug related violence. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Westbury community leader, Shahim Ishmael
SAfm — Advocacy group, #Unite Behind, will be protesting at the Cape Town Train Station this afternoon against service issues facing Metrorail. Train services have been negatively impacted by ongoing arson attacks on trains, as well as the vandalising or theft of rail infrastructure. Last month several commuters were aslo stabbed and thrown off a moving train in Stellenbosch. Metrorail says it's lost at least 47 coaches in the Western Cape since the start of August. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Protest organiser Zuki Vuka from advocacy group, #Unite Behind
SAfm — The husband of a woman who's death sparked the violent protests in Westbury, west of Johannesburg, says the arrest of the perpetrators will not bring his wife back. Reuben Peterson was reacting to Police Minister Bheki Cele's undertaking that police will apprehend the remaining two suspects sought in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife within the next 48 to 72 hours. Two suspects are already behind bars. Cele visited Westbury and addressed residents on what the police will do to deal with their concerns. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to lecturer of Criminology at the University of Free State Ashwill Phillips
SAfm — South Africans must brace themselves for extrememly cold conditions starting later TODAY. The South African Weather Service has warned of a cold front which is expected to affect Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape . Snowfall is also expected in southern and northern parts of the Drakensberg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Meteorologist, Sihle Kunene
SAfm — Increases in taxi commuter fares are on the cards following fuel price hike. Petrol has rocketed by a record R1 a litre and diesel by R1.24 per litre. Fuel prices have increased every month for the past four months and motorists and commuters fear that there will be yet another substantial fuel price increase before the festive season. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance, Theo Malele
SAfm — TALKING POINTS
*** MTN's Chief Financial Officer Ralph Mupita has indicated that it has become quite challenging for them to list their IPO in Nigeria- the company is even considering to scrap the IPO entirely.
*** The Nigerian, President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is making progress in the fight against corruption as shady oil deals and the brazen theft of billions of Naira is now a thing of the past
*** Kenya has won the bid to Host the International Open Data Conference in 2020
SAfm — Consumers will have to fork out even more at the pumps this month. The price of petrol increases by 99 cents for 93 octane, and by one rand for 95. The hike brings the overall retail price of both diesel and petrol in the interior to around 17-rand per liter. Prices will officially go up on Wednesday, the 3rd of October. Meanwhile, the organisation- People against Petrol and Parrafin Price Increases (PAPPI) has put the blame of the steep fuel hike on the door of government and the ANC. Elvis Presslin spoke to the National Convenor for PAPPI, Visvin Reddy
SAfm — Residents of Westbury, Johannesburg have threatened another shutdown this morning. On Friday they brought traffic to a standstill in the area by barricading roads with objects and burning tyres. This in protest against gansterism and crime in general. They marched to the Sophiatown Police Station, demading action against crime. Three people were injured when police used teargas and fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd during the violent protest. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lubbe who is a former police officer
SAfm — Nine babies have died at the Rahima Moosa hospital in Johannesburg following a bacteria outbreak earlier this year. Acting CEO of the hospital, Dr. Frew Benson says they have now increased control measures at the facility. Elivs Presslin spoke to Acting CEO of the Rahima Moosa hospital, Dr Frew Benson
SAfm — At least 832 people have now been confirmed dead in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Many people were reported still trapped in the rubble of buildings that collapsed in Friday's 7.5-magnitude earthquake. The Indonesian Red Cross has deployed experts in search and rescue and has dispatched emergency relief items With road and air transport compromised, the teams are having to travel upwards of 10 hours to reach the disaster zone. Elvis Presslin Spoke to Husni Husni, a Community Engagement and Accountability Coordinator with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
SAfm — ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has urged senior party members to respect their congress resolutions and decisions of their National Executive Committee. He was reacting to former President Thabo Mbeki Mbeki's take on the party's resolution on land. In a leaked document, Mbeki criticised the ANC resolution on the expropriation of land without compensation saying it is not in line with the party's longstanding tradition of non-racialism. But as Ntebo Mokobo reports, the ANC Secretary General says in as much as they their stalwarts, there must be a respect for democratic processes of the organisations.
SAfm — The largest ever National KHOI-SAN / COLOURED Consultative Conference (NCC 2018) which ended on Monday 24 September at the Melkbos Cultural Centre in Cape Town, concluded with firm resolutions to end centuries of injustice perpetrated against the descendants of the Khoi-San/Coloured people in South Africa. One of the objectives of the NCC 2018 was Unity, in order to overcome whatever blocks there were and for government to acknowledge the historical identity and struggles of Khoi-san/Coulored collective. Elvis Preslin spoke to Dr. Leonard Martin, the Convener of NCC2018
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says his drive to drum up support for South Africa's ailing economy has warmly received by big business. He was speaking following several meeting with business leaders and would be investors in New York, accompanied by a high level delegation from PRetoria. He also attended the United Nations General Assembly where he called for fair trade and economic practises. Senior political journalist Amos Phago reports.
SAfm — South Africa and United Arab Emirates have signed mutual legal assistance and extradition treaties. Negotiations between the countries began in 2010. The department of justice and correctional services says the treaties will enable the two countries to assist each other in the investigation and prosecution of crimes through mutual legal assistance and the extradition of fugitives. Elvis Preslin spoke to Independent researcher, Dr Dale Mackinley..
SAfm — The Greater Orange Farm Representative Council of Learners (RCL) Co-ordinating Team and the #NationalizePrivateSchools has called on young people in South Africa, to reject last week's Constitutional Court decision to legalize the private use of marijuana. The RCL co-ordinating team also calls on Parliament to draft strict legislation that will protect young people of school-going age, from using cannabis, which they say has the potential to destroy the country's future. Elvis Preslin spoke to Penuel Maduna, is Convenor of Greater Orange Farm RCL Co-ordinating Team
SAfm — As global leaders are set to meet for the first-ever United Nations tuberculosis summit in New York on Wednesday, medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called on governments to urgently scale up TB diagnosis and treatment, and commit more resources. The organization says while TB is the world's deadliest infectious disease, killing 1.6 million in 2017, it is still drastically under-funded. Elvis Presslin spoke to MSF TB doctor in Khayelitsha Dr Justine Fargher
SAfm — Ratings agency Fitch says the Stimulus Package announced by the president is unlikely to deliver a significant boost to economic growth. The agency which has South Africa's foreign and local currency debt at sub investment grade says the rand's recent plunge would also hinder the plan. Fitch says the plan does include measures that could support growth, but many relate to long-standing policy ideas that have been slow to implement. Tshepo Mongoai reports..
SAfm — The City of Cape Town says a total shutdown planned for today in various communities on the Cape Flats is an illegal protest. The communities are protesting against rising poverty, crime and unemployment levels. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the city supports legal public protests, but it does not condone illegal marches. Elvis Pressling spoke to Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith
SAfm — TALKING POINTS:
*** This past weekend, the first dozen bodies were buried from the devastating ferry capsize on Lake Victoria that left people 224 dead
*** Liberian President, George Weah has requested the assistance of the United States Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the International Monetary Fund to help probe the inflow of money into the country since 2016
*** Th latest banking sector report has revealed, that KCB Group is the most attractive bank in Kenya
SAfm — The trade dispute between the United States and China saw the two biggest economies impose fresh tariffs on each other's goods yesterday. Washington's latest volley against Beijing sees tariffs on more than 250-billion-dollars worth of Chinese goods. This amounts to roughly half of Chinese exports to the United States. China has accused the Trump administration of using intimidation and extreme pressure to further its own interests. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Economist, and Senior Research Fellow at Trade Collective, Lebohang Pheko
SAfm — Tourism is the platform to showcase our heritage and heritage sites must be adapted to cater for a divergent clientele. But heritage sites in many towns are not well managed and in a state of despair. Elvis Pressling spoke to Tourism Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology Unathi Sonwabile Henama
SAfm — Nedbank Chief Executive, Mike Brown, says he felt pressured by former Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, to reopen the bank accounts of Gupta linked entities and take over as their primary bank. Nedbank is one of the four major banks that closed the bank accounts of companies linked to the Gupta family back in 2016. Brown is testifying at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in Parktown, Johannesburg. Naledi Ngcobo filed this report.
SAfm — The Dagga Party is ready to bring the next instalment on the fight to legalise banned substances. Party spokesperson Jeremy Acton says they will now approach the Constitutional Court to legalise the private use of magic mushrooms. This is after the party won the case to legalise the private use of dagga. The Constitutional Court ruled that it was a constitutional right to use dagga in private. It also allowed the private cultivation of the herb. Elvis Presslin spoke to Director at the Centre for Constitutional Rights, Phephelaphi Dube
SAfm — Western Cape Community Safety Minister, Dan Plato, has been nominated by the DA to be Cape Town's next mayor. Plato is set to take over from the current Mayor Patricia de Lille, who resigned in August following long standing differences with the party. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu
SAfm — The country is still reeling from shock after nine-year old Miguel Louw, whose decomposed body was found two weeks ago, was laid to rest in Sydenham, Durban, at the weekend. The focus has now shifted to the safety of the most vulnerable in society. While reaction from social media users about his disapperance has been one of concern and panic -- what are you doing as parents to equip your children to deal with strangers? Is the notion of stranger-danger actually working? Prabashini Moodley goes undercover to put those teachings to the test...
SAfm — Communications minister, Nomvula Mokonyane has expressed strong opposition to possible retrenchments at the SABC. The public broadcaster's board has confirmed that it's looking into laying off hundreds of staff. Elvis Presslin spoke to Communications minister, Nomvula Mokonyane and Media Monitoring Africa director, William Bird
SAfm — *** In Kenya the Members of the National Assembly will this week debate President Uhuru Kenyatta's proposal for 8% VAT on Fuel, instead of issuing a moratorium to suspend a 16 per cent levy.
*** Staying in Kenya, Nairobi has been ranked Sixth Wealthiest Africa City after Durban, Cape Town, Cairo, Lagos and Johannesburg.
*** De Beers has shifted its consumer strategy as latest Diamond Insight Report shows that two distinct groups of Millennials and Gen Z accounted for two-thirds of global diamond jewellery consumers
SAfm — The impasse between Malamulele Residents Association and the Collins Chabane municipality in Limpopo, seems to be far from over, with both parties opening cases against each other. Now, the concerned residents' association have embarked on a shutdown of services in the area, accusing municipal authorities of nepotism and corruption in the appointment of workers. Elivs Presslin spoke to reporter, Jabulani Baloi...
SAfm — Colleagues of the three firefighters who died in last week's fire at the Bank of Lisbon building in the Johannesburg CBD have described how their efforts were compromised because there was no water to fight the blaze at the building. Simphiwe Moropana, Khathutshelo Muedi and Mduduzi Ndlovu were remembered at a memorial service at the Ellis Park Arena in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. They died while trying to put out the fire which started on the 23rd floor. A report has found that nine buildings, including the one where the firefighters died, are only 21% compliant. Wisani Makhubele has more....
SAfm — ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has rubbished reports that there are plans by some party officials to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office. The Sunday Times newspaper reported at the weekend that Magashule attended a secret meeting at a hotel in Durban, with former President Jacob Zuma, former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, ANC Women's League Secretary General Meokgo Matuba and KZN ANC Youth League Secretary Thanduxolo Sabelo plotting to oust the President. Magashule has since now come out to confirm that he did meet with Zuma and some ANC officials. Mbali Thethani reports…
SAfm — The Department of Military Veterans has run out of money for the provision of education support for military veterans and their dependents. The department has attributed the shortage of funds to a crippling budget and the high demand for the education benefit. This situation is now putting the education of thousands of beneficiaries at risk. Elvis Preslin spoke Derrick Mgwebi, Acting Director General at the Department of Military Veterans -
SAfm — Six professional bodies have embarked on what they call a ground breaking initiative to foster a culture of accountability within South Africa's private and public sectors. The organisations say this follows complaints they have received relating to state capture and corruption fallout. Preslin Preslin spoke Dr. Claudelle von Eck, who is the CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa and Chair of the Anti-Intimidation and Ethical Practices Forum.
SAfm — September is Deaf awareness month . The month long campaign seeks to educate the public on this important issue. Meanwhile, the Wits Centre for Deaf Studies will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. The centre has been raising awareness around deafness, hearing loss and educating families of deaf and hard of hearing babies on how to communicate with their children. Elvis Preslin to Profesor Claudine Storbeck, Director at the Wits Centre for Deaf Studies
SAfm — The DA has unveiled its seven point plan to help resuscitate the local economy. This follows last week's news that the country had slipped into a technical recession. The official opposition says its plan entails -- among others, privatising SAA and Eskom, reducing the number of cabinet ministers and exempting small businesses employing less than 250 people from complying with restrictive labour laws. Our Political Correspondent, Ntebo Mokobo has more...
SAfm — Health sector unions will seek legal recourse following the fire that has left the Bank of Lisbon building in downtown Johannesburg gutted. The fire broke out on the 23rd floor on Wednesday and left three firefighters dead. The building, which housed three Gauteng departments, is one of seven government buildings in the city centre that don't comply with health and safety standards. Unions say they've been raising concerns for years about the unsafe condition of the building. Elvis Preslin spoke to Gauteng government spokesperson, Thabo Masebe.
SAfm — Health sector unions will seek legal recourse following the fire that has left the Bank of Lisbon building in downtown Johannesburg gutted. The fire broke out on the 23rd floor on Wednesday and left three firefighters dead. The building, which housed three Gauteng departments, is one of seven government buildings in the city centre that don't comply with health and safety standards. Unions say they've been raising concerns for years about the unsafe condition of the building. Tshimologo Maputla reports
SAfm — ANC MP Vincent Smith will only know by Wednesday whether his request to step aside as chairperson of various committee has been granted or not. This is according to the ANC Chief Whip's Office in Parliament. Smith has requested to step aside until the Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into his conduct. The Council for the Advance of the South African Constitution believes that Smith took the right decision to step aside as our Parliamentary Correspondent, Mercedes Besent tells us...
SAfm — September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's a day meant to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. In South Africa, according to the available data, approximately 11 out of every 100 000 people across all age groups commit suicide. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), estimates that suicide accounts for up to 9% of all deaths among the youth..Elvis Preslin spoke to Wouter Lombard, Associate Director at health and pharmaceutical giant, CIPLA.
SAfm — The secretary of the ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal, Thanduxolo Sabelo, has lodged a complaint with the Press Ombudsman following a weekend report that he was involved in plans to oust President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Sunday Times newspaper reported YESTERDAY that former president Jacob Zuma allegedly held a secret meeting in Durban last week with key ANC officials including the party's Secretary-General Ace Magashule, former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, Secretary-General of the Women's League Meokgo Matuba and KZN Youth League Secretary Thanduxolo Sabelo in which they were plotting to unseat Ramaphosa. The ANC has dismissed the claim as unfounded. Elvis Preslin spoke to secretary of the ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal, Thanduxolo Sabelo
SAfm — ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the public should not panic after the country slipped into recession. Ramaphosa has given the assurance that government will soon respond to South Africa's plunge into a technical recession. Ramaphosa was in KwaZulu-Natal to engage business and party leaders where he also addressed the community of Chatsworth as part of the Thuma Mina Campaign. Elvis Preslin spoke to chief executive of Pan-African Investment and Research Services Dr Iraj Abedian
SAfm — Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has heard submissions from various implicated persons to cross- examine some of the witnesses. He has since granted businessman Fana Hlongwane permission to cross-examine former deputy Finance minister Mcebisi Jonas. Former president Jacob Zuma's chief-of-staff Lakela Kaunda and Hawks official Mandla Mtholo willl cross-examine former ANC member of Parliament Vytjie Mentor. But Zondo has reserved judgment for in the applications of Ajay Gupta, Rajesh Gupta and Duduzane Zuma. The SABC reporter, Mbali Thethani reports…
SAfm — The new Nelson Mandela Bay coalition administration is on Friday expected to continue with the council meeting that ousted the former Executive Mayor Athol Trollip, Speaker Jonathan Lawack and Chief Whip Werner Senekal after DA's councilllor Mbulelo Manyathi abstained during voting. The meeting was adjourned after the election of the mayor and chief whip and some agenda points were not discussed. The DA led coalition partners say they won't attend the meeting as it is illegitimate and is currently challenging the previous sitting that ousted Trollip, Senekal and appointed new Speaker ANC's Buyelwa Mafaya. Trollip was replaced by UDM's Mongameli Bobani as the Executive Mayor. SABC reporter, Mcebisi Ngqina reports…
SAfm — Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has promised to take full responsibility for the deadly Bank of Lisbon building fire in the Johannesburg CBD should investigations find he was at fault. Three firefighters were killed and several others injured fighting the blaze. It has since emerged that the building is among several that did not comply with safety standards. Firefighters spent a second day trying to extinguish the blaze. Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi....
SAfm — Victor Kgomoesoana, Director at "Africa Is Open For Business" looks at Rwanda's opposition ( Democratic Green party) has won parliamentary seats for first time, MTN Nigeria has been directed to pay two-billion-dollars accumulated import duties Value Added Tax (VAT) and in Kenya, the High Court in Bungoma has suspended the decision by Treasury to levy a 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products
SAfm — Afriforum Deputy CEO Ersnt Roets rattled the Constitutional Review Committee during his oral presentation on whether section 25 of the constitution should be amended to expropriate land without compensation. This came as Roets used his presentation to slam the ANC and the EFF. The National House of Traditional Leaders, the Southern African Catholics Conference and the Foundation for Human Rights also made their presentations. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us more...
SAfm — The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reported that two South African peacekeepers were wounded, in a rebel ambush near the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country. MONUSCO peacekeepers are providing near-daily escorts to Health officials there, where some stretches of road are considered a 'red zone' because of recurrent rebel attacks. The peacekeepers were attacked in the town of Ngadi by militants believed to belong to the Allied Democratic Forces, a Ugandan militant group active in eastern DRC. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SANDF spokesperson Brigadier-General Mafi Mgobozi.
SAfm — Consumers are often the ones who are left licking their wounds when a country battles a recession. On Tuesday Stats SA released it's economic data which revealed that South Africa has hit a technical recession. This means the country's economy has experienced two consecutive quarters of negative growth. A comsumer advisor has called on South African consumers to go back to basics . Carmel Loggenberg Roberts Reports ......
SAfm — Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says four firefighters who are still receiving treatment at the Milpark Hospital following yesterday's deadly blaze in the CBD are out of danger. Mashaba together with his team from the mayoral committee visited them in hospital this morning. Four others have been discharged. Three firefighters died after the Bank of Lisbon building, which house two Gauteng departments caught fire yesterday morning. The fire has since spread to other floors of the building. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi.
SAfm — Safety of government buildings in the Johannesburg CBD remains in question. Gauteng Premier David Makhura says a report released last week reveals that seven other buildings, beside the site of yesterday's fire, have been identified as being non-compliant with safety regulations. Makhura was speaking at the government building where the blaze led to the deaths of three firefighters. SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole reports...
SAfm — The majority of opposition parties in Parliament say they're not shocked that the country slipped into technical recession. Some are attributing the recession to uncertainty in policies -- while others say it's due to over-reliance in foreign direct investment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO Tanya Cohen
SAfm — Government has given the South African Broadcasting Corporation a financial rescue to the tune of R1.2 billion in the form of a guarantee. The public broadcast will now be able to borrow monies to stay afloat. Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane told the media in Cape Town that the National Treasury and the SABC Board have concluded their discussions on the viable financial rescue of the broadcaster. The organisation has lost about six hundred million rand for the 2017/2018 financial year alone. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Duduetsang Makuse, National Coordinator of the SOS Coalition: Support Our Public Broadcaster
SAfm — Investigations are underway into the exact cause of YESTERDAY's train collision that left over 100 people injured in Selby south of Johannesburg. Metrorail says a train travelling from Faraday towards New Canada collided head on with another train bound for Naledi in Soweto. All the injured were taken to various nearby hospitals. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Zanele Sabela, SATAWU spokesperson...
SAfm — Thirty organisations and individuals will be making oral representations to Constitutional Review Committee at Parliament. This follows country wide public hearings. The committee is tasked with establishing whether Section 25 of the Constitution should be changed to allow for land expropriation without compensation. Zalene Merrington reports...
SAfm — Stellenbosch University political analyst, Zwelinzima Ndevu says failure to deal with perceptions of racial conflict within any political party is dangerous. Ndevu was reacting to claims of discrimination against Khoisan activsts, during a recent ANC West Coast regional congress. ANC councillor Sammy Claassen says he has lodged a complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission. Chris Mabuya reports...
SAfm — Economists say South Africa might avoid a recession in the second quarter of the year. This as Statistics South Africa gears up to release the second quarter growth number in for 2018. Gross Domestic Product growth dropped by 2-point-2 per cent in the first quarter of the year. Naledi Ngcobo reports….
SAfm — For our Women's Month Feature, the final one today, we speak to Kurisani Maswanganyi. She is Managing Director and Founderl of Kulani Engineering. Maswaganyi founded the company in a bid to do work that significantly contriubutes to the development of the country and its economy through home-grown engineering projects. She was this week recognised by the University of Johannesburg for her work in co-founding "She Engineers" a platform that places women at the forefront of the industry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to her earlier this week and asked her to tell us what the challenges are for a black female owned company in fighting for big contracts
SAfm — For our Women's Month Feature, the final one today, we speak to Kurisani Maswanganyi. She is Managing Director and Founderl of Kulani Engineering. Maswaganyi founded the company in a bid to do work that significantly contriubutes to the development of the country and its economy through home-grown engineering projects. She was this week recognised by the University of Johannesburg for her work in co-founding "She Engineers" a platform that places women at the forefront of the industry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to her earlier this week and asked her to tell us what the challenges are for a black female owned company in fighting for big contracts:
SAfm — For our Women's Month Feature we speak to Lebo Motswenyane, an entrepreneur and owner of the company Lucky No 8, which is credited with organising Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture featuring Barack Obama as keynote speaker. She tells us how she quit her job with only a month's salary in the kitty, to a journey that has seen her as management of international acts at the Delicious Festival, SAMA Red Carpet show for live TV, Delicious Festival and the Mebala Biodiversity Conference. I started by asking her whether she was daunted by the prospects of managing the address of Barack Obama to tens of thousands eager South Africans....
SAfm — The restructuring project introduced by consulting agency Bain during suspended SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane's tenure at the revenue collector is said to have dismantled strategic departments which were responsible for collecting hundreds of billions in tax revenue. This is according to tax professionals appearing before the SARS commission of inquiry in Pretoria. Naledi Ngcobo reports....
SAfm — National Treasury says it is a war they are fighting to make sure there is no abuse of the system - especially when it comes to procurement. Acting Treasury Chief Procurement Officer, Ndleleni Mathebula, revealed this during the State Capture inquiry in Parktown, Johannesburg. Mathebula was the first witness and gave evidence on procurement processes, and whether they were flouted in the department. He also told the commission that government's procurement spend, is in excess in 800 billion for goods and services on an annual basis. Amina Accram filed a report and Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SACP Gauteng provincial secretary, Jacob Mamabolo
SAfm — The SABC Board has avoided answering the question on who authorised the airing of a video by President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking in his capacity as ANC leader, on the expropriation of land without compensation. The DA laid a compliant against the SABC, following the airing of the video footage more than two weeks ago. The Public Broadcaster also told Parliament's Communication's Committee that it will only have about 26-million rand in the bank at the end of this month. Our Parliamentary Correspondent, Mercedes Besent, reports...
SAfm — Convicted KZN FeesMustFall activist and student leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, has vowed to camp on the lawns of the Union Buildings in Pretoria until President Cyril Ramaphosa receives his memorandum of demands. Khanyile will be sentenced on the 16 of October. Khanyile and a group of supporters from various student bodies want the presidency to pardon all students and activists who have been arrested and convicted for participating in the 2015/2016 FeesMustFall campaigns and protests. Phanuel Shuma reports.
SAfm — The Land Bank's CEO, Tshokolo Nchocho, has asked Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene to ensure that the right of the bank as a creditor is protected when land is expropriated without compensation. About 60 percent of the bank's funding uses land as collateral which can be sold in the event of a default. Nene asked the Land Bank Board to prepare for land expropriation without compensation. Tshepo Mongoai reports…
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured South Africa and the Agricultural Sector that Land Expropriation without Compensation will be done in a just manner - and so there shouldn't be fears. He says there is an urgent need for a clear and explicit policy around land reform in the country. He was addressing the African Farmers Association of South Africa, AFASA Presidential Gala Dinner in Kempton Park, Johannesburg last night. Abongile Dumako reports
SAfm — The first witness in the Commission of Inquiry Into State Capture is expected to give testimony on Tuesday. National Treasury Chief Procurement officer Ndleleni Mathebula has been named as the first witness. Mathebula is expected to give evidence on procurement processes and if these were flouted in the department. The commission officially started proceedings on Monday The hearings and investigations are expected to take at least 2 years. Mbali Thethani filed a report and Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairperson of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) Wayne Duvenage
SAfm — Victor Kgomoesoana, Director at "Africa Is Open For Business" looks at this week's top African economic stories
SAfm — High-profile witnesses will finally be able to state their cases in the state of capture inquiry which will start in Parktown, Johannesburg today. The highly-anticipated inquiry will bring various key witnesses including former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas and former ANC member of Parliament Vytjie Mentor. Various people from a wide section of the society have largely welcomed the start of the inquiry. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will head the inquiry which is expected to run for two years. Amina Accram reports...
SAfm — Police Minister , Bheki Cele , says security agencies are working ceaselessly to combat cross-border crime at the country's border posts. Cele has visited eManguzi, in far northern KwaZulu-Natal, to give residents feedback on efforts to fight cross border crime. The area has been ravaged by syndicates, who smuggle vehicles across the border to Mozambique. Nhlanhla Nxele reports.
SAfm — DA leader Mmusi Maimane says Gauteng Premier candidate Solly Msimanga will bring much-needed change for the people of Gauteng. Maimane has announced 38-year old Tshwane mayor, Msimanga, as the DA's Gauteng premier candidate in next year's general elections. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane reports..
SAfm — DA leader Mmusi Maimane says Gauteng Premier candidate Solly Msimanga will bring much-needed change for the people of Gauteng. Maimane has announced 38-year old Tshwane mayor, Msimanga, as the DA's Gauteng premier candidate in next year's general elections. Tsepiso M\kwetla spoke to political analyst, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke
SAfm — Today we begin our Women's Month feature. We'll be speaking to phenomenal women who are in and outside of the media glare; influential women; those who are bringing change to their communities. We start the conversation with Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, a medical doctor who champions maternal, child and neonatal healthcare, and early childhood development. She's also been a pioneer in reproductive healthcare rights in her role at the then Wits Reproductive Health Research Institute in the late 1990s. I spoke to her and I started by asking her if the philanthropic work she does is informed by her profession...
SAfm — A group of Movement for Democratic Change supporters arrested on charges related to post election violence that broke out in Harare, Zimbabwe, are expected back in court on Monday. Zimbabwe President elect, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has called for unity following the announcement of the country's election results. Six people died in protests that saw the deployment of the army in the capital. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to correspondent in Zimbabwe Ephert Musekiwa
SAfm — The Afrikaans Sunday Newspaper, Rapport is reporting that three former National Party ministers‚ including Magnus Malan‚ have been identified as central figures in a paedophilia ring that operated during apartheid. The investigations into Malan‚ a former defence minister who died in 2011‚ John Wiley‚ former apartheid minister of environmental affairs‚ and a third person who is still alive‚ were allegedly halted by the police and the investigating officer forced to leave service in the 1980s. The explosive allegations are contained in a new book, 'The Lost Boys of Bird Island'‚ authored by former policeman Mark Minnie and ex-journalist Chris Steyn‚ which was also released for sale on Sunday. The Commissioning Editor of the book, Maryna Lamprechts, of Tafelberg Publishers, spoke to RSG producer Metzi van der Merwe and she started by asking her to explain the allegations in the book...
SAfm — While the country celebrates the legacy and resilience of women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956 -- women in the LGBTI community say more still needs to be done. This includes making women's month more inclusive of the LGBTI community, and the challenges they face. Bafedile Moerane reports
SAfm — July is South Africa's National Savings month and we have been running educational feautures on how you can make your rand stretch and also save enough for rainy days. Today, we are looking at household savings. According to analysis done by MyTreasury, South African's household savings rate comes last when ranked against the G20 countries. This means that too many South Africans are living in debt or eating into their capital. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Warren Kopelowitz, CEO at My Treasury
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Rules for the treatment of prisoners, meant to encourage the humane treatment of inmates around the world, have been officially launched. The rules were unveiled by Correctional Services minister, Mike Masutha, at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Drakenstein Correctional facility in Paarl. The Mandela rules are a set of minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners to which UN member states are committed.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Vuyi Mlomo-Ndlovu, the project head for the implementation of the Nelson Mandela Rules
SAfm — The 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of BRICS countries begins today in Johannesburg. This is the second time South Africa has hosted the summit, since 2013. The summit ends on Friday, and will discuss various strategies that can strengthen the BRICS economic partnerships. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Ari Sitas is chairperson of the South African BRICS Think Tank
SAfm — The Khoisan community leader, Chief Khoisan SA, who led a group of protesters that staged a month-long protest and hunger strike outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria last year, has accused government of NOT taking them seriously. They claim that since handing over their memorandum of demands to then deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa more than seven months ago, they have not received any feedback. Howeveer, the Presidency's spokesperson, Khusela Diko, has acknowledged that there was was a delay in providing the Khoisan with feedback and that government is addressing their demands. Neo Makwiting reports.
SAfm — As Mthatha residents prepare to participate in their first public hearings on land expropriation without compensation on Monday, some say the land must be owned by communities and not the state. Mthatha West residents particularly, those who have been embroiled in legal battles with their local municipality over land invasions, strongly believe that land should be registered under traditional councils. Fundiswa Mhlekude has more
SAfm — National Police Commissioner - General Khehla Sithole - has given a team of top investigators 72 hours to trace and arrest killers of eleven men in Colenso, in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. The eleven deceased and six survivors belonged to the Ivory Park Taxi Association in Midrand, Johannesburg. They were on their way back to Johannesburg after attending a colleague's funeral at Matimatolo, in KwaZulu-Natal,when unknown gunmen ambushed and killed them using automatic rifles. The appointed task team will work under the command of KwaZulu-Natal Acting Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mluleki Mntungwa who is the spokesperson for KwaZulu Natal Community Safety MEC Mxolisi Kaunda and Chief Strategic Manager at the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), Bafana Magagula
SAfm — There are growing calls for government to urgently set up a team to probe ongoing arson attacks on Metrorail trains. This follows Saturday's torching of 7 coaches, 2 motor coaches and 5 plain trailers at Cape Town Station. The damage is estimated at 30 million rands. But how will this affect metrorail operations in the Mother City this morning? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Western Cape Metrorail spokesperson, Riana Scott
SAfm — National Police Commissioner - General Khehla Sithole - has given a team of top investigators 72 hours to trace and arrest killers of eleven men in Colenso, in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. The eleven deceased and six survivors belonged to the Ivory Park Taxi Association in Midrand, Johannesburg. They were on their way back to Johannesburg after attending a colleague's funeral at Matimatolo, in KwaZulu-Natal,when unknown gunmen ambushed and killed them using automatic rifles. The appointed task team will work under the command of KwaZulu-Natal Acting Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Nhlanhla Nxele
SAfm — Some members of a panel of experts on a Setswana language station of the SABC concurred that Section 25 of the constitution on land expropriation should be reviewed with the sensitivity it deserves . This was during a round table debate which followed public hearings by a delegation of the Joint Constitutional Review Committee which toured the North-West this week. The panel consisted of a constitutional lawyer , a communal and a commercial farmer, as well as a representative from traditional leadership.The view that land was still in the hands of the whites and should be shared, dominated the debate . Dyaell Gaetsewe reports.
SAfm — Only twenty-two of the 46 Trek4Mandela climbers made it to Africa's highest peak, Uhuru on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Many climbers experienced altitude sickness. They started their expedition to summit Mt Kilimanjaro on Saturday 14 July, as part of the Mandela Centenary celebrations. The 2018 expedition also sought to raise enough funds to ensure that 500,000 girl children will not miss a day of school and give much-needed accessibility to sanitary towels. Our reporter Gillian Pillay was part of the team and earlier on spoke to FirstTakeSA's Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says its working class summit set to take place this weekend in Johannesburg will present the working class an opportunity to unite into a mass campaign for a free, democratic and equal society. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi
SAfm — Economists say the Reserve Bank MPC statement indicates that the bank is not in a hurry to hike interest rates. The Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent as widely expected. Tshepo Mongoai reports
SAfm — The Public Works department has lost over 2-billion rands due to fraud and corruption as a result of 16 -thousand suspicious transactions. This was discovered during an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).These revelations were made during a joint media briefing by public works Minister Thulas Nxesi and SIU head, advocate Andy Mothibi in Pretoria. Phumzile Mlangeni reports
SAfm — He stands today as a beacon of universal values, peace and forgiveness and is recognized as one of the greatest leaders of our time. So says the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, who along with actor and UN envoy, Forest Whitaker, headlined the official commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day at the United Nations in New York. The UN's Postal Administration also unveiled a new Mandela postage stamp to mark the centenary of his birth. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.
SAfm — The CEO of the South African Post Office Mark Barnes says he's relieved that they've reached a wage agreement with recognised unions. The deal with the Communications Workers Union (CWU), the Democratic Postal Workers Union (DEPACU), and the South African Postal Workers Union (SAPWU) was signed. It brings to an end the strike which started on the third of this month. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of SAPO, Mark Barnes
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to emulate the legacy of the late former President Nelson Mandela by making a meaningful and lasting difference in their communities. The country will celebrate Madiba's birthday next Wednesday. The late struggle icon and statesman would have been 100 years old had he lived. Former US President Barack Obama will deliver the 16th Nelson Mandela annual lecture in Johannesburg on Tuesday. President Ramaphosa says showing compassion for the poor will be a fitting legacy for Madiba. The president had this to say as the country and the
SAfm — Former US president, Barack Obama, has outlined various ways in which the youth in Africa can become involved in politics and leadership. Obama was speaking during an engagement with young people at the Young Leadership Academy held in Honeydew, in Johannesburg . This as South Africa celebrates the late former president Nelson Mandela's centenary birthday. Mbali Sibanyoni reports…..
SAfm — Former COSATU Secretary General and Minister in the Mandela administration, Jay Naidoo, says South Africa and the World need to look to Indigenous Knowledge Systems to resolve their challenges like Madiba did. He says one of the major reasons the former statesmen had such great empathy was because of his self knowledge and his bid to find greater understanding of the earth and its workings. Naidoo says how we live today raises profound questions about the ways we have traditionally designed and put to use our institutions. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Former COSATU Secretary General and Minister in the Mandela administration, Jay Naidoo, says South Africa and the World need to look to Indigenous Knowledge Systems to resolve their challenges like Madiba did. He says one of the major reasons the former statesmen had such great empathy was because of his self knowledge and his bid to find greater understanding of the earth and its workings. Naidoo says how we live today raises profound questions about the ways we have traditionally designed and put to use our institutions. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Power utility ESKOM was on Tuesday night expected to table a revised wage offer to employees. Labour unions have rejected the power utility's wage increase of seven per cent. Eskom has indicated that it wants a three-year wage deal and the unions' demands for bonuses to be deferred. Elvis Preslin spoke to spokesperson for the National Union of Mine Workers, Livhuwani Mmamburu.
SAfm — July is South Africa's National Savings month. Over the next few weeks, we will be running educational features on how you can make your rand stretch and also save enough for rainy days. Today we are looking at debt consolidation. According to an article by MoneyWeb, over 16-thousand South Africans are signing up each month for debt review. The article further says since National Credit Act (NCA) became law in 2007, the number of consumers in distress has grown by 61 per cent. And, the number of credit-active consumers has grown to more than 24 million. Elvis Presslin spoke to Meerkat Debt Counselors' managing director, David O'Brien...
SAfm — The tripartite alliance is working towards a reconfigured alliance. A two-day political council meeting of the ANC and its tripartite alliance - of Cosatu, SACP and Sanco - ended in Johannesburg on Monday night, with a resolution to hold an alliance summit later this year. The alliance had been on shaky ground under the leadership of former ANC president, Jacob Zuma, with partners complaining of a lack of consultation when important decisions were made. For more on the outcomes of the two-day political council meeting, Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP 1st Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila.
SAfm — Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister, Zweli Mkhize says the fifteen Limpopo municipalities that invested more than one billion rand with VBS Mutual Bank, have provided him with updated reports on forensic audits that led to the investments. The minister met with local and district municipal representatives in Polokwane as part of his oversight visit. He will also focus on issues concerning governance and revenue generation at twenty seven municipalities. Katlego Nyoni reports...
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that VBS retail customers will now be able to use Nedbank branches to withdraw their savings. 90 per cent of VBS retail customers will receive their savings through Nedbank branches from this Friday. These include individuals, stokvels and burial societies. The Reserve Bank says business depositors are not a priority at this point. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Gerald Mwandiambira - Acting CEO of the South African Savings Institute (SASI)
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance and the United Democratic Movement want Duduzane Zuma, the son of former President Jacob Zuma, to be summoned to parliament to answer on his role in allegations of state capture. Zuma was granted bail and his case postponed to next January. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political analyst at UNISA, Prof. Lesiba Tefo who says Duduzane Zuma is not a flight risk and seems to have been treated unfairly.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance and the United Democratic Movement want Duduzane Zuma, the son of former President Jacob Zuma, to be summoned to parliament to answer on his role in allegations of state capture. They say now that Duduzane is back in the country, he should appear before parliament to give testimony. However, Zukiswa Rantho - the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Committee that is probing allegations of state capture, says the committee does not intend to call Duduzane to parliament, but instead it will recommend in its report that law enforcement agencies investigate further possible criminal charges against him. Abongwe Kobokana repo
SAfm — South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will be visiting Nigeria on Wednesday for the first time since taking over power from Jacob Zuma in February this year. Our correspondent Phil Ihaza, has more on this from the nation's capital Abuja.
SAfm — SASSA workers are expected to report for work on Thursday after reaching an agreement with their employer to give negotiations another chance. Social Development Minister Suzan Shabangu had approached the Labour Court in Johannesburg to seek an interdict against the striking workers. However, the court struck the matter of the roll after parties agreed to re-open negotiations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Public Servants Association General Manager, Tahir Moepa
SAfm — Afriforum has told the Parliament's Constitutional Review that it's not true that most of the land in the country is in the hands of white people. Afriforum raised this during the last day of public hearings on the possible amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation, at Mhluzi Township in Middelburg in Mpumalanga. Eric Lubisi reports ...
SAfm — Learner organisation COSAS has threatened to retaliate against teachers who continue to give corporal punishment. It says through its "Fight Fire with Fire" campaign, they will act against teachers who break the law. Corporal punishment was abolished in South African schools in 1997. The learner organisation also want Maths and Science to be taught in learners' mother-tongue. Angela Bolowana has more...
SAfm — Uncertainty around social grant payments by the Post Office is sowing panic among beneficiaries, especially in rural areas. Recipients who have the new SASSA cards are being turned away from traditional pay points and are being told to collect their money from banks. Panicked beneficiaries have been queuing outside the Mthatha Post office, in the Eastern Cape, since the early hours of Wednesday, hoping for answers or even their money. Zimkhita Manqinana reports.
SAfm — The South African National Editors Forum, Media Monitoring Africa and the Support Public Broadcasting Coalition have raised concerns over the latest draft Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill. The organisations say as a national key point, the SABC is likely to be designated as critical infrastructure once the bill becomes law. This will allow for the security vetting of SABC's editorial staff. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SANEF's Executive Director, Kate Skinner
SAfm — July is National Savings month and over the next few weeks, FirstTakeSA will be running educational feautures on how you can make your rand stretch while also saving for rainy days. Today, we are looking at investments. According to an article published on Huffington Post, while South African millennials are better savers than their parents, they fail to invest enough for the long term. To find out more about products and investment opportunities available to millennials Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Executive for Investments, Retail and Business Banking at Nedbank, Dave McCal
SAfm — The Department of International Relations and Cooperation will embark on a nationwide awareness campaign, to educate citizens about consular services provided by South Africa's missions abroad. The initiative follows an increase in the number of incidents in which South Africans have been left distressed or arrested for criminal activities in foreign countries. South Africa has about 162 foreign missions and embassies around the world. Our Senior Political Correspondent, Tshepo Ikaneng, filed this report..
SAfm — Although the first snow of the winter is melting, it has created several problems in the Eastern Cape. A number of mountain passes were closed on Monday . Motorists are however asked to remain cautious on the roads. The freezing weather has also created problems for stock farmers, especially emerging farmers. . Yanga Funani reports.
SAfm — Striking drivers of the e-hailing taxi services Uber and Taxify have threatened to remain on strike until their demands are met. However, they did not proceed to Taxify's offices in Bryanston after handing over a memorandum of demands to Uber management in Krammerville near Sandton. They have given Uber until Thursday to respond to their demands. They want the 25-percent commission received by the company to be immediately reduced to 15-percent. They're also demanding better rates in light of fuel hikes and that the two companies stop training more drivers and putting more cars on the road, saying they're even struggling to make a profit because the market is too congested. Wisani Makhubele reports..
SAfm — Very cold conditions with snowfalls as well as wet and windy conditions are expected in areas over southern Free State and north-western KwaZulu-Natalon Tuesday. Snowfalls are also expected over the high-ground areas of the Eastern Cape‚ including the mountains between Willowmore and Joubertina‚ the Sneeuberg‚ Winterberg and Southern Drakensberg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sihle Kunene, SABC meteorologist
SAfm — UDM leader Bantu Holomisa is standing by the claims he made in an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa about alleged dodgy deals between the Public Investment Corporation and two investment companies, Lebashe and Harith General Partners. The companies' lawyers have demanded that he retract the allegations - saying they are baseless. Holomisa wants an investigation into why several individuals who were at the PIC resurfaced as directors at companies that are now doing business with their former employers. Zoleka Qodashe reports.
SAfm — The start of the Premier Soccer League season has been thrown into disarray, following a court ruling in favour of Ajax Cape Town. The Johannesburg High Court has set aside the ruling of the arbitrator, William Makhari, on the Tendai Ndoro eligibility matter. According to Judge Denise Fischer's ruling, the recently-concluded National First Division play-off matches are declared invalid. Sifiso Ramara reports
SAfm — Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Zweli Mkhize, says he expects to see consequences for those found to have deposited municipal funds into the controversial VBS Mutual Bank. He told the SABC News that his department has also initiated its own investigation. The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) forbids municipalities from investing in a mutual bank. Tshepo Mongoai reports..
SAfm — Very cold conditions with snowfalls as well as wet and windy conditions are expected in areas over southern Free State and north-western KwaZulu-Natalon Tuesday. Snowfalls are also expected over the high-ground areas of the Eastern Cape‚ including the mountains between Willowmore and Joubertina‚ the Sneeuberg‚ Winterberg and Southern Drakensberg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sihle Kunene, SABC meteorologist
SAfm — The ANC has vowed to make the drafting of its 2019 election manifesto an inclusive process. It held its manifesto consultative meeting over the weekend with its deployees in government comprising of ministers, their deputies, premiers and mayors among others. Last week, the party president Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ANC's election workshop during which he urged South Africans to work with government to create the society they wanted. Ntebo Mokobo has more...
SAfm — The price of Petrol and diesel will go up by 26 cents a litre on Wednesday. The energy department says the weak rand and international oil prices are the major contributing factors to the petrol price hike. Petrol will cost a record 16-Rand a litre. We are now joined on the line by Visvin Reddy, national convener of People Against Petrol and Paraffin Increases, an organisation that has urged motorists to wear black on Monday and switch off their car engines for ten minutes against fuel price hike. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to chief economist with Efficient Group Dawie Roodt
SAfm — The tax filing season has started in ernest. It has been cut by three weeks, which means that those who are eligible to submit their returns have until the end of October to do so. SARS is also urging taxpayers to submit their tax returns online, through the e-filing system. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SARS Spokesperson, Janine Mqulwana
SAfm — Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee will on Monday begin its public hearings in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. These are part of nationwide public hearings on the possible amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution to make it possible for the state to expropriate land without compensation. Motsebi wa Monareng reports...
SAfm — Heavy downpours and gale force winds have resulted in flash flooding across large parts of Cape Town. Lower-lying areas have been the hardest hit as an intense cold front makes landfall in the Mother City. The Cape Town weather office says wind speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour have been reported. Thandiswa Mawu reports...
SAfm — ANC chairperson in the North West, Supra Mahumapelo says he will be serving thirteen people, including members of the ANC and opposition with court papers for tainting his image and bringing his name to disrepute. Mahumapelo made one of his first public appearance, since resigning as North West Premier. He spoke at a ANC Youth League Youth Month Memorial Lecture in Mahikeng. Here's a report by Lucas Mothibedi...
SAfm — Time now for our Youth Month Feature. This morning we feature 31-year-old Munene Khoza who wants to lead the pack of strategic communicators across all industries in South Africa. This feisty and creative young woman has used her love for languages to start her own communications consultancy company, which already plays in the space of established agencies. Our Executive Producer, Krivani Pillay, caught up with Munene to chat about her growing business and the importance of entrepreneurship
SAfm — Non-governmental organisations, Treatment Action Campaign and SECTION27, together with corruption watchdog Corruption Watch have made public a Special Investigating Unit report that documents widespread corruption totaling to R1,2 billion in the Gauteng Department of Health between 2006-2010. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Treatment Action Campaign general secretary, Anele Yawa
SAfm — Director of 'Africa Is Open For Business' , Victor Kgomoesoana speaks Zimbabwean Government has slashed Mobile Data By 60 Percent a Month Before Elections, Nigerian court has ordered Shell to Pay 3-point-6 Billion dollars Fine Over Oil Spill and In Rwanda, Parents and Teachers have welcomed a Ban on Cell Phones in Schools
SAfm — Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt says the National Health Insurance will only put more pressure on the overburdened taxpayers. He suggests that there are better alternatives that government could have considered. Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi released details of the National Health Insurance Bill and the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill yesterday. Elvis Preslin spoke to Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt
SAfm — The presidency says the state will continue to pay former president Jacob Zuma's legal fees until the matter is concluded or a court decides otherwise. Zuma faces charges of fraud and corruption. He has called on the state to pay his legal fees due to him being in the Presidency at the time. Elvis Preslin spoke to visiting associate professor at the Wits School of Law and practicing advocate James Grant
SAfm — As part of our youth month feature, we continue to highlight the issue of drugs and substance abuse. There are many reasons why people become addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking and even gambling. Several former drug addicts have spoken about the reasons for their addiction. Elvis Preslin spoe to a member of Narcotics Anonymous who does not want to be identified
SAfm — Attacks and killing of civilians on the outskirts of Pemba and other towns in the Cabo Delgado province, north of Mozambique, has driven thousands of people out of their villages. And, some tourism businesses have closed down while international companies are evacuating their employees. This follows a spate of attacks where more than 39 civilians were beheaded and their houses torched, allegedly by a group calling itself Al Sunnah wa Jama'ah. Human and civil rights organisations have called on the Mozambique government and the African Union to intervene. Elvis Preslin spoke to
SAfm — Labour unions at ESKOM are keeping mum about their formal response to the 4, 7 percent wage offer that was tabled by management on Tuesday. But there were signals that the two sides may have inched closer to a deal. The negotiations are set to continue on Thursday with Eskom expected to give its response to the counter-offer by the unions. Unions have maintained that the negotiations are not only about wages. Tshepo Mongoai reports...
SAfm — An independent inquiry into the Ashwin Willemse saga at Supersport led by advocate Vincent Maleka has found that there was no racism aspect in the incident involving the former Springbok. Willemse walked out of the studio after a Super Rugby match between the Lions and the Brumbies last month while he was on air with Nick Malett and Naas Botha. Before walking out of the studio, Willemse said he was tired of being patronised by Mallet and Botha accussing them of labelling him a quota player and patronising him. Supersport announced today that the investigation has found that there was no racism on the day Willemse walked out, or prior to that day. Both Mallet and Botha will resume their duties at Supersport next month, while the door has been left open for Willemse to return. Willemse did not testify before advocate Maleka. Percy Nkatlo filed a report and Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Willemse's lawyer, Nqobizitha Mlilo...
SAfm — Eskom has revised its wage offer of no increase to a four-point -seven per cent increase. The unions staged protests last week against Eskom's announcement that it would not grant any pay increase this year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Union of Minewrkers chief negotiator Helen Diatile
SAfm — Unions affiliated to Eskom are expected to meet with the parastatal in Cedarwood Park in Woodmead, Johannesburg on Tuesday to begin another round of wage negotiations following a deadlock. Eskom had previously said it could not afford to give salary increases, citing financial difficulties. However, this changed after Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, met with unions and Eskom last week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke NUMSA's acting spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola
SAfm — Youth unemployment in South Africa still remains high. According to Stats SA, the unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 34 was 38,2%. Recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government has put youth unemployment at the top of its national agenda. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Lauren Graham, Deputy Director and Associate Professor for the Centre for Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg
SAfm — South Africa has become the first country in the world to replace an inject-able drug with toxic side effects, with a new oral medicine in the standard multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has applauded the department of health following the announcement, saying this is a positive step aimed at making MDR-TB treatment more tolerable. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Doctors Without Borders' Dr. Anja Reuter, a DR-TB doctor in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape
SAfm — Power utility, Eskom says its power system will take approximately ten days to recover from the effects of the recent industrial action. This is however dependent on whether not not all staff are back at workon Monday. Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says during this recovery time the risk of stage one load-shedding remains high. Management and unions are however expected to meet only on Tuesday to try and find an agreement on wages as workers have rejected the power utility's zero percent increment offer. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe
SAfm — Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says following the release of the newly drafted Mining Charter on Friday, members of the public and other stakeholders have until the end of July to submit suggestions and inputs. Mantashe was briefing the media on policy and regulatory framework in Pretoria. He says they have already embarked on an intensive consultation with mining and organisations across the country to sell the newly drafted mining policy. The minister says they are currently dealing with challenges facing the department including mining license backlogs and alleged corruption. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to director for mining at Cadiz Corporate Solutions, Peter Major
SAfm — Victor Kgomoesoana, Director of 'Africa Is Open For Business' spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla on this week's top African economic stories including Nigeria gunning for another $500m Abacha loot, Zimbabwean president commissioning a $30M Varun Beverages plant in Harare and Kenya, Uganda urged to seize assets of S Sudan warlords
SAfm — Priority crime busting unit the Hawks says the investigations into last month's attack on a mosque at Verulam in Kwa-Zulu Natal are at a sensitive stage. National Police Commissioner, Kehla Sitole, also confirmed that one of the victims in on Thursday attack on a mosque at Malmesbury outside Cape Town is a Somali. Sitole, senior police management and the Hawks were in Parliament to brief the Police Committee on various matters. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent compiled this report.
SAfm — Power utility Eskom implemented stage 1 load shedding on Thursday night. Spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says this was due to severe power constraints. Workers affiliated to the National Union of Mine workers (NUM) and National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) went on strike on Thursday over salary increases. Phasiwe says acts of intimidation and sabotage have resulted in interrupted power supply. To discuss the current state of affairs at Eskom we are now joined on the line by energy analyst Ted Bloom
SAfm — Eskom says contingency plans and security measures are in place, this as workers go on strike. Briefing the media at Eskom head offices in Johannesburg, Eskom CEO, Pakamani Hadebe encouraged non-striking workers to report for work. Workers affiliated to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) will protesting against the utility's zero percent wage offer. Eskom's Chief Executive, Pakamani Hadebe says following reports of intimation of non-striking workers, the South African Police Service will be monitoring the strike. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUMSA spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola
SAfm — Former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng will face tough questions from SABC lawyers when his CCMA hearing resumes on Thursday. Motsoeneng is challenging his dismissal, which he still believes was unfair. He wants his job back as Group Executive for Corporate Affairs. Motsoeneng took to the witness box on Wednesday where he defended his controversial 90 per cent local content policy. He was dismissed after holding a media briefing, where he attacked SABC board member, Krish Naidoo, among others. Angela Bolowana was there at the hearing and filed this report.
SAfm — A female police officer in Limpopo, who is allegedly romantically involved with a cash-in-transit heist kingpin, has been arrested and fired for giving the suspect a car to escape. It has also been revealed how cash-in-transit suspects hijacked the sister of a security guard who refused to co-operate with them. These were some of the issues that emerged during a meeting between Parliament's Police Committee and stakeholders, such as the South African Banking Risk Centre, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), and the South African Reserve Bank, on how to curb cash-in-transit heists. Mercedes Besent reports
SAfm — Drug abuse is a serious problem in South Africa - and one that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The Central Drug Authority (CDA) says drug abuse in South Africa is taking a heavy toll on communities and is fueling a life of addiction and crime among the youth. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Rochney Katz , a mother and former drug addict and Chairperson of the CDA, David Bayever
SAfm — The Gauteng government says payments to all the 134 Life Esidimeni claimants have been concluded ahead of the June 19 deadline given by retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke. More than 144 psychiatric patients died in 2016 after they were moved from Life Esidimeni centres in Gauteng to under-resourced NGO's. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Esidimeni family victims spokesperson Nomvula Nonjabe...
SAfm — Social Development Minister, Susan Shabangu, has assured the NCOP's Select Committee on Social Services that the current social grant distributor, Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) will be history come the 1st of October. Shabangu, departmental officials and SASSA briefed the Select Committee on the department's budget and SASSA's progress to comply with the constitutional court order. The Minister also complained to committee members that CPS is continuing to confuse social grant beneficiaries. Our parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us more...
SAfm — The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) say they will hold a big demonstration at power utility Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in Johannesburg tomorrow on Thursday. The unions are protesting a wage offer of zero percent by Eskom, while unions demand a 15 percent increase. Joining us on the line is the NUM's National Spokesperson, Livhuwani Mammburu
SAfm — One mine worker is still missing at the Sibanye-Stillwater mine's Ikamva shaft, near Westonaria, West of Johannesburg. Four other miners died after they succumbed to heat and gas exposure. Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe visited the mine last night and briefed the media after his visit. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sibanye-Stillwater spokesperson, Thabisile Phumo
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Afrikaans speaking community to embrace the land debate to build a united South Africa. Delivering an address to mark the centenary celebrations of the Afrikanerbond in Paarl in the Western Cape, Ramaphosa said the country cannot change its divided past. Mlamli Maneli reports.
SAfm — Law enforcement agencies in Durban say preparations ahead of former president Jacob Zuma's court appearance have been finalised. Zuma is expected to appear in the Durban High Court on Friday facing 16 counts of fraud, money laundering and racketeering. More than 10-thousand supporters are expected to start gathering today for a night vigil at Albert Park in Durban. Nonjabulo Mntungwa gives us an update of what is expected
SAfm — A man is expected to appear in the Lenasia Magistrates court today after he allegedly shot and killed his son whom he mistook for a criminal. Police say the father dropped off his son at Fred Norman Seconday school in Ennerdale south of Johannesburg on Tuesday night. He fell asleep while waiting for his son inside the vehicle. And when the son knocked on the car window he got frightened at allegedly shot at the boy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to associate professor and head of Safety and Security Management at the Tshwane University of Technology professor Jacob Mofokeng
SAfm — Law enforcement agencies have declared war on cash-in-transit heists, which have seen a marked increase compared to 2017. At least 159 cash-in-transit heists have been reported in the country this year. This week, cash-in-transit heists were reported in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Police have managed to foil two heists in Limpopo and Gauteng. One suspect was shot and killed, and seven others were arrested during the two separate incidents. Police Minister Bheki Cele, says police will ensure crime is reduced to zero. Maluti Obuseng reports
SAfm — A father has been arrested in Ennerdale south of Johannesburg, for allegedly shooting dead his son who he mistook for a criminal. Police say the man took his 14-year-old son to attend evening classes at the Fred Norman Secondary School in the area. After dropping off the child, the father waited inside his vehicle and fell asleep. When the boy returned from the class, he knocked on the passenger window, startling his father, who then opened fire. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Soweto police spokesperson Mpande Khoza
SAfm — The ANC has condemned a Facebook post by Dihlabeng executive mayor Lindiwe Makhalema in which she called President Cyril Ramaphosa a sell-out. The ANC says the mayor's conduct violates the party's social media policy. The ANC's social media policy prescribes that any social media posting by members must be legal, ethical and respectful. Ishmael Modiba reports....
SAfm — The SABC board has been rapped over the knuckles by Parliament's Communications Committee, for presenting inadequate information on its discussions with labour unions. The unions met with the committee last month to complain about labour relations in the organisation. Among others, the committee wanted detailed information on the latest developments surrounding the dismissal of employees who were implicated in alleged medical aid fraud. Zalene Merrington reports.
SAfm — Judgment has been reserved in the High Court application of Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille challenging her expulsion from the DA. A full bench of judges has reserved the matter until a later date. De Lille's legal team argued that her expulsion from the party was illegal and unconstitutional. De Lille was reinstated as mayor by the court pending the outcome of her court application. The DA caucus recently voted to strip her of her executive powers. Chris Mabuya reports..
SAfm — A woman has been elected to lead the next session of General Assembly, only the 4th time the President will not be a man in the United Nation's 73 -year history. Ecuador's Foreign Minister María Fernanda Espinosa Garces will lead the Assembly's 73rd session starting in September replacing Serbia's Miroslav Lajcak whose term ends in just over three months. Garces beat another female candidate Honduran Ambassador to the UN Mary Elizabeth Flores Flake for the Presidency which for 2018/19 must be held by a candidate from Latin America and the Caribbean region. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports...
SAfm — The South African Federation of Trade Unions has warned that last night's fuel price increase will have a far reaching impact on the working class. SAFTU general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi says it is concerning that the increase will have a knock on effect on the cost of living yet worker's salaries are not increasing. Motorists are paying 82 cents more per litre for petrol and an additional 85 cents a litre for disiel from this morning. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAFTU general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi
SAfm — Substance abuse among South African youth is increasing on a daily basis. Statistics show that the country ranks among the top 10 in terms of the amount of alcohol consumed every year, while dagga, tik and cocaine use is twice the average of international consumption. It's also been shown that children, as young as 12 years old, are becoming addicted to drugs. An international organisation and church, Victory Outreach International, has set up a number of recovery homes in Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Joburg and Pretoria. I caught up with the directors of the men's and women's homes, Byron Veldman and Sumaya Hussan respectively, and began by asking Byron to tell us more about the recovery home..
SAfm — A prominent Limpopo government official has been arrested in Polokwane for rape. It is alleged that the senior official raped a Botswana national who had been deployed to usher soccer fans at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium during COSAFA matches. It is alleged that the incident happened on Friday at a hotel in Polokwane. Meanwhile, Limpopo police are looking for a father who allegedly repeatedly raped his three minor daughters in Polokwane. Pimani Baloyi reports...
SAfm — Author of "Africa Is Open For Business", Victor Kgomoesoana talks private Kenyan solar energy firm signs a 40 megawatts power deal with the state, in Tanzania, a High Court rejects review demands on online media act and the Zimbabwe Chamber of mines has asked government to allow majority ownership by foreign investors in diamond and platinum mines
SAfm — With the Zimbabweans set to go to the polls on the 30th July this year for their presidential elections, Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Mnangagwa has made claims that some Zanu PF members are plotting to impeach him if he wins. Mnangagwa made these comments as internal squabbles in Zanu PF continue. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zimbabwean political analyst and constitutional law expert, Brian Kagoro ...
SAfm — The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced the establishment of two high-level Commissions of Inquiry into editorial interference and sexual harassment. In a statement yesterday, the SABC said the two commissions form part of the on-going work to transform the Public Broadcaster, into a truly accountable and responsive corporate entity. The announcement follows the recommendations of the SABC Ad Hoc Committee, to deal with all instances of editorial interference, as well as various forms of unlawful conduct. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga expected to release a report into the possibility of introducing history as a compulsory school subject in grades 10‚ 11 and 12. A Ministerial Task Team was established in 2015 to conduct a comparative international study on how best compulsory history studies could be implemented. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to education specialist with the University of Johannesburg professor Mary Metcalfe
SAfm — Zimbabweans residing outside that country will not be allowed to take part in the 30 July Presidential and Parliamentary general elections. The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe Wednesday handed down judgment against three Zimbabwean applicants represented by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre. Diplomats are the only Zimbabweans outside the country who can currently cast ballots. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kumbirayi Muchemwa, Zimbabwe main opposition MDC Alliance representative in South Africa....
SAfm — The congress of the people, COPE says it believes that while the resignation of Supra Mahumapelo is now reality, all must be done to get to the bottom of what it calls 'the obscene wealth accumulation by Supra Mahumapelo'. The party says the former Premier should not be allowed to disappear into obscurity and continue to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, built on the accumulation of wealth, apparently under dubious circumstances. It says that the fact that Mahumapelo resigned, should not exonerate him from accountability. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Chairperson of the Congress of the People, Pakes Dikgetsi
SAfm — The public servants workers will go on strike next week. This after wage talks with the employer, collapsed. Workers affiliated to Public Servants Association have served strike notice on the South African Social Security Agency. Workers are demanding between 10 and 12 percent wage increase while government is offering between 6 and 7%. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Reuben Maleka, national manager at the PSA...
SAfm — Parliament's portfolio committee on home affairs says it is determined to hold a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the naturalisation of the Gupta family. The committee says it has instructed its researchers to gather all the necessary documents to guide the investigation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to committee chairperson Hlomani Chauke
SAfm — The EFF has refused to withdraw their call for the occupation of unoccupied land by their supporters. Speaking during a debate of the Presidency's budget in the National Assembly, EFF leader Julius Malema said President Ramaphosa's government is not serious about land expropriation without compensation. Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli then asked then EFF to leave the house. This is part of what transpired in Parliament.
SAfm — As we commemorate Africa month and focus on how the continent should move forward, the role of education and tertiary education in particular cannot be over emphasised. Earlier on I spoke to the Dr Lwazi Lushaba of the University of Cape Town and he says Africa's post independence governments have failed to redefine the role of tertiary institutions from their colonial predecessors....
SAfm — The Gauteng government is to start deploying unmanned aerial vehicles or drones to infrastructure sites to monitor delivery, safety compliance and identify blockages. It's hoped this will help minimise corruption and ensure that projects are delivered on time. Previously, it has been found that some project managers give wrong information that projects have been completed only to find that they are delayed with huge cost implications for government. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports...
SAfm — The United Nations's health Agency has partnered with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to launch an Ebola vaccination programme in a bid to curtail the spread of the latest outbreak in the country's northwest. The World Health Organisation will attempt to vaccinate high-risk populations with close to 8-thousand doses of the vaccine shipped to the country. The organisation also says it's much better prepared to respond to the current outbreak than the initial disastrous response to the 2014 outbreak concentrated in West Africa. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.
SAfm — Twenty-three year old, Henri van Breda, has been found guilty of the murder of his father, mother and older brother at their De Zalze home in Stellenbosch in 2015. He's also been found guilty of the attempted murder of his teenage sister, and of defeating the ends of justice. The Cape Town High Court on Monday found there was no evidence that an intruder entered the home three years ago at the luxury residential estate. The court found that Van Breda had sufficient time to tamper with the scene to purposefully mislead police. Berenice Moss reports ...
SAfm — The Right2Know campaign says it welcomes changes promised by the Minister of State Security Letsatsi-Duba, to reform the State Security Agency, and improve oversight over the 'spooks'. R2K says such changes are long overdue, alleging that South Africans have seen securocrats run amok, spying on activists, whistleblowers and journalists, while hiding behind secrecy, and engaging in widespread corruption. The Right2Know campaign also says it is shocking that the Minister has sought to revive the Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity Bill, which promises to regulate social media and criminalise messages which the state deems to be 'fake news'. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Coordinator of the Right2Know campaign, Murray Hunter
SAfm — The ANC dialogue on land expropriation without compensation continued late into Sunday night as senior party members held a two-day land summit in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. On Saturday, party president Cyril Ramaphosa told the summit that land is about dignity, identity and security adding that its expropriation is the only way to alleviate poverty in South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC senior reporter Ntebo Mokobo who has been following the summit
SAfm — Kimberley's upcoming artists took audiences on a musical journey of the Life and Times of the founder of the Pan African Congress (PAC), Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. The cast consists of pupils and unemployed youth. Reginald Witbooi reports...
SAfm — Judgement is expected to be handed down in the Cape Town High Court in the trial of triple murder accused, Henri van Breda. The 23-year-old is accused of killing his family at the De Zalze Estate in Stellenbosch, three years ago. Carmel Loggenberg Roberts reports..
SAfm — Scores of disgruntled ANC members and supporters in KwaZulu-Natal are demanding the disbandment of the party's Provincial Task Team. They accuse it of having failed to address their concerns. They held a rally at Curries Fountain Stadium in Durban. The Provincial Task Team was set up early this year after court had declared the outcomes of the elective conference null and void. The team, led by Mike Mabuyakhulu and Sihle Zikalala, was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day running of the party and fostering unity in the province. Vusi Makhosini reports
SAfm — A young girl from Matatiele continues to live a tortured life after her face was severely scarred four years ago. After surviving the brutal crime she is now a victim of discrimination from fellow learners because of her disfigurement. Reabeletswe Jabare was disfigured when she was allegedly sold by an aunt to a foreign national who removed parts of her face to make traditional medicine. She was only four years old at the time. Nkululeko Nyembezi visited Reabetswe Jabare and filed this report…
SAfm — Burundians voted on Thursday in a referendum on constitutional reforms that, if passed, will enable President Pierre Nkurunziza to rule until 2034. Activists say the campaign period, like the preceding three years of unrest, has been marked by intimidation and abuse. Witnesses have told human rights groups that 26 people have been killed, including 11 children. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Human Rights Watch Africa senior researcher, Lewis Mudge...
SAfm — Cash-in-transit heists are now said to have not only increased dramatically in South Africa, but criminals are also becoming more violent. In the majority of incidents‚ heavily armed robbers using stolen or hijacked vehicles, use commercial explosives and strike with military precision, with AK47s‚ R4 and R5 rifles. Five suspects were arrested on Thursday, after two cash vans were attacked in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. Police said a group of more than ten suspects bombed the cash vans before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Police gave chase which ended up at George Goch hostel south of Johannesburg, where some of the stolen money was recovered. Three firearms and a getaway car were also seized. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, SABRIC, Louise Tordiffe.
SAfm — The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC has honored it's first South African Aids Activist for her work. An exhibition of Yvette Alta Raphael in the fight against HIV/Aids was launched yesterday. Raphael is a trusted globally renown advocate on effective and efficient education to the general community regarding new and developing research for medications that treat and/or prevent HIV. She co-found the Tshwaranang Care Center for People Living With HIV & AIDS (PLWHA) and speaks around the globe to advise researchers, advocates, and policy makers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Yvette Raphael
SAfm — KwaZulu-Natal police will be closely monitoring some of Durban's northern townships after a local business association issued an ultimatum to foreign shop owners to pack up and leave. The Northern Region Business Association - which operates in Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu - accuses foreign nationals of unfair business practices and making it difficult for South African shop owners to do business. This has sparked panic among foreign nationals, who fear this could lead to xenophobic violence similar to that experienced in 2015. Premier Willies Mchunu met with the disgruntled association and the province's Somali Community Council. Nhlanhla Nxele reports....
SAfm — The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) says it is intact and financially stable, despite the negative media reports. The union says it is able to pay salaries to its workers, even though it has a loan agreement with the controversial VBS Bank that is currently under curatorship. President of the union, Pule Molalenyane, says they don't have a bond with VBS Bank but an 11 million rand photocopy machine loan agreement. Molalenyane says the contract is still binding and they are servicing the loan through a monthly debit order. The union however says they are not able to withdraw one million rand from its saving account until he VBS curatorship matter has been resolved. Amina Accram reports...
SAfm — Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga's chief of staff, Marietha Aucamp, has resigned. Aucump, who had been placed on special leave, announced last night that she will quit her position at the end of May. She had been embroiled in a qualifications scandal after it emerged that she allegedly lied about having a B-Tech degree to get the top job in mayor Msimanga's office. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Marietha Aucamp
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says the Western Cape High Court judgment is not in the best interests of the people of Cape Town. This after the court ruling that embattled Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille, will remain in office for at least the next two weeks until it makes a final ruling on her urgent application to challenge the party's decision to terminate her membership and subsequently remove her from her position as mayor. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Deputy Caucus leader JP Smith
SAfm — Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says South Africa needs to renew debate the transformation agenda, and has urged citizens to resist being lazy in coming up with solutions to find common ground. Speaking during a graduation ceremony to honour him and singer Yvonne Chakachaka, he said South Africa has made progress in certain sectors but that more needs to be done to ensure harmony in the country. The pair were conferred with doctorate degrees by Rhodes University for their various contributions through their work and philanthropic efforts. Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke...
SAfm — Police in Kwazulu Natal have launched a manhunt following an attack at a mosque in Verulam, north of Durban. One person has been killed and two critically wounded. According to reports, three Egyptian Nationals stormed into the mosque, attacked people with knives and set it alight. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Reaction Unit South Africa's spokesperson, Prem Balram
SAfm — Former Western Cape Police Commissioner will spend the next six years in prison. Arno Lamoer and three co-accused, two of whom are also former high-ranking police officials, were sentenced to direct imprisonment in the Cape Town High Court yesterday. Tow truck company owner, Saleem Dawjee, was given an effective six years in jail. Police brigadiers; Darius van Der Ross received a two-year jail term and Colin Govender got four years. Carmel Loggenberg Roberts Reports...
SAfm — Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane has promised the people of Elsies River on the Cape Flats good governance and service delivery. Maimane addressed residents at Leonsdale Civic Centre on various issues including he current situation in the City of Cape Town. He spoke on the eve of the court case in the Cape High Court where ousted mayor Patiricia de Lille is challenging her dismissal from the party. Chris Mabuya reports....
SAfm — Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" speaks to Tsepiso Makwetla on this week's top African economic stories including University of Nairobi engineers who have developed the first nano-satellite in the region at a cost of about Sh120 million
SAfm — Some companies are now considering retrenching workers as the crippling bus strike has entered its fourth week. The CCMA and the Bargaining Council have proposed an eight-point-seven-five percent salary increase for the first year and eight-point-two-five per cent for the second year. However the unions are now demanding nine percent for this year and eight percent for next year. SABC reporter, Wisani Makhubele reports that the parties were set to meet on Thursday for another round of wage negotiations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tumisang Kgaboesele, the "Chief RED Officer" of bus company, Africa People Mover, APM....
SAfm — The North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has now been asked to take leave, after the Provincial Executive Committee yesterday refused to accept his resignation as Premier. Mahumapelo has appointed Finance MEC Wendy Nelson to act in his position, as he takes leave of absence. Nelson will act until the ANC's national leadership decides his fate. Tsepison Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Andre Duvenage
SAfm — The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union, NEHAWU says it is going ahead with its planned mass action next week in the North West province. The union says this is in solidarity with provincial health and social development workers who have been on a go-slow, demanding the resignation of premier Supra Mahumapelo, among other issues.Tsepiso Makwetla to Nehawu's national spokesperson Khaya Xaba
SAfm — A faction opposed to the embattled North-West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has vowed to intensify efforts to unseat him. This follows an about-turn by Mahumapelo who reneged on his pledge to resign from high office. The Premier's fate and the fragile security situation in the North-West was subject of cabinet discussions in Cape Town. On Wednesday, Mahumapelo took leave from office and appointed Finance MEC Wendy Nelson to be acting Premier. Our Senior Political Correspondent Tshepo Ikaneng has filed this reports
SAfm — Opposition parties in the Free State say they are disappointed with provincial cabinet reshuffle. Premier Sisi Ntombela made one change but retained previous MECs. Some have been moved to other portfolios. The newcomer Montsheng Tsiu, previously with labour union Nehawu is occupying the troubled health department previously held by Butana Khomphela who has been moved to Social Development. Former agriculture MEC Oupa Khoabane has been moved to Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs. Thabiso Radebe reports.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has terminated the membership of Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille. The party's Federal Executive Committee made the announcement at a media briefing in Cape Town. The DA says she's consequently lost her mayoral position. The Ousted Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille says the termination of her membership is another shortcut by the DA to get rid of her. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Local Government Practitioner, Joe Mavuso...
SAfm — Bus commuters will still have to find alternative transport on Wednesday. This as SATAWU and the other four transport unions involved in the ongoing bus strike have put forward a counter offer, which now brings them closer to the offer earlier tabled by employers.The unions resolved to demand 9% increases for bus drivers in the first year and 8% in the second year, backdated to April 1. Employers had offered 8.75% salary increase for the first year and 8.25% for the second year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SATAWU spokesperson, Zanele Sabela and Secretary General of the SA Road Passenger Bargaining Council Gary Wilson.
SAfm — The North-West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has told us, he intends resigning his post as Premier of the province this morning. This comes just hours after ANC's Top Six, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa met at Luthuli House here in Johannesburg this past weekend, where they were to decide the premier's fate. Tsepiso Makwetla to leader of civil society group, the Revolutionary Council in the Northwest, Thato Magogodi.
SAfm — The team of investigators, lawyers and human rights advocates behind last year's re-opening of the 46-year-old inquest into the murder in police custody of Ahmed Timol is appealing to South Africans for information relating to eight more atrocities allegedly perpetrated by apartheid-era police.Elvis Preslin spoke to Imtiaz Cajee, Ahmed Timol's nephew....
SAfm — Indigenous First Nation Advocacy South Africa (IFNASA), who organized the recent Khoi and San Land Summit has called on the ANC to meet with them and discuss the Land issue. Among the resolutions of their summit is a call to Government to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to deal with all related issues of Identity Theft and Land Dispossession. Elvis Preslin spoke to Indigenous First Nation Advocacy South Africa CEO, Anthony Phillip Williams
SAfm — The ANC's Top Six, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, met into the late hours of yesterday, deciding the fate of embattled North-West Premier Supra Mahumapelo. The meeting followed a decision by the party's national working committee, which recommended that Mahumapelo be recalled. Elvis Preslin spoke to SABC reporter Tshepo Ikaneng and Political Analyst, Professor Goodfriday Mhlongo
SAfm — Another protest against the illegal occupation of vacant land has erupted in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. Residents there are also opposed to land grabbers illegally occupying a piece of land in the area. Yesterday, a similar protest took place in Protea Glen in Soweto where the situation is reportedly calm this morning. In both cases, residents believe the illegal invasions will devalue their properties. Elvis Preslin spoke to Gauteng police spokesperson Kay Makhubele says police will be out in full force in Vosloorus
SAfm — Kenya to Launch Its First Locally Made Satellite Into Space, South African products are still banned in Rwanda after listeriosis and The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said Africa needs about $170 billion annually to meet its infrastructure requirement. Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" looks at this week's top African economic stories with Elvis Preslin
SAfm — The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union, NEHAWU, is planning a national day of action followed by a two day stay-away by public servants in the North West province, starting next week. This is in solidarity with provincial health and social development departments workers in the province. This follows industrial action at both provincial departments. Two weeks ago, the national government invoked a section of the constitution to place the health department under administration. Patrick Dintwa reports...
SAfm — Eight people of the same family, including five children, have been killed in a shack fire in Site C in Khayelitsha, on the Cape Flats. The Bangani family are distraught, and shocked community members saddened by the incident. Twenty-two people have been displaced after the fire destroyed four shacks. The police are investigating the incident. Berenice Moss reports
SAfm — The Speaker of the North West Legislature Suzan Dantjie, has postponed the motion of no confidence in premier Supra Mahumapelo. The motion which was brought by the EFF, it was supposed to have been debated in the provincial legislature in Mahikeng this morning. EFF NW Chairperson, Betty Diale explains why they requested the postponement...
SAfm — The Right to Know campaign has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser. The organisation says Fraser has retained his position despite mounting allegations against him. Meanwhile the Democratic Alliaence has written to President Ramaphosa urging him to suspend Fraser with immediate effect. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Spokesperson for the Right to Know Campaign Murray Hunter
SAfm — The Speaker of the North West Legislature, Suzan Dantjie has announced that the motion of no confidence in Premier Supra Mahumapelo next week on Tuesday, will proceed through an open ballot system. The Legislature will hold a special house sitting to debate the motion, which the EFF tabled last month. Patrick Dintwa reports ...
SAfm — Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" speaks to Tsepiso Makwetla for a look at this week's top African economic stories
SAfm — Police have made a major breakthrough in their fight against drugs. They raided a multi-million rand drug manufacturing lab in Orlando West, in Soweto on Thursday. No one has been arrested but a search is underway for the owners of the house, as Angela Bolowana reports...
SAfm — The family of five people who were burnt to death at Willowton in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal is trying to come terms with their death. Five family members were burnt to death when when a fire broke out in the dining room of their home. Amongst the deceased are three adults and two children aged ten and sixteen. Fanele Mhlongo reports...
SAfm — Rand Water says it will start reducing its bulk water supply to the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The municipality has failed to reach a settlement on the payment of its 419 million rand debt. Earlier this year, residents were left without water for days after the municipality failed to honour its debt, leading to protests in some communities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Rand Water media relations manager Justice Mohale and Emfuleni Local Municipality communications manager, Stanley Gaba
SAfm — 14 of the 16 prisoners who escaped from the Johannesburg Correctional Centre, Medium A, are still on the run. Two were shot dead on the R33 road in KZN, between Pietermaritzburg and Geytown on Wednesday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Captain Siphiwe Mhlongo who is the KZN Spokesperson for the Hawks for an update...
SAfm — The Algerian Defence Ministry says most of the people who died in Wednesday's plane crash were army personnel and their families. At least 257 people were killed when a military plane crashed shortly after it took off from Boo-fa-rik military airport near the capital Algiers. It is not yet clear what caused the crash. The army's chief of staff has ordered an investigation following the incident. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Managing Editor at All Africa news.com, Juniata Williams
SAfm — We've all heard the saying " Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". However, for some who start their day earlier, just like the First Take SA team, most people hardly have time to have one. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to FutureLife Dietician, Ntsako Mathye on how best to plan for that meal that kick starts our day.
SAfm — Deputy President David Mabuza says South Africans and the ANC in particular should learn a lot from the late anti-apartheid struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. He was speaking at Mam Winnie's official memorial service held at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday. The service was attended by several Cabinet ministers and leaders of different political parties including the Azapo, the PAC, IFP and the EFF. Our Political Correspondent Ntebo Mokobo was there and filed this report.
SAfm — Tributes continue to pour in for struggle veteran, former cabinet minister and Ambassador to the UK , Zola Skweyiya. Skweyiya died in a Pretoria hospital yesterday morning, at the age of 75. He served as Minister of Public Service and Administration in the Mandela administration. Skweyiya then served as Minister of Social Development during Thabo Mbeki's presidency. Skweyiya retired as a parliamentarian after the 2009 general elections, citing health reasons. Amos Phago reports
SAfm — The Inter-Ministerial Committee on State Funerals led by the Minister in the Presidency, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says it's all systems go for today's memorial service of the late struggle icon, Winnie Madikizela Mandela. It is scheduled to take place at Orlando Stadium at 11 o'clock this morning. Dlamini Zuma says there are a number of "Heads of States" and deputies expected to attend the service. Abongile Dumako reports.
SAfm — Families living in a partially-collapsed building where three children died when a wall collapsed on them this week, are refusing to be relocated to a safer area. This, is despite the building being declared unsafe for habitation. Some of the families say they are forced to live in such conditions because they cannot afford rentals, pleading poverty and unemployment. Sashin Naidoo re-visited the scene where the children died and filed this report...
SAfm — Eight teachers from Freedom Park Secondary School, south of Johannesburg have been fired after being absent from school for 14 consecutive days. The eight were part of a group that had stopped going to work from the 4th of February this year. Instead they had been reporting to the District Office. They allege that they were being ill-treated by the school principal. Wisani Makhubele has more
SAfm — As the national memorial service for the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is held at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Tuesday, the Economic Freedom Fighters will hold one of their own in Brandfort in the Free State. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
SAfm — UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador and singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka was conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Laws. The singer has called on the Rhodes University to give the students activist who were expelled a second chance.
SAfm — Rhodes University conferred a Honorary Doctorate to author, poet, and activist, Dr Sindiwe Magona. In a conversation, Tsepiso Makwetla had with Dr. Magona before she was bestowed with a Doctor of Letters - she said that, she hopes the honorary doctorate will make those in academia, publishers and young people see that there was something worthwhile in what she was doing....
SAfm — Final dose of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Pm live producer Molebogeng Sebidi ...
SAfm — The court case involving former president Jacob Zuma and his co-accused, a French arms supply company - has been postponed to June the eighth by the High Court in Durban. This after both the prosecution and the defence teams requested more time to allow Zuma's legal team to bring a review application against the NPA's decision to reinstate the charges against him. Zuma is facing 16 counts of fraud, money laundering and racketeering related to the multi-billion-rand arms deal. The French company is facing two charges. Scores of Zuma's supporters were inside and outside court to support the former President. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Associate Professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town, Cathy Powell
SAfm — The DA says preparations are in place for its national elective congress in Pretoria this weekend. Over two-thousand delegates from all nine provinces are expected to attend the event. Current party leader Mmusi Maimane is expected to be elected unopposed. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA's director of Communications, Mabine Seabe...
SAfm — Chairperson of the uMkhonto We Sizwe Sizwe National Council General Siphiwe Nyanda has joined many other leaders who visited the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela family home in Soweto following her death on Monday. Tsepiso Makwetla an interview with Tsepiso Makwetla, Nyanda has described Madiizela Mandela as courageous and fearless...
SAfm — Corruption Watch says growing public pressure on corrupt people and systems has contributed to the significant changes in South Africa. In its 2017 corruption report released today, the organisation says there has been a 25% increase in the number of reports of corruption in 2017. Titled "The Time is Now", the report reveals that 46% of reports originated from Gauteng, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 13% and the Western Cape coming in third with 8 percent of the total. Elvis Presslin spoke to executive director of Corruption Watch David Lewis
SAfm — The Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe has signed 27 Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Projects. The projects will amount 55-point-92 billion rand. Last month, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and Transform RSA lodged an urgent application for an order interdicting Eskom from concluding the twenty-seven IPP projects, including the Power Purchase Agreements with Eskom. Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA's National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi- Majola, Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe and Energy Analyst, Chris Yelland
SAfm — The Market Theatre is commemorating the life and works of late Gibson Kente in a musical tribute of songs from the plays he produced. Gibson Kente, also known as the father of township theatre died in 2004. The Gibson Kente Musical coincides with the 55th anniversary of Kente's first play, Manana, The Jazz Prophet, which featured celebrated musicians Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu. Elvis Presslin spoke to one of the performers of the Gibson Kente Musical Thembisile Khumalo
SAfm — Anglo American has described the petrol bomb attack on a bus carrying mineworkers at Driekop outside Burgersfort in Limpopo as a senseless act. Six mineworkers were killed and 28 others injured. Mining companies, Anglo American Platinum and African Rainbow Minerals who have joint ownership of the mine. They have condemned the incident. Anglo American Platinum Chief Executive Officer Chris Griffith says they are deeply shocked by the attack...
SAfm — Tributes continue to pour in for the late ANC struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. ANC NEC member Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize pays her tributes in this interview with Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Some South Africans say they are not impressed by some uncalled for negative comments following Winnie Madikizela Mandela's death. Political Journalist, and authorised biographer of the late President Nelson Mandela Charlene Smith says she is appalled by white South African social media users for their negative comments since Madikizela- Mandela's passing yesterday. She earlier spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says the South African Revenue Service (SARS) collected 1,216 trillion rand in 2017/18. Announcing the preliminary revenue results in Pretoria, Nene says the figure was very close to the revenue collection target of 1,217 trillion rand. He says the main contributors to revenue were personal income tax, VAT and company income tax. Nene says lower economic growth has affected revenue collection. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Acting SARS commissioner, Mark Kingon
SAfm — American Civil Rights leader Reverend Jessie Jackson has described Mama Winnie Mandela as the live face and force behind the South African freedom movement for 27 years. Jackson says she was the first First Lady of South Africa. He says he and his wife, Jacqueline knew her for more than 30 years, adding that she was a source of strength and courage, a role model for men and women around the world. Reverend Jessie Jackson spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Some South Africans say they are not impressed by some uncalled for negative comments following Winnie Madikizela Mandela's death. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Senior research fellow and political analyst at Trade Collective Lebohang Pheko about feminism in politics
SAfm — Transport Minister, Blade Nzimande has expressed concern over the spike of fatal road crashes involving public transport. This after 14 people died when a taxi overturned near Greytown in KwaZulu Natal last night. Earier this week, another thirteen people including three children, died and more than fifty others were injured in a bus crash at Satansnek between Ngcobo and Elliot in the Eastern Cape. Speaking to us earlier on, Minister Nzimande outlined the various contributing factors that lead to road fatalities...
SAfm — Time now for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile Malvern Sibanda, fondly known by his fans as "Mr B"... Mr B is a musician, a lyricists and a producer, who's music career started at a mere age of 4. Ronald Phiri spoke to the Cape Town based artist...
SAfm — The number of people crossing the Beit bridge border has drastically increased, for the Easter long weekend. More than twenty-two thousand people having crossed into Zimbabwe at the border post in Musina in Limpopo in the last twenty-four hours. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter at the Beit Bridge Border, Michael Makungo, who says law enforcement, is monitoring various points of entry and to our other reporter Pimani Baloyi, who says there is heavy traffic congestion on the R71 between Polokwane and Mankweng, as thousands of ZCC congregants make their way to Moria.
SAfm — The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Francois Beukman says there should be proper vetting and lifestyle audits of members within the South African Police services. This after the Independent Police Investigative Directorate(IPID), highlighted attempts by members of the SAPS to bribe senior officials investigating corruption. Speaking to us earlier on, Beukman says there should be batter corporation between IPID and SAPS when it comes to investigations
SAfm — Traffic is expected to be congested on the N1 road between Polokwane and Musina as thousands of holiday makers travel from various provinces to Limpopo and neighbouring countries for the Easter holidays. The transport department in Limpopo says it is ready to receive thousands of motorists in the province including a large numebr of ZCC members traveling to Moria for their annual Easter pilgrimage. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in Limpopo Michael Makunga
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Bay no confidence vote has been delayed for a second time after as chaos erupted at special council meeting in Port Elizabeth this morning. A motion of no confidence against Mayor Athol Trollip‚ tabled by the EFF‚ was set to be discussed. Speaking to us earlier on, our reporter Mcebisi Ngqina, says the council meeting is expected to debate a motion of no confidence against Trollip, Speaker Jonathan Lawack and Chief Whip Werner Senekal
SAfm — Today on our arts and culture feature we are in conversation with investigative journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and we chat to him about his newly launched show 'Sofa Slahlane'. Aired on Dstv channel Moja Love, the weekly show centers around complex love triangles. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mzilikazi wa Africa
SAfm — 12 people have died in the bush crash the R58 near Satan's Neck between Ngcobo and Elliot. Some people were earlier said to still trapped in the bus and jaws of life are being used to free them. The bus crashed and caught fire enroute from Gauteng to Mthatha with 60 passengers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Fundiswa Mhlekude
SAfm — Human Settlements Minister, Nomaindia Mfeketo, says she cannot rule out a possible link between recent land grabs in the country and ongoing debates in parliament around land expropriation. She's held talks with officials from the Overstrand Municipality in Hermanus following days of violent protests over land and housing. Several buildings were set alight and roads blockaded. Mfeketo says land grabs go against the spirit of the constitution and delay development. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Human Settlements Minister, Nomaindia Mfeketo
SAfm — Former real estate agent Vicki Momberg was today sentenced to an effective two years in prison by the Randburg Magistrate's Court for her racist comments in 2016. She was found guilty on four counts of crimen injuria in connection with her rant, which she lashed out at a black police officer who had helped her after an alleged smash-and-grab incident in Northriding, Johannesburg. She is currently trending on social media today with many twitter users celebrating her sentence. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson and Head of Advocacy and Communications at the South African Human Rights Commission Gail Smith.
SAfm — The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago says this decision was taken in light of the improved inflation outlook. Earlier on we spoke to Market Analyst at Absa Wealth and Investment Management, Tsitsi Hatendi-Matika, who says it is too early to celebrate this cut
SAfm — On tweeter, there is a memo from the Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela "directing all officials" living in Mangaung should attend former Premier Magashule's farewell, which coincides with her inauguration tomorrow. According to reports the two events will cost the province about 20 million rand. COPE says it will approach the Public Protector to investigate the alleged R20m event budget. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the chairperson of Cope in the Free State, Papi Kganari..
SAfm — Advocacy group, "My Vote Counts" has welcomed the National Assembly's decision to approve the Political Party Funding Bill. The Bill proposes that private donations to political parties represented in Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures should be transparent and be regulated. Speaking to us earlier on, My Vote Counts' National Coordinator, Janine Ogle says the Funding Bill, will prevent undue influence on political parties..
SAfm — UJ has formerly welcomed Professor Tshilidzi Marwala as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Prof Marwala succeeded Prof Ihron Rensburg on 1 January 2018 and says he's determined to lead the University into a new era of education. Marwala made headlines when he developed a new artificial intelligence machine that could change the way we treat diseases. His remarkable work has garnered more than 45 awards. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises says it will issue summons to the Guptas‚ Dudu Myeni and Duduzane Zuma to appear before its inquiry into the mismanagement of state funds at state-owned enterprises. The committee met today to discuss the way forward for the inquiry.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the inquiry, Zukiswa Rantho
SAfm — The Eastern Cape department of Education says the issue of HIV testing is not outside the mandate of NGO Keth'Impilo. This follows shocking reports that HIV tests were conducted without any consent from the parents. It has also been reported that Keth'Impilo officials revealed the learners status in front of other pupils. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the department, Loyiso Pulumani, who says parents were issued with consent forms and to Sizwe Kupelo, Spokesperson for Eastern Cape Department of Health
SAfm — The controversial Gupta brothers, have failed to appear before the tax authorities in India today, to answer to questions pertaining to their income tax. The brothers have been granted until April the second to make representation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Indian correspondent, Neha Poonia
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an amendment to the regulations governing the commission of inquiry into state capture. The amendments to the Regulations were published in the Government Gazette today. Earlier on we spoke to Legal counsellor at Helen Suzman Foundation, Anton van Dalsen
SAfm — Ahead of World TB tomorrow (Saturday 24 March 2018), The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS - UNAIDS, is calling on all partners to take unprecedented and bold action to advance efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) and AIDS by 2030. TB continues to be the top infectious killer worldwide, claiming more than 4500 lives a day. TB is also the leading cause of death among people living with HIV, causing one in three AIDS-related deaths. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Yogan Pillay Deputy Director General Department of Health and Gerry Elsdon, who is the Ambassador for TB
SAfm — SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says they are happy with the Constitutional Court judgement to extend the contract between the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), for a further six-month period. Speaking to us earlier on, Letsatsi says they will ensure that each and every line of the judgement will be Implemented. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Paseka Letsatsi and to the Head of legal and investigations at Corruption Watch, Leanne Govindsamy
SAfm — Time now for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile an Independent music apostle and community builder, all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, Jon Magnusson. Magnusson has been writing and producing his own songs more than a decade. Ronald Phiri spoke to Jon Magnusson, about his second EP...
SAfm — The three labour unions at SABC CWU, BEMAWU and MWASA the SABC are threatening legal action against the public broadcaster if the board and management continue with its proposed changes without consultation. This comes as the board and management confirmed some of the changes when they appeared in Parliament earlier this week. The CEO Chris Marong indicated that changes were brought to certain radio programmes and the SABC's 24 hour news channel as part of revamping the SABC. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us that the SABC says the CEO Nomsa Philiso will soon engage with the concerns of the unions
SAfm — Equal Education says the lack of adequate school infrastructure is a national crisis. This follows the death of 5-year-old Lumka Mtekwa, who fell into a pit latrine at an Eastern Cape primary school last week. Earlier on we spoke to the Co-Head of Equal Education, in the Eastern Cape, Amanda Rinquest, who says we need to see progress reports and implementation plans Department of Basic Education, to address this crisis…
SAfm — Three City of Johannesburg officials have been suspended after an investigation found irregularities in building houses that were damaged by a storm in Soweto last year. Commissioned by Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, the inquiry found that there had been discrepancies and irregularities by officials and contractors who built the homes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba
SAfm — The DA's Federal Executive chairperson, James Selfe says there is no witch hunt against Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille. This follows the indefinite postponement of her disciplinary hearing today. Speaking to us earlier on, Selfe says De Lille's disciplinary hearing will be fair …
SAfm — As South Africa commemorates human rights day, the Constitution Hill is to launch its inaugural Human Rights Festival. Constitution Hill CEO Dawn Robertson says the festival provides an opportunity to celebrate the gains we have made, but more importantly, the festival highlights the action that is still required to realize social justice in South Africa, on the African continent and globally. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dawn Robertson
SAfm — Gender Equality's Commissioner, Sediko Rakolote says human rights discussions in South Africa should also speak to gender Inequality in the work environment. Rakolote says as the country commemorates Human Rights Day, we should address gender Imbalances and ensure that women also occupy key positions in the economy....
SAfm — The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania has celebrated the Human Rights Day in Langa in Cape Town today, where an anti-pass law march also took place in 1960. Today's event focused on the issue of land, which is currently a subject of debate. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the PAC's National spokesperson, Manelisi Mampana
SAfm — German software company SAP appears to have had more information about commission agreements with companies linked to the Gupta family than previously revealed. Exclusive emails and documents obtained by SABC News indicate its global compliance team signed off on deals, despite having been warned about the possibility of the Gupta family acting in the background. Three of its executives in South Africa, were suspended and later resigned over the scandal, but the company hasn't indicated disciplinary action against its employees elsewhere. Krivani Pillay reports.
SAfm — Robotic surgery for prostate cancer is increasingly preserving erectile function and urinary control compared to conventional procedures. This is according to one of South Africa's top urologists Dr Lance Coetzee, from The Urology Hospital,in Pretoria. The hospital is the first in the country to acquire a robotic surgical system in 2013 and has improved a host of side effects related to prostate cancer surgery. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Lance Coetzee, from The Urology Hospital
SAfm — Tiger Brand's Chief Financial Officer, Noel Doyle has confirmed the closure of its Pretoria factory, where traces of the listeria bacteria has been discovered. Earlier this month, Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi, announced that the source of listeriosis had been detected at an Enterprise factory in Polokwane and Germiston, as well as some Rainbow chicken products. Doyle says all of their cold and processed meat have been recalled
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to one of Africa's renowned Authors, Writer, filmmaker, teacher and cultural activist, Tsitsi Dangarembga
SAfm — Spokeperson for the Life Esidimeni Victims' Families, Christine Nxumalo says they welcome the decision by retired Deputy Chief Justice, Dikgang Moseneke, ordering the government to pay the victims of the Life Esidimeni one-point-two-million rand in total for a variety of violations, including constitutional damages. Christine Nxumalo says the families are happy with the outcome of the Inquiry into the scandal involving the deaths of 144 people at psychiatric facilities in the Gauteng province. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Christine Nxumalo and Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makhoba.
SAfm — Media24 has agreed to pay close to 14-million rands after admitting involvement in price fixing. It is among 28 companies referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The fine is for offering discounts and payment terms to advertising agencies. Recently Independent Newspapers, Caxton and Dstv paid millions in settlement for the same transgressions. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to Competition Commission's spokesperson Sipho Ngwema...
SAfm — Former president, Jacob Zuma will face prosecution. The National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP), Shaun Abrahams made the announcement earlier on at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), offices in Silverton, Pretoria. Abrahams says Zuma's representations were unsuccessful and will face charges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Law professor, Richard Calland
SAfm — SARS commissioner Tom Moyane is under fire again for allegedly allowing R70-million worth of controversial VAT refund made to the Guptas. Moyane allegedly put pressure on SARS officials to pay the money into the account of a third party for the benefit of Gupta company Oakbay and affiliated companies.The payment is allegedly illegal as it did not go to the registered VAT vendor. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SARS Executive for Cooperate Legal Eric Smith...
SAfm — Former president, Jacob Zuma will face prosecution. The National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP), Shaun Abrahams made the announcement earlier on at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), offices in Silverton, Pretoria. Abrahams says Zuma's representations were unsuccessful and will face charges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to former NPA head, Vusi Pikoli
SAfm — A group of lawyers are planning to file a class action lawsuit against Tiger Brands which has been linked to the Listeriosis outbreak. This, after a family from Polokwane, in Limpopo, approached Richard Spoor Attorneys. The decision was taken to file the law suit on behalf of the victims and families of those who died. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thamsanqa Malusi, an attorney at Richard Spoor attorneys.....
SAfm — On our Open Mic feature today we profile Ruby Gold, a multi-talented vocalist and songwriter. Ronald Phiri spoke to Ruby Gold, who has crafted a sound unique to her multi-faceted repertoire, known as trance-jazz.
SAfm — Former president, Jacob Zuma will face prosecution. The National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP), Shaun Abrahams made the announcement earlier on at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), offices in Silverton, Pretoria. Abrahams says Zuma's representations were unsuccessful and will face charges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Leader Mmusi Maimane, IFP MP, Narend Singh and ANC national spokesperson, Pule Mabe...
SAfm — The Head of the Equal education in the Eastern Cape, Amanda Rinquest says the incident of a five-year-old Grade R learner, falling in a pit latrine at Luna primary school in Bizana in the Eastern Cape, is not the first case. Rinquest says the Basic Education Department has yet to account for Michael Komape, who drowned in a pit toilet at school in 2014. She says we need to fight to prevent an incident like Michael's from reoccurring...
SAfm — Chief economist at the Efficient Group Dawie Roodt says South Africa really needs to grow its economy. Speaking to us earlier on, Roodt says the country's economy could grow beyond 2% this year, if the government takes the right policy decisions....
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) will embark on nationwide industrial action against massive job losses in the mining industry and other socio-economic issues. This will include a series of protest marches in Pretoria, Polokwane, Durban and Welkom, on the twentieth of March. The action will see more than 100-thousand AMCU members down tools at various mines across the country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to AMCU President, Joseph Mathunjwa...
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has dismissed the application by the Council for the Advancement of the Constitution (CASAC) to stop the National Prosecuting Authority head, Shaun Abraham's from announcing his decision on former President, Jacob Zuma's prosecution tomorrow. CASAC's Lawson Naidoo, has confirmed the Concourt's decision to dismiss their urgent application...
SAfm — On our arts and culture slot this week, we're joined by Director at Market Theater, Mark Graham Wilson who directs a play The Year of Magical Thinking by American writer Joan Didion . The play is based on Didion's memoir of the year following her husband, John Gregory Dunne's, death. The unexpected event ended a partnership of 40 years in a second, just days after their only child, Quintana had fallen dangerously ill and slipped into a coma. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Director of the play, Mark Graham Wilson
SAfm — A former editor at ANN7 has revealed that former president Jacob Zuma was directly involved in the creation and editorial policy of the controversial Gupta-linked news channel. In his book titled Indentured - Behind the Scenes at Gupta TV, Journalist Rajesh Sundaram says that Zuma shaped the policies at ANN7, suggested the name of the channel - ANN7 and even went so far as interefering in HR processes by suggesting names of people he wanted on board. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the author of the book Rajesh Sundaram..
SAfm — Gauteng MEC for Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has visited children that were affected by Listeriosis in the province today. Ramokgopa visited the ChildCare and Orientation Centre In Klipspruit West and Soweto. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Gwen Ramokgopa..
SAfm — US President Donald Trump, has sacked Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. Trump took to Twitter, thanking Tillerson for his service. The director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo is now the new state of secretary. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in New York Sherwin Bryce Pease ...
SAfm — Confusion over the Guptas' citizenship has deepened after a discrepancy emerged between official South Africa and Indian versions. The Indian government has stated that the Guptas are not Indian citizens, but South African citizens. The statement comes after Pretoria's Home Affairs Department said that Atul and Rajesh Gupta were South African citizens, but not the third Gupta brother, Ajay. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our India correspondent Neha Poonia and political analyst Dr Dale Mckinley
SAfm — The Electoral Commission of South Africa's Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo says the IEC does not give out private information of voters to political parties. This after ecipients of the DA's 'Land takeover' SMS took to social media to express their frustration with the automated messages, ahead of the 2019 elections. IEC's Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo says they keep voter information private
SAfm — DA leader, Mmusi Maimane says they reject land expropriation without compensation. Speaking on the party's position on land redistribution, at Constitution Hill today, Maimane says the EFF and ANC's policies on land will strip all property owners of their property. Earlier on we spoke to the DA's National Director of Communications, Mabine Seabe and Consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler...
SAfm — The South Africans Municipal Workers' Union, SAMWU, say they are disappointed by yet another salary and wage offer presented by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). SAMWU is demanding a 10% pay hike across the board and for benefits to be adjusted according to the salary demand, SALGA is offering 5.9%. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAMWU's General Secretary, Simon Mathe and Rio Nolutshungu, SALGA's Executive Director for Municipal Institutional Development and who is also the Negotiation Team Leader in this salary-wage dispute
SAfm — Students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and members of Not In My Name campaign, marched to Sunnyside in Pretoria where Taxify driver Siyabonga Ngcobo was recently found murdered. They were demanding that government should intervene in the violence within the meter taxi industry. This, follows the death of Ngcobo a taxify driver whose body was found in a boot of a burnt taxify vehicle. Earlier on we spoke to the Convernor for the Justice for Siyabonga Campaign, Sthembiso Kashandu...
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more
SAfm — Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga have met and agreed to unite the East African nation after months of a political stalemate that threatened to tear the country apart following a fractious general election last year. Kenyatta said the two leaders had agreed to close ranks and put the elections behind them and begin the process of national healing and reconciliation. Odinga has called on Kenyans to back the unity bid, warning that failure to do this would sink the country. This is the first official meeting between the two. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to our reporter, Noma Bolani
SAfm — She is a singer, song writer and performer, well known for her eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence and wide vocal range. Today on our regular Friday feature, Open Mic, we profile Philisiwe Mavukela, a multi-talented musician from Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, in the East Rand. Ronald Phiri spoke to the beautiful, Afro-jazz singer....
SAfm — On International Women's Day today, women in the United States are reflective five months after the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked Hollywood. The scandal led to the #MeToo campaign which galvanized women from all walks of life, and has seen several high-profile men fall from grace- and lose their careers. Our Washington correspondent, Nina-Maria Potts was in studio and Executive Producer Krivani Pillay asked her how far America has come following the outrage…
SAfm — The EFF has rejected Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo's appointment of Former Auditor General, Terence Nombembe, to lead a team of investigators probing State Capture. In a media briefing earlier on, party leader, Julius Malema has alleged that Trillian; a Gupta-linked firm, corrupted the South Africa Institute Of Chartered Accountants during Nombembe tenure as CEO. Malema says Nombembe should recuse himself from the Inquiry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi..
SAfm — German software firm SAP has found that there were payments made to Gupta-related companies. This, follows an independent investigation by the company into alleged dodgy dealings in South Africa. However, the report shows no evidence of any payment or attempted payment made to any South African government officials. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent in Berlin, Germany, Ira Spies..
SAfm — The CCMA has ordered Eskom to lift head of legal compliance, Suzanne Daniels' suspension with immediate effect and that the power utility should pay her five months' salary. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Suzanne Daniels and Eskom spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe..
SAfm — More than one hundred artists will participate in the annual Zabalaza Theatre Festival to be held at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town from this Saturday until the 17th of March. This year, the event will see the introduction of a new platform for 'Special Talent' which is aimed at identifying talented theatre practitioners, providing them with a platform to expose their artistic portfolio to a greater audience. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Actor and director Mdu Kweyama
SAfm — Gupta-owned properties in India were raided by the income tax department in that country, this morning. The raids were executed at the Gupta's hometown of Saharanpur. Officials have seized several documents from the properties. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our India correspondent, Neha Poonia...
SAfm — The municipality of Emfuleni has reached an agreement with Eskom to avert a cut of electricity supply. This follows two weeks of deliberation with the power utility which threatened to cut off electricity supply to Emfuleni by the 6th of this month, for millions owed to Eskom by the municipality. Elvis Presslin spoke to Emfuleni Municipal Manager, Oupa Nkoane..
SAfm — Judgment has been reserved in the High Court in Bloemfontein in the preservation order matter involving the controversial businessman Atul Gupta and the Bank of Baroda. The two have denied wrong doing in the alleged Estina dairy corruption scandal involving more than 220-million rand Vrede farm project. The NPA had applied to the court for the freezing of assets of both Gupta and the bank. Gupta's 10 million rand had been frozen as it is alleged to be proceeds of crime. Elvis Presslin spoke to our reporter, Ishmael Modiba....
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more…
SAfm — Time now for our regular Friday feature, Open Mic. Today we profile a very talented actress, businesswoman and songstress, Miranda Ntshangase. Ronald Phiri spoke to Miranda, who has released her first single titled "Lendoda", along with the music video....
SAfm — Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he wants an immediate end to the North West health department's contract with Mediosa. The minister said this following walkabout at the Mediosa mobile clinic. The Gupta-linked company allegedly received a 30-million-rand payment in May last year prior to providing services. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Premier of the North West, Supra Mahumapelo
SAfm — Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he wants an immediate end to the North West health department's contract with Mediosa. The minister said this following walkabout at the Mediosa mobile clinic. The Gupta-linked company allegedly received a 30-million-rand payment in May last year prior to providing services. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi...
SAfm — The SABC's newly appointed Group Executive of News: Phathiswa Magopeni says editorial independence at the public broadcaster is paramount and non-negotiable. Magopeni started her tenure on the 1st of March and also had the opportunity to briefly address the news division. The passionate and tough-talking journalist makes history as the first African women to take the helm of SABC News. Executive Producer Krivani Pillay caught up with the new GE: News and found out how the first day on the job went…
SAfm — The Black Academics Caucus have today staged a protest at the University of Cape Town, making allegations of racism at the institution. The BAC says the recent appointment of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Teaching, Lis Lange, was made along racial lines. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr Shose Kessi, who is a member of the Black Academics Caucus and to the Vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Dr Max Price...
SAfm — The South African National Editors' (SANEF) says says it plans to meet with new Police Minister Bheki Cele to discuss the raiding of Investigative journalist and author, Jacques Pauw's home by the hawks. Pauw is the author of the book 'The President's Keepers', a book that uncovered explosive information about ex-President Jacob Zuma and allegation of state capture. The speculation at the moment is that rogue elements in the state security agencies are now fighting back to intimidate and harass journalists to try and close down these kinds of stories. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANEF's Media Freedom Sub-Committee Chairperson, Sam Mkokeli
SAfm — The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises looking into the mismanagement of state funds in state-owned enterprises says the failure by Former SAA board chair Dudu Myeni to appear before it borders on undermining the process they've undertaken. This morning Myeni sent an sms to the secretary of the committee stating that her lawyer was overseas and she still needs to check the legality of her appearing before the committee....Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairperson of the inquiry for the portfolio committee on public enterprises, Zukiswa Rantho.
SAfm — Various Civil Rights groups have told the Constitutional Court that prosecutions boss Shaun Abrahams should vacate his current position as National Director of Public Prosecutions because his appointment was unlawful. His predecessor Mxolisi Nxasana's golden handshake is also said to be unlawful because it was not voluntary but ochestrated. Advocate Wim Trengove of Freedom Under Law told the court today that former president Jacob Zuma abused his powers when he got rid of Nxasana and replaced him with his preferred candidate Shaun Abrahams... Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Phephelaphi Dube, Constitutional law expert Phephelaphi Dube at the Centre for Constitutional Rights
SAfm — On our arts and culture slot this week, we're joined by Moferefere Lekorotsoane, an author and poet, whose talents and poetic prowess have drawn the praise of literary greats including the late National Poet Laureate, Keorapetse Kgositsile who penned the introduction to his collection of poetry called Shapes. Lekorotsoane prefaces his book, which has been launched with these words "From the onset, my interest in poetry came from my fascination with how words could express and, at the same time, carry the accumulation of our experiences."
SAfm — Eskom has signed a 20 billion rand short-term loan with 7 lenders. The power utility says the government guaranteed facility will form part of the financing of Eskom's current capital expenditure programme. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom's National Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe...
SAfm — The newly appointed Police Minister, Bheki Cele, says criminals should be afraid of the community, not the other way round. Cele was speaking at the memorial service of the five police officers who were gunned down last week in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi
SAfm — The National Assembly has voted, yes, on the ANC's amendment to the EFF's motion for land expropriation without compensation. The ANC's amendment, which was accepted by the house, inserts a clause about improving food security. The DA earlier rejected both the motion and the amendment, saying any change to the Constitution in this regard would be a recipe for disaster in South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Agri SA's Head of Land Affairs, Annelize Crosby and to the First Land First (BLF)'s National Spokesperson, Lindsay Maasdorp
SAfm — Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela will have a meeting with Durban University of Technology management and staff tomorrow as workers continue their protest action over wage increases. Workers at the university have been on strike for six weeks, demanding an 8-point-five percent increase and a three hundred and fifty rand housing allowance. The university is offering an increase of six point 5 percent. Talks between management and unions including the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) have failed to lead to a settlement. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NEHAWU spokesperson Khaya Xaba and DUT spokesperson, Alan Khan.
SAfm — Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela will have a meeting with Durban University of Technology management and staff tomorrow as workers continue their protest action over wage increases. Workers at the university have been on strike for six weeks, demanding an 8-point-five percent increase and a three hundred and fifty rand housing allowance. The university is offering an increase of six point 5 percent. Talks between management and unions including the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) have failed to lead to a settlement. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NEHAWU spokesperson Khaya Xaba and DUT spokesperson, Alan Khan.
SAfm — Thirteen suspects, arrested in connection with the brutal killing of five policemen and a retired soldier, at Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape, are appearing in the local Magistrate Court today. Five officers were killed when gunmen stormed the Ngcobo police station and opened fire and stole 10 firearms. Seven suspects linked to the police mass murder were killed following a manhunt by police. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi, who is at the Ngcobo Magistrate Court.
SAfm — The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (Casac) says it would not be in the interests of justice for National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, to make the decision on former president Jacob Zuma's prosecution, before the judges make a decision on the position of the NDPP. Zuma is challenging last year's court ruling which set aside a 2009 decision by the NPA to drop charges against him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CASAC's Executive Secretary, Lawson Naidoo...
SAfm — The National Union of Mine Workers at the Optimum Coal Mine in Mpumalanga says they will meet with a business rescue expert to try to find a possible solution on the challenges the mine is faced with. Workers of the Optimum Mine were not paid their salaries this month due to financial challenges. Meanwhile, today the striking workers were dispersed by the police after their protest action started to turn violent. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), President, Joseph Mathujwa.
SAfm — The National Union of Mine Workers at the Optimum Coal Mine in Mpumalanga says they will meet with a business rescue expert to try to find a possible solution on the challenges the mine is faced with. Workers of the Optimum Mine were not paid their salaries this month due to financial challenges. Meanwhile, today the striking workers were dispersed by the police after their protest action started to turn violent. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), President, Joseph Mathujwa.
SAfm — Independent researcher and violence monitor, Mary de Haas says an adequate and functional Crime and Intelligence unit, would have been able to prevent the attack on a police station in Ngcobo, in the Eastern Cape. Speaking to us earlier on, de Haas says authorities should have paid more attention to the suspicious activities at the Seven Angels Ministry church.....
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has received the recommendations from a team of prosecutors considering former president Jacob Zuma's representations on why he shouldn't be prosecuted. The National Prosecution Authority earlier gave the team dealing with the matter until today to provide its recommendations. Shaun Abrahams is expected to advise on a way forward. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Aldrin Sampear...
SAfm — It's time now for our regular Friday feature Open Mic. Today we profile a Soweto born talented and versatile artist known as "Cheese Boy". Ronald Phiri spoke to Cheese Boy, who is releasing his single today, titled "Jacob Zuma"...
SAfm — Four suspects have been arrested for Wednesday's brutal killing of police officers at the Ngcobo police station, this according to Eastern Cape provincial police commissioner Major-General Liziwe Ntshinga. For the latest update Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Khaya Tonjeni.
SAfm — The UK government has issued a travel advisory for South Africa following the kidnapping of two Britons earlier this month in KwaZulu-Natal by a couple suspected of having links to the terrorist group ISIS. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent in London, Paul Barber and defence analyst, Helmut Rohmer-Heitman.
SAfm — Optimum Coal Mine workers in Mpumalanga, say their future is in limbo given the current financial problems at the mine. Workers handed over a memorandum of grievances to mine management demanding to be addressed about the future of the mine. It's alleged that some contractors at the Gupta-owned Optimum Coal mine have also not been paid. Earlier on we spoke to one of the mine workers at Optimum who says this will Impact on his lively-hood drastically...
SAfm — Trade union federation Cosatu says its against raising the VAT rate and increasing income tax rates for working and middle class South Africans. Cosatu says government should not throw the working and middle classes under the bus with VAT and income tax hikes. The federation vows that will not support any attempt by government to balance budget shortfalls and deficits upon the backs of struggling workers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cosatu general secretary, Bheki Ntshalintshali and Arnaaz Camay, a National Tax Committee member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and Senior Executive at Baker Mckenzie...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba must not remedy the country's massive budget hole by reaching into the pockets of ordinary South African people, especially the poor. The DA says it has identified that tax increases are not necessary. DA Deputy Shadow Minister of Finance says government can implement expenditure cuts and sell off certain entities to save billions.
SAfm — Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba has announced an increase in Value Added Tax to fifteen percent, which will be implemented from the 1st of April. This is the first increase in 25 years in order to cut the budget deficit and stabilise debt over the next three years. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief investment officer at Makwe Fund Managers Makwe Masilela...
SAfm — The nationwide state of emergency in Ethiopia has entered its forth day. The Ethiopian government says the state of emergency will remain in place for six months. This is the second time in less than two years, the country declared a state of emergency. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Coletta Wanjohi..
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa says government's decision to institute a review of the configuration‚ the number and the size of national government departments will take a number of months. Replying to the debate on his maiden State of the Nation Address earlier on in parliament, Ramaphosa says changes of this nature will be based on a thorough analysis of the suitability and the costs of the existing configuration. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political analyst, Dr. Dale McKinley...
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that affected mining communities are relevant stakeholders' in the formulation of the new mining charter and should also be consulted. This, after Action Aid approached the court arguing that the department of Mineral Resources and the Chamber of mines always sideline them in discussions that affect mining communities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Action Aid' Natural Resources Manager, Chirstopher Rutledge...
SAfm — Officials at the OR Tambo International Airport say they had to evacuate people from the airport earlier today after an unattended bag was reported at one of the terminal buildings. For more on this we joined on the line by OR Tambo International airport spokesperson Leigh Gunkel-Keuler
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more…
SAfm — Two print media companies have agreed to pay millions of rands in fines after admitting to participating in price fixing and fixing of trading conditions. Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers, and Independent Media concluded consent agreements with the Competition Commission today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Head of communication at the Competition Commission, Sipho Ngwema
SAfm — President Cyril Ramaphosa will be delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Parliament says close to one-thousand-200 guests from various sectors of society have been invited to attend this evening's address by Ramaphosa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our parliamentary Correspondent, Mercedes Besent and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Lechesa Tsenoli.
SAfm — As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular feature Open Mic. Today we profile Sophiatown a multi-instrumentalists duo. Their music combines Jazz, Maskandi, electro, R&B as well as ballad music. Ronald Phiri spoke to Tenor, one of the members of Sophiatown...
SAfm — Stocks on the JSE ended today's trading session exceptionally higher, after Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in by parliament as the new president of South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Maudi Lentsoane, who is the CEO of Lehumo Investments.
SAfm — Eight suspects facing charges of alleged fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering have appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional court. The accused are Free State Agriculture head Peter Thabethe, former Oakbay chief executive Nazeem Howa, Varun Gupta, Ashu Chalwa, Ronica Ragavan and Kamal Vasrum. The other two are Free State Agriculture department Chief Financial Officer Dr Tikisi Masiteng and Sylvia Dlamini. The charges are related to an investigation by the Hawks into state capture and irregularities at the Estina dairy farm in Vrede in the Free State. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Ishmael Modiba and Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi.
SAfm — ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the President of the country. This follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Ramaphosa was sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to research professor at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Steven Friedman
SAfm — Several politicals parties have welcomed the election of ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa s the President of the country. Ramaphosa was elected unopposed by the National Assembly. The election of Ramaphosa follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Narend Singh, COPE leader, Mosiua Lekota and FF PLUS Leader, Dr Pierter Groenwald
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete asking her to postpone the State Of The Nation Address. The two parties, in their letters, say they want to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma before the address can take place. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
SAfm — Questions still remain about President Jacob Zuma's future -- despite the ANC National Executive's marathon 13-hour meeting on Monday to resolve the issue. While a briefing in Johannesburg this afternoon on the outcome of the meeting, reported the decision to recall him - little light has been shed on the reasons for the move, time frames for his stepping down and what will happen should he remain defiant. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC veteran, Sydney Mufamadi.
SAfm — The ANC says it expects President Jacob Zuma to respond to news of his recall tomorrow. The decision to recall Zuma follows protracted negotiations to convince him to resign. Briefing the media earlier at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, Magashule says the president has requested more time to respond accordingly. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM Leader General Bantu Holomisa and to Political Analyst, Melanie Verwoerd.
SAfm — The ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma's fate as head of state, today. This after long negotiations between President Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on the leadership transition within the ANC. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst, Ebrahim Fakir....
SAfm — The stakes are high ahead of the possible announcement of President Jacob Zuma's recall by the ANC as Head of State. ANC leaders are currently locked in a meeting in Irene outside Pretoria ,where the governing party's National Executive Committee is to decide Zuma's fate. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa earlier held a preliminary meeting with senior party leaders before the NEC meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Tshepo Ikaneng
SAfm — The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has published the regulations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture. This comes two weeks after the terms of reference released by the department. The regulations will enable the Chairperson of the commission, Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo to collect evidence and subpoena witnesses to testify before the Commission, among other things. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha.
SAfm — ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the party cannot confirm any speculation of a meeting between President Zuma and Deputy President Ramaphosa, to discuss President Zuma's voluntary resignations. According to sources close to the officials, Ramaphosa will meet with Zuma at his official residence of Mahlambandlopfu, in Pretoria, to finalise terms of Zuma's exit package. But Pule Mabe refuses to engage in any conjecture around Zuma's future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Senior reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng, who is in Pretoria and Professor Steven Friedman, a political analyst and research professor at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)...
SAfm — It's Friday! And as per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Sibusiso Dube, also known as "Caysoul Muziq (Music)". He is a talented Soulful singer and songwriter, from Soweto. Ronald Phiri spoke to Caysoul, who has more than 10 years of experience in the music industry...
SAfm — Cosatu says the SASSA's application to the Constitutional Court is a sign of a lack of leadership at government level. The labour federation has called on Minister of social development, Bathabile Dlamini to be released from her responsibilities with immediate effect. Elvis Preslin spoke to COSATU's national Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla
SAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and the department of Social Development have come under fire for asking the Constitutional Court for a six month extension of its contract with Cash Paymasters Services (CPS). This, after the court ruled in 2014 that the contract Sassa signed with CPS in 2012 was illegal and invalid. COSATU has called on minister Bathabile Dlamini to be released from her responsibilities with immediate effect.The department of Social Development and the agency were given until March 31, 2018 to find a new provider to administer the grants. Meanwhile the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) says the so called CPS contract extension is not really an extension to the current contract. Elvis Preslin spoke to IMC spokesperson Phumla Williams
SAfm — Activists from the Alternative Mining Indaba, earlier marched to the Cape Town ICC to hand over a memorandum to the officials at the Mining Indaba2018. The Alternative Mining Indaba is calling on mining bosses to change their attitudes and shift their mind-sets when it comes to the communities around the mines. Elvis Preslin spoke to the Executive Director of the Economic Justice Network, Reverend Malcolm Damon...
SAfm — The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says its saddened by the death of two mine workers who were trapped underground at Kloof mine, on Gauteng's West Rand due to a fall of the ground. It's unclear at this stage what the exact cause of the incident was, but Sibanye Gold believes it may be due to seismic activity. Elvis Preslin spoke to NUM's Health and Safety Chairperson, Peter Bailey
SAfm — The highly anticipated Black Panther film premieres in South Africa on the 16th February 2018 at cinemas nationwide. The cast features a few South Africans including veteran actor John Kani. Kani, who plays King T'Chaka, the ruler of a fictional world called Wakanda has managed to influence Marvel Studio to adopt isiXhosa as Wakanda's official language. Kani's son, Atandwa also features in the movie. Another South African who appear in the movie is veteran actress Connie Chiume who is most famous for her role in the soapie, Rhythm City. Elvis Preslin spoke to veteran actor John Kani
SAfm — ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that his engagement with President Jacob Zuma seeks to find a speedy resolution to the current leadership and political impasse. In a statement, Ramaphosa says he has begun "direct" discussions with President Zuma on the transition and matters relating to his position as Head of State. Ramaphosa was responding to the heightened anxiety over the fate of President Zuma after the State of the Nation Address was postponed yesterday. Zuma also faces a no confidence motion later this month. Elvis Preslin spoke to our senior political reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng
SAfm — arliament's Portfolio Committee on Transport says it is disappointed by the conduct of the PRASA board. This, after they failed to appear before the committee this morning. PRASA's Acting Chief Executive Officer, Cromet Molepo, told the Committee that there was confusion with the invite and it reached Prasa only yesterday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of the Committee of Transport, Dikeledi Magadzi....
SAfm — National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has announced that the State-of-the-Nation-Address, which was due to be delivered on Thursday, has been postponed to a date yet to be announced. The postponement comes after various opposition parties wrote to Mbete requesting that President Jacob Zuma not be allowed to deliver the address. They want the ANC to resolve whether the President will serve the remainder of his term. The EFF has been calling for a special sitting to allow for a motion of no confidence in Zuma. The debate for the motion has been set for 22 of this month. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Secretary General Gordrich Gardee/COPE Leader, Mosiuoa Lekota & political analyst and former ANC MP Melanie Vervoerd
SAfm — Webber Wentzel says the widespread dissatisfaction with the new mining charter has crippled trust between government and the mining industry. This was seen this morning, when the CEO of the Chamber of Mines Roger Baxter told the media that the regulatory environment was the worst they've experience in the sector and that chamber has resolved not to engange with the minister of mineral resources. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Partner and Deputy Head of Webber Wentzel's Mining Sector Group, Jonathan Veeran...
SAfm — The Hawks subpoena'd Eskom to hand over documents linked to the state capture probe. Eskom spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe says they are cooperating with the crime busting unit. It's beingf reported that the documents are mainly related to a coal deal involving the company Tegeta which is owned by the Gupta family and President Jacob Zuma's son Duduzani. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks Spokesperson, Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi...
SAfm — ANC and Black First Land First members have clashed outside the governing party's headquarters at Luthuli House in the Johannesburg CBD. ANC members have chased away BLF members who had gathered in support of President Jacob Zuma. Meanwhile, the Protect Luthuli House co-ordinators have called for calm and for ANC members not to assault Zuma's supporters. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political reporter, Mbali Sibanyoni
SAfm — The ANC's National Working Committee is currently holding a closed-door meeting at Luthuli House in Johannesburg to discuss President Jacob Zuma's future. This urgent meeting was convened after talks between President Zuma and the party's top six officials last night. During last night's meeting held at the president's official residence in Pretoria, he refused to resign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng
SAfm — The wife and son of a farmer who allegedly forced his worker to drink liquid human feces appeared briefly at the Springs magistrates court on the East of Johannesburg. The duo, was arrested yesterday- the police are still searching for the farmer. Police say the farmer allegedly forced the employee to drink liquid human feces as punishment for allegedly not switching on the engine of the septic tank of the farm near Springs. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the South African Human Rights Commission's Provincial Manager, Buang Jones
SAfm — The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane, says Sibanye Gold's Beatrix mine will remain closed until due process has been concluded. Zwane was addressing the media following Sibanye Gold's briefing on what led to over 950 mineworkers being trapped underground. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Minister Zwane
SAfm — National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete says she does not have the powers to postpone the State of the Nation Address. The EFF had written to the speaker asking her to schedule a motion of no confidence before the President delivers the SONA next week. Mbete has also added that the motion of no confidence cannot happen before the SONA. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Parliamentary spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo and UDM Leader, General Bantu Holomisa.
SAfm — Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has apologized to the families of 144 psychiatric patients who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Testifying at the arbitration hearings into the tragedy yesterday, Motsoaledi wept saying this was "one of the most painful events in post-apartheid South Africa". Minister Motsoaledi was the last witness to give evidence, as the arbitration will now move to the next stage. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Wisani Makhubele...
SAfm — Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga is closing in on drug dens in the city. Today he led a multidisciplinary team on an operation to intensify the cleaning up of the inner city. Today's operation was carried out in Pretoria West and we will be conducted on an ongoing basis in various other areas in the city. The focus is on removing drugs form our streets which are often found in abandoned buildings in our inner city. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga
SAfm — Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga is closing in on drug dens in the city. Today he led a multidisciplinary team on an operation to intensify the cleaning up of the inner city. Today's operation was carried out in Pretoria West and we will be conducted on an ongoing basis in various other areas in the city. The focus is on removing drugs form our streets which are often found in abandoned buildings in our inner city. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga
SAfm — Kenya's High Court has suspended the government's shutdown of three of the country's largest private TV channels. The 3 TV channels were taken off-air over plans to broadcast opposition leader, Raila Odinga's unofficial "inauguration" this Tuesday. Kenyan police have also arrested an opposition lawmaker who administered the oath during the "swearing in" of Odinga. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Sarah Kimani...
SAfm — Kenya's High Court has suspended the government's shutdown of three of the country's largest private TV channels. The 3 TV channels were taken off-air over plans to broadcast opposition leader, Raila Odinga's unofficial "inauguration" this Tuesday. Kenyan police have also arrested an opposition lawmaker who administered the oath during the "swearing in" of Odinga. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Sarah Kimani...
SAfm — Workers at the previously Gupta owned TV News channel Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) say they are extremely worried by yesterday's announcement by Multichoice to remove the news station off DSTV. MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela announced that the platform broadcaster will not be renewing its contract with the channel in August, when the current one lapses. Employees say this will have a huge and negative impact on their livelihoods and future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to William Bird, the Managing Director of Media Monitoring Africa..
SAfm — Workers at the previously Gupta owned TV News channel Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) say they are extremely worried by yesterday's announcement by Multichoice to remove the news station off DSTV. MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela announced that the platform broadcaster will not be renewing its contract with the channel in August, when the current one lapses. Employees say this will have a huge and negative impact on their livelihoods and future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to William Bird, the Managing Director of Media Monitoring Africa..
SAfm — Police are searching for a Springs Farmer who with his family, allegedly forced a worker to drink litres of human feces to punish him. They then threw him into a septic tank. The farmer's wife and son have been arrested and will appear in court tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Jamaine Krige
SAfm — Police are searching for a Springs Farmer who with his family, allegedly forced a worker to drink litres of human feces to punish him. They then threw him into a septic tank. The farmer's wife and son have been arrested and will appear in court tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Jamaine Krige
SAfm — The National Union of Mineworkers says they are concerned about the health of hundreds of miners who remain trapped below surface at Sibanye-Stillwater Beatrix mine near Theunissen in the Free State. Reports indicate over 60 miners have been rescued and more than 900 remain trapped. The incident happened after a severe storm affected power lines at the mine last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUM Spokesperson, Livhuwani Mammburu.
SAfm — The National Union of Mineworkers says they are concerned about the health of hundreds of miners who remain trapped below surface at Sibanye-Stillwater Beatrix mine near Theunissen in the Free State. Reports indicate over 60 miners have been rescued and more than 900 remain trapped. The incident happened after a severe storm affected power lines at the mine last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUM Spokesperson, Livhuwani Mammburu.
SAfm — National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete and National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise are briefing the media at Parliament after the EFF and the DA wrote letters to them. They two parties are requesting the delay of the State-of-the-Nation-Address which President Jacob Zuma is due to deliver on Thursday next week and the tabling of a vote of no confidence in Zuma. The two presiding officers are considering the requests and are expected to make an appropriate response. Parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the presiding officers have noted the urgency of the matter…
SAfm — National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete and National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise are briefing the media at Parliament after the EFF and the DA wrote letters to them. They two parties are requesting the delay of the State-of-the-Nation-Address which President Jacob Zuma is due to deliver on Thursday next week and the tabling of a vote of no confidence in Zuma. The two presiding officers are considering the requests and are expected to make an appropriate response. Parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the presiding officers have noted the urgency of the matter…
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete asking her to postpone the State Of The Nation Address. The two parties, in their letters, say they want to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma before the address can take place. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi..
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete asking her to postpone the State Of The Nation Address. The two parties, in their letters, say they want to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma before the address can take place. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi..
SAfm — Multichoice says the Africa News Network (ANN7) will be taken off the DStv bouquet when the contract expires in August this year. Multichoice made the announcement at a media briefing in Randburg, Johannesburg. This follows allegations of a corrupt relationship between MultiChoice and the Gupta-linked news channel ANN7. CEO of Multichoice South Africa, Calvo Mawela has denied the allegations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson of ICASA, Paseka Maleka
SAfm — Multichoice says the Africa News Network (ANN7) will be taken off the DStv bouquet when the contract expires in August this year. Multichoice made the announcement at a media briefing in Randburg, Johannesburg. This follows allegations of a corrupt relationship between MultiChoice and the Gupta-linked news channel ANN7. CEO of Multichoice South Africa, Calvo Mawela has denied the allegations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson of ICASA, Paseka Maleka
SAfm — Capitec Bank says it was made aware of the allegations by Viceroy Research Group against the bank. This morning, Viceroy released a report where is stated that Capitec Bank is a loan shark masquerading as a microfinance provider. However, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says according to the information available to them Capitec is solvent, well capitalised and has adequate liquidity. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist at Pan African Investment and Research Sciences, Dr Iraj Abedian..But first, In an exclusive Interview with Bloomberg Founder of Viceroy Research, Fraser Perring says there's a regulatory loophole in the South African banking sector...
SAfm — Capitec Bank says it was made aware of the allegations by Viceroy Research Group against the bank. This morning, Viceroy released a report where is stated that Capitec Bank is a loan shark masquerading as a microfinance provider. However, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says according to the information available to them Capitec is solvent, well capitalised and has adequate liquidity. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist at Pan African Investment and Research Sciences, Dr Iraj Abedian..But first, In an exclusive Interview with Bloomberg Founder of Viceroy Research, Fraser Perring says there's a regulatory loophole in the South African banking sector...
SAfm — Internationally renowned a cappella choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has won its fifth Grammy award. The group took the prestigious award for Best World Music Album, for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to one of the group members, Sbongiseni Shabalala
SAfm — The Western Cape High Court has reversed its earlier decision that Parliament not suspend EFF MP's or dock their salaries following their disruption of Parliament during President Jacob Zuma's 2014 State of the Nation address. They were demanding that pay back the money for the upgrade of his Nkandla homestead. In 2014 Judge Dennis Davis granted an interim order, pending the determination of issues relating to fairness and procedures followed in Parliament's decision to suspend them and dock their pay. Parliament asked for a review of the earlier ruling, which has now been granted. EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says the party will appeal the decision. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chair of the powers and privileges committee, Lemias Mashile.
SAfm — Disgruntled ANC members are rejecting the Provincial task team which was recently appointed by the national ANC leadership, to oversee the process of electing the new provincial executive committee. Earlier today there were protests outside the party's offices, however, the Kwa Zulu Natal, Provincial task team says the protests are not directed to the interim structure. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Fanele Mhlongo
SAfm — Internationally renowned a Capella choral group, Lady-smith Black Mambazo, has won its fifth Grammy award. The group took the prestigious award for Best World Music Album, for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited. Producer, Ronald Phiri, compiled this report.
SAfm — This morning, over hundred parents marched to a high school on Gauteng's East Rand, where a former principal is accused of engaging in sexual acts with learners. They are demanding that criminal charges be laid against the former head master. This, after photos and videos emerged showing the former principal engaging in sexual acts with learners inside what looks like a school office. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Community leader, Hein April and SADTU General Secretary, Mugwena Maluleke
SAfm — DNA test results of the people who died in the accident involving a truck and a Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train destined for Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth have today been released to their families. PRASA says it will also meet with the families in order to assist them with the burials. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to PRASA group chief strategy officer Dr Sipho Sithole
SAfm — The labour court has issued an interim order restraining Eskom from terminating Matshela Koko's employment contract as the power utility's head of generation.This, after Koko approached the Labour court today to interdict Eskom from firing him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe
SAfm — The African National Congress (ANC) has reacted to the Hawks' raid on the Free State Premier's office. The party says the law must be allowed to take its course in the matter of the Estina dairy farm project in Vrede. This follows today's raids by the Hawks on the offices of outgoing Free State Premier Ace Magashule and the Agriculture Department in Bloemfontein. More than 220-million-rand meant for the project has been paid to companies linked to the Guptas. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC Spokesperson, Khusela Diko
SAfm — Today on our regular Friday feature, Open Mic, we pay tribute to the late Jazz music legend and activist, Hugh Masekela. Bra Hugh, as he is fondly known by his fans, friends and family, died on Tuesday after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He was 79-years-old. Masekela has collaborated with some of the world's best performers, such as the likes of the late Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Louis Armstrong, Angelique Kidjo and Paul Simon. Ronald Phiri spoke to Grammy-winning singer, Angélique Kidjo who described Hugh Masekela as one of the first musicians to spread African Music all over the world.
SAfm — Thousands of fans from across the world ranging from ordinary citizens to Presidents paid homage to the passing of the legendary musical icon Hugh Masekela. But it was the heartfelt tribute letter penned by his son Selema "Sal" Masekela that touched many hearts. Sal says his father has been both "ageless and immortal". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to American civil rights activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Sal Masekela
SAfm — Nine suspected cross border vehicle smugglers have been arrested in Limpopo. The suspects include five police officers and a Home Affairs' official. The officers and the official were based at the remote Tom Burke border post between South Africa and Botswana outside Lephalale. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks spokesperson Matimba Maluleke.
SAfm — Former SASSA CEO, Thokozani Magwaza has pointed out inconsistencies in Minister Bathabile Dlamini's version of the timeline that led to last year's grants payment crisis. The third day of the SASSA Inquiry kicked off with Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, being cross-examined by Magwaza's advocate. The Minister is testifying to the role she played in the Cash Paymaster saga. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Senior reporter, Candice Nolan...
SAfm — Since yesterday thousands of fans from across the world ranging from ordinary citizens to Presidents paid homage to the passing of the legendary musical icon Hugh Masekela. But it was the heartfelt tribute letter penned by his son Selema "Sal" Masekela that touched many hearts. Sal says his father has been both "ageless and immortal". To find out what inspired him to pen this letter, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sal Masekela…
SAfm — PM Live this afternoon pays tribute to the master of the trumpet, Bra Hugh Masekela. Bra Hugh died at his home in Bryanston, Johannesburg this morning after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78 years old. Bra Hugh didn't just give us music, he worked to expose the apartheid system in South Africa. He made music that reflected his experiences and the political climate of the 1950s and 1960s. Masekela's music portrays the struggles and joys of living in South Africa, and voiced protest against slavery and discrimination. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to two of Bra Hugh's long time childhood friends, Tim Modise and Thabang Makwetla
SAfm — World renowned jazz musician Hugh Masekela's passing has left a void, not only in South Africa but across the global jazz industry. His understanding and appreciation for music began as a young boy. His hunger to learn and experiment with sound earned him worldwide respect. Masekela died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Film producer, Anant Singh
SAfm — World Leaders are looking for economic solutions in the snow-capped town of Davos in Switzerland. The South African delegation to the World Economic Forum is led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is hoping to engage and convince investors that the tide is turning for the country. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says the positive outcome of the ANC national elective conference has already boosted confidence in the economy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our economics reporter, Tshepo Mongoai
SAfm — World renowned jazz musician Hugh Masekela's passing has left a void, not only in South Africa but across the global jazz industry. His understanding and appreciation for music began as a young boy. His hunger to learn and experiment with sound earned him worldwide respect. Masekela died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to friend and mentee, Simphiwe Dana
SAfm — Protestors are engaged in running battles with the police in the Krugersdorp CBD west of Johannesburg. A vehicle workshop has been set on fire. Earlier police battled to keep the situation under control in Munsieville where crowds blockaded roads near the police station that was torched earlier today. Houses have also been torched. In Kagiso, several police vehicles were damaged. The protest was sparked by the abduction of a girl who was found at one of the drug dens allegedly owned by a foreign national. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Jamaine Krige, in Krugersdorp..
SAfm — Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille is taking charge of the Western Cape Water Crisis. Zille says she has written to President Jacob Zuma this weekend asking that the province be declared a disaster area. Dam levels have dropped to 27-point-six percent in the Cape this week. Zille today met with disaster management teams from the province and nationally to co-ordinate a disaster plan. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Helen Zille
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more
SAfm — The City of Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for health and social development, Dr Mpho Phalatse says environmental health practitioners have discovered strains of Listeria at a food outlet. However, they are still awaiting confirmation of whether or not this is a disease-causing strain of the organism. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the City of Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for health and social development, Dr Mpho Phalatse
SAfm — National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa (NAFUPA) says as of the first of February, funeral companies or parlours that do not have black owners will not be allowed to operate in predominantly black areas. The association says this decision was taken in order to boost township and rural economy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa (NAFUPA) Secretary-General, Nkosentsha Shezi
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and its head Shaun Abrahams have filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court against a North Gauteng High Court ruling that the appointment of its head Shaun Abrahams was invalid. They argue against the finding by the Court that President Jacob Zuma appointed Abrahams because he was less likely to charge the president than his predecessor, Mxolisi Nxasana. Yesterday, President Jacob Zuma filed notice to appeal the Pretoria high court ruling that he's conflicted and as a result cannot appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NPA spokesperson, Advocate Luvuyo Mfako.
SAfm — The SABC says it did not comply with its own editorial policies on sponsorship of programmes, which requires that the sponsors' association with the programme has to be stated clearly; both before and after the programme. In the case of Minister Bathabile Dlamini's December 2 hour interview on 3 Talk with Anele , this was not done. The sabc says it does NOT charge for interviews, and this was a breach of organisational practice. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago...
SAfm — Time for our regular Friday feature Open Mic. Today we profile a star in the making, a Model and Musician, Tshegofatso Moumakwe. Ronald Phiri spoke to the songstress, who is part of the marketing and A&R Team at David Gresham Record company.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago has been selected as Chairman of the Committee at the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC). Tsepiso Makwetla our reporter In New York Sherwin Bryce-Pease...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has written to President Jacob Zuma demanding that he releases the terms of reference for the inquiry into state capture by tomorrow. Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane has asked for the scope on the inquiry to be widened. Meanwhile the DA says Mkhwebane's proposal is neither practical nor in the interests of justice as it might result in the Commission sitting for years and being unable to complete its work. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
SAfm — Police have made a number of arrests outside Hoerskool Overvaal in Vereeniging after a petrol bomb was thrown at a police vehicle. Violent clashes between parents of learners at the school and protesters has escalated on the second day of the protests. The school has been at the center of racial tensions after it refused to accept 55 English-speaking pupils. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Ditaba Tsotetsi
SAfm — The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has left the repo rate unchaged at 6-point-75 per cent. This, despite market expectation for a rate cut. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago says two main inflation risks featured during the MPC meeting namely, prospects of a sovereign credit downgrade and international oil prices. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nedbank Economist, Busisiwe Radebe
SAfm — About 500 Dischem employees affiliated to National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (Nupsaw) were earlier protesting outside Dischem's head offices in Midrand. Workers are allegedly unhappy over the company's refusal to pay union members annual bonuses in December among other issues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nupsaw's National Coordinator Solly Malema
SAfm — Gauteng's suspended director of mental health Dr Makgabo Manamela has resigned. Just a day after another senior official, Dr Barney Selebano, left the department in the wake of the Esidimeni tragedy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF gauteng chairperson, Mandisa Mashego who welcomed the resignation and Gauteng government spokesperson Thabo Masebe
SAfm — Luxury champagne - GH Mumm has accredited Minnie Dlamini-Jones as the official Master of Celebrations for the brand. Minnie will launch into her new role by celebrating Africa's most prestigious horse-racing event, the Sun Met Celebrated with Mumm, on the 27th of January 2018. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Minnie Dlamini-Jones...
SAfm — Chaos erupted at Overvaal Hoerskool in Vereeniging on the Vaal on the first day of school today. Police were forced to fire stun-grenades to defuse a stand-off between protesters and by-standers. Three people have been injured. Dozens of ANC and EFF members protested outside the school following a high court ruling setting aside the Gauteng Education Department's decision to place 55 English speaking learners at the Afrikaans medium school. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Angela Bolowana
SAfm — Some students hoping to enter into the Bcom Accounting Honours Degree program at the University of Limpopo say they have not been allowed to register. The students have accused the university of increasing the pass requirement. They claim the university amended the minimum requirement from 55 percent to 60 percent in what they call 'last minute changes'. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to University of Limpopo spokesperson Kgalema Mohuba
SAfm — A police captain has been arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) this afternoon. The officer with alleged links to former National Police Commissioner Phahlane was arrested for allegedly defrauding Crime Intelligence Fund. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kerwin Lebone, Head of the Centre for risk analysis, at the Institute of Race Relations
SAfm — The Minister of Communications, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says she has no knowledge of any official appointment of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SABC. This after, it was reported over the weekend that MTN group executive for corporate affairs, Chris Maroleng was hired as the public broadcaster's new COO. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane
SAfm — Cape Town City Manager Achmat Ebrahim has resigned. Mayoral spokesperson, Zara Nicholson, says he tendered his resignation with effect from the 12 of this month. Ebrahim was embroiled in mismanagement allegations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA national spokesperson Phumzile Van Damme...
SAfm — An Afrikaans school in Vereeniging has won its case in the Pretoria High Court against the Gauteng education department. Hoërskool Overvaal approached the courts to overturn the Gauteng Department of Education's decision to admit 55 English speaking learners to the Afrikaans-medium school. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi
SAfm — The University of South Africa has warned students against forcing their way onto campus. Earlier chaos broke out at the university's Sunny side campus when prospective students climbed over the fence in order to register before the January 19 deadline. Unisa has made a call to re-open its applications for undergraduate students who have not previously applied for admission to the 2018 academic year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Unisa Spokesperson Martin Ramotshela...
SAfm — Learner organisation, COSAS in Limpopo says the department of education and institutions of higher learning must find ways of improving infrastructure at the institutions to accommodate new students. COSAS also raised a concern over a stampede that left eight people injured at the Capricorn TVET college in Polokwane. Spokesperson Benny Mokoena says a number of prospective students for 2018 are being turned away at institutions of higher learning due to lack of space. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
SAfm — The Human Sciences Research Council has launched the first South African study of HIV prevalence in transgender women. The council says it hopes to contribute towards a deeper understanding of how HIV affects the transgender women population in the country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lead Reseacher at the Human Sciences Research Council Allanise Cloete
SAfm — Eight prospective students have been injured after a stampede and hit-and-run incidents at the Capricorn TVET College in Polokwane in Limpopo. Thousands of applicants formed long queues outside campus hoping to register for the 2018 academic year. Registration has now been suspended until Monday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela
SAfm — North West police are monitoring the situation in Rustenburg, where several houses were torched overnight as community members attacked suspected drug dens and brothels. Scores of foreign nationals were chased out of town. The protesters also attacked suspected drug addicts in town. One police official allegedly caught dealing with drugs, was also arrested. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to North West police's Brigadier, Sabata Mokgoabone.
SAfm — The Economic Freedom Fighters wants the National Assembly to create rules and procedures similar to those used in removing members of the judiciary, when impeaching a sitting President. The Subcommittee on the Review of the Rules of the National Assembly has completed its deliberation on a draft procedure concerning section 89 of the Constitution, in compliance with the Constitutional Court order of 29 December. The Court held that the current mechanism in the rules of the house have failed to hold President Zuma accountable in terms of the findings of the former Public Protector on the Nkadla upgrade. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the Rules Committee of the National Assembly, Richard Mdakane
SAfm — Cape Town mayor, Patricia De Lille has accused the DA's Cape Metro Executive of making decisions without consulting branches and members. She was reacting to a statement by the regional structure, calling for her removal as Cape Town mayor. She has challenged the Metro Executive to provide proof that it consulted all branches and members. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Patritia de lille
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has appointed Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to lead the judicial commission of Inquiry into State Capture. This follows his announcement last night to institute a Commission to look into the matter. Meanwhile Corruption Watch has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of a Judicial commission of enquiry into state capture. However the Watch dog urges "vigilance to ensure fulfilment of commission's mandate". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lawson Naidoo, the Executive Secretary at the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) and Corruption Watch Executive Director, David Lewis...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says it is disappointed that some sections of the Party are ventilating their thoughts regarding City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Patricia de Lille, through the media. De Lille has accused the DA's Cape Metro Executive of making decisions without consulting branches and members. She was reacting to a statement by the regional structure, calling for her removal as Cape Town mayor. This amid an investigation around issues of management and governance in the City. De Lille also faces allegations of irregular renovations to her private home, allegedly paid for by the City. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Federal Executive Chairperson James Selfe
SAfm — Higher Education Minister, Hlengiwe Mkhize, has raised concerns over what she calls misinformation around the issue of free higher education. Mkhize has lashed out at political leaders who've advised students to go to institutions of higher learning without applying, saying that undermines institutional processes. She met students of the Buffalo City TVET college and University of Fort Hare in East London to discuss funding challenges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Universities South Africa, CEO, Professor Ahmed Bawa and Lwando Mangqishi, the Deputy Secretary-General of the South African Students' Congress (Sasco)
SAfm — Swedish clothing giant H&M has withdrawn from sale a green sweatshirt with the inscription - "coolest monkey in the jungle". This after a controversial advertisement featuring a photo of a black child modelling the sweatshirt appeared on the company's website. The company has apologised on its Twitter account, saying it will investigate the online shopping ad which sparked outrage on social media. H&M is one of several major companies to be hit by an advertisement scandal recently. In October last year, skincare brand Dove apologised after it was accused of racism for airing a commercial showing a black woman turning into a white woman after removing her top. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to advertising and marketing guru Groovin Nchabeleng
SAfm — The Chairperson of the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) will tomorrow update the media on the preliminary findings of the RSR's investigations into the cause of this morning's train crash in Germiston on the East Rand. More than 226 passengers were injured after a train failed to stop and hit a stationary at the Geldenhuys train station. The injured have been transported to various hospitals. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Metrorail spokesperson, Lillian Mofokeng..
SAfm — Parents who send their children to the country's private schools, find themselves paying exorbitant amounts for school uniforms each year. This has prompted the Competition Commission to launch a year-long investigation into what it calls anti-competitive behaviour in the school uniform industry. Thabile Mbhele compiled this report
SAfm — The uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association, MKMVA, says the ANC's newly-elected national executive committee must be given the opportunity to deal with growing calls for former party president, Jacob Zuma to resign. Addressing members of the media in Johannesburg, MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe has also called upon party members to desist from calls for Zuma to step down. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kebby Maphatsoe
SAfm — A letter written almost 30 years ago and attributed to one of six young girls, who disappeared without a trace in 1988 and 1989, could be a fake one. Anne-Mari Wapenaar and her friend Odette Boucher were kidnapped on the 22nd of September 1989. Their disappearance was later linked to the now deceased pedophile, Gert van Rooyen and his girlfriend Joey Haarhoff. The Afrikaans TV current affairs show Fokus has had the letter analysed and it appears Anne-Mari did not write the note. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Executive Producer, Alet van Rensburg Wright, who has this report
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa - PRASA says it's yet to account for four of the 19 deceased commuters in the deadly Free State train crash. PRASA today has held meetings with families of the deceased. Nineteen people were killed and over 200 others injured when a Shosholoza Meyl train travelling from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg collided with a truck before bursting into flames between Kroonstad and Henneman in the Free State. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to PRASA spokesperson Sipho Sithole
SAfm — The Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) would like to warn all the CCMA users about a scam going around aimed at defrauding people of their money. CCMA Users are advised that there is a person targeting CCMA Users under the guise of helping them get their default awards, the same person is also targeting applicants for Commissioner positions requesting payment to be included in scheduled Commissioner interviews. In both instances, the targeted people are requested to pay a certain amount of money into an account. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nersan Govender who is the General Manager of Information management at CCMA
SAfm — Patricia De Lille has submitted reasons to the DA as to why she should not resign as Cape Town Mayor. De Lille was given a deadline until the end of Friday to make submissions. This follows her suspension from DA activities late last year, after a sub-committee of the party's federal executive found sufficient concerns about the management and governance of the city. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in Cape Town, Joseph Mosia
SAfm — Some concerns have been raised following Eskom's reinstatement of two of its senior executives. According to a letter from the power utility's CEO Shaun Maritz, a disciplinary process has cleared Matshela Koko and Prish Govender of any wrongdoing. Koko will resume his position as Eskom head of generation, while Govender has been reinstated as head of group capital. Allegations against Koko related to him awarding contracts to a company linked to his step daughter. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe
SAfm — Messages of condolences are pouring in for National Poet Laureate and liberation struggle giant Professor Keorapetse Kgosietsile. The 80 year old Kgosietsile passed away earlier today in Johannesburg after a long illness. He is the former husband of Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete with whom he had three children. As an influential ANC cadre in the 1960's, he went into exile in the United States where he made an extensive study of African-American literature and culture. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to South African Poet Lebo Mashile
SAfm — The Economic Freedom Front (EFF) has reiterated their call for academically deserving students to walk in at any university or college of their choice to apply for places. The call follows President Jacob Zuma's announcement of free university education. The EFF has also condemn statements by the Universities of South Africa, which announces that there will be no walk-ins allowed at universities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
SAfm — National Poet Laureate and liberation struggle giant Professor Keorapetse Kgosietsile has passed away. The 80 year old Kgosietsile passed away earlier today in Johannesburg after a long illness. He is the former husband of Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete with whom he had three children. As an influential ANC cadre in the 1960's, he went into exile in the United States where he made an extensive study of African-American literature and culture. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Raks Seakgwa, a Publisher and cultural activist.
SAfm — The City of Johannesburg says they have sent out a team to speak to protesting residents of Protea Glen extension six, south of Johannesburg. Residents are protesting over poorly built RDP houses which fell to the ground when a tornado hit the area this past weekend. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson to the Speaker of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Council, Lillian Kolisang, who says they are constantly engaging with the residents to find a solution
SAfm — Residents of the tornado struck Protea Glen extension six, south of Johannesburg are protesting. They've barricaded roads including the R559 towards Randfontein west of Johannesburg. Its not clear what their protesting about. The area was hit by a tornado over the weekend causing extensive damage to many homes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to police spokesperson, Captain Kay Makhubele, who says police are on scene, monitoring the situation.
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has dismissed the appeal of civil rights organisation Afriforum and trade union Solidarity against the University of Free State's language policy. The two organisations are against the university's policy to make English the primary medium of instruction from 2017, while providing sufficient scope for multi-lingualism across the university. AfriForum had initially argued that while Afrikaans might be a barrier to black students, English was a barrier to many coloured students who had been victims of past discrimination.For more Elvis Preslin spoke to AfriForum's Deputy CEO Alana Bailey. But first this is how Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng handed down judgment
SAfm — Political parties in Parliament have welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment paving the way to initiate proceedings to impeach a sitting President. It ruled that Parliament has failed to hold President Jacob Zuma accountable following it's ruling over upgrades to his Nkandla home. Elvis Preslin spoke to EFF National spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.
SAfm — Gauteng Health MEC, Gwen Ramokgopa, says the mother of a toddler who died at the Incredible Happenings Church in Katlehong east of Johannesburg, on Christmas Eve, does not blame the local clinic for her death. Earlier, media reports said that Nontombi Gwam was told that there were no drips for her daughter at the local clinic. Three-year-old Latoya passed away from what is suspected to be severe dehydration. Meanwhile Prophet Paseka Motsoeneng commonly known as Mbhoro will not appear in court as earlier reported. Mbhoro allegedly assaulted a female paramedic who was attending to a sick child at the Prophet's church in Katlehong on Gauteng's East Rand. Elvis Preslin spoke to our reporter Horisani Sithole...
SAfm — Three suspects aged 30, 27 and 22 from Tembisa believed to be behind a spate of armed robberies in Gauteng have been arrested. An undercover sting operation closed in on the suspects who are allegedly involved in a chain of robberies where they would follow victims from banks and rob them at gunpoint. Elvis Preslin spoke to Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi
SAfm — Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development MEC Lebogang Maile has today visited the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg for a site-inspection in preparation for the first ever AFROPUNK Festival to be staged on the African Continent. The event is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday. This despite one of the main international performers Solange Knowles pulling out of the Afropunk music festival yesterday disappointing many festival goers, some who are demanding refunds for the tickets. Elvis Preslin spoke to the MEC Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development Lebogang Maile..
SAfm — The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) says they are shocked with disappointment by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA's) Intentions to increases councillors perks. According to a circular by SALGA, which informs municipal management of the new perks which Councilors, Speakers and Mayors would be getting, will be Gazetted by the minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Des Van Rooyen. SAMWU says the exorbitant improvement in perks is unnecessary. Elvis Preslin spoke to Samwu spokesperson, Papikie Mohale
SAfm — The Constitutional Court will tomorrow hand down judgment on President Jacob Zuma impeachment. This after, the judgment was reserved in September after the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) approached the court in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution seeking an order to direct Parliament to consider whether the president is impeachable following a ruling that he had broken his oath of office. Elvis Presslin spoke to our political reporter, Aldrin Sampear.
SAfm — The leader of Incredible Happenings Ministries, Prophet Paseka Motsoeneng says he has assisted the mother of a deceased child to open a case against the Ekurhuleni Emergency Services. This comes after paramedics allegedly failed to attend to Nontombi Gwame's sickly three-year-old daughter. Emergency Services say the child was dead by the time they arrived at the church in Katlehong, an allegation that the pastor vehemently denies. Elvis Preslin spoke to Prophet Paseka Motsoeneng better known as Mboro of Incredible Happenings Ministries
SAfm — The late pop-legend and veteran music producer, Robbie Malinga, will be laid to rest next week Tuesday at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg north of Johannesburg. His family released funeral arrangement details in a press briefing earlier today. Malinga passed away on Christmas day, due to pancreatic cancer. . For many of us Cancer is the last thing on our minds but coping with this problems is often easier when people have helpful information and support services. To shed more light on pancreatic cancer Elvis Preslin spoke to Dr Graham Stapleton, a Surgeon, who specializes in Liver and Pancreatic Surgery, at the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital and who is also the President of the Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association of South Africa Executive Committee...
SAfm — Vote counting is underway in Liberia in a run-off presidential election between Vice-President Joseph Boakai and former international footballer George Weah. The winner of this vote, will replace Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president after 12-years in office. Elvis Presslin spoke to our Correspondent in Liberia, Cholo Brooks
SAfm — People in Liberia are voting today in the run-off election for a new president. The current Vice President Joseph Boakai and former international football star George Weah are running to succeed Africa's first female President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Legal challenges delayed the vote. More than two million people are eligible to cast their ballot. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent in Liberia, Cholo Brooks.
SAfm — Tributes continue to pour in for the late Robbie Malinga. The veteran musician, who passed away on Christmas Day, had been ill for a number of months and was admitted to hospital in June after being diagnosed with anaemia. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Advocate Nhlanhla Sibisi, the CEO of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and Robbie Malinga's label manager, Kenny Tlale, from Universal Music Record
SAfm — Traffic volumes are increasing on KwaZulu-Natal roads as holiday makers make their way to various destinations ahead of the Christmas weekend. Earlier the province's Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson, Zinhle Mngomezulu-Mali reported that over a thousand vehicles an hour are passing through the toll plazas on national roads. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Zinhle Mngomezulu-Mali
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has embarked on another legal bid challenging the State Capture Report's recommendations and remedial action. This time - Zuma is seeking leave to appeal last week's High Court ruling which uphold's the report's recommendations. The scathing judgment delivered by Judge Dunstan Mlambo found that the President was reckless and ill-advised by continuing with litigation on this matter. The judgment also holds Zuma personally liable for the legal costs. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary at the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)...
SAfm — Albert Falls Dam has reached its lowest level in 20-years at 19-point-two per cent. Albert Falls feeds the Mayville Dam, which supplies water to at least 60 per cent of residents in the Ethekwini region. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Umgeni Water spokesperson Shami Harichunder
SAfm — The ANC's conference resolution to amend the Constitution in order to expropriate land without compensation has been criticized in some quarters. Agri SA says that will be disastrous for the economy while the DA has vowed to defend the property clause in the Constitution. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Agri SA President Dan Kriek
SAfm — Today we profile, a multi-talented house music producer, from Pietermaritzberg, in Kwa Zulu Natal, Ayanda Mabaso, fondly known by his fans as 'Aionic'. Ronald Phiri spoke to 'Aionic'...
SAfm — Google today announced the results of its 2017 Year in Search, offering a unique perspective on the year's major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in South Africa. This year's trending searches show growing interest in local celebrities and events, with seven of the top 10 trending search terms being local, in contrast to fewer than half last year. Bongi Gwala spoke to Russel Luck, technology Attorney at Swift Tech Law
SAfm — The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has reportedly incurred refreshment expenditure of R36,000, for the procurement of 240 bottles of water (500ml each) at a unit price of R150 each. This is the same Metro that owes millions for water provision which is in arrears. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Municipal spokesperson, Qondile Khedama...
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that President Jacob Zuma must set up a judicial inquiry into the so-called state capture within 30 days. A judge that the Chief Justice will solely select, is to head the judicial inquiry, which has to complete its task and present a report in 180-days. The full bench of the court led by Judge President Dunstan Mlambo unanimously dismissed Zuma's application to review the remedial actions that former public protector advocate Thuli Madonsela had recommended on the establishment of the judicial inquiry. Zuma was also ordered to personally pay the legal costs related to his attempt to stop the release of the state of capture report in October last year. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa...
SAfm — As the City of Cape Town continues to appeal to residents to save water, photographer Simon Sephton is running an exhibition, set out to raise awareness of the beauty this resource. Titled 'Water Light' his photographs are themed around water - its necessity and its interplay with life and light. The Water Light will run until 21 December at The Forge in Kalk Bay in Cape Town. Elvis Presslin spoke to photographer Simon Sephton
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has comprehensively ruled, with costs, against President Jacob Zuma's review application regarding the Public Protector's State of Capture report - saying Zuma must allow the Chief Justice to appoint the head of a judicial commission of inquiry into the matter. Thuli Madonsela, who was Public Protector at the time and compiled the State of Capture report, was in court to hear the ruling. Zuma has been given 30 days to establish the commission which will be headed by a judge appointed by the Chief Justice. Elvis Preslin spoke to Lawson Naidoo, the secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution and also to Professor Lesiba Teffo, a political analyst at the University of South Africa..
SAfm — The Gauteng provincial government has started the work of assessing the extent of the damage caused by a tornado that hit the area. Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi visited the area earlier today. Displaced residents have been temporarily housed at shelters and local community centres. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Midvaal executive mayor Bongani Baloyi
SAfm — The Presidency says it has not given instruction to the Sandf to draft regulations for a state of emergency in the country. The Rapport newspaper, says according to a copy of the proposed laws seen by them the national defense force held a workshop in October, for an urgent input into the regulations which were first drafted in 2016.The proposed regulations give security officers the authority to cut all communication channels, including internet access, should the president declare a state of emergency. Right To Know Campaign spokesperson Murray Hunter says there are a lot of concerns in the proposed regulations which he has seen. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Murray Hunter
SAfm — The Department of Trade and Industry and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, say they will be launching an investigation into Steinhoff to determine if it has breached the Company's Act. In a statement, the DTI says it will further suggest that the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors also consider the circumstances, with regard to the role of Auditors in this instance. Steinhoff has been rocked by an accounting scandal that has wiped million of rands from its market value. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Companies and Intellectual Property Commission Senior Manager of Corporate Governance, Lana van Zyl
SAfm — Services on the central railway line and sections of the northern line, in the city of Cape Town have been suspended, leaving thousands of passengers to seek alternative transport. Metrorail in the Western Cape says it's unclear at this stage when operations on it's central line and part of its northern line will be operational. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Western Cape Metrorail Spokesperson, Riana Scott.
SAfm — The mayor of UmZimkhulu in southern KwaZulu-Natal, Mphuthumi Mpabanga is appearing before the Moerane Commission, tasked with looking into the political killing in Kwa Zulu Natal. The mayor says the allegations that the killing of councillors including Sindiso Magaqa are as a result of corruption related to the incomplete local town hall, are not true. The commission resumed its work today after taking a break. Elvis Preslinn spoke to our reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe
SAfm — The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) and its affiliates have joined hands with Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) to reassure members that the investment process at the PIC is sound and they will do all in their power to drive stronger and more transparent corporate governance in the listed investments. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Fedusa's General Secretary, Dennis George, who says the JSE as the regulator, should take more decisive action on Steinhoff...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has expressed its disappointed following a decision by the National Prosecuting Authority to grant President Jacob Zuma an extension to submit fresh representations on why he should not face corruption charges. NPA boss Shaun Abrahams has given Zuma until January the 31st to file the representations. This comes less than a week after the High Court in Pretoria ruled that Zuma's appointment of Abrahams to replace Mxolisi Nxasana be set aside. Elvis Presslin spoke to NPA spokesperson, Advocate Luvuyo Mfaku and also to the DA's Federal Coucil chairperson, James Selfe....
SAfm — The ANC says whatever recourse taken by parties involved in the National Director of Public Prosecutions ruling should be in the interest of the country and the administration of justice. The court declared current NDPP Shaun Abraham's appointment invalid and set it aside, and did not reinstate former NDPP, Mxolisi Nxasana. The court also ruled that the 17 million rand settlement was unlawful and he must repay the money. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Freedom Under Law, Executive Officer, Nicole Fritz and to Independent analyst, Dale McKinely.
SAfm — The presidency said in a statement they might appeal the Pretoria High Court judgement by Judge Dustin Mlambo which ruled that President Jacob Zuma cannot appoint a National Director of Public Prosecutions because he is conflicted. Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa must now appoint a new NDPP within three months. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa
SAfm — Ratings agency Moody's has cut Steinhoff to junk rating, dropping it by four notches from the previous Baa3 to B1 and placed it on review for further downgrade. Meanwhile, German financial watchdog Bafin has announced that it has started an assessment probe into the trading of Steinhoff shares this week, after the stock lost more than 80 percent of its value within days. Bafin routinely investigates incidents every year to uncover market manipulation and insider trading. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Portfolio Manager at Aluwani Capital Partners, Patrick Mathidi...
SAfm — Time for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile, a multi-talented artist, song writer and producer, Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, fondly known by his fans as 'Samthing Soweto'. Samthing Soweto started his career as one of the founding members of acappella group, The Soil. Ronald Phiri spoke to the 'Akanamali' hitmaker
SAfm — Our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH; where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more
SAfm — KISUA is a unique African fashion brand that showcases the African continent’s brightest design talent to the world. KISUA - Which turned four in 2017, creates exclusive capsule collections in collaboration with African designers. KISUA distribution centers are on three continents - Africa, America and Europe. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the founder of the comapny, Samuel Mensah Jr. about how his extensive traveling across the continent gave birth to Kisua...
SAfm — The ANC's NEC Sub-Committee on Organizational Development says a loss of confidence by the people in the party is the most serious challenge they experience. Briefing the media about the party's Organisational Development and Renewal policy, earlier on, Sub-Committee Chairperson, Fikile Mbalula, said the ANC's diagnosis and self-critic has identified sharp weaknesses especially in the state, the conduct of its membership and leadership. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Fikile Mbalula
SAfm — Democratic Alliance member of parliament Manny de Freitas has laid criminal charges against Deputy Minister of Finance Sfiso Buthelezi, and former PRASA CEO Lucky Montana. Speaking in front of the Cape Town Police Station, Freitas says the charges emanate from the former Public Protector report in 2015 titled "Derailed" report. He says the charges relate to offences of financial mismanagement in the findings of the forensic reports commissioned by the National Treasury into PRASA contracts in 2012. He says he will be monitoring the investigations with SAPS and other law enforcement agencies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the DA's Shadow Minister of Transport, Manny de Freitas
SAfm — The Steinhoff share price continued to collapse following the resignation of CEO Markus Jooste amid an accounting scandal. The furniture retailer lost more than 60 percent of its stock value yesterday and around 30 percent of the remaining value today. Steinhoff is listed in Johannesburg and in Frankfurt, Germany. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC TV news anchor, Nompumelelo Siziba and to Davis Lewis, the Executive Director of Corruption Watch
SAfm — The Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has‚ through her lawyers‚ accused the Reserve Bank of waging a campaign against her in order to pave a way for her removal from office. The central bank, Absa and Treasury have taken the Public Protector report on the apartheid-era Bankorp bailout on review. Bongi Gwala spoke to SABC reporter Glorious Sefako-Musi
SAfm — Award winning actress Vatiswa Ndara has released her book titled 'I Am Because of You'. Known for her roles in shows such as Igazi, Generations and Home Affairs, Mdara says the book is a gratitude gesture to thank her fans for the love she's received over the years. The book is a compilation of social media messages that she has received from her fans, weaved together with personal accounts from people she's worked with. Bongi Gwala spoke to Vatiswa Mdara
SAfm — There was drama at the Eskom Inquiry this morning. First was the announcement that Deputy Public Enterprises Minister Ben Martins would not appear, then there were two letters from Ajay Gupta's lawyers. The announcement that the Hawks were fishing for information about the inquiry chairperson caused quite a stir. Bongi Gwala spoke to public enterprises portfolio committee chairperson, Zukiswa Rantho.
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more
SAfm — Today we profile Soulful and award-winning jazz singer, Wanda Baloyi. The song bird who is also a DJ and House vocalist, has introduced her alter ego "Queen Choco" to the music scene. Ronald Phiri spoke to Queen Choco, about her new genre of music...
SAfm — The ANC in Mpumalanga and the North West are currently holding their provincial general council. The gatherings are expected to pronounce the provincial structure's leadership preference, ahead of the party's national elective conference, this December. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Abongile Dumako, who is covering the ANC's Mpumalanga provincial general council, at Mbombela Stadium and also our reporter our reporter Itumeleng Kgajane, who was at the ANC's North West provincial general council...
SAfm — The Metsimaholo IEC is reportedly considering a rerun in one voting station after conceding that using wrong ballot papers had prejudiced some parties. The elecotoral commission is now in the process of approving a re-run at a voting station and is now delaying the announcement of final results which were expected earlier this afternoon. The SACP said yesterday the mistake of swapping ballot papers showed incompetence of IEC staff, but the IEC insisted its staff have capacity. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Thabiso Radebe
SAfm — The highly-anticipated Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting is currently underway in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. Among the items in the agenda is the motion of no confidence against Mayor Athol Trollip and Speaker Jonathan Lawack. The motion has been tabled by Patriotic Alliance's Marlon Daniels and seconded by UDM's Mongameli Bobani. The PA also want the vacant position of Deputy Mayor filled while the coalition government consisting of DA,Cope and ACDP wants the position scrapped permanently. The EFF has indicated that it will vote against the motion to ensure that the ANC does not take over power in the metro. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in the Mandela Bay Metro, Mcebisi Ngqina and also Professor Lesiba Teffo, the Director of the School of Transdisciplinary Research Institutes at the University of South Africa - UNISA
SAfm — Council meetings are under way in both the Johannesburg and Mandela Bay Metros, at which motions of no confidence will be debated in the DA's Mayor Herman Mashaba and Mayor Athol Trollip respectively. The ANC is bringing the motion in Johannesburg and the Patriotic Alliance and UDM, in Port Elizabeth. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Tshepo Phagane.
SAfm — The ANC's Free State provincial conference cannot go ahead this weekend as scheduled. This after the High Court in Bloemfontein ruled that the party's general branch meetings held over the past few months were irregular and unconstitutional. The conference cannot go ahead until branch general meetings, which were declared unlawful, are rerun. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Free state ANC spokesperson Thabo Meeko
SAfm — Some of Africa's leading academics seek to answer questions concerning constitutions and democracy in Africa , in a book launched during the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa 's 12th annual symposium looking at State Capture as an obstacle to Democracy in Africa. The book entitled 'Checks and balances: African constitutions and democracy in the 21st century', focuses on Africa's constitutional development after 1990, among other things. Tsepiso Makwetla was at the launch and spoke to book editor Grant Masterson and first asked him to elaborate on the subject of the book
SAfm — ANC Chief Whip in Parliament Jackson Mthembu has laid a complaint with the party's Secretary General asking him to investigate five MPs regarding last night's state capture debate on ANN7 . ANC Caucus Spokesperson Nonceba Mhlauli dismissed the five ANC MPs claims that Mthembu colluded with the DA to allow the debate to be held at the Da's request. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC Caucus Spokesperson Nonceba Mhlauli
SAfm — Lawyers for Solidarity and DA earlier today told the high court in Pretoria that former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe did not qualify for retirement pension benefits. They've argued in their submission before the full bench of judges that Molefe was not a full time employee when he resigned from Eskom, and therefore not a member of the pension fund. The parties wants Molefe's 30 million-rand pension payout ruled unlawful and set aside. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Phanuel Shuma
SAfm — Rating agency Moody's has downgraded Eskom earlier today citing the power utility's financial and liquidity woes and poor governance. Moody's downgraded Eskom's long term corporate family rating and placed the power utility on review for a further downgrade. This means that Eskom will find increasingly difficult to get funding and if it does, it will have to borrow at a higher interest rate. S&P Global Ratings lowered the ratings of Eskom, with a negative outlook in April this year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe...
SAfm — The Independent Electoral Commission in the Free State says they haven't received any complaint or objection from political parties over the Metsimaholo Municipal election re-run. The SACP and the EFF claim there have been irregularities at some voting stations today. The municipality is holding elections to appoint a new council after a coalition including the DA and EFF collapsed earlier this year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Thabiso Radebe
SAfm — The ANC's Free State provincial conference cannot go ahead this weekend as scheduled. This after the High Court in Bloemfontein ruled that the party's general branch meetings held over the past few months were irregular and unconstitutional. The conference cannot go ahead until branch general meetings, which were declared unlawful, are rerun. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Somadoda Fikeni, a Political and Policy analyst.....
SAfm — Derek Matyszak of the Institute for Security Studies spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla about the recent unfolding events in Zimbabwe. Mr Matyszak was speaking during the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa EISA's 12th annual symposium, looking at 'State Capture as an obstacle to Democracy in Africa'.
SAfm — Sibusiso Nkomo from the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation and Afrobarometer spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla about the perceptions of systematic corruption and the corrosion of democratic culture and institutions. Mr Nkomo was speaking to Ms Makwetla at the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa, EISA's 12th annual symposium, looking at 'State Capture as an obstacle to Democracy in Africa'.
SAfm — The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) is currently holding its 12th annual symposium, looking at 'State Capture as an obstacle to Democracy in Africa'. The two-day symposium will examine the phenomenon of 'State capture' and its impact on democratic consolidation in Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Prof John Stremlau of the University of Witwatersrand and EISA board member about state capture in the USA and lessons and challenges for sustainable democracy in Africa. She also spoke to Randrara Rakotomalala, Assistant Programme Officer at EISA South Africa about the exploitation of natural resources, The case of the"Rosewood scandal" in Madagascar..
SAfm — Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Tuesday sworn in for a second and final term vowing to unite all Kenyans at a ceremony attended by thousands of jubilant supporters but boycotted by the opposition. His inauguration marked the end of a long drawn out electoral process that has left the country divided. His message was however largely ignored by the opposition who held a parallel rally in the East of the capital, Nairobi, where opposition leader Raila Odinga told his supporters that he will be sworn in next month. Kenyatta won a repeat poll last month with 98% of the vote after the opposition withdrew citing a biased electoral commission. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Independent Researcher and Analyst from Nairobi Nanjala Nyabola
SAfm — The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) is currently holding its 12th annual symposium, looking at State Capture as an obstacle to Democracy in Africa'. The two-day symposium will examine the phenomenon of 'State capture' and its impact on democratic consolidation in Africa. The discussion has been motivated in large by recent developments in the South African political context following the release of the 2016 Public Protector's Report entitled 'State of Capture'1 as well as subsequent revelations in the so-called 'Gupta-leaks' emails. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Justice Albie Sachs, an activist, a former judge of the Constitutional Court and one of the guest speakers at EISA's 12th annual symposium
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has directed Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba to identify concrete measures to urgently address the South Africa's economic challenges. The directive comes after Standard and Poor's Global Ratings downgraded the country's long-term local currency rating to junk status. Zuma wants Gigaba, the presidential fiscal committee and the National Treasury to look for ways to cut expenditure of around 25 billion rand and create revenue-enhancing measures, including taxes, amounting to about 15 billion rand. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine
SAfm — The ANC Chief Whip, Jackson Mthembu has called on law enforcement authorities to investigate the allegations of a bribe offered to the evidence leader of parliament's inquiry into Eskom, Advocate Nthuthuzelo Vanara. This follows, reports by weekend papers, that State Security Minister Bongani Bongo allegedly wanted to bribe advocate Vanara in an attempt to derail an inquiry into state capture by the portfolio committee of public enterprises. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the ANC Parliamentary Caucus, Nonceba Mhlauli and Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe
SAfm — The country's top CEOs have vowed to create one hundred thousand jobs in 2018. The CEOs are currently meeting at a Job Summit at Sandton's Maslow Hotel to address the issue of youth unemployment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sunil Geness, the President and Director of the Information Technology Association (ITA)
SAfm — Thirty defaulting municipalities, including Emfuleni in Gauteng and Mangaung in the Free State will have their bulk water supply restricted unless they settle outstanding debts to the Department of Water and Sanitation. The department will also be writing to treasury to ask that money due to these municipalities be withheld until they make some sort of payment arrangement. The department is currently owed ten point seven billion Rand (R10,7 billion). Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamase, the spokesperson for Water and Sanitation Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane
SAfm — The country's top CEOs across different sectors will be hosting the Jobs summit in Sandton's Maslow Hotel on monday , to address possible job creation for young people. It's been reported that 700 000 matriculates will graduate, and more than half of them will be unemployed. Benjamin Moshatama spoke to Dennis George, secretary general, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (fedusa)
SAfm — Time for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile the beautiful voice behind the theme songs on Mzansi Magic's Lockdown, Nelisiwe Phaith Sibiya, self proclaimed Queen of Maskandi. Ronald Phiri spoke to Nelisiwe about how she became the voice of that gripping drama series
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi
SAfm — New Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasized that his first task will be to revive the ailing economy of his country. Mnangagwa was officially sworn in as the 3rd President Of Zimbabwe. This follows the resignation of former President Robert Mugabe earlier this week, after being at the helm for 37 years. Benjamin Moshatama spoke to Isaac Khomo, a journalist at Channel Africa.
SAfm — This week Parliament passed the bill that paves the way for the health promotions levy (formerly called the sugar tax) to become law and will come into effect on 1 April 2018. A task team will monitor the implementation of the health promotion levy to assess its effectiveness. Benjamin Moshatama spoke to Treasury's Deputy Director-General on Tax and Financial Sector Policy, Ismail Momoniat
SAfm — The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has advised consumers to avoid getting caught by sales gimmicks and approach Black Friday offers with a level head. The common American tradition of extremely low prices in stores has become popular in South Africa as customers prepare for the festive. The Credit Regulator says consumers should not give in to "impulse buying and avoid being tempted by the flood of advertisements in the media". Benjamin Moshatama spoke to Mpho Ramapala, Manager of Education and Communication at the NCR.
SAfm — The South African Reserve Bank has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 6.75% per annum. Announcing the decision on the repo rate this afternoon in Pretoria, Governor Lesetja Kganyago added that the prime lending rate will also remain at 10.25%. Benjamin Moshatama spoke to Jana van Deventer, the Head of Financial Markets at ETM Analytics
SAfm — Two Civil Society Organisations, African Monitor and the Economic Justice Network, are currently hosting a three-day media briefing on Illicit Financial Flows. South Africa has seen a surge In illicit financial flows and money laundering, especially in the mining sector. It is estimated that billions leave the country annually. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Namhla Mniki-Mangaliso, who is the Director at African Monitor.
SAfm — A 500-year-old painting of Christ believed to have been painted by Leonardo da Vinci has been sold in New York for a record 450 million US dollars. The painting is known as Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the World). It is the highest auction price for any work of art and brought cheers and applause at the packed Christie's auction room. Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519 and there are fewer than 20 of his paintings in existence. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Alastair Meredith, art specialist at Strauss and Company
SAfm — Residents in some parts of Johannesburg may have to wait longer for water to be fully restored. This comes as Joburg Water continues to repair pipes about 35 metres deep. Parts of Joburg that have been without water since yesterday morning include: Sandton, Bryanston, Douglasdale, Witkoppen, Fourways, Lonehill and Broadacres, among others. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Joburg Water spokesperson, Isaac Dhludhlu
SAfm — The speaker of parliament in Zimbabwe has officially announced that former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in on Friday. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe stepped down from his position yesterday, following mounting pressure from the people of his country and political parties. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter In Harare, Mbali Sibanyoni and human rights lawyer, Nqobizitha Mlilo
SAfm — Africa's overall governance methods remain positive on average, but in recent years has moved at a slower pace. This is according to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation which released its 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance this week. South Africa retained its 6th position scoring 70% in overall governance out of the all the 54 African countries assessed but there is still room for improvement. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mo Ibrahim Foundation board member Jay Naidoo
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgement in the matter where Corruption Watch and Freedom Under Law are challenging former NPA Mxolisi Nxasana's R17 million golden handshake. Nxasana's lawyers are arguing that he was forced out of office and he wants his job back. After listening for arguments since Monday, the full bench led by Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo, asked the disputing parties to submit to his office possible written solution to the matter not later than this coming Thursday. Mlambo says those submissions will assist the court to arrive at a satisfactory verdict. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Neo Makwiting.
SAfm — The leader of the opposition MDC-T, Morgan Tsvangirai, says a democratic Zimbabwe cannot be build by another undemocratic process. Tsvangirai was addressing thousands of protesters gathered outside the Africa Unity Square, as Parliament sits to table a motion to impeach President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai has asked for free and fair elections, to restore the country's dignity. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political commentator, Brian Kagoro.
SAfm — Unless the world tackles inequality, more than 167-million children will live in extreme poverty by the year 2030. The United Nations General Assembly declared today, the 20th of November, as World Children’s Day in 1954. The day is intended to prompt governments to pay more attention to the welfare of their youngest citizens. UNICEF is commemorating the day by emphasizing that it’s a day for children and by children to help save their lives, fight for their rights and to help them fulfill their potential. Krivani Pillay compiled this report
SAfm — A 16-year-old Pretoria learner has decided to speak publicly about her mental diagnosis as the world commemorates Children’s Day. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, depression and anxiety can target anyone regardless of race, age, gender and culture. Krivani Pillay spoke to young Tynae Gunny about her decision to speak out
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana's bid introduce his version of events in an application to have his golden handshake set aside. The former NPA head filed the affidavit, in which he says he is ready to resume office and willing to repay R17.3m golden handshake. Corruption Watch and Freedom Under Law have approached the court to review and set aside Nxasana's settlement package. Nxasana left office in 2015 after entering an agreement with President Jacob Zuma, which the parties argue was unlawful and unconstitutional. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Judge Johann Kriegler, from Freedom Under Law
SAfm — The South African Security Forces union (SASFU) says it is shocked that Brian Molefe now serves as a highly paid military colonel in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). SASFU says Molefe is not entitled to receive the R57,000 a month salary. The union says this is a pure of case of corruption and calls on the defence minister to reverse this decision and recover all money paid to Mr Molefe and launch an investigation into this matter. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to SASFU's President Charles Jacobs and defence analyst, Helmoed Heitman.
SAfm — Zimbabwe is facing a constitutional crisis and Zimbabweans have to hold both President Robert Mugabe and the entire ZANUPF accountable. These are some of the sentiments expressed by various opposition parties in the South African Parliament. Others want the 93 year old leader to step down and welcomed his imminent impeachment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political and constitutional law analyst, Professor, Shadrack Gutto.
SAfm — Lawmakers from President Robert Mugabe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, are set to meet in Harare to discuss the process of impeaching him. Despite mounting calls for his resignation and today's noon deadline to step down, Mugabe has defiantly stayed on as president of Zimbabwe. Yesterday, the party recalled him as their leader. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Noma Bolani.
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more
SAfm — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance since the country's army took over on Wednesday. He attended a graduation ceremony in the capital, Harare. Mugabe was at the Harare Open University, accompanied by his security detail, two days after being placed under house arrest. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Siphamandla Zondi, who is with the Institute for Strategic and political Affiars at the Unversity of Pretoria
SAfm — SACP leader Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus will remain in jail after being denied parole. Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, made the announcement at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today. This follows a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in August which gave Masutha 90 days to make a decision. Walus, a Polish immigrant and Conservative Party MP Clive Derby-Lewis, were sentenced to death for Hani's murder in April 1993. In November 2000, the death sentences of the two were changed to life imprisonment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Janusz Walus' lawyer Julian Knight.
SAfm — The ANC veterans and stalwarts group have held their National Consultative Conference at the Johannesburg Constitutional Hill today. Speakers at the conference included former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, ANC NEC member Derek Hanekom and ANC presidential hopeful Lindiwe Sisulu. The group raised key concerns which they say needed to be addressed in the party, including the loss of three key metro municipalities during the August 3 local government elections, the Constitutional Court ruling on Nkandla and the release of the State of Capture report by the Public Protector. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC presidential hopeful and Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
SAfm — Time for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile two talented artists, who are no strangers to the music scene. Award wining House Music producer, DJ Mizz and Afro-soul sensation, singer and writer, Yves. Ronald Phiri spoke to the two talented artists, who collaborated for their new single "Badlaliwe Abantu"
SAfm — Alan Mukoki says he will take legal action against Rachel Kalidas. This follows allegations by Kalidass that Former Land Bank CEO, Alan Mukoki is alleged to be a preferred candidate for the SABC CEO position. Kalidass resigned as a member of the newly appointed SABC board where she says the environment has again become unbearable. Speaking to Tsepiso Makwetla, Mukoki says he has advised his lawyers to follow up on the allegations
SAfm — Zimbabweans are calling for a peaceful transition of power, rather than a coup. This comes after the country's military has taken over the capital city Harare. Mugabe informed President Jacob Zuma that he is safe but confined to his home. Zimbabweans say President Jacob Zuma is only intervening quickly now that President Robert Mugabe has put in tight corner but did not do much when the entire country was crying to him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to an eye witness in Zimbabwe, under the pseudonym of "Edward"and to political analyst and civil society leader, Brian Kagoro...
SAfm — The Zanu-PF War Veterans' League is calling on Zimbabwe's ruling party to recall President Robert Mugabe. This comes as the Zimbabwean army moves towards what it calls a peaceful transition of power, rather than a coup. The war veterans' proposal would compel Mugabe to resign and provide a constitutional means of removing him from power. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Ephert Musekiwa
SAfm — The SABC board say they are committed to carrying out its tasks as laid out in the Broadcasting Act. This follows the decision by Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane to appeal a high court judgement that gave the SABC board the right to appoint the broadcaster's top executives. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the SABC Board, Bongumusa Makhathini
SAfm — The Parliamentary Inquiry into Eskom has heard damning evidence implicating Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown in state capture. Eskom board spokesperson Khulani Qoma said Brown was incompetent and not able to act as a shareholder representative. He added that Brown had failed to take action against Eskom executives that were damaging the reputation of the company. Qoma says one board member had in fact told him that Brown worked for the Gupta family. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor William Gumede from the Wits School of Governance.
SAfm — ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe says the processes of holding branch general meetings towards the December elective conference is close to completion. Speaking at a briefing in Johannesburg earlier Mantashe said there will be no extensions for Branch General Meetings which must be completed this weekend. Mantashe said that they were working hard to complete all branch meetings and resolve disputes troubling some provinces. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC National spokesperson Zizi Kodwa
SAfm — The DA has welcomed the Fees report released President Jacob Zuma, earlier today. In the report, the commission recommends that all university students who can't afford to pay fees, should be awarded government-guaranteed bank loans. In January 2016, Zuma established the Heher Commission to investigate the feasibility of Fee-Free Higher Education and Training in South Africa. The report says South Africa should increase spending on higher education to the same level as similar countries. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Belinda Bozzoli, the DA shadow minister of higher education and training and EFF national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
SAfm — Universities South Africa says its shocked that President Jacob Zuma released the Fees Commission report when students are sitting for their exams. Zuma released the long awaited report at midday today. The report recommends that government hike spending on higher education by 1% of GDP and that TVET college students not pay fees. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Universities South Africa CEO, Professor Ahmed Bawa and to independant accountant Khaya Sithole
SAfm — The National Treasury has confirmed the resignation of the department's Deputy Director General, Michael Sachs. The department of Finance Spokesperson, Mayihlome Tshwete says Sachs had expressed an interest to move to other areas of government to continue serving the public in a different role. He is reported to have quit over the Presidency's alleged interference in the budget process. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Finance ministry spokesperson, Mayiholme Tshwete
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has finally released the Fees Commission report. The report recommends that South Africa increase spending on tertiary education - especially for poor students. The report says South Africa should hike spending on higher education to one per cent of GDP. However it says the country cannot at this stage afford the cost of such an increase. The report was first released to Zuma in August and he has been heavily criticized for not releasing its contents until now. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to presidential spokesperson Bongani Ngqulunga and to the president of the South African Union of Students (SAUS), Avela Mjajubana
SAfm — The parents of a fourteen month-old baby who was mauled to death by two dogs in Malmesbury, say they are still trying to come to terms with her death. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa, Shannon McKay
SAfm — Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more
SAfm — Two Emergency Medical Services crew members who came under attack from robbers on the N2 this week while transporting a seven-year-old boy to the Red Cross Children's Hospital, have recalled the traumatic night. They relived the ordeal at a press conference by the Western Cape Departments of Health and Community Safety where a plan was announced how to improve the safety of emergency workers. There has been 66 attacks on ambulance crews this year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Western Cape Minister of Health, Nomafrench Mbombo
SAfm — As part of events to mark SADC Malaria Day, Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi together with a team of Health Ministers from other member states have conducted anti-malaria spraying missions at Giyani in Limpopo. The ministers were on site carrying canisters containing anti-malaria chemicals at Thomo village. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi
SAfm — The State Security Agency (SSA) has laid charges against veteran journalist Jacques Pauw for contravening certain sections of the State Security Act. The charges stem from the publication of Pauw's book "the President's Keepers which alleges that millions of rands of tax payers' money flowed into the bank accounts of bogus spies among other revelations about government and dirty tricks in SA's law-enforcement agencies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi and Professor James Grant‚ of the Wits University school of law.
SAfm — A huge new leak of financial documents has revealed how the powerful and ultra-wealthy, including Britain Queen Elizabeth's private estate, secretly invest vast amounts of cash in offshore tax havens - based in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. US President, Donald Trump's commerce secretary - Wilbur Ross - is shown to have a stake in a firm dealing with Russians sanctioned by the US. The leak, dubbed the Paradise Papers, contains 13 million documents, mostly from one leading firm in offshore finance. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Micah Reddy - Is an Investigative Journalist at the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism
SAfm — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has fired Vice President Emerson Mnangagwa, after Mugabe and his wife Grace repeatedly denounced him over the weekend. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our SABC foreign Desk Editor, Sophie Mokoena
SAfm — The ANC in the Eastern Cape is confident that the party would be united in the province before the highly anticipated party's National Elective Conference in December. The newly elected Provincial Executive Committee met with its alliance partners and Nelson Mandela Bay Regional Executive Committee in Port Elizabeth. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen relations within party's structures. The provincial leadership is currently being challenged in a court by members supporting former Chairperson Phumulo Masualle following a chaotic provincial elective conference last month in East London. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC National Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa.
SAfm — The new South African Airways (SAA) Chief Executive Officer Vuyani Jarana started his first day at the national carrier today following his appointment in September. Jarana has being credited with transforming and positioning Vodacom Business as a growth engine of Vodacom. National Treasury said Jarana has built a solid and transformed organisation with emphasis on both top line business growth, as well as margin expansion. I spoke to him earlier about his first impressions on day one at SAA today.....
SAfm — Municipal workers union - SAMWU - says it has written to the of the Ekurhuleni city manager to demand that pre suspension hearing against two metro police officers be canceled. The Ekurhuleni Metro police officers appear on a video brandishing piles of cash in take-away containers. SAMWU says it's just mere speculation that the money in possession of the officers was the proceeds of crime. We are now joined on the line by SAMWU spokesperson Papikie Mohale
SAfm — The much anticipated romantic-comedy Zulu Wedding is set to hit the cinema screens nationwide in February 2018. Produced and directed by Lineo Sekeleoane, the movie follows the life of a woman who leaves South Africa to America to persue her dance career, where she finds love. When she brings her American lover home, she discovers she had traditionally been engaged to a Zulu king, since birth. The cast includes some of the best actors of the SA film and television industry such as Bubu Mazibuko and Jerry Phele as well as international actors Darrin Henson and Carl Anthony Payne. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the producer and director Lineo Sekeleoane
SAfm — INTRO: The Department of Social Development and the South African Post Office, are set to brief a joint sitting of the Social Development Portfolio Committee and Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on the way forward following a deadlock yesteday regarding the social grants distributions contracts. SAPO and SASSA were sent packing, with an order to come up with an agreement to ensure everything is in place for the grants payouts next year. Meanwhile the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has since written to the Speaker of the National Assembly asking her to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to look into the Social Grants payment system. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to IFP MP, Mkhuleko Hlengwa and our Parliamentary reporter, Lulama Matya.
SAfm — Five prisoners who were re-arrested after escaping from the Kutama Sinthumule maximum security prison have briefly appeared at the Louis Trichartd Magistrate's court in Limpopo. They have been charged with escaping from custody. They escaped last week during a strike by prison warders. During the strike, inmates went on the rampage, and setting parts of the prison on fire. Two of the prisoners are still on the run. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo
SAfm — The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says South Africans need not be alarmed about the so-called Black Death plague. This follows an outbreak of the disease in neighbouring Madagascar where some 1-thousand 300 cases have been reported. A South African died after visiting the Island. The NICD held a media briefing to given an update of the disease. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders in Madagascar, Dr Tim Jagatic
SAfm — The unemployment rate for the third quarter of 2017, remains unchanged at 27-point-7 percent. However, the financial sector did record some growth in employment- with the industry creating 68 000 jobs. Manufacturing, Construction and Agriculture are the only sectors that didn't report any employment growth quarter-to-quarter and they've declined by 50 000, 30 000 and 25 000 respectively. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Statistician General, Dr Pali Lehohla
SAfm — The Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini says they are prepared to work with the South African Post office. She, also urged SAPO to enter again into procurement processes on alternative payment services for social grants distributions. Dlamini was was speaking in Parliament where the Treasury, SASSA and the Post Office - accompanied by ministers, were briefing joint committes on progress to phase out Cash Paymaster Services from grants distribution. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), Themba Godi
SAfm — Uhuru Kenyatta has been declared the winner of the re-run presidential elections. This despite that voting did not take place in 25 constituencies following violent disruptions. Opposition leader Raila Odinga, withdrew from the presidential election rerun and is now demanding fresh elections within 90 days. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent in Kenya, Sarah Kimani
SAfm — Labour union, BEMAWU, has issued a notice to strike to the SABC board today. The union says there has been no communication from the SABC board to curb the impending strike. SABC workers are demanding a ten percent increase. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to BEMAWU President, Hannes Du Buisson
SAfm — Thousands of people have participated in Black Monday protests against farm killings countrywide. South Africans were encouraged to wear black to show solidarity against the rising number of farm attacks and violent crimes in South Africa. Reports indicate that there have been over 340 attacks and at least 65 murders on farms in 2017. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Omri van Zyl, executive director of AgriSA
SAfm — German software giant SAP has admitted paying money to get contracts from state-owned companies in South Africa. The company has voluntarily disclosed information on the situation in its South Africa business to American authorities responsible for enforcing the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. A Gupta-controlled company apparently helped SAP to secure the Transnet deal in return for around 100-million-rand. SAP earned almost 600-million-rand from SOE companies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Susan Comrie, an Investigative journalist with amaBhungane's Centre for Investigave Journalism, who is part of team that initially uncovered this story and also to Transnet's spokesperson, Molatwane Likhethe.
SAfm — The lawyer representing the office of the public protector, Advocate Maleka, has told the high court in Pretoria that there is no rational basis to set aside remedial actions in the STATE OF CAPTURE REPORT. This is in the wake of an earlier argument by lawyers representing president Jacob Zuma that the public protector has no powers to instruct him to establish a commission of inquiry. President Zuma is challenging the report by former public protector Thuli Madonsela on grounds that the remedial actions which instruct him, are in violation of separation of powers doctrine. Maleka says the public protector recommended an inquiry due to lack of resources to fully investigate all allegations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Executive Secretary at the Council of Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC), Lawson Naidoo
SAfm — Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has warned farmers to be careful not to employ undocumented and unregistered foreigners for the purpose of cheap labour. Mbalula says its makes it difficult to trace some of those undocumented foreigners if they commit farm attacks. He spoke in Parliament during a briefing on the release of the 206/2017 crime statistics. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr. Chandré Gould , a senior research fellow at Institute for Security Studies.
SAfm — Former World Trade Organisation General Secretary Pascal Lamy will this evening deliver a lecture on the theme "Globalization and the danger of the commons: Can the world achieve shared Prosperity?". The lecture, a partnership between the Mapungubwe Institure for Strategic Reflection and the University of Johannesburg, will take place at the latter's campus at 7pm this evening. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mr Lamy about the lecture...
SAfm — Russia's embassy in South Africa has dismissed reports by the Sunday Times newspaper, that Russian president Vladimir Puttin, had a hand in President Jacob Zuma's Cabinet reshuffle. The newspaper at the weekend reported that a Russian delegation reportedly coerced President Zuma into appointing David Mahlobo as the Minister of Energy last week, to ensure that the nuclear deal is realised. In a statement Russia's embassy dismissed the reports as "fake news and anti-Russian attacks". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Alexander Kulyaev, the press officer at Russia's embassy in South Africa
SAfm — The victim of the coffin assault incident, Rethabile Mlotshwa says his offenders should get a harsh sentence for the crime they committed against him. The Middleburg High Court in Mpumalanga found Theo Jackson and Willem Oosthuizen guilty on six of seven charges - including assault, attempted murder, kidnap and intimidation. Mlotshwa has been testifying at the sentencing of the two men who forced him into a coffin and threatened to set it alight. During today's court proceedings Mlotshwa was repeatedly asked by the defence to take off his shirt to reveal his injuries but refused. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Abongile Dumako
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority has given President Jacob Zuma until November 30 to make submissions before it decides whether to reinstate the corruption charges against him. The NPA says any further representations by Zuma should relate to issues not previously considered by authorities. The Supreme Court of Appeal last Friday upheld a High Court ruling to reinstate the charges. They were set aside in 2009, paving the way for Zuma to run for president. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the NPA Spokesperson, Advocate Luvuyo Mfaku
SAfm — Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed his deep sadness at the death of his spokesperson Joe Maila. The minister says the circumstances around his death are unclear at this stage. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
SAfm — On our Open Mic feature: Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer-songwriter and activist, Angélique Kidjo.
SAfm — The Presidency has reacted to the spytapes ruling by saying it hopes the NPA will now reconsider President Jacob Zuma's submissions - especially in the light of recent revelations about the integrity of an audit report which underpins the prosecution. The Presidency says in a statement that it had a anticipated the Supreme Court of Appeal's ruling in Bloemfontein. The SCA dismissed with costs the appeal by Zuma and the NPA against an earlier ruling setting aside a decision to drop the charges. The presidency says this means NPA head Shaun Abrahams will now consider Zuma's representations under the correct prescripts of the law. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor James Grant‚ of the Wits University school of law
SAfm — The Department of National treasury is in Washington DC, for the 2017 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group's annual meeting. The delegation from treasury plans to use the meetings to attract international investors in a bid to boost the country's economic growth. The IMF has since cut South Africa's economic growth forecast for 2017, to 0-point-7 percent. The fund has cited political uncertainty and the declining consumer and business confidence across the country as the reasons behind the cut. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Sifiso Buthelezi
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria today ruled that anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol was pushed from John Vorster Square. The court ruled that Timol's death while in police custody was not suicide as previously indicated. Timol died in police custody in the 1970's after being tortured by police. Timol's family says the ruling is important to all those who suffered political detention. The NPA agreed to reopen an inquest when a private investigation by the family uncovered new evidence which was presented to the National Prosecuting Authority. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NPA spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku
SAfm — Kenya's government has banned protests in main city centres, citing lawlessness during opposition rallies against the electoral commission. The ban comes a day after thousands of opposition supporters held demonstrations in opposition leader Raila Odinga's strongholds demanding reforms ahead of repeat polls later this month. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Uhuru Kenyatta's spokesperson Manoah Esipisu
SAfm — In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Reach for Recovery project aims to raise funds to purchase silicone breast prostheses for thousands of disadvantaged South African breast cancer survivors. The Reach for Recovery says thousands of rands are dedicated annually to breast cancer research, but that money does not directly assist survivors. The Power of Pink in conjunction with Reach for Recovery's Ditto project offers cancer treatment for thousands of South African women in need. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Stephne Jacobs who is the Chairperson of R4R's Board of Management who is also a breast cancer survivor
SAfm — Six police officers have been taken to hospital after they were attacked by a group of men, during a drug raid at a house in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. A dead body was found during the raid. According to Gauteng Police spokesperson Kay Makhubele says officers were following up on information about a suspected drug den, when they were attacked. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Captain Kay Makhubele
SAfm — Time now for our arts and culture feature and today we speak to actress Thuso Mbedu who has recently scored a nomination for "best performance by an actress" in the 2017 International Emmy Awards. The 23-year-old actress has been nominated for her role as young heroine Winnie in Mzansi Magic drama Is'thunzi. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thuso Mbedu
SAfm — The KwaZulu-Natal government says it is still assessing the damage caused by storms that caused havoc in the province. The death toll from Tuesday's devastating storm in KwaZulu-Natal has now risen to fourteen. Most of the deaths occurred in areas in and around Durban. Forty-two schools were damaged - including nine high schools. The strong wind and heavy rain also caused damage at many health care institutions in and around eThekwini including Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital at Umlazi where two people died when a wall collapsed. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Ivan Turok, Executive Director at the Human Sciences Research Council.
SAfm — The Gauteng Health Department Chief Director for Planning, Molefi Mosenogi says he believes the deaths of 118 mentally-ill patients could have been prevented had then Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu been a qualified health professional. Mosenogi was testifying in Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings in Parktown, Johannesburg. Now of the stand os the Director General for the National Department Health, Malebona Matsoso who gave testimony that she was never given specifics about the plan of transferring the mentally-ill patients. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Wisani Makhubele.
SAfm — About 54 learners have allegedly been sexually assaulted by a scholar patroller, at AB Xuma Primary School, In Orlando East of Soweto. The matter was reported to the Orlando Police Station and the patroller has since been arrested. The pupils range from the age of 6-12 years. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education
SAfm — Liberians are currently voting to elect a successor to Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. A total of 20 presidential candidates are running to succeed Sirleaf. The main contenders in the race to succeed her are Ex-football star George Weah and Vice-President Joseph Boakai. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ibrahim Nyei, a Political Analyst, In Liberia
SAfm — Heavy rains have caused havoc in KwaZulu-Natal resulting in some major roads being closed for hours. Two people have died in the Nquthu Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal. One person was struck by lightning, while another drowned trying to cross a flooded river. The South African Weather Service has warned that the adverse conditions are likely to continue into tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kwazulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Lennox Mabaso
SAfm — To mark the World Mental Health Day the Crazy for Walking Initiative, has launched a campaign in which they've walked from Pretoria to Cape Town to raise awarenesss and also the de-stigmatisation of mental health. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Crazy For Walking Project CEO, Francois Louw
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications says it will call both the trade union BEMAWU and the so-called SABC 8 to appear before it. This comes after the chairperson and some political parties received two open letters from the union and the group about the state of affairs at the SABC in the absence of a permanent board. The SABC's finances and President Jacob Zuma's delay in appointing the board also were raised during the committee meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the chairperson of the Portfolio committee on Communication, Humphrey Maxengwana
SAfm — Humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says medical facilities have become the front line in conflict zones such Syria Afghanistan and South Sudan. The organisation says two years after the bombing of one of their hospitals by the US army in Afghanistan, medical facilities are no longer safe places where civilians can go for aid and lifesaving medical care. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to MSF's Senior Humanitarian Policy Advisor Jens Pederson who has worked with the organisation in the Central Arican Republic, South Sudan, Sudan and Sierra Leone.
SAfm — Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has withdrawn from the rerun of the presidential elections scheduled for later this month. This after the first vote in August was annulled by the country's Supreme Court. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter In Kenya, Sarah Kimani
SAfm — The Lady Frere magistrate's court in the Eastern Cape has withdrawn charges against a woman who stabbed three men whom she found raping her daughter a month ago. One young man, who's related to the victim died in the attack while two others sustained injuries. The two suspects are still to appear in court this week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Lubabalo Dada
SAfm — Unilever has apologised for an advertisement for its Dove soap brand which has been criticised for being racist. The 3-second video clip, posted on Dove's U.S. Facebook page shows a black woman removing a brown T-shirt and revealing a white woman in a white T-shirt underneath. Dove removed the clip and apologised, saying on Twitter that the post had "missed the mark in representing women of colour thoughtfully". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Founder and CEO of Brand Leadership Group Thebe Ikalafeng
SAfm — Joburg Emergency Services has dispatched teams to assist residents whose houses have been damaged by trees during heavy rains in the city this afternoon. Spokesperson Nana Radebe says they've been alerted about trees that have fallen on houses in Sandton north of the city. Heavy rains accompanied by hailstorm have caused flooding on the roads and residential areas around Johannesburg in the past hour. Emergency services have warned residents to avoid flood hazards like streams and drainage systems. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jhb Emergency Services Spokesperson, Nana Radebe.
SAfm — The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has urged residents to be extra vigilant following flooding in most parts of the city this afternoon. Heavy rains accompanied by large hail has fallen in the past hour causing flooding and chaos on the roads. Earlier the South African Weather Services issued a warning for heavy rainfall with damaging winds and hail. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Meteorologist Sihle Kunene
SAfm — The arbitration hearings looking into the events that led to the deaths of more than 100 mentally-ill patients in Gauteng, is underway in Parktown, Johannesburg. During his opening statements at the Life Esidimeni Arbitration on behalf of the state, Tebogo Hutama says government has accepted liability for the deaths and has committed to ensure redress for the families of the victims. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Wisani Wisani Makhubele
SAfm — Tomorrow sees the 20th Anniversary of the Macufe Festival in the Free State. The event's tagline of "Rea Tshola" will have them serving up a serious feast! Headliners will include Mafikizolo Production, Ringo, Jah Prayzah from Zimbabwe, Nigerian artist Davido, South African legendary Musicians Sipho Mabuse and Tshepo Tshola. Fans will also be wowed by Beninua Angelique Kidjo and American R&B Sensation Chante Moore who joins us for our Open Mic feature today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to her earlier and Chante says she's excited to be back on South African shores and can't wait to perform music from her new Albul The Rise of the Phoenix
SAfm — Mars global pet companies will tomorrow host the "First ever Soweto Dog Show" in celebration of World Animal Day. Pet owners and lovers can attend this community outreach program which will be hosted at Mofolo Park, Soweto. Vets will be on site at the event to perform free health screenings, vaccinations and dog dipping for all dogs that come to the event. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the Soweto Animal Rescue and Advisory Centre (SARAC). Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the founder of SARAC, Jerry Selwane
SAfm — Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the shooting of five family members at Nteke near Marianhill, west of Durban last night. The deceased were in a house when unknown gunmen opened fire at them. Police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says four people died on the scene while one died in hospital. A 41-year old male escaped. The killings follow the death of eight members of the Sibiya family at Matimatolo near Greytown in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands on Tuesday night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Captain Nqobile Gwala
SAfm — The Zimbabwean Embassy has withdrawn its participation in the matter brought by model Gabriela Engels and civil rights group Afri-Forum to review the diplomatic immunity the South African government granted to first lady, Grace Mugabe. The applicants approached the high court in Pretoria to seek permission to serve Mugabe with papers through the Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria. Mugabe allegedly assaulted 20 year old Engels with an electrical cord after she found her with her two sons at an upmarket Sandton hotel in August. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to AfriForum Lawyer, Willie Spies
SAfm — Stormy weather expected over parts of South Africa, according to the South African Weather Service. Thunderstorms are expected to become severe during the course of today until the weekend, as they progressively spread east during the remainder of the week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC weather presenter and Meteorologist, Azwi Tuwani...
SAfm — The National Freedom Party (NFP), deputy president, Alex Kekana says he is not part of any group that seeks to oppose the party's president, Zanele kaMagwaza Msibi. Addressing the media on the challenges facing the party, Kekana says they are focused on reviving the party with Magwaza-Msibi at the helm. Msibi, who was present at the briefing, is still recovering from a stroke which saw her taking a lengthy sick leave from political activities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NFP National Treasurer, Manzoor shaik-Emam
SAfm — Transformation in Sports was top of the agenda at the two day Sport and Recreation's conference in Potchesfroom in the North West province . Day two of the conference extensively addressed this challenge. The need for recognition of other sporting codes besided soccer and rugby was also highlighted .Other discussions focused on infrastructure's role in sport and the interchange between sport, the economy and job creation. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to our sports reporter Thabiso Sithole
SAfm — INTRO: Auditing firm, KPMG, may still survive the controversy surrounding the so-called SARS "rogue" intelligence unit report. The report led to the dismantling of the intelligence unit at SARS and the departure of numerous senior staff members and experienced forensic investigators. No less than six companies have stopped using the firm as its auditors in the wake of the scandal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist at Econometrix Dr Azar Jammine
SAfm — Violence erupted in Groot Marico near Zeerust in North West as members of opposition parties, police and the ANC military wing MKMVA, clashed during the unveiling of President Jacob Zuma's capture site. The Democratic alliance was restricted entry while members of EFF were unceremonisly kicked out after forcefully gaining entry into the venue that President Zuma was expected to give his address from. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Lucas Mothibedi
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius's family has distanced itself from an upcoming American film titled Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. In a statement earlier today, the family says the film was made with blatant disregard of both the Steenkamp and Pistorius families‚ as well as complete disregard for Reeva and Oscar. Krivani Pillay spoke to Carl Pistorius
SAfm — Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has held a meeting with the community of Marikana, Phillipi East in the Western Cape where 18 people were shot and killed last week. Last Friday night eleven people were shot and killed - four in a tavern, three in a shack and the bodies of the others were found in the streets. These murders are believed to have been in retaliation of seven others killed earlier in the week. Mbalula earlier interacted with the families of the deceased. Krivani Pillay spoke to our reporter Thandiswa Mawu
SAfm — October is Media Freedom Month. In celebrating this month we also look at some of the challenges that many journalists still face today. Our very own correspondent in Lesotho Nthakoane Ngatane has received threats to her life and accused of being of biased by many after covering several political stories in Lesotho. Krivani Pillay spoke to Nthakoane Ngatane
SAfm — The ANC in Kwazulu Natal say they have not been disbanded. The ANC leadership in the province says it is waiting on the outcome of the legal battle that the 2015 conference invalid. ANC KZN secretary Super Zuma says the party’s National Executive Committee NEC is in support of their appeal of this court case. The provincial leadership held a press briefing earlier today. Krivani Pillay spoke to the spokesperson of the ANC in KZN Mdumiseni Ntuli...
SAfm — Cape Town police have arrested four people for various offences in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East. Police embarked on anti-crime operations in the settlement following the fatal shooting of 11 people on Friday evening. Seven others were killed last Tuesday. Police say they will continue to maintain a strong presence in the area. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Western Cape community safety MEC Dan Plato Steven and Steven Rebello, a Senior Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
SAfm — The South African Social Security Agency - Sassa- has missed another deadline to announce the new service provider for the payment of social grants. This is the third time it has postponed signing a contract that will see it phase out its current grants disburser, Cash Paymaster Services. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts - SCOPA - Themba Godi
SAfm — South African Airways has been provided with emergency state funds to help it repay a debt of 3 billion rand to Citibank. The Treasury says Government has approved the transfer of funds from the National Revenue Fund to SAA. Citibank had been demanding that at least one-point-eight billion rand of SAA's debt be paid by tomorrow. The bailout from the NRF, government's contingency fund, brings transfers to SAA to more than 5 billion rand in the last two months. Elvis Presslin spoke to our reporter Tshepo Mongoai
SAfm — Crime levels are gradually on the decline according to findings of the 2016-17, Victims of Crime Survey. The Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla says the survey reveals that declining crime trends were accompanied by deteriorating feelings of safety among households, where 63% of crimes occurred. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lizette Lancaster, Manager of the Crime and Justice Hub, at the Institute for Security Studies, ISS
SAfm — The South African Civil Aviation Authority says it is investigating the possible cause of a helicopter crash which claimed the life of the pilot outside Cape Town. The chopper crashed into nearby power lines and landed on the grounds of Nomzamo High School in Lwandle. The N2 is closed between Onverwacht and Gordon's Bay due to the incident. Motorists have been asked to use alternative routes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Western Cape Traffic Spokesperson Kenny Africa
SAfm — The South African Police Service has instructed striking emergency centre workers to report to work by close of business tomorrow or risk facing disciplinary action. 10111 workers aligned to union SAPU have been on strike since August. An agreement between the Police Service and majority union POPCRU has been signed, rendering the strike illegal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Oscar Skommere, Secretary General for the South African Policing Union - SAPU.
SAfm — The Mangaung African Cultural Festival - MACUFE - is celebrating its 20th year anniversary this year. This year's event is expected to provide spirited performances from 29 September to 7 October in the Free State capital of Bloemfontein. The theme is "Macufe's Proud Pan-African Cultural Affair". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Marketing Manager and Organiser of the Macufe Events S'thembele Khala
SAfm — A lack of skilled professionals and maintenance has emerged as among the major issues facing most of South Africa's infrastructure sectors. This is according to the South African Institution of Civil Engineering third Infrastructure Report Card for South Africa. SAICE says the overall grade of the state of country's infrastructure in 2017 is D-plus, meaning South Africa is at risk of failure. Sectors such as healthcare and education also face the same risk, with sanitation being the worst performer. Tespiso makwetla spoke to Malcolm Pautz, 2015 president of SAICE and convenor of the SAICE 2017 Infrastructure Report Card for South Africa.
SAfm — The Umgeni Water Board has met with Futuregrowth to address allegations that the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, interfered adversely in the operation of Umgeni Water. The meeting follows allegations by City Press newspaper that Mokonyane had seized power at Umgeni and dissolved the board in what was suspected to be an effort to influence tender processes. Futuregrowth, a division of Old Mutual, has since threatened to withdraw its funding in the water board following the allegations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thami Hlongwa, Chief Executive of Umgeni Water Board
SAfm — Gauteng Premiere David Makhura told thousands of Cosatu protesters that the province will end labour brokers before end of the year. Makhura accepted a memorundum from Cosatu as part of the labour federation nationwide march against state capture and corruption. Scores of people participated in the union federation's anti-state capture march today. The federation says it wants corruption in business, government and other sectors of society to end. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Tshepo Mongoai
SAfm — The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has won an urgent interim interdict in the Pretoria High Court against the Bank of Baroda. The instution has frozen R1.75 billion in the Gupta-owned Optimum and Koornfontein coal mines' rehabilitation trust fund accounts. This, follows the dismissal of the Guptas' application to stop the bank from closing their accounts last week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to OUTA Chief Operating Officer, Ben Theron
SAfm — The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says the closure of Oakbay bank accounts may lead to a jobs bloodbath. Gupta-linked companies recently lost a court bid to stop the Bank of Baroda from closing their remaining accounts in South Africa. Speaking during a post national executive committee meeting at its Headquarters in Johannesburg today, the NUM leadership says the closure of the accounts means the company has no facility to pay salaries to workers at Shiva Uranium, Optimum coal and Koornfontein. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUM president Piet Matosa...
SAfm — The Federation of Unions of South Africa - FEDUSA is considering pulling out its members from the state-owned Public Investment Corporation. The PIC oversees nearly 2 trillion rand in assets on behalf of government employees. Fedusa, the country's second-biggest labour federation, says it remains concerned about lack of good governance at the PIC. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Fedusa general-secretary Dennis George
SAfm — The minister of finance, Malusi Gigaba has asked state departments to review all work done by KPMG to ensure audit processes have not been compromised. This follows a KPMG statement a week ago in which it retracted findings about a so-called rogue unit at SARS and admitting to doing unethical work for the Gupta family. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sygnia Group's Chief Executive Office, Magda Wierzycka...
SAfm — The South African Revenue Service, SARS, says it will proceed with investigations and disciplinary action into legal expert Vlok Symington. This follows a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria, which dismissed a bid by Symington, who was allegedly held hostage by the Hawks, to interdict his disciplinary hearing. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sars spokesman Sandile Memela
SAfm — Ugandan police have fired teargas at students who defied a police order banning protests as they demonstrated against the proposed removal of presidential age limits. This would allow President Yoweri Museveni to stand again in 2021. Police issued an order yesterday banning the protests. Today, the country's ruling party lawmaker, Raphael Magyezi was due to table a motion in parliament, a first step towards passing a constitutional amendment scrapping presidential age limits. Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, is 73 years old and would be barred from running for a sixth term under the current constitution mandating candidates be between 35 and 75. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Digital media journalist based in Kampala Uganda Ruth Aine
SAfm — ANC MP Makhosi Khoza has announced that she is leaving the ruling party. Khosa says she could not be led by what she calls leaders who have lost legitimacy and credibility. She was in the process of being disciplined by the KwaZulu-Natal ANC for bringing the party into disrepute, following her criticism of President Jacob Zuma. Freedom Front Plus, and the African Christian Democratic Party have described the resignation of outspoken ANC MP Dr Makhosi Khoza as a loss to parliament. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DR Makhosi Khoza and ANC National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa
SAfm — The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) says it will withdraw all of its member from Eldorado Park Schools as of tomorrow. Close to 30 schools in the area will be affected by this move by the teachers' union. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SADTU's chairperson of the Eldorado Park Branch, Desmond Luvhengo.
SAfm — The Monetary Policy Committee has left the Repo Rate unchanged at 6.75%. South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, today announced the central bank's latest decision on its benchmark repo rate. Kganyago says the Repo Rate and prime lending rate will remain the same. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Maudi Lentsoane, who is the Managing Director of Lehumo Investment.
SAfm — Time now for our Arts and Culture literature feature. Today we focus on a book written by RSG producer and presenter, Izak Du Plessis. Titled Boereverneukers, the book tells the stories of fourteen notorious Afrikaans con men which include Adriaan Nieuwoudt, the man behind Kubus, the rotten milk pyramid scheme that took South Africa by storm in the early 1980s. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Izak Du Plessis
SAfm — Factions, gate-keeping and manipulation of ANC processes - including the selection of councillors and leaders - contribute to tensions and spill into infighting. This has been the testimony from former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu - who was ANC provincial chairperson - before the Moerane Commission investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. Mchunu was giving evidence and his reccomendations before the Moerane Commission investigating political killings in the province. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu...
SAfm — The newly established information regulator says although it's not yet fully functional, the number of complaints received so far from the public are related to the unlawful processing of personal information and access to information. The regulator is chaired by the former chair of the Independent Electoral Commission (IECI) Pansy Tlakula. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to advocate Pansy Tlakula...
SAfm — Buildings have been torched at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The university says offices were set alight in Mowbray and Bellville this morning and they have received reports that one of its lecture theatres was alight this afternoon. Police are investigating cases of arson. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CPUT spokesperson, Lauren Kansley
SAfm — Clashes have been reported outside the gates of Klipspruit West Secondary School in Eldorado Park, between members of the community and ANC members in the area. This, comes as ANC members protested outside the school after discovering that some members of the community were invigilating exams at the school. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Education Department says it will be engaging community leaders of Klipsruit south of Johannesburg to try find a solution to ongoing school disruptions. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Gauteng Department of Education's Spokesperson, Steve Mabona
SAfm — The Kruger National Park has introduced a new access control system at all its entrance gates, to strengthen its fight against poaching. More than 500 rhinos have already been killed in 2017. The new system requires all visitors over the age of 18 to produce valid identity documents in order to gain access to the game reserve. PM Live producer Ronald Phiri, filed this report...
SAfm — Judgement in the case against Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe has been reserved until all parties submit their respective additional arguments. They have until tomorrow to do so in order for the court to expedite the matter. Model, Gabrielle Engels and Afriforum, lodged proceedings to review and set aside Grace Mugabe's diplomatic immunity after she allegedly assaulted the model at a Sandton hotel. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to AfriForum lawyer Willie Spies
SAfm — As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Melo Moore, a South African singer and songwriter, known for her magical tone and interpretation of covered songs. Ronald Phiri spoke to Melo, who is working with her band and team of creatives, putting the final touches to a debut studio project...
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's legal team has conceded that the NPA's decision to drop corruption charges against him was irrational. This follows an appearance in the Supreme Court of Appeal by Zuma's counsel Advocate Kemp J Kemp, and an agreement that the NPA's decision to withdraw charges against Zuma was indefensible. In April 2009, then NPA acting head Mokotedi Mpshe said that the tapes - recordings of phone conversations between officials, Leonard McCarthy and Bulelani Ngcuka, discussing the timing of the case against suggested political interference in the investigation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Federal Council chairperson, James Selfe
SAfm — The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has called on the South African government to sever ties with Myanmar in South East Asia. Thousands of people and other interfaith leaders joined the MJC in a solidarity march to Parliament in protest against the ongoing violence against the minority Rohingya Muslim group. About 200-thousand Rohingya have been displaced and another 300-thousand have fled to Bangladesh amid a security crackdown following a series of Rohingya militant attacks on police and army posts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Human Rights Watch Deputy Director for Global Advocacy Philippe Bolopion
SAfm — The ANC leagues in KwaZulu-Natal have rejected a statement by the party's Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe, that the provincial leadership cannot decide on its own to appeal a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling. The leagues and regional leadership addressed a media briefing in Durban to convey their support for the provincial executive committee's intention to appeal yesterday''s judgment, that declared the 2015 elective conference invalid. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg...
SAfm — The high court in Johannesburg has reserved judgement in an application to stop Kenny Kunene from using a website he owns from publishing explicit videos and pictures of a young woman alleged to have had an affair with deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Noma Bolani.
SAfm — Former Deputy Minister of Higher Education Mduduzi Manana has been convicted on three charges of assault after he confessed to assaulting three women at a Johannesburg night club. He will be sentenced on November 7. Manana appeared in the Randburg Magistrates court today where he pleaded guilty. He handed himself over to police following the assault incident at a Cubana nightclub last month. His 5-thousand rands bail has been extended. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Sashin Naidoo.
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal Department of Health has been instructed to provide a detailed report with clear timelines on when they will resolve various challenges within the healthcare system in the province. The Select Committee on Social Services visited the Addington Hospital and the Cato Manor in the prvince. The Committee also held a special meeting with the MEC of health to ascertain progress in implementing past interventions. Chairperson of the Committee Cathy Dlamini
SAfm — Economists say rumours of a possible cabinet reshuffle could heighten investor concerns around policy uncertainty. Credit rating agencies have indicated that they will only review the country's sovereign rating after the October Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the ANC's elective conference in December. Earlier we spoke to Professor of research at the University of Johannesburg, Steven Friedman who says its not likely that the conference will be postponed as alluded to by the ANC NEC member, Bheki Cele.
SAfm — The Labour Court in Johannesburg has made a precedent-setting ruling which will affect officials in public institutions. The court has ruled that the SABC, its former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, and former News Executive Simon Tebele must each pay a portion of the SABC 8's legal costs for their wrongful dismissal. The costs are estimated at 3 million Rand. Unions Solidarity and Bemawu say the judgement will dissuade managers from abusing state resources. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chaiperson of the The Save Our SABC Coalition, Thandi Smith.
SAfm — The Limpopo provincial government's spokesperson, Phuti Seloba, says the decision to have some areas of Vuwani serviced by the Vhembe District Municipality and other provincial departments is not aimed at disempowering the new LIM345 Local Municipality, but at improving service delivery in the area. Residents of Vuwani have been protesting against the Municipal Demarcation Board's decision to incorporate some parts of Vuwani into the newly-established municipality. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Limpopo MEC for cooperative governance Makoma Makhurupetja
SAfm — Police in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro say they suspect that the killing of an ANC local official is related to tenders. Thando Xakaxa, the party's deputy branch chairperson for Ward 25 in Zwide in Port Elizabeth, was shot dead last night. Police spokesperson Priscilla Naidu says it's alleged the 41 year old was gunned down inside the yard of his home while returning from a prayer meeting. Tsepiso spoke to the ANC's Regional Spokesperson, Gift Ngqondi and Ongama Mtimka, a political analyst at Nelson Mandela University.
SAfm — The ANC in the Ethekwini Region in a statement says they have noted with grave concern reports that there is a circulating video of body guards allegedly assigned to oversee security detail involving its Regional Secretary Bheki Ntuli. The party in the province, says it will study the video, if proven to be true and authentic, strong action must be taken. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC KZN provincial Spokesperson, Mdumiseni Ntuli.
SAfm — A number of babies are born with deformities as a result of radiation exposure, caused by excessive levels of quartz-rich inhalable dust . This according to the Benchmarks Foundation report titled Policy Gap 12 - Soweto Report: "Waiting to Inhale .The study has also makes critical findings with regard to the health of households who live in the communities of Riverlea, Diepkloof, Meadowlands and Snakepark in Soweto. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lead Researcher at Bench Marks Foundation David Van Wyk...
SAfm — Seven people have been wounded, two of them critically, following a shooting outside a block of flats in Braamfontein in the Johannesburg CBD. Details around the shooting are not yet clear, but authorities are investigating. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Police Spokesperson, Captain Kay Makhubele..
SAfm — A Johannesburg based news agency has become the latest to be fingered in the GuptaLeaks saga. According to the Citizen newspaper, the Centre for African Journalists is alleged to have sent an email to the Guptas, offering to do news articles countering the local negative media reports aimed at tarnishing the family's name and their business. The email indicates that the Gupta family is being unfairly reported to portray them negatively. This comes at the back of British based PR firm Bell Bottinger being found to have contravened the ethics code of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) in the work it did for the Gupta family. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Editor-in-Chief Mr Savious-Parker Kwinika and Prof Franz Kruger Adjunct Professor of Journalism at Wits University
SAfm — South African editorial cartoonists will deliberate on the challenges they face, opportunities and the purpose of their art during a convention in Cape Town this coming weekend. The event will also be open to the public and the media at large. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to cartoonist and organizer of the event, John Curtis
SAfm — Former SABC acting CEO Jimmy Matthews was responsible for the sacking of eight journalists in July 2016. This is according to Former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng's legal representative Thabani Masuku. Masuku argued in the Labour Court in Johannesburg today that his client should not be held be personally liable for the wrongful dismissal of eight journalists. Masuku made reference to the SABC's former acting group executive for News and Current Affairs‚ Simon Tebele's affidavit that the journalists were fired under Matthew's directive. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Angela Bolowana
SAfm — There are unconfirmed reports that Lesotho's army commander has been killed in a gunfight with two rival military officers who also died. It is reported that Defense Minister Sentje Lebona confirmed the death this morning. Witnesses say the gunfight happened after the two officers forced their way into Motsomotso's office at a military barracks. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in Lesotho, Rapelang Hadebe
SAfm — Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says IntelliMali managers need to get to the bottom of a blunder that resulted in a NSFAS student receiving 14 million rand. The Walter Sisulu student went on a frivolous spending spree, spending more than 800-thousand rand of the amount. Nzimande says he has commissioned an investigation into the matter and wants IntelliMali to deal with the employees responsible for the grave error. Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister Blade Nzimande.
SAfm — Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has ordered Eskom to sign the independent power producer (IPP) power purchase agreements (PPAs) by the end of October. Eskom refused to sign the agreements in 2016 because it said it had an over supply of electricity and would be paying for more electricity it did not need. Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Minister of Energy Thembi Majola...
SAfm — As Highway Africa conference wraps up, one of the issues that have become topical in SA, the emergence of "black Twitter" was on the spotlight. In one of the plenary sessions this morning, Dr Shepherd Mpofu from the University of Johannesburg made a presentation titled, Jesus Comes to South Africa: Black Twitter and Politics. Black twitter is widely considered a community of users that tweet about issues that concern black people. It is at times in a coded language only they can relate to. Black twitter showcases cultural knowledge and insider access. Elvis Presslin spoke to Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Shepherd Mpofu..
SAfm — Kenya's Supreme Court has ordered the a re-run of presidential poll. The court found that the electoral board committed irregularities and illegalities during last month's presidential vote harming the integrity of the election that handed President Uhuru Kenyatta a second five-year term. Elvis Presslin spoke to our East Africa Correspondent, Sarah Kimani...
SAfm — The bodies of the last two missing miners at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine near Carletonville have been recovered. The two were the last of five miners who were unaccounted after a seismic event at the mine last Friday. The mine says all of the employees who were trapped underground, are now accounted for. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Investor Relations Manager at Harmony Gold, Lauren Fourie
SAfm — Labour federation Cosatu says it will be embarking on a nationwide strike against corruption, state capture and job losses. The strike is to be held on the 27th of September. The labour federation says it plans to shut down economic sectors in all nine provinces. Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali
SAfm — Award-winning international and local authors will share their secrets to writing and engage on a range of thought-provoking topics during this year's Open Book Festival. Hosted by the Book Lounge and the Fugard Theatre, the festival will take place in Cape Town from the 06th to the 10th of September Organisers say this year's edition presents a world-class selection of panel discussions, readings, and performances among other things. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Festival Director Mervyn Sloman
SAfm — The Competition Commission will work with banks offering to cooperate in a case into alleged rigging of the rand. The announcement by the Competition Commission is a blow to banks that have discreetly approached the watchdog for a settlement. The Commission recommended fines amounting to ten percent of the more than a dozen local and foreign banks' South African revenues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sipho Ngwema, spokesperson is the Competition Commission of South Africa
SAfm — 30 learners at Bothitong High School outside Kuruman in the Northern Cape Province are allegedly pregnant. Learners are accusing male teachers at the school of impregnating them. Some teachers are said to be having sex with more than three learners at any given period. The learners are allegedly paid stipends for having unprotected sex with the teachers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Neo Bodumela
SAfm — The new 2018-2022 National Drug Master Plan is currently being developed through a consultative national process between stakeholders from government, civil society and substance abusers. The Master Plan aims to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol and substances, as well as counter its associated social and economic consequences on South African society. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr. David Bayever, Deputy Chairperson at the Central Drug Authority.
SAfm — 1.8 million HIV-infected people will die over the next 10 years in South Africa if US President Donald Trump cut foreign aid supporting HIV/AIDS treatment. This is according to a global study by the Annals of Internal Medicine. According to scientists and researchers globaly; sky-rocketing deaths in the African nations would far outweigh savings.The President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) funding will now be $5 billion per year compared to the previous $6 billion, However, US State Department says no patient currently receiving antiretroviral therapy through PEPFAR funds will lose that treatment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Treatment Action Campaign's General Secretary, Anele Yawa
SAfm — Treatment of psychiatric patients in Gauteng hospitals still remains a challenge. DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Jack Bloom says Gauteng public hospitals admits thousands of psychiatric patients but many of them end up being placed in ordinary wards with other patients. Bloom says many hospitals have no dedicated psychiatric wards but still accept large numbers of psychiatric patients. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Jack Bloom
SAfm — The search for two miners still trapped underground at harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine near carletonville on Gauteng's West rand continues. The body of the third miner was brought to surface yesterday morning. About three thousand mine workers were underground when a tremor caused part of the mine to collapse. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Investor Relations Manager at Harmony Gold Mining Company, Lauren Fourie.
SAfm — The Eskom board is meeting to discuss reports that global management consultancy Oliver Wyman had red-flagged the payments made to financial advisory firm Trillian and global business consultancy McKinsey. The power utility board, in a statement, indicated that the main objective of the meeting is to find a lasting solution to stem negative coverage. Meanwhile, the DA says it will be writing to the Acting Public Enterprises Committee Chairperson Zukiswa Ranthoto to ensure that Eskom hands over the report by Oliver Wyman to Parliament for scrutiny. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to OUTA Chief Operating Officer, Ben Theron
SAfm — French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a summit with several European and African leaders in a bid to strengthen efforts to curb migrant flows across the Mediterranean. Leaders from Chad, Niger, Libya,Germany, Italy and Spain will from part of the talks. The spotlight will be on Chad, Niger and Libya, which are the major transit countries for migrants who risk their lives trying to reach Europe. French president Macron wants to see asylum requests handled in Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to a senior research fellow at the Institute for Security Studies, Dr David Zounmenou..
SAfm — Three City of Johannesburg theatres are reviewing their security measures following a fatal shooting at the Hillbrow theatre at the weekend. A man opened fire on patrons while watching a musical show, killing one person and wounding eight others. This is after he complained about his cellphone being stolen. Police have launched a manhunt for the alleged shooter who fled on foot immediately after the shooting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini
SAfm — The search continues for two miners still trapped underground at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine near Carletonville on Gauteng's West Rand. The body of a third mine worker was brought to the surface earlier today. Two other bodies were also found and brought to the surface over the weekend. About three-thousand mine workers were working underground when a tremor caused part of the mine to collapse. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Union of Mineworkers Health and Safety Secretary Erick Gcilitshana
SAfm — The Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Athol Trollip says they will not re-instate Mongameli Bobani as Deputy Mayor. This, after the United Democratic Movement (UDM) gave the DA an ultimatum to re-instate Bobani by the close of business today or they'll no longer be part of the coalition. Bobani has been voted out of office in a no confidence ballot. He is accused of, among other things, voting with the opposition in the council. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM), General Bantu Holomisa.
SAfm — The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) say they view the removal of Mongameli Bobani as Nelson Mandela Bay deputy-mayor as bullying by the Democratic Alliance.. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.
SAfm — Eight City of Johannesburg employees working at the City's revenue department at Thuso House have been arrested for their alleged involvement in issuing fraudulent refunds on properties. A total of 17 officials have been accused of defrauding the city of 2.5 million rand. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba...
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has finally authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate issues at the SABC. There had been criticism from opposition parties and some civil society groups that Zuma was stalling the process of appointing the SIU. They said Zuma was stalling in a bid to protect axed COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, former Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and others. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Biko Mutsaurwa, Right to Know's communication organizer
SAfm — Angolans yesterday voted in elections that will mark the end of President José Eduardo dos Santos's rule. The veteran leader steps down after nearly four decades in power. Counting is currently underway with results expected to be finalised tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Angolan an anti-corruption activist and investigative journalist, Rafael Marques de Morais
SAfm — This week's announcement that the Gupta owned Oakbay Investments sold Tegeta to a Swiss company, sent journalists in search of the elusive Charles King. What they found in Switzerland was a nameplate inside a building at Rue de Bourg 27 in Lausanne. Charles King was meant to be located on the fifth floor. What Bloomberg Journalists found was a largely empty space. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Bloomberg business journalist, Arabile Gumede
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has passed a motion of no confidence in Deputy Mayor, Mongameli Bobani. The motion, tabled by Patriotic Alliance's Marlon Daniels, succeeded by 60-votes. However, the opposition parties have refused to accept the results. They staged a walkout while the voting was underway. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has passed a motion of no confidence in Deputy Mayor, Mongameli Bobani. The motion, tabled by Patriotic Alliance's Marlon Daniels, succeeded by 60-votes. However, the opposition parties have refused to accept the results. They staged a walkout while the voting was underway. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Athol Trollip and Political analyst at Nelson Mandela University, Ongama Mtimka..
SAfm — UK Public Relations firm, Bell Pottinger has been found guilty of breaching the code of conduct of the Public Relations and Communications Association. Professional Practices Committee (PPC) has concluded that Bell Pottinger, one of the largest UK-based public relations consultancy breached the trade body's code of conduct in its work for Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments. The DA had complained to the Association about Bell Pottinger's campaign that allegedly fanned racial tensions in South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA National spokesperson, Phumzile Van Damme
SAfm — Law enforcement agencies in South Africa are spying on over 70-thousand mobile phones every year, according to statistics by the Right2Know campaign. The non-profit advocacy organisation today released statistics from MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom that show that government accesses tens of thousands of people's sensitive communications information every year using a loophole in South Africa's surveillance policies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Murray Hunter, Who is an organizer for the South African Right2Know Campaign focusing on securitization...
SAfm — Police in KwaZulu Natal are investigating the murder of yet another resident at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Umlazi, bringing the death toll linked to the hostel to 93. A 38-year-old man believed to be a former peace committee member at the hostel, was allegedly shot multiple times by unknown suspects. This comes as the Moerane Commission probing political violence in the province continues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to KwaZulu Natal police spokesperson, Lieutenant colonel Thulani Zwane
SAfm — Voting is currently underway in Angola marking the end of President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos's 38-year reign. The current defense minister, Joao *Lourenco is widely expected to win the election. Dos Santos will remain in control of the governing party with the right to choose the head of the police and the army. The People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) is said to be confident that it will retain power. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Independent Analyst Paula Roque
SAfm — Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments today announced that it has sold its mining unit, Tegeta for 2.97 billion rand to Switzerland-based Charles King SA. Oakbay Chief Executive, Ronica Ragavan says the sale was part of the commitment to preserve jobs, provide certainty to employees throughout the group and to safeguard the value of the business. However experts believes that it may be opportunistic for the Gupta family to get rid of such a controversial asset at this point. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tshepo Mongalo a Company Law Professor
SAfm — There is a global call for a ban on killer robots, warning that technological advances could revolutionize warfare and create new weapons of terror. More than one hundred robotics and artificial intelligence entrepreneurs intend on sending a letter to the UN calling for action to prevent the development of autonomous weapons. The renewed plea on autonomous weapons was released as the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence which is underway in Melbourne, Australia with a more than 2000 of the world's top AI and robotics experts taking part. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Bhekisipho Twala, Director in Artificial Intelligence and Statistical Science at the University of Johannesburg's Institute for Intelligent Systems
SAfm — The ANC caucus in parliament says the reported disciplinary action of former Minister of Tourism Dereck Hanekom is being handled by the Luthuli House. The party has asked Hanekom to explain why he should n't be removed as the chairperson of it's national disciplinary committee. This, after Hanekom's comment on social media saying ANC MPS "must vote against state capture, massive looting and corruption" in the recent motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Outspoken ANC MP, Makhosi Khoza, Mondli Gungubele and Pravin Gordhan, have also openly expressed desire to use their conscience at the ballot box. Khoza has since been fired as chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Service. The opposition says President Jacob Zuma is taking steps to punish Mps who voted against him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Richard Calland, Associate Professor in Public Law, at the University of Cape Town.
SAfm — Twelve of the opposition parties represented in parliament and civil society groups including religious leaders were today locked behind closed doors in parliament discussing plans to form a Convention for a Democratic SA (codesa) like process.The aim of the initiatives is to address challenges currently facing the country under the ANC leadership. United Democratic Movement Leader Bantu Holomisa says the party would like to see greater co-operation and co-ordination between opposition parties and civil society to increase pressure on the ANC in dealing with the country's challenges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bantu Holomisa
SAfm — The National Consumer Commission says it will work directly with network operator, Vodacom to ensure that the company adheres to its mandate of educating consumers. This is in light of a debacle affecting Vodacom's consumers whose data disappeared overnight. The NCC has held a two-day public hearings in Polokwane on concerns by consumers. Katlego Nyoni reports
SAfm — Civil Society groups and opposition parties are calling for a review on the decision to give Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity. Mugabe who was granted diplomatic immunity by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoane-Mashabane, is accused of assaulting model Gabriella Engels. The IFP says Maite Nkoane-Mashabane must be summoned before parliament to explain. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Senior Lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cape Town professor Cathy Powell
SAfm — The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says the Minister for International Relations must summoned before parliament to explain Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe's diplomatic immunity. Tsepiso Makwtla spoke to IFP MP, Mkhulekwa Hlengwa...
SAfm — Three people including a traditional healer have appeared at the Estcourt magistrate court in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, today, for the possession of human body parts. They were arrested after after a man went to a local police station and voluntarily admitted to cannibalism. In another court case, a 24-year old man is expected to appear in the Durban magistrate court today after he was arrested carrying a human head in his back pack. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Gérard Labuschagne, the former head of the SAPS specialised Investigative Psychology Section...
SAfm — Gupta-aligned businessman Mzwanele Manyi says he will ensure his newly-acquired news media companies serve the interest of South Africans. The Guptas have sold ANN 7 and the New Age to Manyi for 450-million-rand. Manyi says the sale is part of his commitment to provide certainty to over seven-thousand-500 employees. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird
SAfm — A delegation from the Israeli Knesset (parliament) were in the country over the past two days, hoping to meet with the South African parliament in order to discuss cooperation between the two countries. However, the meeting did not take place, this after the ANC Parliamentary Caucus rejected the request by the Israeli government. This comes dead of the heels of the party's policy conference where they took a resolution to reduce the South African embassy in Israel to just an office. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), Nachman Shai and the Spokesperson for the ANC Parliamentary Caucus, Nonceba Mhlauli..
SAfm — The International Red Cross says the number of people killed in the mudslides caused by floods in Sierra Leone has passed 400. Senior officials say 600 more are still missing. The disaster began on Monday when heavy rains hit in and around the capital, Freetown, and the partial collapse of a hillside triggered mudslides, engulfing homes and wreaking destruction. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to a journalist in Sierra Leone, FreeTown, Kalilu Totangi
SAfm — Justice Minister Michael Masutha has welcomed the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal to set aside a high court judgement for Janusz Walus's release on parole. The SCA upheld Masutha's appeal after the High Court in Pretoria earlier set aside his decision NOT to grant the parole. Walus and the late Clive Derby-Lewis were jailed for the murder of then Communist Party leader Hani in 1993. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to legal expert Dr Llewellyn Curlewis
SAfm — Today is the deadline for affected families of Life Esidimeni patients to contact the office of the premier in Gauteng, to be a part of a dispute resolution process. The premier's office wants to begin an alternative dispute resolution into the deaths of more than 100 patients who died in 2016 after being moved from Life Esidimeni to non-government organisations that were not qualified to provide healthcare. Retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke has been appointed to lead mediation between the government and the family of the Life Esidimeni victims. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thabo Masebe, Spokesperson for the Premier David Makhura.
SAfm — The DA's John Steenhuizen says he believes ANC MP Makhosi Khoza is being punished for being outspoken. The ANC has removed Khoza from chairing Parliament's Public Service and Administration Portfolio Committee - citing an irretrievable breakdown in relations between her and ANC Members of the committee. The stems from Khoza's public statements in support of the vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi was scheduled to appear before the committee earlier this week but did not show up. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the DA's John Steenhuizen
SAfm — Civil rights organisation Afriforum says it will provide legal assistance to the family of Gabriella Engels, the woman who is accusing Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe, of assault. Afriforum's legal which includes famed Oscar Pistorius, prosecutor and current head of the organisation's special prosecutions unit, Adocate Gerrie Nel has announced that he will assist the victim. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Hennie Strydom, Professor of International Law at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
SAfm — Over 200-people have filled an application for direct access at the Constitutional Court. This, in an effort to have the highest court in the land hear a 60-billion rand suit against South Africa's largest banks. The claim is related to their conduct in attaching and selling the homes of defaulting debtors at prices below market value. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Advocate Douglas Shaw, who's representing the group...
SAfm — The legal team of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has told the High Court in Pietermaritzburg that it was actually former Premier Senzo Mchunu who called for the convening of the elective conference in the province. Advocate Greg Harpur was responding to claims by five ANC members in the province who want the outcome of the 2015 provincial elective conference nullified. According to the current ANC provincial leadership, the conference was convened within a period of four years as outlined in the party's constitution. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in KwaZulu Natal Vusi Makhosini
SAfm — ANC MP, Dr Makhosi Khoza has been removed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises portfolio committee. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Parliamentary Reporter, Abongwe Kobokana
SAfm — The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it is following up on reports about a 23-year-old woman who disappeared from Richardsbay in northern KwaZulu-Natal and has now allegedly been found in a Nigerian hospital. She claims she was abducted, drugged and woke up in Nigeria. The woman - who is not being named for her own protection - went missing on the day she graduated from the University of Zululand two months ago. She has allegedly now contacted her family via Facebook. SABC reporter Nhlanhla Nxele has more...
SAfm — The court battle of the ANC in Kwa-Zulu Natal played out in full view of a full bench at the Pietermaritzburg high court today. At the centre of the attention is the legitimacy of the 2015 ANC KwaZulu-Natal elective conference. The five leaders of ANC branches want the court to nullify the conference along with its resolutions saying the whole process was flawed. However the current provincial leadership of the ANC maintains they were elected and emerged victorious at the conference. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporters Vusi Makhosini, Nonkululeko Hlophe and political analyst Protas Madlala
SAfm — On our Arts Culture and Literature feature we profile the founder of Impilo Health Wear. This is a brand that caters for health care professionals including doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, radiographers and nurses. Dr Siviwe Mila, the founder of Impilo Health Wear, says she wishes to reinvent health wear. She adds that understanding the stresses of their daily jobs, Impilo wants to make health professionals to look good and feel good in their African medical attire. Tsepiso spoke to Dr. Siviwe Mila...
SAfm — The South African Policing Union - SAPU has denied claims that its members are intimidating non-striking workers at the 10111 call centre offices in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. Police management have filed an application in the Labour Court against SAPU to prevent unlawful conduct by the striking 10111 employees. Ike Phaahla spoke to Brigadier Sally de Beer, National police spokeswoman and Oscar Skommere, Secretary General for the South African Policing Union - SAPU.
SAfm — Kenya's Electoral commission is still to declare the Presidential elections results. Meanwhile, the National Super Alliance (NASA) says it will only accept the election results if the commission gives it access to its computer servers. NASA has disputed the provisional result from the August 8 poll saying they will accept results based on figures recorded on Tuesday. Ike Phaahla spoke to SABC's Correspondent in Kenya, Sarah Kimani.
SAfm — On Monday, the Johannesburg Equality Court made a ruling in favour of activist and lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand, Tim Trengove Jones. Jones had brought a case of homophobic hate speech before the court against his neighbour, for making an anti-LGBTI slurs against him. Magistrate P J Stanford, in her ruling indicated that there needs to be a clear deterrent that a behaviour and verbal abuse that culminates in homophobic insult is totally unacceptable. Ike Phaahla spoke to Wits University Lecturer and activist, Tim Trengove- Jones
SAfm — As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile South African artist Andy Soul. Andy has been making quality soulful vocal house music for the past decade. Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Andy about his new single "Rise" which is coming out soon on the 18th of August...
SAfm — There are reports that Kenya's main opposition is demanding that its candidate Raila Odinga be declared president, claiming it has evidence that he had won an election. Meanwhile, the heads of foreign observer missions have urged party leaders to be patient and refrain from inflaming tensions. President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading in the provisional results, however, Odinga claims these are a "sham" result of a massive hacking attack on the electronic vote tallying system. Ike Phaahla spoke to our Correspondent in Kenya, Sarah Kimani
SAfm — Goldman Sachs is quoted saying it's getting more difficult to ignore the cryptocurrency market. A digital currency, called Bitcoin earlier this week had a price surge of 3525-US Dollars. This as the bitcoin community awaits the next big development called the Lightning Network, a technology that enables instant transactions. I earlier on spoke to Russel Luck, technology attorney at SwiftTechLaw and started off by asking him what is Bitcoin.
SAfm — The managing attorney of the Gender Equality Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights, Sanja Bornman, says ending impunity will curb gender based violence . She was reacting to Police Minister Fikile Mbalula's defence of police officers, who failed to arrest Higher Education Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana before his court appearance this afternoon. Ike Phaahla spoke to Sanja Bornman
SAfm — Violent protests have erupted in Kenya, this after the opposition leader Raila Odinga alleged fraud saying electoral commission systems were hacked. Odinga rejected early results indicating a strong lead for President Uhuru Kenyatta. The East African country went to the polls yesterday to elect a president. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in Kenya Aldrin Sampear
SAfm — South Africa should NOT look towards the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be rescued from its anemic economic growth. Misheck Mutize, a lecturer of Finance and Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, specializing in Finance, at the University of Cape Town says while the South African situation is getting more desperate, which calls for desperate measures, the idea to turn to the IMF is a bad idea and must be dismissed.
SAfm — The United Nations Women says South Africa has made great strides in achieving gender equality and this is reflected in the number of female parliamentarians it has. However, the UN says despite the country's achievements, there are still challenges that remain, such as limited access to economic opportunities, gender-pay parity and increased violence against women and girls. This, particularly by men who are intimate partners and family members. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Director of UN Women in South Africa, Anne Githuku Shongwe
SAfm — The freeway between the Geldenhuys interchange and Van Buuren Road along the N3 in Germiston, East of Johannesburg will be closed in both directions for the next 24 to 48 hours, this after the overhead pedestrian bridge collapsed onto passing cars in the early hours of this morning. Five people were injured and no fatalities were reported. Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi
SAfm — Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane says the party will table a motion for Parliament to be dissolved on Friday. The party held a press briefing this morning in Cape Town, to announce their plan of action following Tuesday's failed motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. The opposition party says yesterday's results from the secret vote shows Zuma is hanging onto power by a thread. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Phumzile Van Damme, who is the National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament for the DA and started off by asking her why they want to dissolve parliament.
SAfm — For our Arts and Culture feature this week we speak to world acclaimed and multiple award-winning South African photographer Zanele Muholi. Muholi is leading an exhibition tilted HER STORY at the Old Women's Jail in Constitution Hill tomorrow. The exhibition will showcase work by activists and artists articulating on the existence and resistance of Women's struggles with particular emphasis on the experiences of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) citizens of South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Zanele Muholi
SAfm — Monday's announcement by National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete that the motion of no confidence would be decided by secret ballot took many by surprise. While others thought it was the right decision in order to protect members of parliament from intimation; others thought an open ballot would have been best and in the interest of transparency and openness. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the decision maker herself, National Assemby Speaker Baleka Mbete...
SAfm — Communities in and around Cape Town. Civic organisation and faith-based movements are marching to Parliament, this is an effort to call on the ANC MPs to vote according to their constitutional obligations, in tomorrow's Vote of No Confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Speakers such as the Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas and Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba are set to make an address at the march. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Mlamli Maneli and CASAC's Executive Secretary Lawson Naidoo...
SAfm — ANC in Parliament has welcomed the decision by the Speaker of National Assembly, Baleka Mbete that voting on the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma be by a secret ballot. In a statement, the ANC further says they have always maintained that they will support whatever decision the Speaker takes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the ANC's Caucus Spokesperson, Nonceba Mhlauli...
SAfm — Speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete has decided that tomorrow's 8th motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma will be conducted through a secret ballot. Mbete was speaking during a parliamentary media briefing a shortwile ago. Mbete says careful consideration was taken in making her decision...
SAfm — Speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that voting on motion of no confidence will be by secret ballot. Mbete announced her decision on whether the motion on the vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma will be conducted openly or secretly a short while ago. Debate on the motion of no confidence is scheduled to take place on tomorrow. In June, the Constitutional Court ruled that Mbete had the right to decide how the vote would be conducted. The EFF and UDM had indicated that they would challenge Mbete's decision in court, if she announced that the vote would be conducted in the open. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst, Mcebisi Ndletyana, a Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg...
SAfm — Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says while the appointment of new CEO for SAA is a welcome step on the way to stabilizing the airline, it has to be accompanied by other measures. The treasury announced yesterday that Vodacom Group Executive Vuyani Jarana is to head up the troubled state owned airliner. Gigaba told parliament's Standing Committee on Finance that government is committed to helping SAA with re-capitalization, the airline will have to do its bit to ensure it returns to profitability. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Aviation analyst, Joachim Vermooten..
SAfm — The family of the late Dullah Omar says they've asked the National Executive Committee of the ANC to remove his name from the ANC's 'Dullah Omar Region' in the Western Cape. In a statement, the family says the Dullah Omar name should not be associated with the planned march for the 8th August 2017 in support of President Jacob Zuma. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the ANC's National Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa
SAfm — South Africa must not bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, because we can't afford it. This is according to Unathi Sonwabile Henama; Tourism Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology who writes in his personal capacity. This follows Minister of Sports and Recreation, Thulas Nxesi's confirmation that government will support the bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Henama says developing countries must stay clear of hosting mega events because such events are expensive to host, and accrue no long term benefit for developing countries. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Unathi Henama who is Tourism Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology
SAfm — INTRO: The ANC in Parliament says it is confident that the opposition sponsored vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma will be defeated. The party Chief Whip, Jackson Mthembu, says it is inconceivable that a governing party could support an opposition sponsored motion of no confidence to oust its own president. The Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete has not yet made her decision on how the vote will be conducted in a motion scheduled for Tuesday next week. Mthembu says the ANC has full confidence in its MP's. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM leader General Bantu Holomisa
SAfm — The ANC in Parliament says it is confident that the opposition sponsored vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma will be defeated. The party Chief Whip, Jackson Mthembu, says it is inconceivable that a governing party could support an opposition sponsored motion of no confidence to oust its own president. The Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete has not yet made her decision on how the vote will be conducted in a motion scheduled for Tuesday next week. Mthembu says the ANC has full confidence in its MP's.
SAfm — The mining industry continues to bleed jobs. The National Union of Mineworkers has expressed shock at the possible retrenchments of more than seven-thousand workers at Sibanye Gold operations. This comes after Sibanye announced that it will restructure operations in its domestic market, a move that could affect its employees at all levels. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kenneth Buda, NUM Mining House Coordinator at Sibanye Gold and Sibanye Gold spokesperson James Wellsted.
SAfm — South African Airways has new CEO. The Finance Ministry has confirmed that SAA's new chief executive officer is Vuyani Jarana. Jarana has headed up Vodacom's enterprise division since 2012 and was previously its Chief Operating Officer. The news of the appointment comes amid reports that SAA has run out of cash and is technically insolvent. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mayihlome Tshwete, spokesperson for the Finance department.
SAfm — South African Policing Union (SAPU) has announced that the strike by the 10111 operators is set to resume with immediate effect. At a media briefing by the union indicated that they had sough intervention from government, however, that yielded no results. The countrywide strike was temporarily suspended, in mid July. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Oscar Skommere, General Secretary of the South African Policing Union (SAPU)
SAfm — A South African man who was held hostage by Al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011 has been freed. This was announced earlier today during a press briefing in Pretoria. Stephen McGown was grabbed in Timbuktu along with Swede Johan Gustafsson and Dutchman Sjaak Rijke, both of whom were subsequently released. McGown has returned to South Africa and been reunited with his family. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Imtiaz Sooliman, chairman of the Gift of the Givers. But first take a listen to State Security Minister David Mahlobo explaining how that no ransom was paid to secure McGown's release...
SAfm — It has been reported that this morning Oscar Pistorius was rushed to Kalafong hospital in Pretoria under armed guard. This after the former paralympian reportedly complained of chest pains. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services, Logan Maistry
SAfm — A new study by the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) has revealed a worrying low-investment trend among large JSE-listed firms. The research shows the largest 50 companies listed on the JSE expanded their financial reserves to R1.4-trillion by the end of 2016, contradicting arguments that investment in South Africa was being undermined by a lack of savings. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thando Vilakazi, senior economist at the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development
SAfm — Public Enterprises Minister, Lynne Brown, has asked her personal assistant, Kim Davids to step down following allegations related to the email leaks this week. The latest Gupta leaks reportedly indicate that a number of key appointments around Minister Brown were Gupta associates. Brown says the continuing allegations against Davids could compromise the legitimacy of her office. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to amaBhungane managing partner Sam Sole
SAfm — Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance has decided to launch its own inquiry into in illicit financial flows. This after Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago told the committee that the bank laid charges but prosecutors declined to prosecute. Committee chairperson Yunus Carrim says they want to find out why so few cases are being prosecuted and why no task team's been set up to address the problem. Meanwhile The Hawks and NPA feel that they must be given the time and space to do their work; that pressure should not be placed on them to prosecute. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Committee's Chairperson Yunus Carrim
SAfm — An economist say It's time to consider help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to fix South Africa's anemic economic growth. Matthew Kofi Ocran, Professor of Economics at the University of the Western Cape says "the conditions are right for serious consideration of the proposal even though IMF programmes are not very popular with politicians". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Matthew Kofi Ocran, Professor of Economics at the University of the Western Cape
SAfm — The injured mineworkers, and the widows of 34 miners who died in the Marikana shootings will be receiving a total pay out of one-billion-rand in compensation from government. Since the shooting five years ago, at least 325 claims have been made. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Lawyer representing the Marikana victims,Andries Nkome and the President of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), Joseph Mathunjwa.
SAfm — Comedian Chris Forrest is calling all parents, parents-to-be or just fans of comedy to his side-splitting one-man show, Who's Your Daddy. In this comedy, Chris sheds some light on his experiences of becoming a father. From pregnancy to birth, sleepless nights and shares tips about what really happens and how to deal with it. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chris Forrest...
SAfm — The South African Minority Rights Equality Movement has laid criminal charges against EFF leader Julius Malema. This follows Malema's utterances at an EFF event in Durban last weekend, where he said that some Indian people often exploit black people. We speak to Professor at the University of Johannesburg Prof Ashwin Desai
SAfm — Over half of South African students feel unprepared for tertiary education, according to the 2017, Professional Provident Society, PPS, Student Confidence Index survey. According to Motshabi Nomvethe, Technical Marketing Specialist at PPS, the implications of this lack of preparedness is no doubt contributing to the fact that 47.9% of university students do not complete their degrees, as determined in the 2015 report by the Department of Higher Education. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Motshabi Nomvethe
SAfm — The Gauteng department of education is refuting claims that teaching at about 38 "coloured" schools in Gauteng were disrupted yesterday when teachers embarked on a go-slow in solidarity with a Klipspruit school. Coloured teachers in the south of Joburg allegedly embarked on a go-slow in solidarity with parents of Klipspruit West Secondary. The group of parents from the area allegedly locked the gates and prevented learners from entering the school in protest against the new principal appointment. Parents of Klipspruit West Secondary are allegedly demanding a coloured or Indian be appointed head of the school. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson of the Gauteng Education Department, Steve Mabona.
SAfm — Minister of Energy Mmamoloko Kubayi has dismissed reports suggesting that she has suspended the Board of Directors of Central Energy Fund. Earlier reports alleged that the minister suspended the board over its role in sale of oil reserves, which were sold at a substantial discount. However, in a statements issued this afternoon, Kubayi says she has given the board members letters on the 26th of July 2017, requesting an explanation on concerns. The Congress of South African Trade Union - COSATU earlier welcomed the minister's decision to suspend the CEB Board. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to professor of energy studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Philip Lloyd
SAfm — Kenyans will be heading to the polls for elections in a weeks time, despite fears of electoral violence. This after the body of a senior Kenyan election official was found tortured and murdered. The body of Chris Msando, the head of information, communication and technology at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, was found on the outskirts of Nairobi. The body of an unidentified woman was also found. The apparent murders come several days before voters in the country will choose a new president, as well as lawmakers and local representatives. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Abdullahi Boru Halakhe is the East Africa Researcher at Amnesty International
SAfm — The South African Minority Rights Equality Movement has laid criminal charges against EFF leader Julius Malema. This follows Malema's utterances at an EFF event in Durban last weekend, where he said that some Indian people often exploit black people. We earlier spoke to Ashin Singh, the convenor for the South African Minority Rights Equality Movement
SAfm — South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo have today signed a waver visa agreement for 'official and diplomatic' passports. Minister of Home Affairs, Hlengiwe Mkhize says she hopes the visa waiver will further enhance cooperation between the two countries by making it easier for officials to regularly interact with each other, without hindrance. Tsepiso Spoke to Minister of Home Affairs Hlengiwe Mkhize
SAfm — Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has warned young people not to trust false social media adverts that could land them in the hands of human traffickers. This after a twenty four year-old Bloemfontein woman was rescued from an international human trafficking syndicate in Malaysia. It is understood that Princess Mahlangu was lured to Malaysia to participate in a modelling competition which she entered on Facebook. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Vuyo Mhaga, the spokesperson for Police Minister Fikile Mbalula
SAfm — The ANC has vowed to work to set the country's economy on a growth path. This is part of the resolution taken at the NEC Lekgotla which ended in Pretoria at the weekend. Currently the country is on technical recession with unemployment among youth and graduates stubbornly high. The governing party's leadership met for the first time for a four-day national lekgotla after the national policy conference. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the ANC's Secretary General Gwede Mantashe
SAfm — A study conducted by the University of Cape Town has found that there is a prevalence of hepatitis C in high risk population namely sex workers, men who have sex with men and people who use drugs. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are infectious diseases that affect the liver . Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Associate Professor and Hepatologist at Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Mark Sonderup...
SAfm — Black First Land First movement leader Andile Mgxitama says he has opened a case of intimidation and racism after he was allegedly assaulted by a white man at AmaBhungane's "Inside the hashtag Gupta Leaks" town hall event in Braamfontein, Johannesburg last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Andile Mgxitama
SAfm — A teacher who was found guilty on three charges, including making racist and derogatory statements at St Johns College's in Johannesburg, has been dismissed. Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the teacher being let go. Lesufi had given the school until one o'clock this afternoon to review a decision that allowed Keith Arlow to continue working at the school. The MEC visited St Johns College this morning. Earlier on Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Panyaza Lesufi, the MEC for education in Gauteng and Lebogang Montjane, Executive Director of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa.
SAfm — The amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism has denied claims by Black First Land First, BLF, leader Andile Mngxitama that a white man attacked him during its "Inside the hashtag Gupta Leaks" town hall event in Braamfontein, Johannesburg last night. Earlier on I spoke to Stefaans Brümmer, from AmaBhungane's Centre for Investigative Journalism who says the disruption started when he had approached Mngxitama and asked him to keep his members quiet from disrupting the event.
SAfm — Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR) for the second quarter of 2017 reveals that SA's business executives views are pessimistic in terms of their perceptions of their outlook for the country's economy in the year ahead. The survey also shows that 67 percent of SA business executives' operations and business decisions are impacted by a turbulent SA economy and uncertainty about the country's future direction in the last six months. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gillian Saunders, head: advisory services at Grant Thornton South Africa about the factors behind these perceptions
SAfm — The South African Revenue Services, SARS, has issued a notice that it has accidentally omitted information submitted by certain taxpayers and companies. In a statement this week SARS announced that due to technical glitches, crucial documents filed by employers and taxpayers need to be refiled. Elvis Presslin spoke to Keith Engel, CEO of the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT)
SAfm — Zimbabwe's First Lady Grace Mugabe has asked her husband, President Robert Mugabe, to name his preferred successor. Grace Mugabe was speaking at a meeting of the ZANU- PF Wome's League, which she heads, in Harare. Elvis Presslin spoke to our reporter in Zimbabwe Effort Musekiwa. He also spoke to Professor Siphamandla Zondi, from the political sciences department at the University of Pretoria
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised concerns that committees set up to investigate allegations of state capture are not properly resourced. The DA said this after it has emerged that the Public Enterprises committee will not be getting the services of Advocate Mthuthuzeli Vanara as evidence leader because of his work load. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's Chief Whip, John Steenhuisen and Chairperson of Committees, Cedric Frolick...
SAfm — Management at the National Health Laboratory Services say a strike by its workers could lead to delays for those waiting for test results. Thousands of workers began an indefinite nationwide strike yesterday. Workers and management have agreed on to a 7.3 % salary increase but are still to finalize other issues relating to benefits. The NHLS is the only service provider of laboratory services at public hospitals and clinics. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Shabir Madhi National Health Laboratory Services
SAfm — INTRO: Kwazulu Natal police say there have been two shootings at the Glebelands hostel at Umlazi, south of Durban. A man has been shot dead near a small shop that he operates near the hostel. This as the recent Moerane commission investigating political kilings in the province heard that there'd been a number of murders at Glebelands and that hitmen were hired from the hostel. In another incident police say a woman was shot last night. Elvis Presslin spoke to KZN, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele...
SAfm — Mental health spend has increased by more than 80% in the past five years, reaching R2bn in 2016. Discovery Health data shows that depression contributed over 40% of the overall mental health disease burden. Other conditions include anxiety disorder, non-specific neuroses and bipolar mood disorder. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Noluthando Nematswerani Head of the Centre For Clinical Excellence at Discovery Health...
SAfm — Proposed changes to South Africa's immigration laws may prevent refugees and asylum seekers from living in the country permanently. That is according to the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town. The policies are outlined in a new Green Paper on International Migration, the Refugees Amendment Bill, and the Border Management Authority Bill. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Miranda Madikane, Director of the Scalabrini Centre...
SAfm — The National Education Health and Allied Workers' Union, Nehawu, is preparing for a nationwide strike at the National Health Laboratory Service. The looming strike stems from failed wage negotiations between the employer and organised labour. The indefinite strike is set to start on Wednesday (tomorrow). For more on this we are now joined on the line by Nehawu's deputy general secretary, December Mavuso
SAfm — The national carrier, South African Airways, has asked for a ten-billion rand bailout. Finance minister Malusi Gigaba revealed this in a reply to parliamentary questions. He declined to say if the request had been granted. SAA was provided with state funds this month to help it repay loans of more than two billion rand to British bank, Standard Chartered. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the University of Johannesburg's Department of Economics and Econometrics' Associate Professor, Nicholas Ngepah...
SAfm — Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says management at the Windsor House Academy in Kempton Park on the East Rand have agreed to suspend their controversial hair policy for three months. This is to allow for a consultative process. Lesufi visited the school today. The MEC says he received numerous complaints. Black pupils were allegedly kicked out of school because their hairstyles were deemed unacceptable by the principal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Gushwell Brooks, Communications Co-ordinator at the Human Rights Commission and Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says the Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has agreed to investigate former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe, for a 30 million rand payout he received from the power utility. The DA requested the investigation after it emerged that the Eskom board approved the payout to Molefe after 18 months as CEO of Eskom. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the Public Protector Cleopatra Mosana
SAfm — The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says any patient-related information within the doctor-patient relationship is sacrosanct and must be respected, even after death. SAMA was responding to the book, 'Mandela's Last Years', which details the last days of former president Nelson Mandela. The book was written by former South African National Defence Force Surgeon-General Dr Vejay Ramlakan, who was part of the medical team treating Madiba in the months before his death. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to chairperson of the South African Medical Association Dr Mzukisi Grootboom
SAfm — A Clinical trial has found that a nine-year-old child, who contracted HIV at birth, is showing no symptoms of the disease. The child was given anti-retroviral drugs for the first few months as part of a clinical trial, but has received no treatment since. Researchers believe aggressive treatment soon after infection could enable long-term remission of the disease. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr James McIntyre CEO of Anova Health Institute and he is one of the investigators of the study...
SAfm — Talk radio station 702 has apologised unreservedly for an offensive tweet published on Sunday. The post which has caused uproar on Twitter compares two black children with dogs. The radio station posted pictures of people who took part in its hashtag MTN702Walk on its social media platforms. In one of its tweets they ask who is cuter between dogs and kids. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Puleng Lenka-Bula, who formerly served as the Dean of Students at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and an Associate Professor of Ethics...
SAfm — The commission investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal continues. The commission had a visit at the Glebelands hostel in Umlazi south of Durban - where 89 people have reportedly been killed since 2014. The commission has also heard that there are too many illegal firearms in communities, hence most victims of political related violence are shot. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Moerane Commission's Secretary, Solomzi Mdledle
SAfm — Residents evicted from dilapidated flats in Joburg CBD are complaining about overcrowding in the tents provided as temporary shelter. Hundreds of residents from Fattis Mansion and Cape York buildings have been temporarily housed at the Wembley stadium in Turffontein south of the city. At the Cape York building, seven people died after the building caught alight earlier this month. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nomzamo Zondo, Director of Litigation at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, who says the City has still done nothing to shelter the residents, and is in breach of a court order and of its constitutional obligations...
SAfm — The principal of Manyano Primary School in Middelburg, Mpumalanga is now without a job after he was dismissed by the provincial department of Education. He was fired after being found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, for beating up 14 year old learner Siphamandla Choma late last year. They were being disciplined for allegedly stealing one hundred and fifty rand from a teacher's bag. MEC Reginah Mhaule says the principal has five days to appeal her decision. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Choma's family lawyer, Eddie Mabaso
SAfm — South Africa has made a recovery in the latest Country RepTrak reputation study, rising four places to 45 out of 71 countries measured. This is despite the current political and policy uncertainty, Conducted by Reputation House in association with the Reputation Institute, the global reputation study reveals that Canada and Switzerland topped the ranking, while the United States recorded the biggest drop in reputation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairman of Reputation House South Africa Dr Dominik Heil
SAfm — Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will drop by a quarter of a percentage point to six point seven five percent. This means the prime lending rate drops to 10 point two five percent. Some economists had speculated that the Reserve Bank would drop rates. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to by Gina Schoeman Economist at Citi Bank.
SAfm — Minister of Mineral Resources Musebenzi Zwane may bring an ailing mining industry to its knees! This is according to Jonathan Veeran who is a partner at Webber Wentzel. Zwane has gazetted a proposal to restrict new mining prospecting and mining rights as well as their renewal. Veeran says there is an attempt to force the industry to ultimately bow to the Minister's whim in respect of Mining Charter III. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Local government association - SALGA - has called for a review of the safety needs of councillors amidst the escalation in the killing of local councillors. Speaker of the Raymond Mhlaba municipal council in the Eastern Cape - Thozama Njobe - was shot several times. She later died in hospital. Salga says the killing of councillors is an indictment on the local government and its constitutional mandate to deliver basic services. Tsepiso Makwetla, Salga presidency spokesperson Phindile Chauke
SAfm — Death threats against ANC MP Dr. Makhosi Khoza and a number of other prominent South Africans have once again raised questions about the ability and willingness of law enforcement agencies to protect public officials and ordinary citizens. Khoza has been vocal in condemning President Jacob Zuma's leadership and has even called on him to step down. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bheki Mngomezulu, Professor of political science at the University of Western Cape, who says "Factional battles within the ANC have allowed "ill discipline" to flourish."
SAfm — The latest TransUnion vehicle pricing index has revealed that prices for new passenger vehicles shrunk from 8.4 percent in last year's second quarter to 5.4 percent in this year's second quarter. The vehicle pricing index, considers data from South Africa's top 15 manufacturers, comparing the rates at which both new and used financed vehicle prices increase on a quarterly basis. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kriben Reddy, Director for Product and New Business Development for TransUnion Africa
SAfm — Miway Insurance says its investigating the source of an email allegedly from Miway Insurance Management instructing each other not not approve claims from black people in the country.The company is currently trending on social media. In a statement the insurance company says "An urgent investigation has been launched and they can confirm that the email with its content was not sent from a MiWay employee and that there was also no such meeting that took place or decision to this effect. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to branding expert Thebe Ikalafeng
SAfm — SABC Board Chairperson Khanyisile Kweyana says the resignation of former acting SABC CEO James Aguma does not mean he's completely off the hook. Aguma resigned today in the middle of his disciplinary action. He was facing ten charges including breach of fiduciary duties and providing false information under oath during the disciplinary hearing of former Chief Operating Officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Aguma tendered his resignation in exchange for the SABC to drop the disciplinary hearing against him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Osborne Molatudi, legal representative of the former acting SABC CEO James Aguma...
SAfm — Smurfs lovers have until the 30th of July to catch the exciting show at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, East of Johannesburg. The Smurfs Live on Stage is a magical adventure that sees the Smurfs battle Gargamel and save Mother Nature, showing the power of family and true team spirit. The show takes both young and old audiences into the magical world of colourful mushroom houses and their favourite little blue people. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the CEO of Blue Blood, Shaaista Osman
SAfm — The South African Airways (SAA) board of directors yesterday assured the public that it would not cover up corruption at the state-owned airline following a Sunday newspaper report that it paid R4.5 billion to overseas companies for long-term contracts. The board says action will be taken against anyone accused of criminality must have factual basis and be legally sustainable. Investigations were previously commissioned by SAA to look into financial losses incurred by the company. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAA Acting Ceo, Musa Zwane ...
SAfm — Eskom says less reliance on expensive diesel generators and an increase in cross border sales have helped it achieve a better financial performance. Eskom generated 47 billion rand from operations. The company released its delayed financial results released which show an eight per cent increase in revenue. The company has continued to report losses on its net profit. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to Public Finance and Management Act expert Advocate Ivan Herselman
SAfm — The police ministry says representatives from taxi service Uber have urged them to find a way to best deal with the ongoing fued between its partner drivers and the metered taxi industry. Uber has requested a meeting with the police ministry following the death of one of its partner drivers from burn wounds.The uber driver was in his car when it was set alight, allegedly by metered taxi drivers, outside Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria last month. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Police Vuyo Mhaga.
SAfm — Mazda South Africa has extended its recall campaign on certain vehicles due to defective airbags. According to Mazda an additional nineteen thousand units have been affected in South Africa, and they are cars produced from 2003 onwards. Tsepiso spoke to Henry Gerber - Who is a Warrenty and Technical Manager at Mazda South Africa...
SAfm — The Competition Commission has launched a market inquiry into the public passenger transport sector following numerous complaints relating to public transport in the country. The inquiry will look into road and rail public passenger transport, these include minibus and metered taxis, app based taxi services (i.e. Uber) Metrorail, and the Gautrain. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Head of Communication at the Competition Commission, Sipho Ngwema
SAfm — Thokozani Magwaza has stepped down as the CEO of the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA). In a statement the department of Social Development says Minister Bathabile Dlamini and Magwaza, have agreed to terminate the services after a consultative process. It has been reported that this could be attributed to the alleged death threats made against him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to chairperson for Standing Committee on Public Accounts Themba Godi....
SAfm — Uber South Africa has met with representatives from the police ministry to address the ongoing war between its partner drivers and the metered taxi industry. Uber requested the meeting following the death of one of its partner drivers, who suffered serious burn wounds. It is understood that the driver was in his car when it was set alight, allegedly by metered taxi drivers, outside Loftus Versveld in Pretoria more than a month ago. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the Ministry of Police Vuyo Mhaga
SAfm — Minister of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Zwane has suspended the implementation of a controversial mining charter pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the Chamber of Mines. The Chamber applied for an urgent high court injunction to prevent the implementation of the revised charter, which increases the minimum threshold for black ownership of mining companies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to senior executive for employment relations at the Chamber of Mine Dr Elize Strydom
SAfm — There have been no arrests yet after the latest shooting at Mzimkhulu in the southern part of KwaZulu-Natal. Three councillors Sandiso Magaqa, Ntsiki Mafa and Jabu Mzizi survived a hail of bullets last night while returning from a meeting. KwaZulu-Natal Community Safety MEC Mxolisi Kaunda and Cooperative Governance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube today visited the crime scene at Ibisi bus stop in Mzimkhulu. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cooperative Governance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube
SAfm — State security forces in Rwanda have killed at least 37 suspected petty offenders and forcibly disappeared four others since April 2016, according to a new Human Rights Watch report. Most victims were accused of stealing items such as bananas, a cow, or a motorcycle. Others were suspected of smuggling marijuana, illegally crossing the border from the Democratic Republic of Congo, or of using illegal fishing nets. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ida Sawyer, Senior Researcher in the Africa Division at Human Rights, who is presently based in Belgium...
SAfm — Economists have expressed doubt about a short-term action plan unveiled by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba to boost confidence in the economy. Gigaba announced a 14-point blueprint for economic recovery at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange today. He says the action plan will be co-ordinated by the President and will be implemented by various ministers to ensure that all targets are achieved on set time-frames. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Economist at Nedbank Group, Busisiwe Radebe...
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has ruled that local authorities must provide accommodation for evicted people although they have to do this within available resources. It says the City of Cape Town has a duty to provide accommodation for a group of workers evicted from a bricks manufacturing farm in Wolwerivier. The Court further ruled that the accommodation offered by the City was suitable. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Phephelaphi Dube who is the Director at the Centre for Constitutional Rights
SAfm — Warring Soweto taxi associations - WATA and NANDUWE - say they are already losing out financially. Gauteng Transport MEC Ismail Vadi has ordered that the taxi ranks and routes used by both associations be closed. The move follows relentless violent attacks between the two associations over routes. The attacks have left several people dead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hamilton Miya, from the Witwatersrand African Taxi Association, WATA ...
SAfm — The South African Broadcasting Corporation is embarking on a review process of its 2004 Editorial Policies. The SABC has invited the public to participate in the process to reformulate editorial policies at the public broadcaster. The policies will address issues such as language, religious programming, news and current affairs. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Interim Board Member Ms Febe Potgieter-Gqubule...
SAfm — ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says public sector corruption threatens the sovereignty and the economy of the country. Ramaphosa was addressing delegates at the SACP 14th National Congress currently underway in Boksburg, on the east Rand. The ANC is embroiled in a fiercely-contested leadership race ahead of its national elective congress in December. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg...
SAfm — One of the first black women in South Africa to disclose her HIV status; Prudence Nobantu Mabele has died. Mabele was a leading advocate for people living with HIV & AIDS, a respected gender activist. She was the founder and Executive Director of the Positive Women's Network and Deputy Chair of the South African National AIDS Council. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Yvette Raphael, friend and colleague to Prudence Mabele...
SAfm — Religious leaders and institutions must be registered and pay tax like any other business in South Africa. And that foreign nationals wishing to open churches in South Africa should undergo a strict vetting process. These are some of the recommendations contained in the final report of the CRL Rights Commission following its investigation into the commercialisation of churches in South Africa. The investigation was a result of unconventional methods by some church leaders where congregants were made to eat grass, snakes and sprayed with pesticides among others. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Prophet Mboro, of The Incredible Happenings Ministries...
SAfm — The budget for Mogale City Local Municipality has been approved. This after councilors failed to form a quorum to adopt the 2017/2018 budget last week. Only 38 of the 77 councilors attended that meeting. Members of opposition EFF and the DA did not attend the meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the mayor of the Mogale City Local Municipality Patrick Lipudi
SAfm — Today is World Population Day. The United Nations declared this day in 1990 to highlight issues regarding the global population. The theme this year is Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations. It coincides with the Family Planning Summit underway in London where policymakers are discussing efforts to reach the Family Planning 2020 goals. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to Ramatu Daroda Family Planning Policy Adviser United Nations Population Fund's East and Southern African Regional Office…
SAfm — Rangers from the Kruger National Park and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency are searching for four lions that escaped from the Kruger National Park last night. This is the second time that lions have escaped from the park. Two months ago, five lions escaped. Four were captured and returned to the park while one was not captured. Tsepiso Makwetla spokesperson for the South African National Parks William Mabasa
SAfm — Chairperson of the subcommittee on Health and Education, Naledi Pandor says the ANC has resolved that basic education must undergo comprehensive review in order to respond to radical social economic transformation. She was speaking at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, where the ANC is reporting back on their health and education policy discussions from its National Policy Conference last week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Naledi Pandor...
SAfm — The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has announced the restructuring of its operations that will see it shed 60 jobs by the end of the year. The company says it is restructuring against the backdrop of South Africa's low economic rate, ratings downgrades and low business confidence and as exchanges were adapting to fast paced technological changes. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to JSE chief executive officer, Nicky Newton-King
SAfm — Our Friday feature TRENDSWATCH. Molebogeng Sebidi looks at news that dominated social media this week.
SAfm — Stats SA has continually warned that access to healthcare in South Africa is still very different for black and white South Africans. Now a Black-owned RH Bophelo is set to list on the JSE next Wednesday with the aim of providing competitive rates for lower to middle-income earners "who cannot afford private healthcare. RH Bophelo will list initially as a special purpose acquisition company vehicle which will be used to acquire commercially viable infrastructure assets. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to one of the sponsors of RH Bophelo, Mr Quinton Zunga...
SAfm — ANC President Jacob Zuma says factionalism continues to cost the party its voter support. His Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa and former African Union Commission Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma are vying for the contest to lead the ruling party ahead of its December conference. The party top brass and its leagues are divided as to whom should succeed Zuma. Delivering his closing address to the ANC five-day national policy conference in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg, President Zuma admitted that slate politics was derailing party's efforts to regain public trust. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe
SAfm — The ANC has proposed that government communications be centralised to form part of the Presidency and that the provincial government communications should be allocated in the premier's office. The Chairperson of the Communication and Battle of Ideas Commission, Jackson Mthembu says this is to ensure that the presidency gets to tell and instruct in terms of the messaging that we are driving as government. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jackson Mthembu
SAfm — The ANC has proposed that government communications be centralised to form part of the Presidency and that the provincial government communications should be allocated in the premier's office. The Chairperson of the Communication and Battle of Ideas Commission, Jackson Mthembu says this is to ensure that the presidency gets to tell and instruct in terms of the messaging that we are driving as government. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jackson Mthembu
SAfm — ANC delegates at the party's policy conference say they are not happy with the black shareholder percentage in the mining charter. The current charter contains a new clause that states that all mining companies must have 30 percent black empowerment shareholding within 12 months. The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane says ANC delegates want the mining charter to increase its black ownership to over 50%. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to minister Mosebenzi Zwane
SAfm — ANC NEC Member Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the National Health Insurance (NHI), is not about closing down all private hospitals and practices but making healthcare universally accessible to all South Africans. Dr Motsoaledi was presenting the NHI white paper to ANC delegates in the Education and Health Commission, at the party's national policy conference, currently underway at Nasrec, South of Joburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nasrec by ANC NEC member, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi...
SAfm — The African National Congress has termed the Radical Economic Transformation policy as a tool to change the face of poverty. The party says the second phase of RET will go a long way in creating an inclusive economy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the ANC Treasury General, Dr Zweli Mkhize...
SAfm — The ANC says it needs to be careful, when trying to address issues around white monopoly capital, not to replace it with black monopoly capital. This is what the ruling party has been discussing over the past couple of days, regarding the ANC's documents on strategy and tactics in Nasrec south of Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairperson of the party's Strategy and Tactics portfolio, Nathi Mthethwa, who says white monopoly capital doesn't exist in South Africa, is a fallacy
SAfm — As the land debate rages on at the ANC national Policy Conference it seems a number of structures within the party are on opposing ends on the matter . With the Women's league calling for a referendum on the land issues while the Youth league calls for expropriation of land without compensation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANCYL President Collen Maine
SAfm — The Board of Passenger Rail Agency, PRASA says to today's court ruling on the controversial locomotives tender to replace the country's ageing fleet, effectively renders the contract illegal. The High Court in Johannesburg has set aside the contract worth billions of rand awarded to Swifambo Rail Leasing by PRASA in 2013. PRASA had asked the court to review and cancel the contract after both the Auditor General and the Public Protector found there had been fraud, corruption and gross irregularities in the transaction. The rail agency also wanted Swifambo to pay back the money and to take back the trains, which were found to be too tall for the local railway system. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to PRASA Board member William Steenkamp
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has urged delegates attending the ANC 5th National Policy Conference to find ways to implement all policies that will be adopted at the end of the week-long gathering. He was speaking at the governing party's fund raising gala dinner last night. The ANC begins its National Policy Conference in Nasrec outside Soweto later this morning. The first two days of the gathering will be dedicated to a serious discussion on the challenges facing the party. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the ANC NEC MEMBER & National head of ANC campaigns, Nomvula Mokonyane about some of the policy discussion documents and ANC President, Jacob Zuma's opening address
SAfm — SABC senior producer of RSG Current Affairs Suna Venter has died. Venter's body was discovered on Thursday morning at her flat in Fairlands. Venter made headlines last year when she was suspended from the public broadcaster, along with a number of colleagues who would later be known as the SABC 8. Elvis Presslin spoke to Angie Kapelianis, National Radio Current Affairs Editor at SABC News...
SAfm — The 2017 tax season will open for individuals on 1 July. The deadline for non-provisional and provisional taxpayers submitting their tax returns manually through the post or at a SARS branch drop box is 27 September 2017. Meanwhile, the deadline for non-provisional taxpayers submitting their returns via eFiling or electronic filing at a SARS branch is 24 November 2017. The deadline for provisional taxpayers using eFiling is 31 January 2018. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of the Tax Ombud Advocate Eric Mkhawane
SAfm — The Johannesburg High Court has ordered that public schools should cater for the needs of learners from all religious backgrounds. The Organisation for Religious Education and Democracy (OGOD) challenged the Christian focused culture of six public schools, saying they violate the National Policy on Religion. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Basic Education Department Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga...
SAfm — The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says it has put together a "compelling" document detailing the extent of South Africa's alleged state capture. The organisations says it plans to present this to Parliament. The document is based on Outa's own investigation and reports by the Public Protector, the Council of Churches & the Public Affairs Research Institute. Outa says the move aims to ensure Parliamentarians are well informed ahead of the vote on a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to OUTA's Chairperson Wayne Duvenage...
SAfm — AngloGold Ashanti is planning to retrench over 8 000 mine workers as part of its restructuring process. In a statement the mining company says operational costs and mines that have reached the end of their economic lives are the reasons for this process. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Senior Vice President for Investor Relations at AngloGold Ashanti, Stewart Bailey...
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has launched Operation Vula and the Radical Agrarian Socio-Economic Transformation programme in Ixopo, KwaZulu Natal. Operation Vula seeks to localise the economy by using the government's buying power to purchase from SMMEs and cooperatives. It aims to target specific societal groupings and assist targeted enterprises with skills, funding and markets. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to KwazuluNatal Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Sihle Zikalala
SAfm — Former Zimbabwe Deputy Prime Minister in the inclusive government Professor Arthur Mutambara has launched his engaging autobiography. Titled " in search of the elusive Zimbabwean Dream: An autobiography of thought leadership volume one", the book reflects a description of Prof Mutambara's very impressive academic record from his high school days to his brilliant achievements at University of Zimbabwe and Oxford University, as well as his work experiences in the United States. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Arthur Mutambara
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Parliament has refused to be briefed by the Chairperson of the board of South African Airways, Dudu Myeni. Myeni arrived without other board members at Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance to brief it on the entity's quarterly report. She was accompanied by the CFO and acting CEO. The committee said it would be futile to engage Myeni alone while there are allegations that she has not been attending board meetings for some time. Meanwhile, the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) says it plans to lay charges against the SAA board over alleged corruption and irregular expenditure which they claim amounts to more than 1 billion- rand. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the South African Cabin Crew Association's Feroze Kader and Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine
SAfm — Home Affairs Director General Mkuseli Apleni has told the National Assembly's Home Affairs committee that they have followed all the processes in the early naturalisation of the Gupta family. The early naturalisation of the family caused controversy when a leaked e-mail showed former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba overrode a decision denying the family early naturalisation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to immigration attorney Gary Eisenberg
SAfm — Employment in the formal sector has shed 48-thousand jobs in the first quarter of this year. At the end of March around 9,6 million people were employed in the formal non-agricultural sector. According to figures released by Statistics South Africa, construction and mining are the only two sectors that have shown growth in employment. Most job losses were in the retail and manufacturing sectors. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to mining and labour analyst Mamokgethi Molopyane.
SAfm — The Automobile Association (AA) have called for urgent intervention into the rising number of accidents which occur on South African roads. Figures released by the Road Traffic Management Corporation have shown that 14071 people have died in 2016 from road accidents, with more than a third of pedestrians accounting for the deaths. As a result, the AA have decided to launch a campaign as a way to curb the rising death tolls in pedestrians. The name of this campaign is Lets#SeeYou. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the AA, Layton Beard
SAfm — Deputy Finance Minister Sfiso Buthelezi has questioned the relevance of inflation targeting in the current economic environment. Buthelezi was addressing a Gordon Institute of Business' Forum in Johannesburg this morning. He has called for more discussions on whether inflation targeting is still the right government policy to pursue. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent political analyst Dale Mckinley
SAfm — Thirteen Correctional Services officers are facing suspension for alleged breach of security at the Johannesburg medium B Prison. This after explicit images of female strippers entertaining prisoners went viral on social media. The Department has launched an investigation into how the strip dancers were allowed entry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the department of Correctional Services Logan Maistry
SAfm — The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture has culled over 20 thousand chickens from a farm in Villiers on the banks of Vaal River bordering the province with Free State. This after samples collected from the farm tested positive for a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, H5N8 also called bird flu virus. Dr Mpho Maja, Director of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says in a bid to control the spread of the virus the department has decided to ban the sale of live chickens throughout the country. Meanwhile, in a statement the department says no human cases of infection with avian flu have been reported. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Institute for Communicable Diseases' Senior Medical Scientist, Dr Florette Treurnicht
SAfm — Thirteen Correctional Services officers are facing suspension for alleged breach of security at the Johannesburg medium B Prison. This after explicit images of female strippers entertaining prisoners went viral on social media. The Department has launched an investigation into how the strip dancers were allowed entry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the department of Correctional Services Logan Maistry
SAfm — Former Prime Minister of Namibia, Nahas Angula, has described struggle icon, Andimba Toivo ya Toivo as a selfless and dedicated liberation leader. He was delivering the eulogy at the memorial service being held in Windhoek this afternoon. Ya Toivo was an activist who took part in the freedom struggles in both Namibia and South Africa. He spent 16 years on Robben Island with 36 other countrymen - after they were convicted of treason by the apartheid system. Earlier on Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Noma Bolani, who is in Windhoek, Nambia, for the memorial and funeral services
SAfm — As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Afro-Soul sensation, Philisiwe Mavukela. Ronald Phiri spoke to the multi-talented musician from Katlehong, who released her exciting second single titled "Ubuhle Bendalo"
SAfm — Kwa Zulu Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo says they are prioritizing efforts to improve oncology services at hospitals in the province. MEC Dhlomo says they are receiving assistance from many oncologists in the private sector and they are in the process of permanently employing more. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo about his remedial plans for the province...
SAfm — Angola is set to hold elections on August 23 to choose a successor to President Eduardo dos Santos after 38 years of rule. Dos Santos, 74, has been in power since 1979 and has announced that he will not contest the election. His ruling party's presidential candidate will be the current defence minister. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Presidential hopeful and Secretary General of opposition party UNITA - Rafael Savimbi, who's also the son of Jonas Savimbi...
SAfm — The go-slow that went on for nearly two weeks by the forensic pathology assistance in Gauteng has ended. Workers were demanding extra pay and a danger allowance for conducting autopsies which they say they're untrained to do. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nehawu Spokesperson, Khaya Xaba
SAfm — The North West, Northern Cape and Free State have the worst performing municipalities, financially, in the country. Auditor-General kimi Makwetu says the Western Cape however is well ahead of other provinces with an 80% clean audit for its municipalities, in the 2015-2016 financial year. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier on, the Auditor-General said 27% of the 263 municipalities face an unsustainable future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Auditor-General kimi Makwetu
SAfm — The ANC has accused Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane of overstepping her mandate. In her latest remedial action, Mkhwebane has recommended Parliament amend the Constitution to change the focus of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy. She says the protection of the rand's value should not be the primary objective of the Central Bank. But ANC says this is tantamount to Public Protector overreaching her powers. Earlier on Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa...
SAfm — The ANC has accused Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane of overstepping her mandate. In her latest remedial action, Mkhwebane has recommended Parliament amend the Constitution to change the focus of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy. She says the protection of the rand's value should not be the primary objective of the Central Bank. But ANC says this is tantamount to Public Protector overreaching her powers. Earlier on Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa...
SAfm — Refugees drawn from the East African region are celebrating in the Ugandan capital Kampala to mark World Refugee day. During the occasion the Ugandan government called on the international community to support the country's efforts to host the refugees in dignity. Uganda is now the top refugee hosting country in Africa and third largest in the world. It is home to 1.3 million refugees 900,000 of them from South Sudan. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent Sarah Kimani who is in Uganda...
SAfm — The South African Federation of Trade Unions (saftu) says the recommendations by the public protector to have the Reserve Bank focus on socio-economic issues are a welcomed improvement- however they feel the bank needs to be nationalised. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank has since indicated that it plans to challenge the latest report by the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the General Secretary of South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), Zwelinzima Vavi.
SAfm — The South African Federation of Trade Unions (saftu) says the recommendations by the public protector to have the Reserve Bank focus on socio-economic issues are a welcomed improvement- however they feel the bank needs to be nationalised. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank has since indicated that it plans to challenge the latest report by the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Earlier on Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Economics reporter, Tshepo Mongoai...
SAfm — The South African Human Rights Commission has found that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health violated the rights of oncology patients when it failed to provide relevant services in the province's two major hospitals. The Commission has completed a report on investigation into the state of cancer treatment equipment in the province. Machines at some hospitals have been out of service for years. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chief Executive Office of the Human Rights Comission, Mr Tseliso Thipanyane
SAfm — The High Court in Johannesburg has declared that Section 18 of the Criminal Procedure Act is unconstitutional. The court ruled that the Act is invalid to the extent that it doesn't allow for prosecutions in cases of certain sexual offences because of the statue of limitation of 20 years. A group of women, known as the "Frankel 8", accused the late philanthropist Sidney Frankel of sexually assaulting them when they were children. They challenged the law in court after being told that the matter had prescribed because the alleged crimes had taken place more than 20 years ago. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Criminal Law Expert, Dr Llewellyn Curlewis
SAfm — The uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association, MKMVA, have made a pronouncement on its proposed list for the ANC's next top six leadership. MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe says the association has removed Police Minister Fikile Mbalula from their initial proposed list. Last week Mbalula tweeted that having Free State Premier Ace Magashule in the ANC Top six is a definite No No, saying he will finish what is left of the organisation. Maphatsoe says despite this tweet it's still in support of the work Mbalula has been doing in his ministerial portfolio. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe...
SAfm — Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she will be opposing the application by President Jacob Zuma for a review of the findings of her predecessor, Thuli Madonsela, in her State of Capture report. Madonsela recommended that the president appoint a judicial commission of inquiry into the matter, chaired by a judge selected by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Advocate Mkhwebane has released four reports on the investigations of complaints about alleged corruption and abuse of state funds across the country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
SAfm — Former African Union chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has officially accepted her nomination by the ANC Youth League to succeed president Jacob Zuma as ANC president. Dlamini-Zuma has addressed ANC members at the memorial lecture of former ANC Youth League president, Peter Mokaba held in Polokwane, Limpopo. Dlamini-Zuma says she serves the country and the ANC with dignity for her entire life. Bongi Gwala spoke to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, a Political and Policy analyst.
SAfm — The Chamber of Mines has vowed to take legal action against the Mineral Resources Department to force it to suspend the implementation of the new mining charter. This is after Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane announced the new mining charter stating that the 26 percent black ownership has increased to 30 percent. Bongi Gwala spoke to Senior executive for public affairs and transformation, Tebello Chabana at the Chamber of Mines
SAfm — As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Jon Magnusson, a song writer, musician, producer and audio engineer from Stockholm, Sweden. Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Jon Magnusson about his brilliant new EP "Psalms for Sinners"....
SAfm — The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says it is outraged and shocked by Sibanye Gold mine's decision to dismiss more than 2000 workers after they participated in an illegal strike. Sibanye Gold earlier confirmed the dismissals at its Cooke operations, but not the number. Workers at the mine have been on an illegal strike for more than two weeks, angered by the company's drive to root out illegal miners. Elvis Presslin spoke to NUM president Piet Matosa
SAfm — Award-winning chef and food writer Hope Malau has recently launched his recipe book "Johanne 14: Real South African Food". Johanne 14 explores the secrets of simple, home-cooked meals in South Africa's townships. The book features authentic, traditional dishes and has been described as a celebration of culture, resilience, human spirit, community and family - through the shared meal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hope Malau and first asked him about the title of the book
SAfm — Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa have visited the affected communities of Knysna in the Garden Route and Plettenburg Bay areas following the fire. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa
SAfm — South Africans are saying no to crime one download at a time. Citizens are sick and tired of the violence and intimidation and have taken a stand armed with the one weapon that every person, young and old, can safely and effectively use: A smart phone. Namola Mobile Emergency App is the latest most downloaded safety App in Gauteng with 50 000 downloads since it was first launched last year. It is currently the fastest and most effective way to request emergency assistance during a crime. At the moment the app is only available in Gauteng and the Tshwane Metro Police Department being the first to test it. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of Happimo Katekani Baloyi
SAfm — Bodies are piling up at Gauteng mortuaries as the go slow by forensic officers is on its second week. Bereaved families cannot bury their loved ones as the officers who are meant to assist with autopsies are demanding, among others, better working conditions and danger payment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to national coordinator responsible for public health at the National Health Education and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) Tshegofatso Moralo
SAfm — Political parties say while they welcome the resignation of Dr Ben Ngubane as Eskom Board chairperson, the inquiry into governance issues at the power utility should still go ahead. Among the issues they want probed is the sudden reinstatement of Brian Molefe as Eskom CEO last month. While the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has called for the resignation of the remaining Eskom board members. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUM National Spokesperson Livhuwani Mammburu and ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa
SAfm — A truce has been reached between Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and DA leader Mmusi Maimane. Zille has unreservedly apologised for her colonialism tweets following her suspension by the DA. At a media briefing in Johannesburg earlier today, DA leader Mmusi Maimane says Zille will step down from the positions she holds in the party's various structures including the Federal Executive, the Federal Council and the Provincial Council. But she will continue as premier and participate in the DA Caucus which deals with governance in the Western Cape. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the DA leader, Mmusi Maimane and Independent political analyst, Daniel Silke
SAfm — The South African National Aids Council is launching South Africa's first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersexed (LGBTI) HIV plan. The 5-year plan supports and runs concurrently with the newly launched National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs for the period 2017-2022. It is a strategic guide tailored for challenges that are more prevalent to LGBTI people and is a milestone in the country's response to HIV, STIs and TB as well as extensively address issues of stigma and discrimination among LGBTI people. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to activist and SANAC Deputy Chairperson Steve Letsike...
SAfm — The shortage of medical specialists in the country continues to be a challenge, especially in the public health sector. In Limpopo, the Polokwane Provincial Hospital's renal unit has only one kidney physician left. Last year, there were reports that junior doctors were performing neurosurgery, and our reporters in the province say cancer patients from far flung rural areas have to travel to the provincial hospital for treatment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Limpopo MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba and a Nephrologist at the Polokwane Provincial Hospital's renal unit, Dr Pheto Mangena
SAfm — Fire fighters are battling several flare ups in and around Knysna in the Southern Cape, despite official word that most of the fires have been contained. Ground and aerial crews are still trying to extinguish blazes in Simola, Karatara, Farleigh, PG Bison and Buffalo Bay. In nearby Plettenberg Bay, fires have also been contained. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Technical Advisor at the South African Insurance Association Susan Walls
SAfm — The SABC interim board says they have taken the decision to dismiss Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng. This after Motsoeneng was found guilty in an internal disciplinary hearing. Motsoeneng faced charges of bringing the SABC into disrepute and causing irreparable damage to his employer. Meanwhile the SABC's Interim board chairperson, Khanyisile Kweyama, says the contract between the TNA breakfast broadcasts and the public broadcaster, the ban on protest footage, and the 90 percent local music quota are being scrapped. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hlaudi Motsoeneng's lawyer Zola Majavu, SABC interim board chairperson, Khanyisile Kweyama and William Bird, the Director of Media Monitoring Africa
SAfm — The Department of health's Deputy Director General Dr Yogan Pillay says over two-thousand young women between the ages of 15 and 24 are infected with HIV every week in South Africa. He was addressing young people from various institutions of higher learning at the Higher Education AIDS Youth conference in Durban. The conference is the first that gives the youth an opportunity to engage and come up with innovative solutions to address the issues around HIV. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Department of health's Deputy Director General Dr Yogan Pillay
SAfm — Strong winds in both Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Southern Cape have caused fires in the region to flare up again. An aerial fire fighting team is water bombing affected areas and ground crew are also on the scene. Fire fighters still trying to come to terms with the death of their colleague. The 24- year old Bradley Richards succumbed to burn wounds he sustained while fighting this week's fires on the Garden Route. Meanwhile the raging fires together with this weeks storm have claimed 13 lives . Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Managing Director of Working With Fire Trevor Abrahams and Marketing Manager at kulula.com Bridgette Ramuluvhana..
SAfm — KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has admitted that the oncology services in the province's public hospitals are facing a major crisis. This comes after 50 doctors who specialise in treating cancer from government hospitals in Durban decided to join the private sector. Grey's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is the only hospital left with at least two specialists, while Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and Addington will be left with no oncologists as the remaining four will be resigning this week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the South African Medical Association KZN Coastal branch chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa..
SAfm — Disaster management teams in the Western Cape say they are working tirelessly to extinguish the fires in various part of Knysna. A family of three was killed in Rheenendal while trying to escape a blaze yesterday, and a three-year old girl's body was today found in Welbedacht. Hundreds of homes, a school hostel, and a church were brought to the ground by the fires. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Director of the Western Cape Disaster Management Colin Deiner
SAfm — South Africa has suspended imports of all poultry products from Zimbabwe following an outbreak of bird flu virus from that country. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says they've heightened inspections of all consignments in all ports of entry, especially in and out of Zimbabwe. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Director of animal health at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dr. Mpho Maja
SAfm — Male fertility is at an all time low! This is according to the SA Rooibos Council. The spotlight has fallen on male fertility this June, which is recognised as National Men's Health Month. This follows reports by scientists who claim that sperm counts have halved over the past 50 years. According to a study done by the University of Copenhagen, sperm counts in the 1940s were typically well above 100 million sperm cells per millilitre, but researchers found that they have dropped to an average of about 60 million per ml. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council Adele du Toit and Professor Shingai Mutambirwa from the urology department at Medunsa
SAfm — Five learners have died and two others seriously injured in a car accident in the Eastern Cape on Monday morning. The learners from Gumzana high school in Bizana were travelling to school when the accident occurred. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eastern Cape Education spokesperson, Malibongwe Mtima
SAfm — The Premier of the Western Cape Helen Zille has until five o'clock deadline on Tuesday to file reasons as to why she should not be suspended from the Democratic Alliance (DA) party activities. Zille was served with a notice of suspension on Saturday by the party's federal executive committee. The disciplinary hearing over her tweets on colonialism is set to take place this Friday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Independent Political Analyst, Daniel Silke
SAfm — The Hawks have opened an inquiry into leaked e-mails involving alleged improper dealings between the Gupta family and government. The unit says it will look at the authenticity of the emails and how were they leaked. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi
SAfm — The labour court couldn't hear an urgent application brought before it by Former Eskom Group CEO Brian Molefe in an attempt to reverse his removal as Eskom CEO. This follows a failure by Eskom and Public Enterprises Minister, Lynne Brown to file responding affidavits. Molefe approached the labour court after the was fired on Friday by the Power utility board following a recommendation by the Inter- Ministerial Committee. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Labour Attorney, Kerry Gantley of the Cowan Harper Attorneys....
SAfm — Former Lesotho Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane seems to be leading as the results of yesterday's election start to trickle in. Basotho went to the polls, following a collapse of a coalition government after parliament passed a motion of no confidence in March this years, against the leader of the Democratic Congress (DC) party, Pakalitha Mosisili. Meanwhile, the Election Observers in Lesotho have raised concern over the overlapping roles between the army and the police. This after Lesotho IEC expressed shock that the army had been deployed at polling stations on Saturday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to executive director of the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (EISA), Denis Kadima
SAfm — The country's unemployment has increased to 27.7 percent in the first quarter of this year. This is the highest unemployment rate recorded since 2003. According to figures released by Statistics South Africa, the growth in unemployment was driven mainly by the agriculture and services sectors. Agriculture jobs declined by 44 000. We are now joined on the line by Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl and Mamokgethi Molopyane who is a mining and labour analyst and Managing Director of Creative Voodoo Consulting
SAfm — Statistics South Africa says more young people are still finding it hard to find employment. This after the country's unemployment rate increased to 27.7 in the first quarter of this year. This is the highest unemployment rate observed since 2003. Growth in joblessness was driven by the agriculture and trade sectors. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), Zwelinzima Vavi
SAfm — The Hawks today weighed in on the leaked Gupta emails saying that they're not certain if they would prosecute in the latest chapter of the state of capture scandal. The saga unfolded this week as independent Investigative journalism unit, Amabhungane, and the online journal, the Daily Maverick, released a section of an estimated 200 000 explosive documents. The documents allege impropriety on the part of the state in the management and governance of State Owned Enterprises. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Deputy editor of Financial Mail....
SAfm — Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the Eskom Board will be instructed to rescind the re-instatement of Brian Molefe as Eskom's Group CEO. This is on the advice of an Inter-ministerial Committee consisting of the ministers of Finance, Justice and Correctional Services, Energy and Public Enterprises. Molefe left Eskom in November last year, with a 30-million rand payout. He was sworn in as an ANC MP in January this year but earlier this month took back his old job at the power utility. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the ANC's National Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa and Independent Energy Analyst, Chris Yelland
SAfm — Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla says the goal of eliminating crime in the country by 2030 as envisaged by the National Development Plan may only be achieved in 2059. Lehohla says SAPS crime statistics show that total crime as a percentage of the population (per capita crime) has been steadily decreasing since 2005 however the rate is too slow. Lehohla today released a report that looks into exploring the extent of and circumstances surrounding housebreaking, burglary and home robbery in the country. Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Police are pleading with members of the public to stop reporting fake incidents on social media platforms. Police officials say the false incidents create panic and fear to the public. People posting false information to social media are warned that they may face serious consequences including civil suits and criminal cases for any information defaming the character of other people. Yesterday police responded to claims of a minibus taxi allegedly linked to a kidnapping in Naledi, Soweto. On Monday in Kwa-Mashu, Kwazulu-Natal, residents went on the rampage looting and attacking foreign nationals following a viral social media posts which were was later found to be fake. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to national police spokesperson Sally de Beer
SAfm — A seven-year-old girl from Ndevana outside King William's Town in the Eastern Cape has been not been attending classes since February. This is after her teacher allegedly launched a barrage of insults against her - calling her a witch. It's alleged that the teacher is venting her anger on the child after her mother, Nomfundiso Ndlazi, who was the SGB chairperson at Masijongane Primary School, did not include her name in a list to be considered for the post of acting principal in the school. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eastern Cape Education Superintendent General Themba Kojana
SAfm — As we mark World No Tobacco Day, South Africa's tobacco control organisations have called on the Department of Health to finalise amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act. This as the country works towards reducing tobacco consumption to less than 10% of the population. The organisations include The National Council Against Smoking, the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research and the Cancer Association of South Africa. The amended act has been in the works for more than a year. It will among other issues, force manufacturers to remove the branding on their cigarette packs and include graphic warnings. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cancer Association of South Africa's Head of Health Michael Herbst and Free Market Foundation executive director Leon Louw
SAfm — TransUnion's Consumer Credit Index says the South African Consumer Credit behaviour has improved- for the first quarter of 2017, which showed an improvement on debt repayments by consumers. TransUnion has attributed this to caution exercised by credit markets and easing interest costs. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Frost, Vice President Africa at Innovative Solutions Group, TransUnion...
SAfm — The South African Communist Party (SACP) says a group of people in the name of the Hands off Zuma Campaign have protested at the house of its Second Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila to threaten him. In a statement released this afternoon the party has condemned this incident, saying the 'so-called defence for President Jacob Zuma has become dangerous and life threatening. A case has been opened with the police following the protest. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo....
SAfm — The Western Cape government has called on the provincial police commissioner, Khombinkosi Jula to deploy more police resources to Lavender Hill due to a spike in gang violence. This follows the closure of four schools in the area due to ongoing gang wars. The situation is concerning especially in the light of the mid year exams. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Manenberg Safety Forum Chairperson Roegshanda Pascoe
SAfm — The police have appealed to anyone who has information regarding the death of an ESKOM employee, Thembisile Yende to come forward. This following the discovery of Yende's body in her office yesterday at in Springs power station situated on the East of Johanesburg, after she was reporterd missing nearly two weeks ago. Her family has since demanded answers from the power utility. Tsepiso akwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe...
SAfm — The death toll of those who have died from malaria in Mpumalanga province has risen to 20 while hundreds have been infected. Residents are complaining about the delay in delivery of malaria testing kits across the province and staff shortages at Tintswalo hospital. Residents say they fear for their lives because health officials are not treating this with the urgency it deserves. The health department says they have teams on the ground across the province attending to this. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Head of the health department in Mpumalanga, Dr Savera Mohangi.
SAfm — The Health Department says it is doing all it can to deliver malaria testing kits to Mpumalanga. At least 14 people have died from malaria in the province while hundreds have been infected. Delays in delivery of testing kits and staff shortages at Bushbuckridge have sparked widespread outcry. Health officials in the province have confirmed a shortage of doctors at Tintswalo Hospital. Officials say the shortage of testing of testing kits will be resolved by Friday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Delta Mokoena who is a member of the Bushbuckridge Residents Association...
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Author and commentator Victor Kgomoeswana on how leading markets in the African continent are performing
SAfm — ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe says the party's NEC meeting at the weekend considered calls for President Jacob Zuma to step aside - but concluded the matter by refocusing on other issues affecting the country as the NEC does not focus on matters pertaining to individuals. Mantashe was speaking at a media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Senior Political reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng and Independent Political Analyst Dr Dale McKinley....
SAfm — Department of Social Development says one in three children experience sexual violence and physical abuse before they reach the age of 18. This, as the country observes Child Protection Week. Under the theme "Let us all Protect Children to Move South Africa Forward", the department's campaign seeks to raise awareness and educate society about children's' rights. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to social worker Shumani Mulaudzi and Director Child Protection at Department for Social Development Neliswa Cekiso
SAfm — The IFP has won yesterday's by-elections in the Nquthu Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal with an outright majority. The party took fourteen of seventeen wards, leaving the ANC with just three. Nquthu had been a hung municipality after last year's municipal elections and was dissolved early this year following in-fighting between councillors along party lines. Meanwhile, both the ANC and the IFP say the results reflect the will of people. Tsepiso spoke to IFP KZN provincial secretary Velenkosini Hlabisa
SAfm — Health officials from more than 180 countries have for the first time elected an African as the leader of the World Health Organization. The delegates at the World Health Assembly in Geneva chose Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to be the next director-general. The world looks to the former Ethiopian Health Minister and Ambassador to take the health organisation to greater heights. Today as we celebrate Africa Day we look at if the appointment of an African leader in this position may assist in fast tracking the much needed health advances on the continent. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi......
SAfm — The South Africa Chamber of Mines says ex-miners and their families have not collected around two-point-eight-billion-rand in pension funds. The mining industry is under pressure from government to deal with what it calls "legacy issues" from the apartheid era. During the time, the industry relied heavily on cheap, migrant labour from rural areas and neighbouring countries. The chamber's chief executive Roger Baxter says unpaid pensions for rural families could be the difference between abject poverty and a more secure lifestyle. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chamber of Mines spokesperson Alan Fine
SAfm — The Stellenbosch City Orchestra is this weekend presenting its new 'Best of Broadway' show in two performances only, at the Lourensford Wine Cellar. The orchestra, conducted by Paul van Zuilenburg, is joined by baritone Niel Rademan and Fleur de Cap winner soprano, Janelle Visagie. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Stellenbosch City Orchestra, conductor Paul van Zuilenburg
SAfm — The Department of Health is on alert following the reported outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organisation says three people have died after the outbreak on the border with the Central African Republic. The health department has advised doctors and nurses to be on the outlook for Ebola-like symptoms. Port Health authorities have also been asked to screen people. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Spokesperson of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Borrie La Grange...
SAfm — Residents in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats have returned to occupy a piece of land they were earlier evicted from in Town Two following a court order obtained by the City of Cape Town. Three vacant pieces of Land in Makhaza, Kuyasa and Town Two have been illegally occupied by the residents. The Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) has criticised the residents for re-occupying the land. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to KDF chairperson, Ndithini Tyhido
SAfm — The family of Reshall Jimmy, who burnt to death his Ford Kuga in 2016 says their planning to approach the courts against Ford should it fail to table a reasonable settlement offer. This after the CEO of Ford South Africa, Jeff Nemeth allegedly offered the family compensation car up to one-million rand. Family legal team led by forensic scientist and expert Doctor David Klatzow says they also intend launching a public anti Ford campaign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Reshall Jimmy's sister, Renisha...
SAfm — Cosatu says from now on, President Jacob Zuma will no longer speak on any of the labour federations' activities. Cosatu says its May Day celebrations in Bloemfontein where President Zuma was heckled, showed the level of frustration felt by the workers about his leadership. Cosatu has also re-affirmed its position calling on Zuma to step down. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cosatu's General Secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali, ANC's National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa and Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg.
SAfm — Parliament is to conduct an investigation into the Eskom board, including the re-appointment of Brian Molefe as Chief Executive officer. This follows their rejection of the explanation by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown and the board on the matter. Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises says the answers they received have left them with more questions than answers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to interim chairperson of the portfolio committee on public enterprises, Zukiswa Rantho
SAfm — The Black Business Council (BBC) has finally put to an end its 23-year relationship with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). It has been reported that the termination comes as a result of an incident where BBC representatives were kicked out of the meeting, allegedly by the BUSA representatives. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the CEO of BUSA, Tanya Cohen andBlack Business Council secretary general, George Sebulela
SAfm — A teenage girl has been linked to a human trafficking syndicate in Springs on the East Rand. The 17-year-old girl was nabbed by police following the arrest of a 42-year-old man, after police received information that he had trafficked women. The suspect was found with four teenage girls and a 19-year-old woman. Police believe the 17-year-old girl was the "mastermind" in recruiting the young girls to be trafficked. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Major Margaret Stafford, the National coordinator for the anti-Human trafficking campaign for the Salvation Army...
SAfm — Stellenbosch University's faculty of medicine and health sciences has performed a second successful penile transplant at the Tygerberg Academic Hospital. The 40 year old recipient had been without a male organ for 17 years due to complications from a traditional circumcision. The organ will be tattooed at a later date to match the recipient's natural skin colour. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor André van der Merwe, the head of the division of urology at Stellenbosch University's faculty of medicine and health sciences
SAfm — Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has declared the province a disaster area in response to the current drought crisis. According to the premier's office, the declaration will be formally gazetted during the course of this week after it was adopted by the provincial cabinet last week. The disaster will be classified for a three-month period which can be extended if the need arises. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Michael Mpofu, spokesperson for Western Cape Premier Helen Zille
SAfm — A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa, this according to the recent stats from Missing Children South Africa. According to the Missing Persons Bureau, between 1 May 2016 and 30 April 2017, 304 adults were reported missing, 167 were found and out of 181 children that were reported missing, 145 were found. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bianca van Aswegen, the National Case Officer for Missing Children South Africa....
SAfm — A call has been made for men in the Gauteng area to join a march in Pretoria tomorrow to raise awareness of gender based violence. The men's march themed "not in my name" is set to serve as a platform for men to have a conversation about abuse against women and children. The march follows a number of killings and violence against women being reported. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Not In My Name March Organisor, Kholofelo Masha...
SAfm — Dam levels remain critically low in the Western Cape. This as Water Minister Nomvula Mokonyane addressed a dialogue with different stakeholders on how to address the water challenges the country is facing. South Africa has been facing a severe drought which has led serious water shortages in the Western Cape. The city of Cape Town has now called on residents to only use water for washing, cooking and drinking. Level Four water restrictions could be implemented next month once they are approved by council. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Kevin Winter of the Environmental and Geographical Sciences department at the University of Cape Town
SAfm — The minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says those responsible for selling the country's fuel reserves will be investigated - and criminally charged if necessary. Minister Kubayi was delivering her department's eight-point-one billion rand budget in Parliament. About two weeks ago, Kubayi admitted to Parliament's Energy committee that most of the country's strategic fuel stock was indeed sold and not a rotation of oil stock as claimed by her predecessor, Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke the minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi...
SAfm — The National Executive Committee of the South African Council of Churches has urged the ANC to examine their way of governance before the country reaches a point of no return. Speaking at the historic Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, the Council's secretary-general Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana presented a report from its Unburdening Panel on the challenges of corruption, maladministration and loss of public trust in public institutions in the country. For more on the report we are now joined on the line by Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana and Executive director at Corruption Watch David Lewis
SAfm — International relations expert and former South African ambassador to Turkey Tom Wheeler has died. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chief Executive of South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, where ambassador Wheeler once worked
SAfm — The National Consumer Commission will institute a public inquiry into timeshare industry. This after, the commission was inundated with complaints from consumers alleging serious misconduct from role players in the vacation ownership industry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Consumer Commission's commissioner Ebrahim Mohamed
SAfm — Power utility Eskom says it is considering reviving a nuclear project that was halted in 2010. Eskom Chief Nuclear Officer Dave Nicholls was speaking at the African Utility Week conference underway in Cape Town. Billions of rand have been poured into the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor project, with bulk of the money provided by the government. The technology was designed in Germany, with South Africa hoping to improve the design. However the project was shutdown after it failed to find private investors or customers abroad. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Chief Nuclear Officer Dave Nicholls
SAfm — Police are investigating four cases of murder after the bodies of young women were discovered at the weekend in and around Soweto. The body of Popi Qwabe, was found in Naledi, while that of her friend Bongeka Phungula was found in neighbouring Tladi. In another incident, the body of Lerato Moloi was also found in Naledi. A fourth, unidentified body was found at a dumping site in Mofolo. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lihle Qwabekazi Qwabe, the sister of Popi Qwabe
SAfm — Today's arts and culture feature focuses on South African movie, "Vaya", which opened the New York African Film Festival earlier this month. Directed by award-winning director Akin Omotoso, Vaya premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year and has been playing at festivals around the world. The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) is a showcase of celebrated films from the African continent and the diaspora. The film's team of writers and researchers has been developing Vaya for the past six years. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to co-writer of the film Vaya, Madoda Ntuli
SAfm — Caller on PM Live explains to Tsepiso Makwetla how he brutally killed his fiance in 2008. He was arrested and came out of prison in 2015. He explains what drove him to do it ...
SAfm — Gauteng police have made a breakthrough in the murder of two of the four young women killed and allegedly raped in Soweto over the weekend. The women's bodies were discovered dumped in the veld. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sonke Gender Justice's Nonhlanhla Skosana...
SAfm — The Goodwood Magistrate's Court has been told that three-year-old Courtney Pieters was raped twice before she was killed and buried in a shallow grave. Mortimer Saunders, the 40-year-old suspect who is believed to have lived with the Pieters family, earlier faced angry members of the public when he appeared in court on charges of murder and rape. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the toddler was the 19th child murdered in the Western Cape this year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to a journalist from the Daily Voice in Cape Town Saafia February about the overwhelming stench which greeted her at the Pieters's home - and the subsequent grim discovery ...
SAfm — The world is becoming a more dangerous place for women. Women are victims of violent crimes like sexual assault and domestic violence on a daily basis. Many women are interested in learning how to protect themselves against violent situations but don't know where to go. So can gender-based violence be prevented through self-defense classes? To answer this question Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sensei Adrian Van De Werken, an accomplished martial artist and Sensei at the Shunkenkan Jujitsu judo, in Florida Roodepoort.For more information contact Sensei Adrian Van De Werken on:Phone071 548 8014 071 548 8013Email:info@shunkenkan.co.za
SAfm — Advocate Dali Mpofu representing the UDM at the Constitutional has argued that the purpose of the secret ballot is to protect the voters. The UDM is seeking an order on whether a secret ballot should be allowed or not when a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma is debated. The party approached the court after Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete refused to allow a secret ballot on grounds that she is was not empowered to do so. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to our reporter Amos Phago and professor Marinus Weichers, a retired constitutional law
SAfm — Over 150-countries have been hit by a ransomware cyber-attack. The attack took place over the weekend locked users' files and demanded payment to allow them access into their computers. Software giant, Microsoft has since criticised governments around the world saying the ransomware assault should be treated as a wake-up call. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cyber Monitor at Wolfpack Risk, Matthew Simon...
SAfm — Stats SA's 2016 Demographic and Health Survey in collaboration with the National Department of Health and the South African Medical Research Council (MRC) has revealed shocking numbers on domestic violence in South Africa. On questions to women 18 years and older about domestic violence, the report shows that ever-partnered women have experienced physical violence by a partner, and 8% say they have experienced physical violence in the past 12 months. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Debbie Bradshaw who is Unit director of the burden of disease research unit at the SA Medical Research Council
SAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it will appeal a ruling by the North Gauteng High Court granting service provider Net1 permission to continue making deductions from social grant beneficiaries' accounts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SASSA Spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi..
SAfm — The national office of the ANC has slammed the decision by Northern Cape Premier, Sylvia Lucas, to reshuffle her cabinet on the eve of a provincial elective conference. The ANC says the reshuffle was done without proper consultation. In a strongly worded statement the party says the decision smacks of blatant arrogance. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC's National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa.
SAfm — A potentially dangerous social media game, which has been linked to 130 teen deaths in Russia, is making its way to South Africa. The Blue Whale Game an online game targets teenagers enticing them to commit suicide. After downloading the app into a smartphone or computer, the user is then assigned tasks including self-harming, watching horror movies, and waking up at odd hours. On the 50th and final day the user is encouraged to commit suicide. For more Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mr Russel Luck, a technology attorney at Swift Tech Law
SAfm — The Helen Suzman Foundation says it has approached the Constitutional Court for relief against the President and the National Assembly. The foundation says President Zuma has established a pattern of irrational and unlawful behaviour without proper regard for the Constitution. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chelsea Ramsden who is a Legal Researcher at the Helen Suzman Foudation...
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to SABC economics editor, Thandeka Gqubule about her book titled 'No Longer Whispering to Power: The Tenure of Thuli Madonsela'
SAfm — Disgruntled residents of Finetown in Johannesburg have vowed to continue with their protest until Gauteng Human Settlement MEC Paul Mashatile comes and address them. They says they want land to build their own houses. A Gauteng government official was dispatched to the area and met with the protesters. The protest which started in Eldorado Park on Monday, has since spread to Enerdale, Finetown and Klipspruit. Meanwhile protesting Kliptown residents in Soweto want government to give them a time frame for the commencement of a promised housing project. The project was supposed to have started last year. Johannesburg Housing MMC, Mzobanzi Ntuli is expected to address residents . Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Municipal IQ economist, Karen Heese and Thami ka Plaatjie, an adviser to Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's lawyers have asked the Democratic Alliance (DA) to provide the so-called intelligence report that he supposedly used to fire former finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan. The news of the intelligence report came to the fore after Zuma had recalled the Gordhan and his Deputy from an investor roadshow in the UK and US. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairperson of the DA's Federal Executive, James Selfe
SAfm — 68.5% of top management positions at South African companies are still occupied by white South Africans, this according to the Annual Employment Equity Report. The Employment Equity Commission for South Africa has released its 2016/17 report, showing the current state of the country's workforce at the highest level. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Commission for Employment Equity Commissioner, Thembi Chagonda...
SAfm — Judge Bashir Vally gave his reasons for ordering President Jacob Zuma to explain why he reshuffled his cabinet. Judge Bashir Vally last week ruled that President Jacob Zuma should explain his reasons for his Cabinet reshuffle after the DA took the matter to court. Judge Vally said Zuma has accepted that the exercise of his power must meet the test of rationality. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Associate Liberal Professor in Public law at the University of Cape Town Richard Calland...
SAfm — Solidarity says the recent comments by the Premier of the North West province, Supra Mahumapelo are indicative of the systemic problem currently faced by white South Africans. On Sunday, while addressing the crowds at the funeral of the 16-year-old Matlhomola Mosweu, Mahumapelo said his government is prepared to meet with white people to discuss with them this reconciliation, healing and renewal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Solidarity's Communications officer, Juran van den Heever
SAfm — Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane is investigating claims that police were planning to fire live ammunition at protesting residents in Eldorado Park - south of Johannesburg. The MEC is visiting the area following violent protests over the lack of housing, jobs and poor service delivery in the area. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst Elvis Masoga about the spate of protests in the country...
SAfm — There have been reports of a high number Malaria cases in Limpopo. Some people say the disease has already claimed a number of lives in the province. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thabiso Teffo Spokesperson for the department of health in Limpopo
SAfm — Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised for his role in the Marikana massacre, saying that it was never his intention to have 34 miners killed. Addressing students at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, the deputy president said his role at Lonmin was to prevent further killings. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Advocate Andries Nkome, who represents the injured and arrested Marikana mine workers
SAfm — French President elect Emmanuel Macron has vowed to unite a divided and fractured France after his victory over Marine Le Pen in the country's presidential elections. Macron is the eighth and youngest president of France's Fifth Republic. France is also looking to the 39 year old former economy minister to resucitate the stagnant economy following years of mass unemployment among other issues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Editor in Chief of Forbes Afrique Michel Lobé Ewané...
SAfm — The Economic Freedom Fighters says the National Foundation Dialogue initiative is a repetition of the failed Convention for a Democratic South Africa, or CODESA. Former presidents, Kgalema Motlanthe, Thabo Mbeki and F.W. de Klerk along with former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka launched the forum to address some of the challenges the country is struggling with. The EFF says the failures of CODESA have led South Africa to the socio-economic problems it faces today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and political analyst with the Institute for Global dialogue Sanusha Naidoo
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the recent political instability has complicated the work of the Reserve bank. Governor Lesetja Kganyago spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla at the World Economic Forum in Durban
SAfm — The 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa, underway in Durban. The three-day meeting takes place under the theme : inclusive growth - responsive and responsible leadership. It's attended by several African leaders and hundreds of business and civil society representatives. Health Minister Aaron Mostwoaledi is attending the meeting and spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla about African health systems
SAfm — As we mark World Press Freedom Day, human rights organisation Amnesty International says persistent attacks against journalists and media owners are threatening press freedom and the growth of independent media across Southern Africa. The 3rd of May was set aside by the United General Assembly to highlight the importance press freedom and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. Tsepis Makwetla spoke to Amnesty International's Deputy Director for Southern Africa Belinda Moses
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says the 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa should come up with strategies of how to reduce the gap between the rich and poor. He was speaking to journalists on the side-lines of the three-day meeting underway at the Durban International Conference Centre. The meeting is attended by several African leaders including Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and dozens of business leaders. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana- Mashabane......
SAfm — Human rights watchdog, Human Rights Watch says armed groups in Central African Republic have killed at least 45 civilians in apparent reprisal strikes over the past three month. The organisation says violence pitted armed groups against one another in the central province of Ouaka, which is at the border of the mainly Muslim north and the mainly Christian south of the country. Bongi Gwala spoke to Africa researcher at the Human Rights Watch, Lewis Mudge
SAfm — According to a report by Oxfam titled- Starting with people - A human economy approach to inclusive growth in Africa, there are now 50-million more people living in extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa than there were in 1990. The report further states that the poverty levels in Africa have gone down more slower that anywhere else in the world, this despite one point six of the world's ten fastest-growing countries being African. Bongi Gwala spoke to Oxfam South Africa's Executive Director Siphokazi Mthathi...
SAfm — DNA test of the 18 learners killed in the tragic accident near Bronkorspruit have finally been concluded. Family members will be issued with the results and death certificates on Wednesday. At least 20 people died when the taxi transporting the pupils home from school collided with the truck on Groblersdal Road; near Bronkhorspruit. Bongi Gwala spoke to Mpumalanga Community Safety spokesperson Joseph Mabuza and Chairperson of the School Governing Body at Mahlenga Secondary school Sarah Ngodlela, the school lost four learner the the crash ...
SAfm — The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has expressed relief that President Jacob Zuma has signed the FICA Bill into law. BASA has been at the forefront of those urging the President to sign the Bill. Zuma took about two months to approve the Bill after Parliament passed it. BASA says the signing of the Bill will ensure that banks in the country remain on the cutting edge of global best practice. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Secretary General The Progressive Professionals Forum Luther Lebelo
SAfm — Speeches at the COSATU May Day rally in Bloemfontein, Free State were cancelled earlier. This after some members of the Labour Federation started heckling and shouting that President Jacob Zuma should not address them and that he must resign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to COSATU Free State's Provincial Secretary, Monyatso Mahlatsi and political analyst Seven Friedman
SAfm — The African National Congress says what happened in Bloemfontein at the COSATU May day rally is a learning curve for the alliance. This after the rally was cancelled due to some members COSATU heckling and shouting that President Jacob Zuma should not address them and that he must resign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC's National Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa..
SAfm — The South African Cabin Crew Association headed to the labour court this morning to appeal the interdict that's put their strike on hold. Workers went on strike this week demanding better working conditions and that their daily meal allowance be increased. Currently, cabin crew members get a meal allowance of $130 per trip. They wanted $170, arguing that the allowance had not increased in many years and that they stay in international hotels where food is expensive. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the South African Cabin Crew Association's deputy President Christopher Shabangu who says they are open for talks with the airline to avert another possible strike...
SAfm — COSATU in Limpopo says it supports calls for President Jacob Zuma not to address the May Day rally on Monday- while Cosatu in Gauteng says it's not in a position to say whether President Zuma should address the national May Day Celebrations on Monday or not. Cosatu's biggest affiliate, Nehawu, has written to the federation demanding that he be replaced by deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as the main speaker at its May Day celebrations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the President of COSATU, Sdumo Dlamini...
SAfm — Thirteen people have been injured after a gas explosion at a scrapyard in Doornfontein. Two people remain in a critical condition in hospital. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha for the latest on the accident...
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says a lot has been achieved over the past 23 years of freedom, but admits the democratic dividends have not reached everyone. He was speaking at the Freedom Day celebrations at Manguzi in northern KwaZulu-Natal this afternoon. The event was attended by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and several cabinet ministers as well as Acting Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Zikalala. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, a Political and Policy analyst to understand whether our economical and political developments in the country are in line with our 23 year old freedom....
SAfm — According to the National Credit Regulator (NCR) South African consumers are 1.66-trillion rand in debt and the World Bank has also ranked the country number one when it comes to debt. The Credit Ombud says it's a sad reality that South Africans cannot run away from the desperate financial situations they find themselves in. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Deputy Credit Ombud, Reana Steyn...
SAfm — The South African Airways says most striking cabin crews have reported to work today. This after the national carrier filed an application to request the court to declare the strike unprotected. More than 30 flights had to be cancelled yesterday, after hundreds of cabin crew staff went on strike over meal allowances. The South African Cabin Crew Association, SACCA, says it will ask the Labour Court to review its ruling that ended the strike. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SACCA's Vice President Christopher Shabangu
SAfm — One of the victims of last Friday's accident in Verena in Mpumalanga, where 20 people died, is recovering at a Pretoria hospital. 15 year-old Omphile Molepo suffered a broken left arml. He says the accident occured when the taxi attempted to make a right turn towards Wolvenkop - colliding with a truck that was too close. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Education Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga about the process of regulating scholar transport...
SAfm — The Labour Court in Johannesburg has granted South African Airways an interim interdict ordering striking Cabin Crew Association members to return to work immediately. The union failed to meet a deadline to challenge the interdict and the matter has been postponed to June 23. At least 32 flights have been cancelled after cabin crew started striking this morning over meal allowances. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to South African Airways Spokesperson Tlali Tlali
SAfm — The South African Cheese Festival takes place this weekend in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. Festival goers will get the opportunity to rub shoulders with celebrity chefs and treat themselves to gourmet dishes and a selection of some of the best cheeses in the country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Agri-Expo Chief Executive Officer Johan Ehlers
SAfm — The African Independent Congress and African National Congress have agreed to ensure that Matatiele is incorporated back into KwaZulu-Natal, from the Eastern Cape. Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining a process to reverse the move, which took place in 2005. The AIC expected Matatiele to be back in KwaZulu-Natal by end of November. The two organisations agreed on "political co-operation" in the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality, the Rustenburg local municipality, Umkhanyakude district municipality, and other municipalities where both parties had representation. Earlier Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to African Independent Congress' General Secretary Mahlubanzima Jafta and Constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos
SAfm — The United Nation's World Health Organisation has called for accelerating scaled-up efforts to prevent Malaria. Malaria remains a major public health threat, killing one child every two minutes worldwide in 2015. As today Marks World Malaria Day, health activists say a much bigger push for prevention, especially in Africa, which bears the greatest burden of the disease, is needed. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Executive Officer of Goodbye Malaria Sherwin Charles
SAfm — There's been no confirmation yet of reports that former HAWKS Head, Berning Ntlemeza has returned a state vehicle and cellphone that he took without authority from Hawks headquarters in Pretoria. Police Minister Fikile Mbalula said that Ntlemeza had acted illegally in going to work in defiance of a court order. Mbalula ordered police to recover the state property and arrest Ntlemeza if necessary. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Police Minister, Fikile Mbalula's Spokesperson, Vuyo Mhaga
SAfm — Eskom board says it has noted the objections raised by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown over the proposal to pay its former Group Chief Executive, Brian Molefe, a 30-million rand pension pay-out. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Board Spokesperson, Khulani Qoma...
SAfm — 20 children have been killed and several other injured when a taxi and truck collided head-on, on the R25 between Verena and Bronkhorstpruit. Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has conveyed her condolences to families of learners who have lost their lives in the accident. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC reporter who was at the scene of the accident, Maluti Obuseng ...
SAfm — ANC's The National Disciplinary Committee says it stands by its previous decision that Suspended Western Cape ANC leader Marius Fransman is guilty on two counts of misconduct and his membership of the ANC should be suspended for 5 years. Fransman failed to show up for his second disciplinary hearing yesterday. Acting NDC Chairperson Susan Shabangu in a statement said that by not attending the disciplinary hearing Fransman denied himself a second opportunity to present his case and prove his innocence which he protested publicly after the allegation of sexual assault became public knowledge in January 2016. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to suspended Western Cape ANC leader Marius Fransman...
SAfm — The ANC says it is concerning laying criminal charges against artist Ayanda Mabulu following his latest controversial painting. The ruling party says while it respects Mabulu's freedom of expression, it finds his work inflammatory and in bad taste. The painting which has caused uproar on social media portrays President Jacob Zuma in a supposedly sexual act with the late former president Nelson Mandela. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to art- critic Athi Joja
SAfm — The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Vuwani says the Municipal Demarcation Board's decision to include parts of the area into the new Lim345 Municipality in Limpopo's Vhembe District, is final. The committee briefed the media on the matter in Polokwane on Thursday. Spokesperson for Pro-Makhado Demarcation Task Team Nsovo Sambo says the visit will yield no positive results. Pro-Makhado Demarcation Task Team is community body opposing Vuwani's move into the new municipality, called LIM 345. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nsovo Sambo
SAfm — Pastor Tim Omotoso who has been accused of raping young women at this church, Jesus Dominion International Ministry has been arrested in Port Elizabeth. At the church, the members are singing songs in defense of their leader, Pastor Omotoso. According to our colleagues in Port Elizabeth, the angry congregants are swearing and threatening the media contingent outside the building. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC reporter, Olwethu Matsipane and SABC TV Current Affairs shows, Cutting Edge producer, Ntsiki Nohiya.
SAfm — Civil society, political parties and religious groups have joined forces in a bid to safeguard South Africa's democracy by forming the Freedom Movement. Opposition parties including the DA and the UDM, labour movement Fedusa and Solidarity met in Soweto earlier today to map out their way forward. They have organised a gathering at Freedom Park to call for the President's removal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane ...
SAfm — Tributes continue to pour in for former Pan Africanist Congress leader Philip Kgosana who died last night at the age of 80. President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to his family. In the 1960's, Kgosana led more than 30-thousand anti-Pass Laws protestors from Langa, Cape Town in a march to the apartheid parliament. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bani Kgosana who is Philip Kgosana's son
SAfm — The ANC Youth League Regional Task Team in the Greater Johannesburg Region says The DA's Herman Mashaba is responsible for last night's bloodshed at an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) summit held in Midrand. However Mashaba says he is laying criminal charges against ANC members following the violence. Two people were injured after they were allegedly hit by a brick during last night's meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the DA's Director of Mayoral communications Tony Taverna as well as Regional Convener ANC Youth League in Greater Johannesburg region Tefo Raphadu...
SAfm — The South African Medical Association's (SAMA) KwaZulu-Natal Coastal Branch is planning to embark on a protest action, this in an effort to raise awareness in what they call the the poor state of public health-care in the Kwa Zulu-Natal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the SAMA's KwaZulu-Natal Coastal Branch Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa
SAfm — Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says there's no guarantee that the country will not be downgraded. However, Gigaba says a downgrade by ratings agency Moody's would have a devastating impact on the economy, especially the poor. The minister will travel to the United States to meet with Moody's and investors as part of his first international trip at the helm of Treasury. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine
SAfm — Four universities are at risk of losing their accreditation of Bachelors of Laws - LLB - if the quality of their programmes does not improve. This after the Council on Higher Education issued the universities with a notice of withdrawal of the accreditation status. This means that students may not continue to be afforded to study law at the universities. The four universities, are the North West University, Walter Sisulu, Unisa and the University of Free State. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Caroline Nicholson, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State.
SAfm — The United Democratic Movement, UDM, has called for a national convention to seek solutions to the crisis confronting South Africa and to look beyond marching for the removal of President Jacob Zuma. The UDM says the National Summit, should ultimately culminate in a National Convention, where leaders of political parties and civil society can exchange ideas on how to take South Africa forward. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM leader, General Bantu Holomisa...
SAfm — The Hawks are searching for a Prophet Timothy Omotoso who is the founder of the Jesus Dominion International Church. Omotoso allegedly sexually abused young women in the church. The crimes allegedly took place in various provinces in the country such as Mpumalanga, Kwa Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape. Sakina speaks to Special Assignment producer Lee McCabe
SAfm — Former Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza should not report for duty tomorrow. The Democratic Alliance has called on the acting Hawks boss, Yolisa Matakata, to prevent Ntlemeza from reporting for work. This after Ntlemeza insisted that he was still the Hawks boss. He has vowed to petition the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein to get his job back, saying only Parliament can dismiss him. Can Ntlemeza hold on to the post of top cop in the elite police unit? Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Ulrich Roux, a Litigation specialist and Director at BDK Attorneys.
SAfm — Molebogeng Sebidi looks at news stories that dominated on social media this week
SAfm — The MK Veterans' National Steering Committee says it is concerned about the current situation in the country, particularly within the ANC. The committee has called for an urgent National Consultative Conference to try and correct what they call the crisis within the governing party. The council steering committee held a a media briefing at Lilliesleaf Farm in Rivonia earlier today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Ex-MK combatant and steering committee member Thabang Makwetla....
SAfm — The SACP says it will be opening a charge with the police of attempted murder of its Second Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila. The party says it is in possession of a video taken at the Chris Hani memorial on Monday which shows an apparent attempt to kill Mapaila. The memorial was organised by government with President Jacob Zuma delivering the keynote address.
SAfm — The South African Association for Jazz Education - SAJE- will host its 5th Jazz Festival from the 28 to 30 April 2017 where International Jazz Day will be observed on the 30th. The jazz festival is also culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month which draws public attention to jazz and its heritage throughout April.
SAfm — The High court in Pretoria has dismissed Hawks Boss Bernard Ntlemeza's leave to appeal last month's high court decision that his appointment be set aside. This follows an application by Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law arguing that Ntlemeza should never have been appointed to head the elite crime-fighting unit. Meanwhile Police Minister Fikile Mbalula yesterday announced a decision to withdraw the appeal. The court has also ordered that Ntlemeza must be fired with immediate effect. Earlier on we spoke to Ulrich Roux, a Litigation specialist and Director at BDK Attorneys.
SAfm — EFF leader Julius Malema says it does NOT matter how many people attend marches to the Union Buildings from Church square. Malema says the 12th of April March is part of rolling marches that will be organised to pressure the president to step down. he was speaking to Tsepiso Makwetla on PM Live
SAfm — Cartoonist, Zapiro, has defended the use of rape as a theme in his latest cartoon about state capture. The cartoon depicts a rape scene where President Jacob Zuma is buckling up his trousers, as one of the Gupta brothers gets ready to "rape" a woman depicted wearing a South African flag, with State Security Minister David Mahlobo, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and The New Age editor Moegsien Williams pinning her down. Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro know as Zapiro joins us on the line
SAfm — The spokesperson of Parliament, Moloto Mothapo, says the Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete will attend to requests by some opposition parties to postpone a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. It is scheduled to be held in the House next Tuesday. The DA, UDM and EFF who had requested the motion, are now asking for a postponement - in the light of a pending court case. The UDM has approached the Constitutional court for direct access - to in the end compel the National Assembly to allow a secret ballot during a motion of no confidence. Moloto Mothapo speak to tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — South Arican Renewable Energy Council says it is concerned that the deadline for financial closure of outstanding Power Purchase Agreements has not been met. The signing was postponed today after Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi moved the deadline that was set by the former energy minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson. The renewable energy industry has accused Eskom of dragging its feet on the conclusion of power purchase agreements with 37 Independent Power Producers. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to South Arican Renewable Energy Council Brenda Martin
SAfm — EE Publishers Managing director, Chris Yelland says new minister has NO background in everything. Yelland says there is policy shambles with regards to energy in South Africa. He speaks to PM Live Anchor Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Parliament insists that neither the rules of the National Assembly or the Constitution make provision for a motion of no-confidence in the President of the country. Spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, says it is on this basis that Parliament will oppose an application for direct access to the Constitutional court earlier by the UDM, to enable a secret ballot in the National Assembly. The Assembly is set to vote on a motion of no-confidence in President Jacob Zuma, next week. Mothapo spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — The Constitutional Court is considering whether to force parliament to hold a secret ballot during a no- confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma next week. The UDM approached the court after Speaker of Parliament, Baleka Mbete refused to sanction a secret ballot. Tsepiso Makweta spoke to UDM leader Bantu Holomisa.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says he has met with Finance Minsiter, Malusi Gigaba, SARS Commissioner, Tom Moyane and Reserse Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago to discuss the recent downgrades by Standard and Poor's and Fitch rating agencies. Last week, the two rating agencies downgraded South Africa to non-investment grade, this as result of the cabinet reshuffle. Earlier I Spoke of Senior Director & Head of Middle East and African sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, Jan Friederich..
SAfm — Thousands of South Africans have today taken to the streets across the country to express their dissatisfaction with President Jacob Zuma's leadership, calling for him to step down. In Pretoria, thousands of people marched through the Pretoria CBD to the Union Buildings to hear Save SA leaders speak. Save SA's Sipho Pityana also addressed the large crowd - again calling for ANC MPs to vote Zuma out of power. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Save SA, Lawson Naidoo, and DA Gauteng Provincial Leader John Moodey
SAfm — Several civil society organisations and political parties such as Save SA, OUTA and main opposition party, the DA, marched in major cities including Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, eThekwini and Mbombela calling for President Jacob Zuma's resignation. They are demanding President Zuma that step down following his Cabinet reshuffle last week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to State Security Minister, David Mahlobo and Governance Specialist at UNISA school of Governance, Dumisani Hlophe.
SAfm — Ratings agency, Fitch has downgraded South Africa to non-investment grade, this comes dead on the heels of a downgrade by Standards and Poor's. In a statement Fitch says the recent political events and the cabinet reshuffle are some of the reasons for the downgrade. Moody's is still to issue a sovereign credit rating decision on South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist at Standard Bank, Goolam Ballim
SAfm — ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has reiterated that no MP of the party will vote with the opposition in its motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Mantashe was speaking at Luthuli House during a press briefing on the outcomes of the National Working Committee. This follows the EFF and DA's request to Speaker Baleka Mbete to hold an urgent sitting of Parliament to consider the motion following President Jacob Zuma's cabinet reshuffle. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Secretary General of the ANC, Jessie Duarte and Professor Steven Friedman - Who is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy, at Rhodes University and the University of Johannesburg
SAfm — Daughter of slain hero Chris Hani, Lindiwe Hani. Lindiwe Hani will on Thursday launch her memoir 'Being Chris Hani's Daughter'. In this memoir, she recalls the 12 years she shared with her father and the toll that his untimely death took on the Hani family. She spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — South African Revenue Service Commissioner Tom Moyane has announced that the revenue service has collected R1.14 trillion in tax for the 2016 and 2017 financial year. According to the report, the projected revenue had been revised down due to the poor performance of the economy. SARS commissioner, Tom Moyane, says the global economic performance in 2016 impacted South Africa negatively. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Randall Carolissen, Group Executive for Sars' Tax and Customs and Excise Institute...
SAfm — The ANC has refuted reports suggesting that the Integrity Commission of the ANC wants President Jacob Zuma to resign. According to the reports, a letter signed by the Commission's Chair Andrew Mlangeni was expected to be delivered to ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe today, calling for an urgent meeting with the party's top officials. ANC Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa has however confirmed that President Zuma will meet with the Integrity Committee on the ninth of this month as a follow-up to an earlier meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Zizi Kodwa and ANC Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa and Professor of politics at the University of Johannesburg Mcebisi Ndletyana
SAfm — Chief economist at Investment Solutions Lesiba Mothata says business confidence has been depressed domestically and foreign investors have begun to sell their South African assets following the cabinet reshuffle. Mothata says investor confidence has been substantially dented by the rapid changes at the National treasury. Chief economist at Investment Solutions Lesiba Mothata spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — The ANC Youth League has welcomed the announcement by President Jacob Zuma on the cabinet reshuffle. They say they are pleased with the changes as it "brings some younger MPs and women into the National Executive in order to benefit from their energy, experience and expertise". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANCYL President Collen Maine
SAfm — The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema earlier filed an application at the Constitutional Court, to have the Speaker of Parliament to institute impeachment or disciplinary proceedings against President Jacob Zuma. The party says it's been a year since the court made adverse finding against Zuma on this matter. However there has been no consequences against him. Tomorrow will be a year since the Constitutional Court handed down its judgment in the EFF's Nkandla application. Tsepiso Makweta spoke to EFF secretary-general, Godrich Gardee...
SAfm — Statistician General Dr Pali Lehohla has released a report on the state of service delivery in the country. The report finds that households in metropolitan municipalities are generally more pleased with service delivery than houses in smaller municipalities, particularly in Limpopo. Although their priorities vary, the report shows that South Africans generally believe that municipalities are not doing enough to address issues around service delivery. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Pali Lehohla...
SAfm — The South African Communist Party says it is President Jacob Zuma's intention to fire Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. Briefing the media in Johannesburg today (Thursday, 30 March), the party says it told the ANC in a bilateral meeting on Monday that it rejects the move to replace the two. It has also decried the role of the country's state security agencies in public and political life. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to director of programmes at the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute Ebrahim Fakir
SAfm — The newly appointed SABC interim board says it will do its best to restore the image of the public broadcaster. The SABC has been embattled with a number of issues - most of which were revealed during a parliamentary ad hoc committee inquiry into the previous board's fitness to hold office. The interim board was officially appointed by President Jacob Zuma on Sunday and will serve for a period of six months. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Interim board Chairperson, Khanyisile Kweyama
SAfm — South African comedy lovers are in for a real treat as comedians from around the globe head to Mzansi for the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival. Over 50 local and international comedians will grace the stages of the city of Joburg when the festival returns for the second time from the 30 March- 1 April. Russia's Igor Meerson, Eddy King of Canada and our very own Celeste Ntuli and Kagiso Lediga amonga others. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to festival director Takunda Bimha and comedian Celeste Ntuli
SAfm — The Cabinet meeting which was postponed to this afternoon is finally underway. President Jacob Zuma postponed the start of today's Cabinet meeting to enable members to attend the funeral of struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada. Zuma Ddid not attend the funeral. He was requested not to speak at Kathrada's funeral as per the struggle stalwart's wishes.Meanwhile EFF Leader Julius Malema says he expects nothing positive to come out of today's cabinet meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Constitutional Law Expert Professor Pierre De Vos
SAfm — It has been reported that President Jacob Zuma during a consultative meeting yesterday with South African Communist Party (SACP), told the Alliance partner that he is planning to sack Pravin Gordhan as finance minister. This after President Zuma had asked Gordhan to return from his investment road show to the United Kingdom(UK) and United States (US). Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy General-Secretary of the South African Communist Party(SACP), Solly Mapaila
SAfm — Political parties in Parliament have expressed sadness over the passing of struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada. Kathrada died this morning at the Donald Gordon hospital in Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to social activist and a former unionist and Cabinet minister Jay Naidoo
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation says the Mpumalanga department of health is in crisis. The Committee is in the province on a two day oversight visit. Chairperson of the Committee, Dr Makhosi Khoza has raised concerns over the department's failure to pay close to 1.5 billion rand to service providers on time. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Makhosi Khoza and Mpumalanga department of health spokesperson Dumisani Malamule
SAfm — Finance minister Pravin Gordhan says he has NOT been fired, contrary to rumours that have been trending since he landed in the country this morning. Gordhan rushed to ANC headquarters at Luthuli House after he was called back from an investor promotion tour in the United Kingdom by the presidency. The Minister then attended court proceedings in Pretoria, where he's seeking an order to stop the Gupta-owned Oakbay group of companies from putting him under pressure about their closed bank accounts. Gordhan spoke briefly with media outside the court. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Senior Research Fellow and Political Economist at Trade Collective, Lebohang Pheko
SAfm — Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa is attending the Ministerial Conference of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in Berlin, Germany. The conference aims to further strengthen the capabilities required to implement the country's transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient and pro-employment development path. The programme will help South Africa achieve its goal of green economy and is in line with National Development Plan Vision 2030 - for South Africa's transition to an environmentally sustainable, climate-change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society. Elvis Presslin spoke to Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa...
SAfm — ANC secretary Gwede Mantashe says President Jacob Zuma's decision to recall finance minister Pravin Gordan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas from international investment roadshow has nothing to do with the ruling party's NEC. The two were scheduled to kick off an investment promotion drive in the UK and United States. Briefing the media on the latest NEC decision earlier Mantashe said the decision is a state administrative matter and not an issue for the NEC to deal with. Elvis Presslin earlier spoke to Chief Economist at Econmetrix Azar Jammine
SAfm — A snap survey conducted by advocacy group ActionAid South Africa has found that 96-percent of the women who use taxis say they have witnessed violence and harassment, while 56-percent say they were victims of violence. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Action Aid South Africa Head of Programmes, Emily Craven.
SAfm — Three suspects have been arrested for the alleged series of gang rapes of female taxi commuters on Gauteng's West Rand. Following media reports about the sexual assaults, more women are continuing to come forward with information of sexual assaults by taxi drivers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Deliwe de Lange...
SAfm — A new Multi Drug Resistance TB treatment will soon be rolled out in four provinces. About 400 patients will take part in the research. The drug is produced by Japan and has been approved for treating MDR-TB in the European Union, Japan and the Republic of Korea. As the world celebrates World TB Day today, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has launched the Delamanid Clinical Access Programme for the treatment of MDR-TB. This is part of initiatives to manage and treat Tuberculosis in South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Director - General for HIV/AIDS, TB and Maternal, Child and Womens Health in the National Department of Health Dr Yogan Pillay
SAfm — The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO, says it's the first time the taxi rape incidents are being brought to its attention. Police are investigating several cases in which men picked up victims and raped them. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to SANTACO secretary-General, Ralph Jones who says they will take action where necessary
SAfm — The Competition Commission has conducted search and seizure operations at the premises of nine fresh produce agents in Gauteng today. The agents are alleged to be involved in price fixing conduct. They are said to have disadvantaged smaller suppliers by charging prices way below the market price. The agents are also accused of determining when prices should increase and preserving certain grades of fruit and vegetables for particular buyers. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Sipho Ngwema Head of Communications at the Commission.
SAfm — Newly-elected ANC Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Bay region, Andile Lungisa says he is willing to step down from his position. This emerged in a letter sent to the SABC by Lungisa. The ANC top six has called on Lungisa to resign from his position as it goes against the party's constitution for Lungisa, a member of the provincial executive committee, to take a leadership role in a regional structure. In the letter, Lungisa denies that he has acted in defiance of any decision or resolution or policy of the organisation. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to political analyst Professor Somadoda Fikeni
SAfm — On speak out this week we look at Stock Market College which is NOT accredited. The College says it is in the process of registering with the relevant bodies
SAfm — Comedian Tumi Morake is set to grace the stage at the Baxter Concert the 31st of March and and the 1st of April 2017. She is embarking on her first official South African tour and entertaining audiences across the country. She spoke to Tsepiso Makweta ....
SAfm — The United Nations estimates that over eighty percent of global waste-water remains untreated and pollutes the environment. Proponents for water re-use believe this water can be recycled to benefit millions of people without access to clean water globally. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Stefan Uhlenbrook, Director of the UN World Water Assessment Programme....
SAfm — The South African Revenue Service says it will support a probe by the Tax Ombudsman into its tax refunds system. Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas granted the office of the Tax Ombudsman permission to investigate whether it has been withholding refunds to boost tax revenue artificially. This follows numerous complaints from individual taxpayers and companies about delayed refunds. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to chief executive in the office of the tax ombud Advocate Eric Mkhawane.
SAfm — The Gauteng government is mulling the idea of bringing in soldiers to assist in facilities caring for the vulnerable members of society. NEHAWU members at these facilities are on strike for better wages. Six months old Singalaka Sonamazi died yesterday after being moved from a child care centre last week to another centre due to the nationwide strike. Gauteng Social Development MEC, Nandi Mayathula-Khoza, says they're waiting for the post mortem report before taking further action. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NEHAWU spokesperson Khaya Xaba
SAfm — A video of a racial incident between a female and a male at a Spur restaurant at the Glen in South of Johannesburg has gone viral and caused an outrage on social media. In the video, a white male is seen standing by a table where a black woman was dining with several kids. He tells her that she needs to discipline her child after an alleged physical altercation between their children.The heated exchange gets out of control, to a point where the two end up hurling insults at each other in front of the children. Several times in the video the man is seen trying to physically assault the woman and further tries to intimidate her by heaving the table she's sitting at. Spur Texamo has since released a statement saying the man has been banned from any of it's chains nationally. We're now on the line to the woman in the video Lebohang Mabuya
SAfm — Mpumalanga authorities have expressed shock at the death of 14-year-old Siphamandla Choma who was left paralyzed after he was assaulted by his principal at Manyano Primary School, in Middelburg. His death was confirmed by the Health Department this morning. Choma had been admitted to a Middelburg hospital for observation. The department has since suspended the principal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Choma family lawyer Eddie Mabaso who says the principal could be held liable for Siphamandla's death, if a causal link is found...
SAfm — The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution, Casac, says it is deeply disturbed by the burglary at the office of Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. This follows the break-in at the Office of the Chief Justice in Midrand at the weekend. Fifteen computers containing sensitive information about the country's judges were stolen. CASAC says the burglary raises suspicions about political motive. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to council's executive secretary Lawson Naidoo...
SAfm — The South African National Roads Agency, SANRAL, says it welcomes the Pretoria High Court judgment for the non-payment of e-tolls. The court has ruled against an Alberton-based company which reportedly owes SANRAL, over 400-thousand rand in e-toll fees. Sanral says the judgment sets a precedent for those who do not pay e-toll debt to be prosecuted. However, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), says the judgment has nothing to do with the legality of the tolling system and is not precedent setting in any way. Tsepiso spoke to OUTA chairperson Wayne Duvenage
SAfm — World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on 20 March. It is an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene to looking after everyone old and young. Research shows that 90% of the world's population will suffer from oral diseases in their lifetime and many of them can be avoided with increased governmental, health association and society support and funding for prevention, detection and treatment programmes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr. Kometsi Mokuele who is a dentist, to tell us how much of dental health problems are self inflicted and how we can improve on our oral health
SAfm — Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling on the social grant contract. Addressing community leaders, the minister says she will abide by the court's judgement. The Court extended the CPS contract by 12 months and has resumed its supervisory role. Dlamini has also admitted that she should have apologised when she appeared in parliament last week. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the Social Development department Lumka Oliphant
SAfm — Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee will request permission to hold a special meeting during recess to discuss the position of Hawks' head Berning Ntlemeza. Parliament will go into a short recess next week until early May. The Pretoria High Court found that Ntlemeza's appointment was unlawful and invalid, following an application by Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Parliament's Police portfolio committee chairperson Francois Beukman
SAfm — Lawyers for Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and SASSA have managed to file their affidavits a few minutes after today's deadline. The Minister and the social grants agency were supposed to file papers in the Constitutional court by three O'clock today to explain why they did not comply with yesterday's Concourt deadline responding to questions from the Judges about its social grant payment contract with Cash Pay Master Services. y Social Development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant....
SAfm — The Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi is taking the report by the Ad-hoc Committee which was set up to look into the SABC board's fitness on a judicial review. Muthambi has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Baleka Mbete, urging her not to implement the recommendations of the report just yet. The report is highly critical of Muthambi and recommends that she be fired. Sipho Seepe who is the is the advisor to the Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi...
SAfm — South African Revenue Services has accused Judge Dennis Davis of "unashamedly" misleading the public by claiming that the revenue services was at a risk of imploding. Davis is the chairperson of the Davis Tax Committee. He addressed a conference in Cape Town last weekend - saying SARS does not have the capacity to deal with multinationals that seek to evade tax and that he's concerned about the erosion of integrity at SARS. Revenue Services claims judge Davis has unashamedly misled the public about the situation at SARS and it will take the matter up with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan as well as the Judicial Service Commission. Our Economics reporter Amina Accram & Tax Specialist, Deborah Tickle who is a partner at KPMG..
SAfm — The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has ordered the SABC Board to revert back to its 2004 editorial policies, ruling that the 2016 amendments to its editorial policies were invalid in terms of the Broadcasting Act 1999. This follows a complaint from S.O.S Support Public Broadcasting Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa alleging that the SABC failed to comply with the Broadcasting Act 1999 in that the SABC Board did not invite and consider public comment on the draft amendments to its editorial policies, before it approved the amendments on 25 January 2016. ICASA councillor, Nomvuyiso Batyi spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Three advertising companies are going to be prosecuted by the Competition Commission for price fixing and collusive tendering. This after the commission's investigation found that Human Communications, Kone Staffing and Jobvest agreed on prices at which to quote their customers. The accused link job seekers to potential employers and assist their clients place advertisements in newspapers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Competition Commission spokesperson Sipho Ngwema
SAfm — In August 2016, Lesego Tsoku subscribed to be a trader with STOCK MARKET COLLEGE. Upon signing up the college promised him that he will make a fortune, however this was not the case for Lesego- when he started to trade on the college system, he lost ten thousands rand within three-days. Here is his story…
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has issued notice to the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), requesting for details on when exactly the agency realised it would not be able pay welfare grants by itself when Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) contract expires. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Sukazi, who is Sassa Transition Program, Legal and Legislative Framework Leader....
SAfm — The minister of Transport Dipuo Peters, has dissolved the PRASA board. This after calls by the portfolio committee on transport that the current board be done away with. On Tuesday, the PRASA board and former acting CEO, Collins Letsoalo appeared before the committee where they had a heated exchange over his alleged 350 per cent salary increase. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary portfolio committee on Transport, Dikeledi Magadzi
SAfm — Passanger Rail Agency Board Chairperson Popo Molefe says he will legally challenge Transport Minister Dipuo Peters's decision to dissolve the Prasa Board. Molefe says he wants to demonstrate that South Africa is a constitutional democracy. Peters sent a letter to Parliament's Transport Committee today, informing it of her decision to dissolve the board. This followed hearings at which committee members criticised the board over a range of issues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to former PRASA board Chairperson, Popo Molefe
SAfm — The National Assembly has adopted parliament's Ad Hoc Committee report into the SABC board's fitness to hold office. All parties involved adopted the report, except for the UDM who raised an objection due to Hlaudi Motsoeneng not being given an opportunity to make submissions before the committee. During the debate DA MP Mike Waters called on President Jacob Zuma to fire Muthambi. Waters says Muthambi and ex SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng were at the centre of the degeneration of the SABC and abused their power. Tsepiso akwetla spoke to Vincent Smith, chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee ....
SAfm — The deaths of 14 people believed to be illegal miners in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, have once again put the spotlight on illegal mining activities and the dangers posed by disused mines. The discovery of the 14 bodies in the past few days come after five-year-old Richard Thole fell into an open mine shaft at Jerusalem informal settlement near Witfield in Boksburg, over a week ago. His body is yet to be recovered. Meanwhile, NGO, the Benchmarks Foundation, says the only way to tackle illegal mining is to crack down on the buyers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hassen Lorgat of the Benchmarks Foundation ...
SAfm — The EFF has rejected President Jacob Zuma's intention to appoint Justice Raymond Zondo to the position of the Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. In a letter to the President, leader Julius Malema says the decison to nominate Zondo to replace former Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke is anti-women's empowerment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Leader of the EFF Julius Malema
SAfm — Parliament's standing committee on public accounts says Sassa has not been cleared of wrongdoing, despite reports that a new deal has been clinched with Cash Paymaster Services to continue paying out social grants. Committee chair Themba Godi says Scopa will continue with a meeting on Tuesday to probe the matter, whether Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini attends or not. The Constitutional Court has ruled that the existing contract between Sassa and CPS is improper. Scopa has summoned Dlamini to appear before the committee tomorrow. Godi spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Murder figures have shown a slight decrease, while the so called trio crimes - car hijackings, robberies at residential properties and robberies at non residential premises are still on an upward trend. Police management, accompanied by Minister, Nathi Nhleko, briefed Parliament's Police committee on crime statistics for the period between 1 April 2016 to the 1st of December the same year. In line with a Cabinet decision last year, crime statistics are being released quarterly. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Johan Burger, a Consultant with the Institute for Security Studies...
SAfm — The South African Human Rights Commission has requested an urgent meeting with Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and SASSA CEO Thokozani Magwaza. The commission says it requires a detailed brief from the two parties on the plan of action to ensure that social grant recipients receive their grants in April. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke the Human Rights Commission Spokesperson, Gail Smith....
SAfm — During the opening of the National House of Traditional Leaders in Cape Town today, President Jacob Zuma, assured social grant beneficiaries that they will receive their money come the first of April. This as the Social Security Agency (SASSA)'s current contract with Cash Paymaster Services, which was declared invalid by the Constitutional court expires at the end of the month. This has since left seventeen million South Afircans unsure if they will receive their grants next month. The South African Post Office (SAPO) says it has a solution to pay these social grants come first of April. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Post Office CEO, Mark Barnes.
SAfm — All focus will be on FNB Stadium this weekend as Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns tomorrow afternoon. Both teams will go into the match following draws. Pirates drew 1-ALL with Polokwane City in their last match, while Chiefs also played to a 1-ALL draw with Ajax Cape Town in their last fixture. Some fans have expressed their dissatisfaction over the cost of the tickets to the highly anticipated match. One ticket has increased from R40 to R70. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung
SAfm — The Competition commission says Unilever has to pay a fine of 10% of its annual turnover. This after the commission found Unilever and Sime Darby had entered in a sale agreement not to compete with each other. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Commissioner at the Competition Commission, Tembinkosi Bonakele
SAfm — The social security agency (SASSA) spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says they have entered into negotiations with Cash Paymaster Services to renew its contract to distribute welfare grants. The Constitutional Court declared Sassa's contract with CPS invalid in 2014 but subsequently suspended its ruling for the duration of the contract to prevent the grant payment system being disrupted. The contract runs out at the end of the month. Tsepis akwetla spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi
SAfm — Western Cape has approximately 121 days of useable water left. This after dam levels across the Western Cape fall to an average of 31%. Speaking during a press briefing, Cape Town's Executive Mayor, Patricia de Lille, outlined its medium to long term water resource planning to mitigate the water crisis. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Priya Reddy, Spokesperson for the City of Cape Town
SAfm — Political Analyst and leader of Right to Know campaign Dr Dale Mckingley says the political fallout will be substantial should the social security agency fail to pay social grant beneficiaries at the end of the month. SASSA says it has entered into negotiations with Cash Paymaster Services to renew its contract to distribute welfare grants. The Constitutional Court declared Sassa's contract with CPS invalid in 2014 but subsequently suspended its ruling for the duration of the contract to prevent the grant payment system being disrupted. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Dale Mckingley
SAfm — The All Saints Hospital in eNgcobo, in the Eastern Cape, has been forced to discharge patients and send others to nearby health care centeres, as it has been without water for five days. The water shortage comes as truck drivers in the town have prevented a water tanker from reaching the hospital. The truckers are demanding that a local supplier be used for water. Tsepiso Makweta spoke to the Eastern Cape Department of Health, Sizwe Kupelo
SAfm — The National Assembly has passed the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill. The bill was sent back to National Assembly before the end of last year after president Jacob Zuma questioned its constitutionality. This came after he received two objections to the FICA bill. Among those who petitioned the president not to sign it into law was the Progressive Professional Forum led by Mzwanele Manyi. The bill seeks to clamp down on tax avoidance, corruption and money laundering. It will give banks the power to scrutinise any suspicious transactions of their clients. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Finance Standing Committee chairperson Yunus Carrim
SAfm — The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Scopa wants the Minister of Social Department, Bathabile Dlamini, to appear before the Committee to give clarity on issues related to the Cash Paymaster Services, CPS' contract. Social grants agency SASSA has admitted to Scopa that there is no plan in place for an alternative entity to pay social grants on the first of April. The Constitutional Court declared SASSA's contract with CPS unconstitutional and invalid in 2013. SASSA was given four years to find another service provider. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SCOPA Chairperson Themba Godi...
SAfm — The high court in Pretoria has ruled that all fines before the court where, traffic authorities failed to abide by the letter of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act be cancelled. This applies to millions of traffic fines issued in Johannesburg and Pretoria since 2008. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to Fines4U's Cornelia van Niekerk who brought the case before the courts.
SAfm — Former president Thabo Mbeki has condemned the spate of attacks on foreign nationals in Pretoria last week. Speaking at his inauguration as chancellor of the University of South Africa today, Mbeki said many socio-economic challenges will not be solved by attacking foreign immigrants. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana, a Professor of Politics at the University of South Africa.
SAfm — Rail Agency Prasa's acting CEO, Collins Letsoalo, has rejected media allegations that he gave himself a 350 per cent salary increase. Weekend papers published damning reports saying that Letsoalo hiked his salary, uses a chauffeur driven car and has a company cell phone with unlimited calls. The acting CEO told the media in Pretoria today that he will weigh his legal options and seek either a defamation suit or approach the press ombudsman. Letsoalo says he worked for PRASA for four months without a salary last year. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to spokesperson for the Minister of Transport, Ishmael Mnis
SAfm — The department of water and sanitation has warned of possible flooding along the Vaal River as Vaal Dam reaches full capacity. The Vaal Dam, among other areas in Gauteng, reached 100 percent capacity for the first time in six years. The Water and Sanitation Department says it's started releasing water from Bloemhof dam and will do the same for the Vaal dam. The department has also announced that it is in the process of lifting water restrictions in the Gauted province. Nationwide restrictions were implemented last year after an El Nino weather pattern brought drought conditions to much of southern Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Wits Professor and water expert Professor Mike Muller
SAfm — KZN MEC for Community Safety Mxolisi Kaunda has welcomed the swift arrests of two suspects in connection with a shooting that left four people dead and seven others wounded at uMlazi G-section over the weekend. The two are believed to be friends of the three men who allegedly killed four members of the Mzila family and also wounded seven others at a tavern nearby. The third suspect died in a shoot out with police during the robbery at the Mzila home. On Sunday community members burnt three houses believed to be those of the three suspects. MEC Kaunda visited uMlazi today and called on the community not to take the law into their own hands. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to KZN MEC for Community Safety Mxolisi Kaunda
SAfm — The ANC has called for tolerance towards foreign nationals and condemned the violence that broke out in Pretoria today. Police used stun grenades to disperse groups of people in the Pretoria CBD after a stand-off between locals and migrants. Earlier this month, similar scenes were seen in Rosettenville, south of Johannesburg, where houses believed to be drug dens and brothels were torched. The ANC has blamed the Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, for the current state of affairs following comments he made about foreigners in December last year. Ike Phaahla spoke to ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa and DA Johannesburg Regional Chairperson, Khume Ramulifho
SAfm — Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane says they have the situation in the Pretoria CBD under control, this after violence broke out between locals and alleged illegal immigrants. Phahlane also indicated that over 130 people have been arrested in the past 24 hours. Ike Phaahla spoke to Mametlwe Sebei who is part of Coalition of communities against xenophobia for his reaction to the march
SAfm — During a press conference earlier today, Minster of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba condemned xenophobic attacks in the country, stating that crime has no nationality. The Director General of Home Affairs Mkhuseli Apleni spoke to Ike Phaahla about the departments sentiments and plan of action. We also spoke to the leader of Nigerian Youth Council Murtala Gamji who denies vandalism of a MTN building in Abuja.
SAfm — As Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan prepares to deliver the budget speech tomorrow, President Jacob Zuma emphasised in his State of the Nation Address that the state will play a role in the economy to drive transformation. Zuma said Government will use legislation, regulations, licensing, budget and procurement as well as Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Charters to influence the behaviour of the private sector and ensure. transformation.
SAfm — The DA says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan should consider alternative ways other than a tax increase, to reach the 28 billion rand budget for the financial year. Some of these alternative are economic growth, selling assets and cutting wastage and expenditure. These were revealed when DA finance spokesperson David Maynier and his deputy Alf Lees shared the party's "tax alternatives" at a briefing in Parliament on Monday. Minster Gordhan is set to give his budget speech on Wednesday.
SAfm — Dancing the Death Drill, journalist and author, Fred Khumalo tells the story of the SS Mendi
SAfm — INTERVIEWS Madibeng municipal area branch chairperson, Bethuel Mmutle, former ANC deputy chairperson in the North West China Dodovu, and political analyst from the University of the North West, Professor Andre Duvenhage on Brain Molefe membership.
SAfm — ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial chairperson Sihle Zikalala has reflected on the mistakes the party made leading to and during the Polokwane elective conference in 2007. Speaking at the party's Cadres forum at the Durban Exhibition Centre, Zikalala says both the policy conference and the national conference will either make or break the ANC. Sihle Zikalala spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla...
SAfm — Human rights lawyer Dumisa Ntsebeza has been appointed as the chancellor of the University of Fort Hare. Advocate Ntsebeza takes the reins at the institution after the death of former sports minister Makhenkesi Stofile. He speaks to Tsepiso Makwetla about fees must fall campaign and transformation at higher learning institutions
SAfm — The Competition Commission says it has filed with the Competition Tribunal a settlement agreement reached with Citibank for being part of the forex trading cartel.Citibank will pay an administrative penalty of almost 70 million rand . The Commission found that from 2007, Citibank and its competitors had a general agreement to collude on prices for bids and offers for the spot trades in relation to currency trading of the Dollar Rand exchange rate. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to Commissioner at the Competition Commission, Thembinkosi Bonakele
SAfm — Are you looking for love but can't seem to find it? Statistics South Africa's handy Valentine's week data map, can help you narrow down your search. StatsSA has a series of maps based on the 2011 Census figures to help you fine-tune your search. They narrowed the statistics down to unmarried people between the ages of 20 and 34. They then plotted this data on maps, marked in pink or blue. South Africa's Statistician-General, Dr Pali Lehohla,
SAfm — Parliament has confirmed that former Eskom CEO, Brian Molefe's name, is to become a member of Parliament. He has been nominated to fill a vacancy on the list of ANC Mp's from North West. Recent reports have suggested that with Molefe becoming an MP, President Jacob Zuma may reshuffle his cabinet and appoint Molefe as Finance Minister. ANC Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo says it is not yet clear when Molefe would be sworn in...
SAfm — Some students at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in the Eastern Cape could lose their accommodation on campus if their approval for financial aid support delays further. Earlier reports suggested that some students have been stranded, camping out in TV rooms and halls as they waited for their funding to be approved. Meanwhile National Student Financial Aid Scheme says it has already provided financial support to nearly 300,000 students for the upcoming academic year. NSFAS spokesperson, Kagisho Mamabolo & spokesperson for the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Zandile Mbabela...
SAfm — The Competition Commission has found seventeen banks guilty of price fixing and market allocation in the trading of foreign currency pairs involving the Rand since April 2015. Commission also found that the traders used trading platforms such as the Reuters currency trading platform and Bloomberg instant messaging system (chatroom). Tsepiso Makwetla spokesperson Bloomberg Journalist, Mike Cohen...
SAfm — One child has died and 18 other people, including the deputy principal of Bhekizizwe School in the Eastern Cape have been rushed to hospital after an alleged incident of mass hysteria. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to provincial health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo
SAfm — 17 banks that were involved in the collusion of the rand are to face prosecution. The Competition Commission has been investigating a case of price-fixing in the trading of foreign currency involving the rand since April 2015. The banks include Absa, Standard Bank, Barclays, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan Chase, Investec, HSBC Bank, and Credit Suisse. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Competition commissioner Thembinkosi Bonakele
SAfm — Academic activities at Tshwane University of Technology's Pretoria west campus, are expected to resume on Thursday, following a shutdown due to over night protests. The motive of the protest is not known but some students cite a lack of student accommodation and tuition fees. Protesting TUT students have since submitted a memorandum of demands to their institution management. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to TUT Spokesperson Willa de Ruyter.
SAfm — The Competition Commission has referred a collusion case to the tribunal for prosecution against 17 banks. The commission has been investigating a case of price-fixing in the trading of foreign currency involving the rand since April 2015. The banks include Absa, Standard Bank, Barclays, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan Chase, Investec, HSBC Bank, and Credit Suisse. The Commission is seeking an order forcing the banks to pay an administrative penalty equal to ten percent of annual turnover. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Director and chief economist at Econometrix Dr Azar Jamine, for his pespective
SAfm — The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride told Parliament's police committee that the acting national police commissioner, Kgomotso Phahlane is well aware of the investigations against him from as early as 2016. McBride has also denied that forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan had interviewed Phahlane. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Senior Researcher in the Crime and Justice Programme at the Institute for Security Studies, Dr Johan Burger, and asked him about his impression
SAfm — The case of Forensic Investigator Paul O'Sullivan and his co-accused Sarah Jane Trent has been postponed to the 19 of May. The two appeared briefly at the Pretoria Magistrate's court- where he presiding Magistrate Estel Van Biljon granted the prosecution postponement to afford police enough time to conclude their investigations. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to forensic Investigator Paul O'Sullivan....
SAfm — A report by Statistics South Africa has revealed that South Africans are increasingly feeling unsafe and have lost hope in what police can do about crime. Most households interviewed in the Victims of Crime Survey released have indicated that they don't report crime as they believe the police could not or would not do anything. According to the survey, South Africans say violent and property crimes has increased. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Statistician-General Pali Lehohla
SAfm — The Economic Freedom Fighters says it is taking speaker of the National Assemby Baleka Mbete to court over parliament's failure to discipline President Jacob Zuma. This is after the constitutional court ruled, last year, that he violated his oath of office. EFF members were once again carried out of parliament by security officers last week after the party disrupted the State of the Nation Address for more than an hour. They were demanding that President Jacob Zuma not be allowed to address the house. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Attorney and founder of Badal Attorneys, Bisessar Badal.
SAfm — Rhodes University Vice-chancellor Sizwe Mabizela says he's confident of a productive academic year and that it's all system's go. As many universities suffered from often violent fees must fall protests which disrupted learning, Rhodes believes they came out largely unscathed. The institution did experience violent scenes and a cessation of teaching over what students called a rape culture which they felt the university did very little to end. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Vice-chancellor Sizwe Mabizela…
SAfm — The City of Cape Town says it will consider limiting its law enforcement contingent for next year's State of the Nation Address. The City says the recent increased security around the SONA means that other areas, with pressing safety needs, have to be sidelined to accommodate government's requirements. Parliament doubled the number of road closures last Thursday and 441 SANDF members were deployed to the assist police during the president's address. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith....
SAfm — US President Donald Trump has held talks with the leaders of Africa's two biggest economies. President Jacob Zuma spoke in a telephonic conversation with the US leader. Zuma's call came just after a call between Trump and Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari. Earlier on we spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Dale McKinely..
SAfm — The KwaZulu Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has dissolved the embattled Nquthu Municipality in the north of the province. MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube made the announcement at a media briefing in Durban. The decision emanates from the multiple failures of the Nquthu Municipality to elect office bearers. Dube-Ncube says the ongoing political infighting between political parties has impacted negatively on basic service delivery. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to political science professor at the University of the Western Cape Bheki Mngomezulu
SAfm — The ANC wants Parliament to lay criminal charges against the EFF for damaging parliamentary property. Chief whip, Jackson Mthembu says the party is shocked by what he called the reprehensible and embarrassing conduct of EFF members. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who defended the party's actions.ANC wants Parliament tot
SAfm — The ANC has reacted to the incident in parliament yesterday which saw guards exchanged punches with opposition Mp's during the state of the nation address. The governing party has slammed the DA and EFF for the chaotic scenes, even accusing them of using the Life Esidimeni victims as political fodder. The guards in white shirts forcibly ejected about 25 members from the EFF who prevented Zuma from speaking for more than an hour. Meanwhile the DA has initiated court action what they call the intolerable violence seen in the National Assembly. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu and senior research fellow at think-tank Trade Collective and political economist Lebohang Pheko
SAfm — An all-new family comedy set in Chatsworth, Kwazulu-Natal, will be released in cinemas on the 3rd of March. Titled "Keeping up with the Kandasamys", the film's producers say it opens a window into the lifestyle and subculture of modern-day Indian South Africans. The producers say the film promises its audience some amusing takes on families, relationships and neighbourhood-envy. We are now joined on the line by actress Jailoshini Naidoo
SAfm — The Minister of Defence, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says over 400 members of the SANDF will only be on standby during the State-of-Nation Address, on Thursday evening. Mapisa-Nqakula was reacting to the outcry by some opposition parties, which have accused government of militarising the address. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says the military has no place in the maintenance of law and order as the South African Police Services have been given such a mandate. The party's National Spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Journalists from the South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) and the Press Gallery Association (PGA) walked out of a meeting with parliamentary officials held on Wednesday. The urgent meeting was intended to clarify issues related to the covering of the State of The Nation Address. Journalists have accused parliament of introducing rules to restrict their movement during the address, something officials have vehemently denied. Sanef says it is also extremely concerned that security arrangements for the president's State of the Nation address may restrict the ability of journalists to carry out their work. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sanef Chair, Mahlatse Gallens.....
SAfm — Civil action organisation, OUTA, says it has requested from Eskom the Denton report. This after Eskom held a media briefing earlier today, announcing that it will publish the contents of the 'sanitised' report into the state of the power utility. Outa and the DA are among the organisations which will be given access to the report, which was commissioned by Eskom over two years ago, but not made public. The investigation cost Eskom 20-million rand. Director of Energy at OUTA, Ted Blom spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — The signing ceremony for the minimum wage and labour law changes has been postponed until further notice after trade union Cosatu requested more time more time to consult its executive committee. A signing ceremony was to be held in Cape Town this afternoon. Earlier reports suggested that the National Economic Development and Labour Council yesterday agreed to a minimum wage of R20 per hour. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to COSATU president Sdumo Dlamini
SAfm — Human rights group Amnesty International says it has found evidence that as many as 13,000 people, most of them civilian opposition supporters, have been secretly hanged at a Syrian Government prison. In a new report, the human rights group alleges that no trials were held, and some prisoners were condemned to death in hearings lasting just one or two minutes. Research and Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, Philip Luther spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minster, Senzeni Zokwana has confirmed the pest infestation to crops across Limpopo and North West provinces. Zokwana says the army worms as they are commonly called are affecting sweet corn and maize and that the department doesn't know the extent of the damage as yet. Tsepiso Makwetala speaks to the Head of Research team for Insect Ecology at Agricultural Research Council, Dr Roger Price...
SAfm — Eskom has cancelled coal transportation contracts with six companies in a bid to ensure clean governance. The power utility moves about 40-million tonnes of coal using two road transport channels through 58 trucking companies. The cancellation comes as investigations revealed the implicated trucking companies had introduced additional trucks into the coal road transportation system, therefore disadvantaging other companies. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe...
SAfm — Former South African rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen, has passed away.... He was 45. Van der Westhuizen was rushed to hospital in a critical condition on Saturday, and despite showing signs of improvement yesterday, he passed away this afternoon (monday 6 January). Van der Westhuizen, who fought motor neuron disease since 2011, played 89 Tests for the Springboks between 1993 and 2003 and was the record holder for the most test tries scored before it was broken by Bryan Habana. Tseposo Makwetla speaks to rugby legend and former Springboks' Pieter Hendriks and Dr Marcelle Smith, a neurologist at the Donald Gordon Medical Centre
SAfm — Advocate Busiswe Mkhwebane says since she started working, she has been called a Gupta puppet and Zuma puppet. Advocate Busiswe Mkhwebane said there I think the very same media again creating that perception that there's some bad relations between myself and my predecessor.
SAfm — Section 27 says it will institute legal action for recourse against the Gauteng provincial government following the deaths of 94 psychiatric patients between March and December last year. Health Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba released the report of the investigations into circumstances surrounding deaths of mentally-ill patients. Section 27's Sasha Stevens says the organisation will ensure that the provincial government compensate bereaved families and to take neccessary procedure regarding patients still in these establishment.
SAfm — Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says he's distressed and angered following the findings of a report into the deaths of psychiatric patients in Gauteng. Health Ombudsman, Malegapuru Makgoba, has revealed that 94 mentally ill patients died between 23 March and 19 December 2016. They died under the care of NGOs, where they had been transferred from Life Healthcare Esidimeni, after the department cancelled its contract with the company. Makgoba also revealed that all 27 NGO's, where psychatric patients were transferred to, had invalid licenses.
SAfm — Former Tshwane executive mayor Gwen Ramokgopa has been appointed Gauteng Health MEC following the resignation of Qedani Mahlangu. The resignation of Mahlangu follows a damning report on investigations into circumstances surrouding the deaths of 94 patients with mental disabilities. Health Ombudsman, Professor Male-ga-puru Makgoba, released the report earlier today. In it, he recommends that disciplinary measures be taken against some senior government officials.
SAfm — Former Tshwane executive mayor Gwen Ramokgopa has been appointed Gauteng Health MEC following the resignation of Qedani Mahlangu. The resignation of Mahlangu follows a damning report on investigations into circumstances surrouding the deaths of 94 patients with mental disabilities. Health Ombudsman, Professor Male-ga-puru Makgoba, released the report earlier today. In it, he recommends that disciplinary measures be taken against some senior government officials.
SAfm — Top prosecutor Gerrie Nel says his position at Civil Rights Organisation, Afriforum will be a new challenge. Afriforum's CEO, Kalie Kriel and Nel were briefing the media in Pretoria. Nell will join its newly established prosecuting unit as from tomorrow after he announced his resignation at the National Prosecuting Authority earlier today. Afriforum CEO Kallie Kriel says the unit's job will prosecute without fear,favour or prejudice...
SAfm — Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has accused the Gupta family and its associates of launching an organised campaign against National Treasury and himself, according to court papers filed today. Gordhan filed his counter affidavit in the North Gauteng High Court in Tshwane this morning, after Oakbay Investments filed court papers on January 20. The papers revolve around a bid by Gordhan, in October last year, in which he sought court protection against being forced by the Guptas to intervene in the matter of the bank account closures of Oakbay Investments. The matter is expected to be heard by the North Gauteng High Court in March.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has visited Ha-Masia near Vuwani in Limpopo to congratulate schools that performed well in last year's matric results, despite the demarcation protests. She was accompanied by Education MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe. They have also gone to a school that performed poorly and encouraged the learners. Thousands of learners in Vuwani and surrounding areas missed three months of schooling at the height of violent demarcation protests.
SAfm — The department of Labour and Home Affairs have set up seperate investigations into the alleged import of over two hundred workers from China. Sephaku has reportedly imported hundreds of Chinese labourers to work at its plant in Lichtenburg . PPC cement company in Slurry near Mahikeng also recently imported over two hundred workrs from China on a project worth R1,7 billion rands. The company says this helps to save 25% of profit. Meanwhile, Home Affairs minister, Malusi Gigaba has warned businesses to employ a majority of South Africans.
SAfm — ANC Secretary-general, Gwede Mantashe says Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe is not yet on the ANC's list for Parliament. Mantashe's statement comes as the party's secretary in North West, Dakota Legoete implied that Brian Molefe is heading to Parliament. During a press briefing at Luthuli House on the outcome of the ANC NEC and Legkotla meeting, Mantashe outlined the party's nomination process...
SAfm — The DA says it is in possession of a forensic report that supports allegations by the Police and Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) of corruption in the forensic services, which at that time was headed up by the now Acting National Police Commissioner, General Khomotso Phahlane. The report allegedly contains evidence of procurement irregularities and irregular appointments, among other findings. The DA will now submit this report to IPID and is calling for an investigation into Phahlane's entire career in the police service.
SAfm — The SABC has learnt that Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane will approach a court to stop police watchdog IPID's investigation into the building of his house and acquisition of luxury cars. The investigation into Phahlane is centred around allegations that he received a stereo system, worth 80-thousand rand, from the same chemical company that supplied the SAPS during Phahlane's time as head of its forensic science laboratory. The Acting Commissioner denies this, saying he has proof of purchase for the music system.
ANC Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa says PR officer Sihle Bolani , who claims the ANC owes her for covert operations during elections, was introduced to ANC as volunteer.
SAfm — The Grace Bible Church has defended itself against those calling the church homophobic saying they do not discriminate against anyone. The Soweto based church has been responding after Ghanaian pastor - Bishop Dag Heward-Mills - a guest speaker from Lighthouse chapel international- said animals do not have same sex relationships and therefore its regarded as "unnatural" for humans to do so.
SAfm — The Grace Bible Church has defended itself against those calling the church homophobic saying they do not discriminate against anyone. The Soweto based church has been responding after Ghanaian pastor - Bishop Dag Heward-Mills - a guest speaker from Lighthouse chapel international- said animals do not have same sex relationships and therefore its regarded as "unnatural" for humans to do so.
SAfm — The Grace Bible Church has defended itself against those calling the church homophobic saying they do not discriminate against anyone. The Soweto based church has been responding after Ghanaian pastor - Bishop Dag Heward-Mills - a guest speaker from Lighthouse chapel international- said animals do not have same sex relationships and therefore its regarded as "unnatural" for humans to do so.
SAfm — The family of a 33-year-old Ford Kuga driver who died when his car caught fire say they will go ahead with a class action lawsuit against Ford. Speaking to the media in Pretoria, Kaveen Jimmy, the brother of the late Reshall Jimmy says Ford should take responsibility and stop making a mockery of his brother's death in the name of saving their brand. About 30 drivers whose Ford Kugas caught fire are set to join the class action, despite the recall of the 1-point-6 model announced yesterday.
SAfm — The family of a 33-year-old Ford Kuga driver who died when his car caught fire say they will go ahead with a class action lawsuit against Ford. Speaking to the media in Pretoria, Kaveen Jimmy, the brother of the late Reshall Jimmy says Ford should take responsibility and stop making a mockery of his brother's death in the name of saving their brand. About 30 drivers whose Ford Kugas caught fire are set to join the class action, despite the recall of the 1-point-6 model announced yesterday.
SAfm — The family of a 33-year-old Ford Kuga driver who died when his car caught fire say they will go ahead with a class action lawsuit against Ford. Speaking to the media in Pretoria, Kaveen Jimmy, the brother of the late Reshall Jimmy says Ford should take responsibility and stop making a mockery of his brother's death in the name of saving their brand. About 30 drivers whose Ford Kugas caught fire are set to join the class action, despite the recall of the 1-point-6 model announced yesterday.
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)say it's still negotiating with workers who have staged a sit-in underground at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine in Carletonville on the west rand. About one thousand seven hundred workers have been refusing to come out since yesterday morning.
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)say it's still negotiating with workers who have staged a sit-in underground at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine in Carletonville on the west rand. About one thousand seven hundred workers have been refusing to come out since yesterday morning.
SAfm — The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU)say it's still negotiating with workers who have staged a sit-in underground at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine in Carletonville on the west rand. About one thousand seven hundred workers have been refusing to come out since yesterday morning.
SAfm — MOTORISTS are in for a few surprises. Transport Minister Dipuo Peters is working on some drastic measures aimed at reducing road fatalities, particularly over the festive season. Over one-thousand-700 people died on the roads during the recent festive season. Among other things the minister is planning to confiscate drivers licences.
SAfm — MOTORISTS are in for a few surprises. Transport Minister Dipuo Peters is working on some drastic measures aimed at reducing road fatalities, particularly over the festive season. Over one-thousand-700 people died on the roads during the recent festive season. Among other things the minister is planning to confiscate drivers licences.
SAfm — There is 'smear campaign' engineered 'to eliminate the business of the Gupta family and gain obvious political achievement', this according to Gupta family lawyer, Gert van der Merwe. The Gupta family intend to prove their conspiracy claims in court documents due to be filed on the 20th of January, next week. This is in relation to the explosive affidavit submitted by Minister of Finance Pravin Gordan, stating that the family was involved in R6.8 billion worth of suspicious transactions.
SAfm — MOTORISTS are in for a few surprises. Transport Minister Dipuo Peters is working on some drastic measures aimed at reducing road fatalities, particularly over the festive season. Over one-thousand-700 people died on the roads during the recent festive season. Among other things the minister is planning to confiscate drivers licences.
SAfm — There is 'smear campaign' engineered 'to eliminate the business of the Gupta family and gain obvious political achievement', this according to Gupta family lawyer, Gert van der Merwe. The Gupta family intend to prove their conspiracy claims in court documents due to be filed on the 20th of January, next week. This is in relation to the explosive affidavit submitted by Minister of Finance Pravin Gordan, stating that the family was involved in R6.8 billion worth of suspicious transactions.
SAfm — There is 'smear campaign' engineered 'to eliminate the business of the Gupta family and gain obvious political achievement', this according to Gupta family lawyer, Gert van der Merwe. The Gupta family intend to prove their conspiracy claims in court documents due to be filed on the 20th of January, next week. This is in relation to the explosive affidavit submitted by Minister of Finance Pravin Gordan, stating that the family was involved in R6.8 billion worth of suspicious transactions.
SAfm — More than 40-thousand pupils are yet to be placed in Gauteng schools for the 2017 academic year, two days before schools re-open for the new academic year. This has been attributed to late applications, among other factors. The Gauteng Department of Education had implemented an online application process for grade 1 and grade 8 pupils in the past year.
SAfm — More than 40-thousand pupils are yet to be placed in Gauteng schools for the 2017 academic year, two days before schools re-open for the new academic year. This has been attributed to late applications, among other factors. The Gauteng Department of Education had implemented an online application process for grade 1 and grade 8 pupils in the past year.
SAfm — More than 40-thousand pupils are yet to be placed in Gauteng schools for the 2017 academic year, two days before schools re-open for the new academic year. This has been attributed to late applications, among other factors. The Gauteng Department of Education had implemented an online application process for grade 1 and grade 8 pupils in the past year.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will today announce the 2016 matric results here in Midrand, Johannesburg at 6 pm. The matric class of 2016 was the third Grade 12 batch to write examinations under the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements- CAPS. Earlier on Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Nomaan Mulla from Rob Ferreira High School and Hannah Clayton of Rustenburg Girls' High, two top Matric achievers...
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will today announce the 2016 matric results here in Midrand, Johannesburg at 6 pm. The matric class of 2016 was the third Grade 12 batch to write examinations under the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements- CAPS. Earlier on Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Nomaan Mulla from Rob Ferreira High School and Hannah Clayton of Rustenburg Girls' High, two top Matric achievers...
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will today announce the 2016 matric results here in Midrand, Johannesburg at 6 pm. The matric class of 2016 was the third Grade 12 batch to write examinations under the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements- CAPS. Earlier on Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Nomaan Mulla from Rob Ferreira High School and Hannah Clayton of Rustenburg Girls' High, two top Matric achievers...
SAfm — The Department of Basic Education has welcomed the approval of the 2016 matric results. The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, UMALUSI has approved the results despite some concerns in the performance of learners regarding mathematics. This is the last matric exams written under Curriculum Assesment Policy Statement (CAPS).
SAfm — The Department of Basic Education has welcomed the approval of the 2016 matric results. The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, UMALUSI has approved the results despite some concerns in the performance of learners regarding mathematics. This is the last matric exams written under Curriculum Assesment Policy Statement (CAPS).
SAfm — Umalusi has also given the thumbs up to the Independent Examinations Board National Senior Certificate 2016. The board which oversees exams written by pupils from private schools had a 98.3 percent pass rate. It will release the 2016 matric results at midnight.
SAfm — The Department of Basic Education has welcomed the approval of the 2016 matric results. The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, UMALUSI has approved the results despite some concerns in the performance of learners regarding mathematics. This is the last matric exams written under Curriculum Assesment Policy Statement (CAPS).
SAfm — Umalusi has also given the thumbs up to the Independent Examinations Board National Senior Certificate 2016. The board which oversees exams written by pupils from private schools had a 98.3 percent pass rate. It will release the 2016 matric results at midnight.
SAfm — Umalusi has also given the thumbs up to the Independent Examinations Board National Senior Certificate 2016. The board which oversees exams written by pupils from private schools had a 98.3 percent pass rate. It will release the 2016 matric results at midnight.
SAfm — As yr draws to a close , we reflect on one of the biggest events on the South African literary calendar, the inaugural Abantu Book Festival. It took place earlier this month and saw hundreds of book lovers flock toea Soweto. The event was the first of its kind in South Africa at its magnitude, with an exclusive focus on black writers. It featured authors, storytellers and poets. To reflect on this event Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the curator of the Abantu Book Festival, Panashe Chigumadzi, who is also the author of "Sweet Medicine".
SAfm — As yr draws to a close , we reflect on one of the biggest events on the South African literary calendar, the inaugural Abantu Book Festival. It took place earlier this month and saw hundreds of book lovers flock toea Soweto. The event was the first of its kind in South Africa at its magnitude, with an exclusive focus on black writers. It featured authors, storytellers and poets. To reflect on this event Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the curator of the Abantu Book Festival, Panashe Chigumadzi, who is also the author of "Sweet Medicine".
SAfm — As yr draws to a close , we reflect on one of the biggest events on the South African literary calendar, the inaugural Abantu Book Festival. It took place earlier this month and saw hundreds of book lovers flock toea Soweto. The event was the first of its kind in South Africa at its magnitude, with an exclusive focus on black writers. It featured authors, storytellers and poets. To reflect on this event Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the curator of the Abantu Book Festival, Panashe Chigumadzi, who is also the author of "Sweet Medicine".
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has condemned the violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three inmates during in a brawl between prisoners and warders in St Albans Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Over twenty others including five officials were injured. For more on this Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla and Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights.
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has condemned the violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three inmates during in a brawl between prisoners and warders in St Albans Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Over twenty others including five officials were injured. For more on this Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla and Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights.
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has condemned the violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three inmates during in a brawl between prisoners and warders in St Albans Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Over twenty others including five officials were injured. For more on this Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla and Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights.
SAfm — Limpopo health officials are in the process of enrolling Vuwani teens who were recently found to be pregnant and HIV-positive on the Prevention of Mother-to- Child Transmission programme. The teen girls will also be put on anti-retro viral treatment. Health officials earlier said they had noted an increase in new HIV infections after the resumption of services in Vuwani.
SAfm — Limpopo health officials are in the process of enrolling Vuwani teens who were recently found to be pregnant and HIV-positive on the Prevention of Mother-to- Child Transmission programme. The teen girls will also be put on anti-retro viral treatment. Health officials earlier said they had noted an increase in new HIV infections after the resumption of services in Vuwani.
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has condemned the violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three inmates during in a brawl between prisoners and warders in St Albans Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Over twenty others including five officials were injured. For more on this Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla and Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights....
SAfm — Regarded as Russia's most-famous calling card, the Great Moscow Circus is coming to South Africa. With the funniest clowns, most-daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, jugglers and much much more all under the mighty Great Moscow Circus Big Top tent.
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has condemned the violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three inmates during in a brawl between prisoners and warders in St Albans Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Over twenty others including five officials were injured. For more on this Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla and Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights....
SAfm — The Eastern Cape government has condemned the violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three inmates during in a brawl between prisoners and warders in St Albans Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Over twenty others including five officials were injured. For more on this Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla and Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights....
SAfm — Regarded as Russia's most-famous calling card, the Great Moscow Circus is coming to South Africa. With the funniest clowns, most-daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, jugglers and much much more all under the mighty Great Moscow Circus Big Top tent.
SAfm — The Road Safety Action Campaign in Cape town has come out guns blazing against Transport Minister Dipuo Peters saying she should resign. This after the minister confirmed yesterday that nearly 850 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of December. This is a 17 precent increase from last year's figure of 725 recorded around the same time. The minister says eighty two percent of all the accidents were as a result of human factors.
SAfm — Regarded as Russia's most-famous calling card, the Great Moscow Circus is coming to South Africa. With the funniest clowns, most-daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, jugglers and much much more all under the mighty Great Moscow Circus Big Top tent.
SAfm — Limpopo health officials are in the process of enrolling Vuwani teens who were recently found to be pregnant and HIV-positive on the Prevention of Mother-to- Child Transmission programme. The teen girls will also be put on anti-retro viral treatment. Health officials earlier said they had noted an increase in new HIV infections after the resumption of services in Vuwani.
SAfm — The Road Safety Action Campaign in Cape town has come out guns blazing against Transport Minister Dipuo Peters saying she should resign. This after the minister confirmed yesterday that nearly 850 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of December. This is a 17 precent increase from last year's figure of 725 recorded around the same time. The minister says eighty two percent of all the accidents were as a result of human factors.
SAfm — The Road Safety Action Campaign in Cape town has come out guns blazing against Transport Minister Dipuo Peters saying she should resign. This after the minister confirmed yesterday that nearly 850 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of December. This is a 17 precent increase from last year's figure of 725 recorded around the same time. The minister says eighty two percent of all the accidents were as a result of human factors.
SAfm — The Road Safety Action Campaign in Cape town has come out guns blazing against Transport Minister Dipuo Peters saying she should resign. This after the minister confirmed yesterday that nearly 850 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of December. This is a 17 precent increase from last year's figure of 725 recorded around the same time. The minister says eighty two percent of all the accidents were as a result of human factors.
SAfm — The Road Safety Action Campaign in Cape town has come out guns blazing against Transport Minister Dipuo Peters saying she should resign. This after the minister confirmed yesterday that nearly 850 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of December. This is a 17 precent increase from last year's figure of 725 recorded around the same time. The minister says eighty two percent of all the accidents were as a result of human factors.
SAfm — The Road Safety Action Campaign in Cape town has come out guns blazing against Transport Minister Dipuo Peters saying she should resign. This after the minister confirmed yesterday that nearly 850 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of December. This is a 17 precent increase from last year's figure of 725 recorded around the same time. The minister says eighty two percent of all the accidents were as a result of human factors.
SAfm — Congolese around the world have been mobilizing large-scale demonstrations against the country's long serving President Joseph Kabila whose mandate as a president expired yesterday. It seems Kabila is adamant to stay in power despite the expiration. For more on this SAfm presenter Ike Phaala spoke to Francois Tshimpuki, Director of The Voice of Congo In London.
SAfm — Congolese around the world have been mobilizing large-scale demonstrations against the country's long serving President Joseph Kabila whose mandate as a president expired yesterday. It seems Kabila is adamant to stay in power despite the expiration. For more on this SAfm presenter Ike Phaala spoke to Francois Tshimpuki, Director of The Voice of Congo In London.
SAfm — Congolese around the world have been mobilizing large-scale demonstrations against the country's long serving President Joseph Kabila whose mandate as a president expired yesterday. It seems Kabila is adamant to stay in power despite the expiration. For more on this SAfm presenter Ike Phaala spoke to Francois Tshimpuki, Director of The Voice of Congo In London.
SAfm — African Union Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the continent has to prioritise education. She was speaking during a State of the Continent media briefing in Durban earlier today. Dlamini-Zuma, whose tenure comes to end next month says five universities of excellence have been established to create diversity in the courses that African students study. She has also emphasized that attempts are being made to ensure that Africa is self-reliant.
SAfm — African Union Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the continent has to prioritise education. She was speaking during a State of the Continent media briefing in Durban earlier today. Dlamini-Zuma, whose tenure comes to end next month says five universities of excellence have been established to create diversity in the courses that African students study. She has also emphasized that attempts are being made to ensure that Africa is self-reliant.
SAfm — Political parties across the board have welcomed the resignation of the Chairperson of the SABC Board Mbulaeni Maghuve. He was the only remaining member of the beleaguered SABC Board. President Jacob Zuma has accepted Maghuve's resignation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
SAfm — Political parties across the board have welcomed the resignation of the Chairperson of the SABC Board Mbulaeni Maghuve. He was the only remaining member of the beleaguered SABC Board. President Jacob Zuma has accepted Maghuve's resignation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
SAfm — Political parties across the board have welcomed the resignation of the Chairperson of the SABC Board Mbulaeni Maghuve. He was the only remaining member of the beleaguered SABC Board. President Jacob Zuma has accepted Maghuve's resignation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
SAfm — African Union Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the continent has to prioritise education. She was speaking during a State of the Continent media briefing in Durban earlier today. Dlamini-Zuma, whose tenure comes to end next month says five universities of excellence have been established to create diversity in the courses that African students study. She has also emphasized that attempts are being made to ensure that Africa is self-reliant.
SAfm — Political parties across the board have welcomed the resignation of the Chairperson of the SABC Board Mbulaeni Maghuve. He was the only remaining member of the beleaguered SABC Board. President Jacob Zuma has accepted Maghuve's resignation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
SAfm — Political parties across the board have welcomed the resignation of the Chairperson of the SABC Board Mbulaeni Maghuve. He was the only remaining member of the beleaguered SABC Board. President Jacob Zuma has accepted Maghuve's resignation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
SAfm — Political parties across the board have welcomed the resignation of the Chairperson of the SABC Board Mbulaeni Maghuve. He was the only remaining member of the beleaguered SABC Board. President Jacob Zuma has accepted Maghuve's resignation and wished him well in his future endeavours.
SAfm — A round up of all the stories that made headlines not only in the news, but also on social media.
SAfm — A round up of all the stories that made headlines not only in the news, but also on social media.
SAfm — A round up of all the stories that made headlines not only in the news, but also on social media.
SAfm — The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation says South Africans should not take the National Day of Reconciliation as lightly as they do. The organisation which is involved in reaserching matters around reconciliation says an atmosphere needs to be created that will allow people to contribute as equals in society.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's reconciliation speech has been left blowing in the wind after the marquee tent he was speaking from at Zeerust in North West was blown over by a freak storm. The incident happened on the spot where Zuma was arrested by apartheid security forces in 1963. Zuma was whisked off by his bodyguards when the tent was ripped to pieces as the president was midway through his key-note address at Gopane
SAfm — The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation says South Africans should not take the National Day of Reconciliation as lightly as they do. The organisation which is involved in reaserching matters around reconciliation says an atmosphere needs to be created that will allow people to contribute as equals in society.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's reconciliation speech has been left blowing in the wind after the marquee tent he was speaking from at Zeerust in North West was blown over by a freak storm. The incident happened on the spot where Zuma was arrested by apartheid security forces in 1963. Zuma was whisked off by his bodyguards when the tent was ripped to pieces as the president was midway through his key-note address at Gopane
SAfm — The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation says South Africans should not take the National Day of Reconciliation as lightly as they do. The organisation which is involved in reaserching matters around reconciliation says an atmosphere needs to be created that will allow people to contribute as equals in society.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's reconciliation speech has been left blowing in the wind after the marquee tent he was speaking from at Zeerust in North West was blown over by a freak storm. The incident happened on the spot where Zuma was arrested by apartheid security forces in 1963. Zuma was whisked off by his bodyguards when the tent was ripped to pieces as the president was midway through his key-note address at Gopane
SAfm — The National Credit Regulator has warned consumers to be weary of “buy-now-pay-later” deals. The organisation says consumers need to be careful when entering into contracts especially now over the festive season and should not let excitement cloud their judgement. We spoke to Legal Advisor at the NCR Nosipho Zikishe and started by asking her what consumers should lookout for before signing contracts
SAfm — The National Credit Regulator has warned consumers to be weary of “buy-now-pay-later” deals. The organisation says consumers need to be careful when entering into contracts especially now over the festive season and should not let excitement cloud their judgement. We spoke to Legal Advisor at the NCR Nosipho Zikishe and started by asking her what consumers should lookout for before signing contracts
SAfm — The National Credit Regulator has warned consumers to be weary of “buy-now-pay-later” deals. The organisation says consumers need to be careful when entering into contracts especially now over the festive season and should not let excitement cloud their judgement. We spoke to Legal Advisor at the NCR Nosipho Zikishe and started by asking her what consumers should lookout for before signing contracts
SAfm — SABC's former Non Executive board member Rachel Kalidaas told Parliament that she only became aware of the contents of the Public Public Protector's report into the SABC for the first time on the Website of the Public Protector. She also confirmed to the Inquiry that Communications Minister Faith Muthambi allegedly suggested the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as COO. Kalidaas was the last witnesses to testify today
SAfm — SABC's former Non Executive board member Rachel Kalidaas told Parliament that she only became aware of the contents of the Public Public Protector's report into the SABC for the first time on the Website of the Public Protector. She also confirmed to the Inquiry that Communications Minister Faith Muthambi allegedly suggested the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as COO. Kalidaas was the last witnesses to testify today
SAfm — SABC's former Non Executive board member Rachel Kalidaas told Parliament that she only became aware of the contents of the Public Public Protector's report into the SABC for the first time on the Website of the Public Protector. She also confirmed to the Inquiry that Communications Minister Faith Muthambi allegedly suggested the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as COO. Kalidaas was the last witnesses to testify today
SAfm — Head of the Hawks in Gauteng, Prince Mokotedi has opened a criminal case against IPID boss Robert Mcbride and three others, claiming they're conspiring to have him assassinated. Others to be investigated include forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, former Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya, and police captain Candice Coetzee. Coetzee is on suspension after she allegedly leaked classified information to O'Sullivan. Mokotedi claims McBride is planning an 'Arab Spring' type revolution in the country to oust President Jacob Zuma. PM Live host, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi about the allegations...
SAfm — Private Investigator Paul O'Sullivan has rubbished allegations that he, IPID boss Robert McBride and former hawks' boss Shadrack Sibiya conspired to kill hawks head Berning Ntlemeza, Acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and NPA head Shaun Abrahams. Head of the Hawks in Gauteng Prince Mokotedi earlier opened a case of conspiracy and treason among others against the three. PM Live host, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to O'Sullivan about the allegations levelled against him..
SAfm — Head of the Hawks in Gauteng, Prince Mokotedi has opened a criminal case against IPID boss Robert Mcbride and three others, claiming they're conspiring to have him assassinated. Others to be investigated include forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, former Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya, and police captain Candice Coetzee. Coetzee is on suspension after she allegedly leaked classified information to O'Sullivan. Mokotedi claims McBride is planning an 'Arab Spring' type revolution in the country to oust President Jacob Zuma. PM Live host, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi about the allegations...
SAfm — Head of the Hawks in Gauteng, Prince Mokotedi has opened a criminal case against IPID boss Robert Mcbride and three others, claiming they're conspiring to have him assassinated. Others to be investigated include forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, former Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya, and police captain Candice Coetzee. Coetzee is on suspension after she allegedly leaked classified information to O'Sullivan. Mokotedi claims McBride is planning an 'Arab Spring' type revolution in the country to oust President Jacob Zuma. PM Live host, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi about the allegations...
SAfm — Private Investigator Paul O'Sullivan has rubbished allegations that he, IPID boss Robert McBride and former hawks' boss Shadrack Sibiya conspired to kill hawks head Berning Ntlemeza, Acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and NPA head Shaun Abrahams. Head of the Hawks in Gauteng Prince Mokotedi earlier opened a case of conspiracy and treason among others against the three. PM Live host, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to O'Sullivan about the allegations levelled against him..
SAfm — Private Investigator Paul O'Sullivan has rubbished allegations that he, IPID boss Robert McBride and former hawks' boss Shadrack Sibiya conspired to kill hawks head Berning Ntlemeza, Acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and NPA head Shaun Abrahams. Head of the Hawks in Gauteng Prince Mokotedi earlier opened a case of conspiracy and treason among others against the three. PM Live host, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to O'Sullivan about the allegations levelled against him..
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has set aside the ruling by the Pretoria High Court which allowed doctors to perform euthanasia or assisted suicide on terminally ill patients. In May 2015 the high court in Pretoria gave 65-year-old Cape Town advocate Robin Stransham-Ford permission to be assisted in ending his life by a medical doctor. Stransham-Ford, who suffered from advanced prostate cancer, however passed away before he could hear the court ruling.
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has set aside the ruling by the Pretoria High Court which allowed doctors to perform euthanasia or assisted suicide on terminally ill patients. In May 2015 the high court in Pretoria gave 65-year-old Cape Town advocate Robin Stransham-Ford permission to be assisted in ending his life by a medical doctor. Stransham-Ford, who suffered from advanced prostate cancer, however passed away before he could hear the court ruling.
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has set aside the ruling by the Pretoria High Court which allowed doctors to perform euthanasia or assisted suicide on terminally ill patients. In May 2015 the high court in Pretoria gave 65-year-old Cape Town advocate Robin Stransham-Ford permission to be assisted in ending his life by a medical doctor. Stransham-Ford, who suffered from advanced prostate cancer, however passed away before he could hear the court ruling.
SAfm — The South African Litigation Centre has argued in the high court in Pretoria that the decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court was made to protect Sudan's leader Omar Al Bashir from arrest when he visited the country for the African Union summit in June 2015. SALC's advocate, Max du Plessis, says the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the hosting agreement for the summit did not confer any immunity on Al Bashir and that the South African government had an obligation to detain him. The DA is challenging government's withdrawal from the International Criminal court .
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Foundation will mark the third anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing at an event which will include guest speakers Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Dr Leon Wessels. Speakers will offer reflections on Madiba's legacy in relation both to what is happening in the world today. The event will take place at the Foundation's Houghton office.
SAfm — The South African Litigation Centre has argued in the high court in Pretoria that the decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court was made to protect Sudan's leader Omar Al Bashir from arrest when he visited the country for the African Union summit in June 2015. SALC's advocate, Max du Plessis, says the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the hosting agreement for the summit did not confer any immunity on Al Bashir and that the South African government had an obligation to detain him. The DA is challenging government's withdrawal from the International Criminal court .
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Foundation will mark the third anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing at an event which will include guest speakers Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Dr Leon Wessels. Speakers will offer reflections on Madiba's legacy in relation both to what is happening in the world today. The event will take place at the Foundation's Houghton office.
SAfm — The South African Litigation Centre has argued in the high court in Pretoria that the decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court was made to protect Sudan's leader Omar Al Bashir from arrest when he visited the country for the African Union summit in June 2015. SALC's advocate, Max du Plessis, says the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the hosting agreement for the summit did not confer any immunity on Al Bashir and that the South African government had an obligation to detain him. The DA is challenging government's withdrawal from the International Criminal court .
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Foundation will mark the third anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing at an event which will include guest speakers Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Dr Leon Wessels. Speakers will offer reflections on Madiba's legacy in relation both to what is happening in the world today. The event will take place at the Foundation's Houghton office.
SAfm — The Fatuous State of Severity is a collection of short stories written by Phumani Pikoli. The book is full of diverse stories that vary from the very relatable experiences of young black millennials, to the profoundly absurd and jarring. The self-published work will be the author's debut. Phumlani is a former multimedia journalist, playwright aspiring filmmaker
SAfm — A massive HIV vaccine trial is under way after the first participant was injected with the HVTN702 vaccine at Verulam north of Durban. The trial is also being formally launched at sites at Soshanguve and on the Cape Flats, but it' s not clear if injections will begin at the other two sites. Trials will be run over the next three years in the world's latest attempt to find a vaccine for HIV. More than five-thousand volunteer participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years will be enrolled across the country.
SAfm — Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says government's pharmaceutical, water infrastructure and urban renewal departments face serious skills shortages as well as lack of accountability problems and funding challenges. He was tabling three performance audits. He was tabling three performance audits dealing with the managements of the pharmaceuticals, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects.
SAfm — The Fatuous State of Severity is a collection of short stories written by Phumani Pikoli. The book is full of diverse stories that vary from the very relatable experiences of young black millennials, to the profoundly absurd and jarring. The self-published work will be the author's debut. Phumlani is a former multimedia journalist, playwright aspiring filmmaker
SAfm — A massive HIV vaccine trial is under way after the first participant was injected with the HVTN702 vaccine at Verulam north of Durban. The trial is also being formally launched at sites at Soshanguve and on the Cape Flats, but it' s not clear if injections will begin at the other two sites. Trials will be run over the next three years in the world's latest attempt to find a vaccine for HIV. More than five-thousand volunteer participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years will be enrolled across the country.
SAfm — Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says government's pharmaceutical, water infrastructure and urban renewal departments face serious skills shortages as well as lack of accountability problems and funding challenges. He was tabling three performance audits. He was tabling three performance audits dealing with the managements of the pharmaceuticals, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects.
SAfm — Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says government's pharmaceutical, water infrastructure and urban renewal departments face serious skills shortages as well as lack of accountability problems and funding challenges. He was tabling three performance audits. He was tabling three performance audits dealing with the managements of the pharmaceuticals, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects.
SAfm — A massive HIV vaccine trial is under way after the first participant was injected with the HVTN702 vaccine at Verulam north of Durban. The trial is also being formally launched at sites at Soshanguve and on the Cape Flats, but it' s not clear if injections will begin at the other two sites. Trials will be run over the next three years in the world's latest attempt to find a vaccine for HIV. More than five-thousand volunteer participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years will be enrolled across the country.
SAfm — The Fatuous State of Severity is a collection of short stories written by Phumani Pikoli. The book is full of diverse stories that vary from the very relatable experiences of young black millennials, to the profoundly absurd and jarring. The self-published work will be the author's debut. Phumlani is a former multimedia journalist, playwright aspiring filmmaker
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, PRASA has told parliament that it has spent 108 million rand on a forensic investigation into 102 contracts the entity entered into in the past five years. The state owned company was appearing before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts over irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure of 14 billion rand.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, PRASA has told parliament that it has spent 108 million rand on a forensic investigation into 102 contracts the entity entered into in the past five years. The state owned company was appearing before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts over irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure of 14 billion rand.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, PRASA has told parliament that it has spent 108 million rand on a forensic investigation into 102 contracts the entity entered into in the past five years. The state owned company was appearing before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts over irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure of 14 billion rand.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma will not be recalled. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe made the announcement at Luthuli House, Johannesburg, today. This follows an extended NEC meeting in Irene, Pretoria, during which a motion of no-confidence in President Zuma was introduced. Mantashe says party veterans, who have been critical of President Jacob Zuma's leadership in recent weeks, have committed to working with the ANC to address challenges.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma will not be recalled. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe made the announcement at Luthuli House, Johannesburg, today. This follows an extended NEC meeting in Irene, Pretoria, during which a motion of no-confidence in President Zuma was introduced. Mantashe says party veterans, who have been critical of President Jacob Zuma's leadership in recent weeks, have committed to working with the ANC to address challenges.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma will not be recalled. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe made the announcement at Luthuli House, Johannesburg, today. This follows an extended NEC meeting in Irene, Pretoria, during which a motion of no-confidence in President Zuma was introduced. Mantashe says party veterans, who have been critical of President Jacob Zuma's leadership in recent weeks, have committed to working with the ANC to address challenges.
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has handed in his representations to President Jacob Zuma, arguing why he should not be suspended. This after President Jacob Zuma instructed Shaun abrahams to provide reasons why he should not be suspended. Zuma wrote to Abrahams and NPA directors, Sibongile Mzinyathi and Torie Pretorius two weeks ago, asking them why they should not be suspended. This was after a request by the Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law asking Zuma to suspend the officials following Abrahams's u-turn in the Pravin Gordhan debacle. Last week, the High Court in Pretoria struck off the roll an urgent court application to compel Zuma to suspend Abrahams.
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has handed in his representations to President Jacob Zuma, arguing why he should not be suspended. This after President Jacob Zuma instructed Shaun abrahams to provide reasons why he should not be suspended. Zuma wrote to Abrahams and NPA directors, Sibongile Mzinyathi and Torie Pretorius two weeks ago, asking them why they should not be suspended. This was after a request by the Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law asking Zuma to suspend the officials following Abrahams's u-turn in the Pravin Gordhan debacle. Last week, the High Court in Pretoria struck off the roll an urgent court application to compel Zuma to suspend Abrahams.
SAfm — The Msukaligwa local municipality in Ermelo Mpumalanga has fired two hundred (200) workers for embarking on an illegal strike. This, after workers from the South African Municipal Workers Union ( SAMWU) downed tools last week and locked the entrance to the municipal offices.
SAfm — The Msukaligwa local municipality in Ermelo Mpumalanga has fired two hundred (200) workers for embarking on an illegal strike. This, after workers from the South African Municipal Workers Union ( SAMWU) downed tools last week and locked the entrance to the municipal offices.
SAfm — The Msukaligwa local municipality in Ermelo Mpumalanga has fired two hundred (200) workers for embarking on an illegal strike. This, after workers from the South African Municipal Workers Union ( SAMWU) downed tools last week and locked the entrance to the municipal offices.
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has handed in his representations to President Jacob Zuma, arguing why he should not be suspended. This after President Jacob Zuma instructed Shaun abrahams to provide reasons why he should not be suspended. Zuma wrote to Abrahams and NPA directors, Sibongile Mzinyathi and Torie Pretorius two weeks ago, asking them why they should not be suspended. This was after a request by the Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law asking Zuma to suspend the officials following Abrahams's u-turn in the Pravin Gordhan debacle. Last week, the High Court in Pretoria struck off the roll an urgent court application to compel Zuma to suspend Abrahams.
SAfm — Local and foreign media are camped outside a hotel in Irene, south of Pretoria, where the ANC's National Executive Committee is discussing a request by Tourism minister Derek Hanekom for President Jacob Zuma to resign. ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa has told journalists that the meeting will go on until late. Three cabinet members are reportedly supporting Hanekom's motion.
SAfm — Local and foreign media are camped outside a hotel in Irene, south of Pretoria, where the ANC's National Executive Committee is discussing a request by Tourism minister Derek Hanekom for President Jacob Zuma to resign. ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa has told journalists that the meeting will go on until late. Three cabinet members are reportedly supporting Hanekom's motion.
SAfm — Local and foreign media are camped outside a hotel in Irene, south of Pretoria, where the ANC's National Executive Committee is discussing a request by Tourism minister Derek Hanekom for President Jacob Zuma to resign. ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa has told journalists that the meeting will go on until late. Three cabinet members are reportedly supporting Hanekom's motion.
SAfm — COSATU has resolved to support and lobby for Cyril Ramaphosa as the next ANC president. This is one of the resolutions of the labour federation's Central Executive Committee meeting. COSATU says Ramaphosa is best placed in a position to unite the ANC. COSATU's general-secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali briefed the media in Johannesburg following the meeting.
SAfm — COSATU has resolved to support and lobby for Cyril Ramaphosa as the next ANC president. This is one of the resolutions of the labour federation's Central Executive Committee meeting. COSATU says Ramaphosa is best placed in a position to unite the ANC. COSATU's general-secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali briefed the media in Johannesburg following the meeting.
SAfm — COSATU has resolved to support and lobby for Cyril Ramaphosa as the next ANC president. This is one of the resolutions of the labour federation's Central Executive Committee meeting. COSATU says Ramaphosa is best placed in a position to unite the ANC. COSATU's general-secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali briefed the media in Johannesburg following the meeting.
SAfm — COSATU has resolved to support and lobby for Cyril Ramaphosa as the next ANC president. This is one of the resolutions of the labour federation's Central Executive Committee meeting. COSATU says Ramaphosa is best placed in a position to unite the ANC. COSATU's general-secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali briefed the media in Johannesburg following the meeting.
SAfm — COSATU has resolved to support and lobby for Cyril Ramaphosa as the next ANC president. This is one of the resolutions of the labour federation's Central Executive Committee meeting. COSATU says Ramaphosa is best placed in a position to unite the ANC. COSATU's general-secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali briefed the media in Johannesburg following the meeting.
SAfm — The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at seven percent - meaning that the prime lending rate remains at ten point five percent. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kaganyago has cited concerns about the increase in consumer inflation - but he says the central bank also has to take weak economic growth into account. The move was widely expected by economists.
SAfm — The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at seven percent - meaning that the prime lending rate remains at ten point five percent. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kaganyago has cited concerns about the increase in consumer inflation - but he says the central bank also has to take weak economic growth into account. The move was widely expected by economists.
SAfm — COSATU has resolved to support and lobby for Cyril Ramaphosa as the next ANC president. This is one of the resolutions of the labour federation's Central Executive Committee meeting. COSATU says Ramaphosa is best placed in a position to unite the ANC. COSATU's general-secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali briefed the media in Johannesburg following the meeting.
SAfm — The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at seven percent - meaning that the prime lending rate remains at ten point five percent. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kaganyago has cited concerns about the increase in consumer inflation - but he says the central bank also has to take weak economic growth into account. The move was widely expected by economists.
SAfm — NPA head, Shaun Abrahams and his two colleagues, Torie Pretorius and Sibongile Mzinyathi are the heart of the NPA and cannot be removed on untested allegations. Advocate Hilton Epstein has told the high court in Pretoria that Abrahams cannot be fired based on a perception that he may charge Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan again. The Hellen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law want President Jacob Zuma to suspend Abrahams immediately.
SAfm — NPA head, Shaun Abrahams and his two colleagues, Torie Pretorius and Sibongile Mzinyathi are the heart of the NPA and cannot be removed on untested allegations. Advocate Hilton Epstein has told the high court in Pretoria that Abrahams cannot be fired based on a perception that he may charge Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan again. The Hellen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law want President Jacob Zuma to suspend Abrahams immediately.
SAfm — NPA head, Shaun Abrahams and his two colleagues, Torie Pretorius and Sibongile Mzinyathi are the heart of the NPA and cannot be removed on untested allegations. Advocate Hilton Epstein has told the high court in Pretoria that Abrahams cannot be fired based on a perception that he may charge Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan again. The Hellen Suzman Foundation and Freedom Under Law want President Jacob Zuma to suspend Abrahams immediately.
SAfm — The official unemployment rate figure in South Africa has increased to 27 point 1 percent in the third quarter from the 26 point 6 percent recorded in the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment figure in 13 years. Releasing the results of the labour force survey, Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the unemployment rate figure continues to grow and there is a need to identify economic sectors that will help create jobs.
SAfm — The official unemployment rate figure in South Africa has increased to 27 point 1 percent in the third quarter from the 26 point 6 percent recorded in the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment figure in 13 years. Releasing the results of the labour force survey, Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the unemployment rate figure continues to grow and there is a need to identify economic sectors that will help create jobs.
SAfm — The official unemployment rate figure in South Africa has increased to 27 point 1 percent in the third quarter from the 26 point 6 percent recorded in the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment figure in 13 years. Releasing the results of the labour force survey, Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the unemployment rate figure continues to grow and there is a need to identify economic sectors that will help create jobs.
SAfm — The official unemployment rate figure in South Africa has increased to 27 point 1 percent in the third quarter from the 26 point 6 percent recorded in the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment figure in 13 years. Releasing the results of the labour force survey, Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the unemployment rate figure continues to grow and there is a need to identify economic sectors that will help create jobs.
SAfm — The official unemployment rate figure in South Africa has increased to 27 point 1 percent in the third quarter from the 26 point 6 percent recorded in the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment figure in 13 years. Releasing the results of the labour force survey, Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the unemployment rate figure continues to grow and there is a need to identify economic sectors that will help create jobs.
SAfm — The official unemployment rate figure in South Africa has increased to 27 point 1 percent in the third quarter from the 26 point 6 percent recorded in the second quarter. This is the highest unemployment figure in 13 years. Releasing the results of the labour force survey, Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the unemployment rate figure continues to grow and there is a need to identify economic sectors that will help create jobs.
SAfm — Police say they cannot, at this stage, confirm that the body found in Buccleuh, North of Johannesburg is of a three year old Everite Chauke. Chauke went missing two weeks ago during the flash floods in Johannesburg. Emergency services officials have been searching for her body and had yesterday extended the search to parts of Hartebeespoort.
SAfm — Police say they cannot, at this stage, confirm that the body found in Buccleuh, North of Johannesburg is of a three year old Everite Chauke. Chauke went missing two weeks ago during the flash floods in Johannesburg. Emergency services officials have been searching for her body and had yesterday extended the search to parts of Hartebeespoort.
SAfm — Police say they cannot, at this stage, confirm that the body found in Buccleuh, North of Johannesburg is of a three year old Everite Chauke. Chauke went missing two weeks ago during the flash floods in Johannesburg. Emergency services officials have been searching for her body and had yesterday extended the search to parts of Hartebeespoort.
SAfm — Irregular expenditure has increased by almost 40 percent since 2013/14 to R46‚36-billion. Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says there is concern over state owned entities and uncertainty over their financial sustainability. Makwetu was releasing the audit results of the national and provincial departments and their entities for the 2015-16 financial year in Parliament.
SAfm — The AbaThembu Royal Family has confirmed that the acting Abathembu king and brother of jailed king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, Prince Mthandeni Dalindyebo has filed an urgent application in the Grahamstown High Court. This in a bid to interdict the coronation of Buyelekhaya's eldest son, Azenathi as acting king on the 25th of this month. Royal family spokesperson, Daludumo Mtirara says after Prince Mthandeni consulted with provincial government and the AmaDlomo clan, he was advised to take the matter to court.
SAfm — The AbaThembu Royal Family has confirmed that the acting Abathembu king and brother of jailed king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, Prince Mthandeni Dalindyebo has filed an urgent application in the Grahamstown High Court. This in a bid to interdict the coronation of Buyelekhaya's eldest son, Azenathi as acting king on the 25th of this month. Royal family spokesperson, Daludumo Mtirara says after Prince Mthandeni consulted with provincial government and the AmaDlomo clan, he was advised to take the matter to court.
SAfm — The AbaThembu Royal Family has confirmed that the acting Abathembu king and brother of jailed king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, Prince Mthandeni Dalindyebo has filed an urgent application in the Grahamstown High Court. This in a bid to interdict the coronation of Buyelekhaya's eldest son, Azenathi as acting king on the 25th of this month. Royal family spokesperson, Daludumo Mtirara says after Prince Mthandeni consulted with provincial government and the AmaDlomo clan, he was advised to take the matter to court.
SAfm — Irregular expenditure has increased by almost 40 percent since 2013/14 to R46‚36-billion. Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says there is concern over state owned entities and uncertainty over their financial sustainability. Makwetu was releasing the audit results of the national and provincial departments and their entities for the 2015-16 financial year in Parliament.
SAfm — Irregular expenditure has increased by almost 40 percent since 2013/14 to R46‚36-billion. Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says there is concern over state owned entities and uncertainty over their financial sustainability. Makwetu was releasing the audit results of the national and provincial departments and their entities for the 2015-16 financial year in Parliament.
SAfm — The largest and brightest full moon for nearly 70 years is appearing in night skies around the world. The super moon offers a chance for dramatic photos and spectacular surfing conditions. The next time a full moon comes so close to the earth will be in 2034. Jonathan Padavatan, presenter and Senior Technician at Wits Planetarium...
SAfm — The largest and brightest full moon for nearly 70 years is appearing in night skies around the world. The super moon offers a chance for dramatic photos and spectacular surfing conditions. The next time a full moon comes so close to the earth will be in 2034. Jonathan Padavatan, presenter and Senior Technician at Wits Planetarium...
SAfm — The DA is expected to announce tomorrow action it intends to take against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading Parliament. Zuma told the National Council of Provinces that former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela did not give him an opportunity to respond to her questions before releasing her State of Capture report. However, a leaked recording reportedly proves that Zuma was asked for his side of the story and informed of the interview date several months before. DA spokesperson Mabine Seabi& Dr Cathy Powell, senior lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cape town...
SAfm — The largest and brightest full moon for nearly 70 years is appearing in night skies around the world. The super moon offers a chance for dramatic photos and spectacular surfing conditions. The next time a full moon comes so close to the earth will be in 2034. Jonathan Padavatan, presenter and Senior Technician at Wits Planetarium...
SAfm — The DA is expected to announce tomorrow action it intends to take against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading Parliament. Zuma told the National Council of Provinces that former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela did not give him an opportunity to respond to her questions before releasing her State of Capture report. However, a leaked recording reportedly proves that Zuma was asked for his side of the story and informed of the interview date several months before. DA spokesperson Mabine Seabi& Dr Cathy Powell, senior lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cape town...
SAfm — The DA is expected to announce tomorrow action it intends to take against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading Parliament. Zuma told the National Council of Provinces that former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela did not give him an opportunity to respond to her questions before releasing her State of Capture report. However, a leaked recording reportedly proves that Zuma was asked for his side of the story and informed of the interview date several months before. DA spokesperson Mabine Seabi& Dr Cathy Powell, senior lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cape town...
SAfm — It is feared that Gauteng may be battered by severe thunderstorms again this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has warned of yet another heavy down pour and has called on residents to keep safe. Flash floods in some parts of the province left seven people dead. A toddler who was swept away by the floods is still missing. Cars and other property were damaged.
SAfm — It is feared that Gauteng may be battered by severe thunderstorms again this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has warned of yet another heavy down pour and has called on residents to keep safe. Flash floods in some parts of the province left seven people dead. A toddler who was swept away by the floods is still missing. Cars and other property were damaged.
SAfm — It is feared that Gauteng may be battered by severe thunderstorms again this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has warned of yet another heavy down pour and has called on residents to keep safe. Flash floods in some parts of the province left seven people dead. A toddler who was swept away by the floods is still missing. Cars and other property were damaged.
SAfm — Eskom has confirmed that the its board has accepted CEO Brian Molefe's resignation. Molefe's resignation will become effective on the first of January next year after two year's at the helm of the power utility. In a media statement, Molefe says the resignation will afford him space to clear his name through the commission of inquiry into state capture. He says his decision to step down was voluntary...
SAfm — Eskom has confirmed that the its board has accepted CEO Brian Molefe's resignation. Molefe's resignation will become effective on the first of January next year after two year's at the helm of the power utility. In a media statement, Molefe says the resignation will afford him space to clear his name through the commission of inquiry into state capture. He says his decision to step down was voluntary...
SAfm — Eskom has confirmed that the its board has accepted CEO Brian Molefe's resignation. Molefe's resignation will become effective on the first of January next year after two year's at the helm of the power utility. In a media statement, Molefe says the resignation will afford him space to clear his name through the commission of inquiry into state capture. He says his decision to step down was voluntary...
SAfm — US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.
SAfm — US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.
SAfm — US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.
SAfm — US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.
SAfm — US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.
SAfm — US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.
SAfm — The Gold index on the JSE gained more than 12% in early trade today, as investors fled to gold as a safe haven to escape the turmoil on world markets after Donald Trump pulled off the biggest political surprise in recent history by winning the US presidential election. Stock markets in Europe and Asia have fallen at the prospect of a Trump presidency.
SAfm — Wall Street stocks were mixed at the open Wednesday following Donald Trump's shock win in the US presidential election, as hopes of a pro-business agenda offset effects of higher uncertainty. Stock futures initially plunged overnight as results suggested the unpredictable Trump was on his way to a defeat of Democrat Hillary Clinton, who had been viewed as a steady hand.
SAfm — Wall Street stocks were mixed at the open Wednesday following Donald Trump's shock win in the US presidential election, as hopes of a pro-business agenda offset effects of higher uncertainty. Stock futures initially plunged overnight as results suggested the unpredictable Trump was on his way to a defeat of Democrat Hillary Clinton, who had been viewed as a steady hand.
SAfm — Donald Trump won the US presidential election early this morning in a victory that sent shockwaves around the world. The Republican took the key states of Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. Trump pledged that he would be "president for all Americans" in his New York victory speech.
SAfm — Donald Trump won the US presidential election early this morning in a victory that sent shockwaves around the world. The Republican took the key states of Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. Trump pledged that he would be "president for all Americans" in his New York victory speech.
SAfm — Donald Trump won the US presidential election early this morning in a victory that sent shockwaves around the world. The Republican took the key states of Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. Trump pledged that he would be "president for all Americans" in his New York victory speech.
SAfm — Wall Street stocks were mixed at the open Wednesday following Donald Trump's shock win in the US presidential election, as hopes of a pro-business agenda offset effects of higher uncertainty. Stock futures initially plunged overnight as results suggested the unpredictable Trump was on his way to a defeat of Democrat Hillary Clinton, who had been viewed as a steady hand.
SAfm — The Gold index on the JSE gained more than 12% in early trade today, as investors fled to gold as a safe haven to escape the turmoil on world markets after Donald Trump pulled off the biggest political surprise in recent history by winning the US presidential election. Stock markets in Europe and Asia have fallen at the prospect of a Trump presidency.
SAfm — The Gold index on the JSE gained more than 12% in early trade today, as investors fled to gold as a safe haven to escape the turmoil on world markets after Donald Trump pulled off the biggest political surprise in recent history by winning the US presidential election. Stock markets in Europe and Asia have fallen at the prospect of a Trump presidency.
SAfm — The Water and Sanitation department says it's confident that the release of water from Sterkfontein dam will help to reduce water shortage in Gauteng.The department has released water from the dam near Harrismith in the eastern Free State to the Vaal dam which will supply water to residents in the area. We spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamase, spokesperson for Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.
SAfm — The Water and Sanitation department says it's confident that the release of water from Sterkfontein dam will help to reduce water shortage in Gauteng.The department has released water from the dam near Harrismith in the eastern Free State to the Vaal dam which will supply water to residents in the area. We spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamase, spokesperson for Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.
SAfm — The Water and Sanitation department says it's confident that the release of water from Sterkfontein dam will help to reduce water shortage in Gauteng.The department has released water from the dam near Harrismith in the eastern Free State to the Vaal dam which will supply water to residents in the area. We spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamase, spokesperson for Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.
SAfm — EFF leader, Julius Malema, has launched into a tirade against white people after appearing in his land incitement case at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal - but saying he is not calling for a genocide against whites. The case was postponed to the seventh of next month. Malema told a crowd outside court that the land, sea and everything else in South Africa is the property of black people. Malema said an Apartheid-era law was being used by the allies of President Jacob Zuma in an attempt to silence him after he called on black people to take land. He says black people have suffered for centuries .
SAfm — EFF leader, Julius Malema, has launched into a tirade against white people after appearing in his land incitement case at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal - but saying he is not calling for a genocide against whites. The case was postponed to the seventh of next month. Malema told a crowd outside court that the land, sea and everything else in South Africa is the property of black people. Malema said an Apartheid-era law was being used by the allies of President Jacob Zuma in an attempt to silence him after he called on black people to take land. He says black people have suffered for centuries .
SAfm — EFF leader, Julius Malema, has launched into a tirade against white people after appearing in his land incitement case at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal - but saying he is not calling for a genocide against whites. The case was postponed to the seventh of next month. Malema told a crowd outside court that the land, sea and everything else in South Africa is the property of black people. Malema said an Apartheid-era law was being used by the allies of President Jacob Zuma in an attempt to silence him after he called on black people to take land. He says black people have suffered for centuries .
SAfm — EFF leader, Julius Malema, has launched into a tirade against white people after appearing in his land incitement case at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal - but saying he is not calling for a genocide against whites. The case was postponed to the seventh of next month. Malema told a crowd outside court that the land, sea and everything else in South Africa is the property of black people. Malema said an Apartheid-era law was being used by the allies of President Jacob Zuma in an attempt to silence him after he called on black people to take land. He says black people have suffered for centuries .
SAfm — EFF leader, Julius Malema, has launched into a tirade against white people after appearing in his land incitement case at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal - but saying he is not calling for a genocide against whites. The case was postponed to the seventh of next month. Malema told a crowd outside court that the land, sea and everything else in South Africa is the property of black people. Malema said an Apartheid-era law was being used by the allies of President Jacob Zuma in an attempt to silence him after he called on black people to take land. He says black people have suffered for centuries .
SAfm — EFF leader, Julius Malema, has launched into a tirade against white people after appearing in his land incitement case at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal - but saying he is not calling for a genocide against whites. The case was postponed to the seventh of next month. Malema told a crowd outside court that the land, sea and everything else in South Africa is the property of black people. Malema said an Apartheid-era law was being used by the allies of President Jacob Zuma in an attempt to silence him after he called on black people to take land. He says black people have suffered for centuries .
SAfm — The rand has eased against a basket of currencies after the NPA said investigations into Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's role in setting up a surveillance unit at the SA Revenue Service were at an advanced stage. This follows the response by the National Director for Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, to allegations that the charges against Gordhan were politically-motivated. Abrahams was addressing the Justice and Correctional Services Committee following the subsequent withdrawal of charges against Gordhan and two SARS officials - Irvin Pillay and Oupa Magashula...
SAfm — The rand has eased against a basket of currencies after the NPA said investigations into Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's role in setting up a surveillance unit at the SA Revenue Service were at an advanced stage. This follows the response by the National Director for Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, to allegations that the charges against Gordhan were politically-motivated. Abrahams was addressing the Justice and Correctional Services Committee following the subsequent withdrawal of charges against Gordhan and two SARS officials - Irvin Pillay and Oupa Magashula...
SAfm — The rand has eased against a basket of currencies after the NPA said investigations into Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's role in setting up a surveillance unit at the SA Revenue Service were at an advanced stage. This follows the response by the National Director for Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, to allegations that the charges against Gordhan were politically-motivated. Abrahams was addressing the Justice and Correctional Services Committee following the subsequent withdrawal of charges against Gordhan and two SARS officials - Irvin Pillay and Oupa Magashula...
SAfm — A group of ANC stalwarts held a press conference in Johannesburg today, to address some of the revelations made in a report into allegations of state capture which was released yesterday. Among them is Reverend Frank Chikane, Trevor Manuel, Andrew Mlangeni and Sydney Mufamadi. The veterans have again requested to meet with the ANC Top Six members. Luthuli House earlier accused ANC stalwarts and veterans of talking about the party in public spaces. We earlier spoke to ANC Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa , who says they recognise the resevoir of wisdom and morality
SAfm — Clive Derby-Lewis has lost his battle against cancer in the Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria today. The pro-Apartheid politician, Derby-Lewis,was known for his role in the assassination of one of South-Africa's most popular politicians -. The leader of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani. Hani was shot dead in the driveway of his Boksburg home in 1993. He was released on medical parole in May 2015 after serving more than 20 years in jail. His parole did not come easy he had to endure a lengthy legal battle as the Hani-family and the SACP opposed his release every time.
SAfm — Clive Derby-Lewis has lost his battle against cancer in the Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria today. The pro-Apartheid politician, Derby-Lewis,was known for his role in the assassination of one of South-Africa's most popular politicians -. The leader of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani. Hani was shot dead in the driveway of his Boksburg home in 1993. He was released on medical parole in May 2015 after serving more than 20 years in jail. His parole did not come easy he had to endure a lengthy legal battle as the Hani-family and the SACP opposed his release every time.
SAfm — A group of ANC stalwarts held a press conference in Johannesburg today, to address some of the revelations made in a report into allegations of state capture which was released yesterday. Among them is Reverend Frank Chikane, Trevor Manuel, Andrew Mlangeni and Sydney Mufamadi. The veterans have again requested to meet with the ANC Top Six members. Luthuli House earlier accused ANC stalwarts and veterans of talking about the party in public spaces. We earlier spoke to ANC Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa , who says they recognise the resevoir of wisdom and morality
SAfm — Clive Derby-Lewis has lost his battle against cancer in the Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria today. The pro-Apartheid politician, Derby-Lewis,was known for his role in the assassination of one of South-Africa's most popular politicians -. The leader of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani. Hani was shot dead in the driveway of his Boksburg home in 1993. He was released on medical parole in May 2015 after serving more than 20 years in jail. His parole did not come easy he had to endure a lengthy legal battle as the Hani-family and the SACP opposed his release every time.
SAfm — A group of ANC stalwarts held a press conference in Johannesburg today, to address some of the revelations made in a report into allegations of state capture which was released yesterday. Among them is Reverend Frank Chikane, Trevor Manuel, Andrew Mlangeni and Sydney Mufamadi. The veterans have again requested to meet with the ANC Top Six members. Luthuli House earlier accused ANC stalwarts and veterans of talking about the party in public spaces. We earlier spoke to ANC Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa , who says they recognise the resevoir of wisdom and morality
SAfm — A group of ANC stalwarts held a press conference in Johannesburg today, to address some of the revelations made in a report into allegations of state capture which was released yesterday. Among them is Reverend Frank Chikane, Trevor Manuel, Andrew Mlangeni and Sydney Mufamadi. The veterans have again requested to meet with the ANC Top Six members. Luthuli House earlier accused ANC stalwarts and veterans of talking about the party in public spaces. We earlier spoke to ANC Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa , who says they recognise the resevoir of wisdom and morality
SAfm — Clive Derby-Lewis has lost his battle against cancer in the Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria today. The pro-Apartheid politician, Derby-Lewis,was known for his role in the assassination of one of South-Africa's most popular politicians -. The leader of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani. Hani was shot dead in the driveway of his Boksburg home in 1993. He was released on medical parole in May 2015 after serving more than 20 years in jail. His parole did not come easy he had to endure a lengthy legal battle as the Hani-family and the SACP opposed his release every time.
SAfm — Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says in her remedial action in the State Capture report that President Zuma should institute that a judicial commission of inquiry be appointed within 30 days into the findings of corruption in relation to her report. She's further submitted notice to the National Prosecuting Authority to investigate those implicated of criminal wrongdoing. The extensive report was released a short while ago following the High Court in Pretoria's order.
SAfm — Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says in her remedial action in the State Capture report that President Zuma should institute that a judicial commission of inquiry be appointed within 30 days into the findings of corruption in relation to her report. She's further submitted notice to the National Prosecuting Authority to investigate those implicated of criminal wrongdoing. The extensive report was released a short while ago following the High Court in Pretoria's order.
SAfm — Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says in her remedial action in the State Capture report that President Zuma should institute that a judicial commission of inquiry be appointed within 30 days into the findings of corruption in relation to her report. She's further submitted notice to the National Prosecuting Authority to investigate those implicated of criminal wrongdoing. The extensive report was released a short while ago following the High Court in Pretoria's order.
SAfm — Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says in her remedial action in the State Capture report that President Zuma should institute that a judicial commission of inquiry be appointed within 30 days into the findings of corruption in relation to her report. She's further submitted notice to the National Prosecuting Authority to investigate those implicated of criminal wrongdoing. The extensive report was released a short while ago following the High Court in Pretoria's order.
SAfm — NEHAWU is calling on President Jacob Zuma to take the honourable and courageous decision in the interest of the ANC and our people by resigning as the President of South Africa. The trade Union which is an affiliate of Cosatu- ANC's Alliance parter says considering the deepening socio-economic crisis, lack of strategic oversight and leadership in government, declining hope amongst South Africans and the ever swirling scandalous revelations of corruption, it has to a conclusion that it can no longer be denied that the leadership of President Jacob Zuma in government is now untenable. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nehawu's first Deputy President Mike Shinganye.
SAfm — NEHAWU is calling on President Jacob Zuma to take the honourable and courageous decision in the interest of the ANC and our people by resigning as the President of South Africa. The trade Union which is an affiliate of Cosatu- ANC's Alliance parter says considering the deepening socio-economic crisis, lack of strategic oversight and leadership in government, declining hope amongst South Africans and the ever swirling scandalous revelations of corruption, it has to a conclusion that it can no longer be denied that the leadership of President Jacob Zuma in government is now untenable. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nehawu's first Deputy President Mike Shinganye.
SAfm — NEHAWU is calling on President Jacob Zuma to take the honourable and courageous decision in the interest of the ANC and our people by resigning as the President of South Africa. The trade Union which is an affiliate of Cosatu- ANC's Alliance parter says considering the deepening socio-economic crisis, lack of strategic oversight and leadership in government, declining hope amongst South Africans and the ever swirling scandalous revelations of corruption, it has to a conclusion that it can no longer be denied that the leadership of President Jacob Zuma in government is now untenable. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nehawu's first Deputy President Mike Shinganye.
SAfm — NEHAWU is calling on President Jacob Zuma to take the honourable and courageous decision in the interest of the ANC and our people by resigning as the President of South Africa. The trade Union which is an affiliate of Cosatu- ANC's Alliance parter says considering the deepening socio-economic crisis, lack of strategic oversight and leadership in government, declining hope amongst South Africans and the ever swirling scandalous revelations of corruption, it has to a conclusion that it can no longer be denied that the leadership of President Jacob Zuma in government is now untenable. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nehawu's first Deputy President Mike Shinganye.
SAfm — Charges against Robert Mcbride and his two co accused have been withdrawn in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. The state decided to withdraw the case as witness were reluctant to come forward. McBride and his two co accused were charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The charges against the three related to their investigation of former Hawks head, Anwa Dramat's alleged illegal rendition of Zimbabwean nationals in 2010.
SAfm — Charges against Robert Mcbride and his two co accused have been withdrawn in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. The state decided to withdraw the case as witness were reluctant to come forward. McBride and his two co accused were charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The charges against the three related to their investigation of former Hawks head, Anwa Dramat's alleged illegal rendition of Zimbabwean nationals in 2010.
SAfm — Proceedings are underway in the High Court in Pretoria. Judges Dunstan Mlambo, Phineas Mojapelo and Dawie Fouri are presiding over President Jacob Zuma's bid to interdict the release of the Public Protector's report on so-called state capture. Opposition parties are opposing President Jacob Zuma's attempt to stop the release of the report into his relationship with the Gupta family.
SAfm — Proceedings are underway in the High Court in Pretoria. Judges Dunstan Mlambo, Phineas Mojapelo and Dawie Fouri are presiding over President Jacob Zuma's bid to interdict the release of the Public Protector's report on so-called state capture. Opposition parties are opposing President Jacob Zuma's attempt to stop the release of the report into his relationship with the Gupta family.
SAfm — Charges against Robert Mcbride and his two co accused have been withdrawn in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. The state decided to withdraw the case as witness were reluctant to come forward. McBride and his two co accused were charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The charges against the three related to their investigation of former Hawks head, Anwa Dramat's alleged illegal rendition of Zimbabwean nationals in 2010.
SAfm — Proceedings are underway in the High Court in Pretoria. Judges Dunstan Mlambo, Phineas Mojapelo and Dawie Fouri are presiding over President Jacob Zuma's bid to interdict the release of the Public Protector's report on so-called state capture. Opposition parties are opposing President Jacob Zuma's attempt to stop the release of the report into his relationship with the Gupta family.
SAfm — Charges against Robert Mcbride and his two co accused have been withdrawn in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. The state decided to withdraw the case as witness were reluctant to come forward. McBride and his two co accused were charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The charges against the three related to their investigation of former Hawks head, Anwa Dramat's alleged illegal rendition of Zimbabwean nationals in 2010.
SAfm — Proceedings are underway in the High Court in Pretoria. Judges Dunstan Mlambo, Phineas Mojapelo and Dawie Fouri are presiding over President Jacob Zuma's bid to interdict the release of the Public Protector's report on so-called state capture. Opposition parties are opposing President Jacob Zuma's attempt to stop the release of the report into his relationship with the Gupta family.
SAfm — Freedom Under Law who applied a court interdict to have the charges against Minister Gordhan withdrawn have welcomed this decision by the NPA.
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has withdrawn fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and two former SARS officials following a twist in a police investigation that rattled financial markets. Worries that Gordhan could be prosecuted or even removed from his job have also increased the risk that credit rating agencies would downgrade South Africa to "junk" status, undermining efforts to revive economic growth. The rand has gained has as much as one-point-six per cent against the dollar Abrahams, as he read out his decision at an impromptu media briefing in Pretoria..
SAfm — ANC heavyweight Mathews Phosa has today written to the General Council of the Bar to investigate National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shaun Abrahams..
SAfm — ANC heavyweight Mathews Phosa has today written to the General Council of the Bar to investigate National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shaun Abrahams..
SAfm — ANC heavyweight Mathews Phosa has today written to the General Council of the Bar to investigate National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shaun Abrahams..
SAfm — Freedom Under Law who applied a court interdict to have the charges against Minister Gordhan withdrawn have welcomed this decision by the NPA.
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has withdrawn fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and two former SARS officials following a twist in a police investigation that rattled financial markets. Worries that Gordhan could be prosecuted or even removed from his job have also increased the risk that credit rating agencies would downgrade South Africa to "junk" status, undermining efforts to revive economic growth. The rand has gained has as much as one-point-six per cent against the dollar Abrahams, as he read out his decision at an impromptu media briefing in Pretoria..
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has withdrawn fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and two former SARS officials following a twist in a police investigation that rattled financial markets. Worries that Gordhan could be prosecuted or even removed from his job have also increased the risk that credit rating agencies would downgrade South Africa to "junk" status, undermining efforts to revive economic growth. The rand has gained has as much as one-point-six per cent against the dollar Abrahams, as he read out his decision at an impromptu media briefing in Pretoria..
SAfm — ANC heavyweight Mathews Phosa has today written to the General Council of the Bar to investigate National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shaun Abrahams..
SAfm — Embattled National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shaun Abrahams, insists he will not resign, despite mounting calls for his removal. This follows his handling of criminal charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Abrahams earlier backtracked and withdrew fraud charges against Gordhan and two others. Abrahams says he will also not apologise to Gordhan. He was speaking during an impromptu media briefing in Pretoria..
SAfm — Freedom Under Law who applied a court interdict to have the charges against Minister Gordhan withdrawn have welcomed this decision by the NPA.
SAfm — National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has withdrawn fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and two former SARS officials following a twist in a police investigation that rattled financial markets. Worries that Gordhan could be prosecuted or even removed from his job have also increased the risk that credit rating agencies would downgrade South Africa to "junk" status, undermining efforts to revive economic growth. The rand has gained has as much as one-point-six per cent against the dollar Abrahams, as he read out his decision at an impromptu media briefing in Pretoria..
SAfm — Freedom Under Law who applied a court interdict to have the charges against Minister Gordhan withdrawn have welcomed this decision by the NPA.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla speaks Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffrey about the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill seeks to criminalise acts of hate speech. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffrey.
SAfm — Te Black Business Council has announced that its CEO Mohale Ralebitso has tendered his resignation leaving at the end of November 2016. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the outgoing BBC CEO Mohale Ralebitso.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla speaks Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffrey about the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill seeks to criminalise acts of hate speech. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffrey.
SAfm — Te Black Business Council has announced that its CEO Mohale Ralebitso has tendered his resignation leaving at the end of November 2016. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the outgoing BBC CEO Mohale Ralebitso.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla speaks Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffrey about the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill seeks to criminalise acts of hate speech. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffrey.
SAfm — Te Black Business Council has announced that its CEO Mohale Ralebitso has tendered his resignation leaving at the end of November 2016. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the outgoing BBC CEO Mohale Ralebitso.
SAfm — Te Black Business Council has announced that its CEO Mohale Ralebitso has tendered his resignation leaving at the end of November 2016. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the outgoing BBC CEO Mohale Ralebitso.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla speaks Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffrey about the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill seeks to criminalise acts of hate speech. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffrey.
SAfm — ANC Youth League President Collen Maine says ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu must take the lead and resign from the party's National Executive Committee. This follows Mthembu publicly calling for the ANC's top leaders to step down as it moves from one crisis to the next. The ANC is deeply divided over the pending prosecution of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, whose fraud case is set for November 2nd.
SAfm — ANC Youth League President Collen Maine says ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu must take the lead and resign from the party's National Executive Committee. This follows Mthembu publicly calling for the ANC's top leaders to step down as it moves from one crisis to the next. The ANC is deeply divided over the pending prosecution of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, whose fraud case is set for November 2nd.
SAfm — ANC Youth League President Collen Maine says ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu must take the lead and resign from the party's National Executive Committee. This follows Mthembu publicly calling for the ANC's top leaders to step down as it moves from one crisis to the next. The ANC is deeply divided over the pending prosecution of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, whose fraud case is set for November 2nd.
SAfm — ANC Youth League President Collen Maine says ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu must take the lead and resign from the party's National Executive Committee. This follows Mthembu publicly calling for the ANC's top leaders to step down as it moves from one crisis to the next. The ANC is deeply divided over the pending prosecution of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, whose fraud case is set for November 2nd.
SAfm — PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela reviewing her 7 years in office.
SAfm — PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela reviewing her 7 years in office.
SAfm — PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela reviewing her 7 years in office.
SAfm — PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela reviewing her 7 years in office.
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says there will be no further lectures on campus. However, alternative measures are being implemented. The decision follows ongoing protests. Yesterday major clashes between students and police took place and at least one student was arrested. Students were angered after management failed to attend a scheduled meeting. Tsepiso Makoetla chats to UWC spokesperson, Luthando Tyhalibongo
SAfm — DA leader Musi Maimane has written a letter to the new Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, requesting a copy of the State Capture Report. Maimane says as the complainant who initiated the investigation by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, the DA is entitled to a copy in terms of the law. For more we are now joined on the line by Mabine Seabe, Spokesperson to DA leader Mmusi Maimane
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says there will be no further lectures on campus. However, alternative measures are being implemented. The decision follows ongoing protests. Yesterday major clashes between students and police took place and at least one student was arrested. Students were angered after management failed to attend a scheduled meeting. Tsepiso Makoetla chats to UWC spokesperson, Luthando Tyhalibongo
SAfm — DA leader Musi Maimane has written a letter to the new Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, requesting a copy of the State Capture Report. Maimane says as the complainant who initiated the investigation by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, the DA is entitled to a copy in terms of the law. For more we are now joined on the line by Mabine Seabe, Spokesperson to DA leader Mmusi Maimane
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says there will be no further lectures on campus. However, alternative measures are being implemented. The decision follows ongoing protests. Yesterday major clashes between students and police took place and at least one student was arrested. Students were angered after management failed to attend a scheduled meeting. Tsepiso Makoetla chats to UWC spokesperson, Luthando Tyhalibongo
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says there will be no further lectures on campus. However, alternative measures are being implemented. The decision follows ongoing protests. Yesterday major clashes between students and police took place and at least one student was arrested. Students were angered after management failed to attend a scheduled meeting. Tsepiso Makoetla chats to UWC spokesperson, Luthando Tyhalibongo
SAfm — DA leader Musi Maimane has written a letter to the new Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, requesting a copy of the State Capture Report. Maimane says as the complainant who initiated the investigation by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, the DA is entitled to a copy in terms of the law. For more we are now joined on the line by Mabine Seabe, Spokesperson to DA leader Mmusi Maimane
SAfm — DA leader Musi Maimane has written a letter to the new Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, requesting a copy of the State Capture Report. Maimane says as the complainant who initiated the investigation by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, the DA is entitled to a copy in terms of the law. For more we are now joined on the line by Mabine Seabe, Spokesperson to DA leader Mmusi Maimane
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — The NPA has rejected claims that there is any political interference in it's decision to charge Finance minister Pravin Gordhan. NPA head Shaun Abrahams today announced that Gordhan‚ former SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay are being charged in connection with how they handled a decision to approve Pillay's early retirement. Gordhan has also been a person of interest in the investigation by elite crime fighting unit the HAWKS in connection with the establishment of the so-called SARS rogue unit. The investigations have lead to allegations that therer is a witch-hunt against Gordhan - who is seen as having questioned business deals between the state and the Gupta family.
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications has resolved to dissolve the SABC Board. Members of different parties were united in their condemnation of the board for its defence of the appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as Group Executive for Corporate Affairs. The board was urgently summoned to appear before parliament to give proper answers on the implementation of the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling against Motsoeneng.
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications has resolved to dissolve the SABC Board. Members of different parties were united in their condemnation of the board for its defence of the appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as Group Executive for Corporate Affairs. The board was urgently summoned to appear before parliament to give proper answers on the implementation of the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling against Motsoeneng.
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications has resolved to dissolve the SABC Board. Members of different parties were united in their condemnation of the board for its defence of the appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as Group Executive for Corporate Affairs. The board was urgently summoned to appear before parliament to give proper answers on the implementation of the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling against Motsoeneng.
SAfm — Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications has resolved to dissolve the SABC Board. Members of different parties were united in their condemnation of the board for its defence of the appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as Group Executive for Corporate Affairs. The board was urgently summoned to appear before parliament to give proper answers on the implementation of the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling against Motsoeneng.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib has defended management's decision to call in police, saying that according to a court iunterdict protesting students weren't allowed to disrupt lectures and engage in violent protests.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — Wits University students say they will not stop protesting until their grievances are heard. This follows the firing of rubber bullets by the police to disperse hundreds of protesting students outside the Great Hall at Wits University.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — Two former employees of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have teamed up in writing a book that allegedly exposes a "rogue unit" operating within SARS. The book , titled Rogue: The Inside Story of SARS's Elite Crime-busting Unit is the work of Johann van Loggerenberg‚ with Adrian Lackay.
SAfm — Two former employees of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have teamed up in writing a book that allegedly exposes a "rogue unit" operating within SARS. The book , titled Rogue: The Inside Story of SARS's Elite Crime-busting Unit is the work of Johann van Loggerenberg‚ with Adrian Lackay.
SAfm — Two former employees of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have teamed up in writing a book that allegedly exposes a "rogue unit" operating within SARS. The book , titled Rogue: The Inside Story of SARS's Elite Crime-busting Unit is the work of Johann van Loggerenberg‚ with Adrian Lackay.
SAfm — Two former employees of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have teamed up in writing a book that allegedly exposes a "rogue unit" operating within SARS. The book , titled Rogue: The Inside Story of SARS's Elite Crime-busting Unit is the work of Johann van Loggerenberg‚ with Adrian Lackay.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we look at an Open Air Cinema aimed at providing alternative entertainment for rural parts of the country: Backyard Films SA. The outdoor cinema takes the youth off the streets and taverns and provides alternative entertainment for rural villages in the country who do not have a cinema nearby.
SAfm — Officials from the Competition Commission have raided six of the world's biggest container shipping companies on suspicion of colluding to inflate rates between Asia and South Africa. The six raided companies are local subsidiaries of Denmark's Maersk, Portugal's Mediterranean Shipping Company, France's CMA CGM Shipping, Germany's HamburgSud, Singapore-based Pacific International Line and Maersk unit Safmarine. Competition Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele says such cartels have the effect of significantly derailing the economic growth of the region. Maersk and MSC have confirmed the raids and say they are co-operating with authorities.
SAfm — Wits University students are currently marching to the chamber of mines in Johannesburg where they'll hand over a memorandum demanding support for their call for free education. The University has been shut down for over a week now following protests by students demanding free education. Meanwhile the University of Limpopo in Mankweng outside Polokwane has suspended academic activities indefinitely. In a statement, campus management have instructed all students to vacate campus by five o Clock this afternoon. Varsity management says this is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and university property. Grahamstown police in the Eastern Cape have arrested ten Rhodes University students for allegedly vandalising police property and blockaded roads. Five of them were arrested for violating a court interdict from the university against them.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we look at an Open Air Cinema aimed at providing alternative entertainment for rural parts of the country: Backyard Films SA. The outdoor cinema takes the youth off the streets and taverns and provides alternative entertainment for rural villages in the country who do not have a cinema nearby.
SAfm — Officials from the Competition Commission have raided six of the world's biggest container shipping companies on suspicion of colluding to inflate rates between Asia and South Africa. The six raided companies are local subsidiaries of Denmark's Maersk, Portugal's Mediterranean Shipping Company, France's CMA CGM Shipping, Germany's HamburgSud, Singapore-based Pacific International Line and Maersk unit Safmarine. Competition Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele says such cartels have the effect of significantly derailing the economic growth of the region. Maersk and MSC have confirmed the raids and say they are co-operating with authorities.
SAfm — Officials from the Competition Commission have raided six of the world's biggest container shipping companies on suspicion of colluding to inflate rates between Asia and South Africa. The six raided companies are local subsidiaries of Denmark's Maersk, Portugal's Mediterranean Shipping Company, France's CMA CGM Shipping, Germany's HamburgSud, Singapore-based Pacific International Line and Maersk unit Safmarine. Competition Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele says such cartels have the effect of significantly derailing the economic growth of the region. Maersk and MSC have confirmed the raids and say they are co-operating with authorities.
SAfm — Wits University students are currently marching to the chamber of mines in Johannesburg where they'll hand over a memorandum demanding support for their call for free education. The University has been shut down for over a week now following protests by students demanding free education. Meanwhile the University of Limpopo in Mankweng outside Polokwane has suspended academic activities indefinitely. In a statement, campus management have instructed all students to vacate campus by five o Clock this afternoon. Varsity management says this is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and university property. Grahamstown police in the Eastern Cape have arrested ten Rhodes University students for allegedly vandalising police property and blockaded roads. Five of them were arrested for violating a court interdict from the university against them.
SAfm — Wits University students are currently marching to the chamber of mines in Johannesburg where they'll hand over a memorandum demanding support for their call for free education. The University has been shut down for over a week now following protests by students demanding free education. Meanwhile the University of Limpopo in Mankweng outside Polokwane has suspended academic activities indefinitely. In a statement, campus management have instructed all students to vacate campus by five o Clock this afternoon. Varsity management says this is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and university property. Grahamstown police in the Eastern Cape have arrested ten Rhodes University students for allegedly vandalising police property and blockaded roads. Five of them were arrested for violating a court interdict from the university against them.
SAfm — Wits University students are currently marching to the chamber of mines in Johannesburg where they'll hand over a memorandum demanding support for their call for free education. The University has been shut down for over a week now following protests by students demanding free education. Meanwhile the University of Limpopo in Mankweng outside Polokwane has suspended academic activities indefinitely. In a statement, campus management have instructed all students to vacate campus by five o Clock this afternoon. Varsity management says this is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and university property. Grahamstown police in the Eastern Cape have arrested ten Rhodes University students for allegedly vandalising police property and blockaded roads. Five of them were arrested for violating a court interdict from the university against them.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we look at an Open Air Cinema aimed at providing alternative entertainment for rural parts of the country: Backyard Films SA. The outdoor cinema takes the youth off the streets and taverns and provides alternative entertainment for rural villages in the country who do not have a cinema nearby.
SAfm — Officials from the Competition Commission have raided six of the world's biggest container shipping companies on suspicion of colluding to inflate rates between Asia and South Africa. The six raided companies are local subsidiaries of Denmark's Maersk, Portugal's Mediterranean Shipping Company, France's CMA CGM Shipping, Germany's HamburgSud, Singapore-based Pacific International Line and Maersk unit Safmarine. Competition Commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele says such cartels have the effect of significantly derailing the economic growth of the region. Maersk and MSC have confirmed the raids and say they are co-operating with authorities.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we look at an Open Air Cinema aimed at providing alternative entertainment for rural parts of the country: Backyard Films SA. The outdoor cinema takes the youth off the streets and taverns and provides alternative entertainment for rural villages in the country who do not have a cinema nearby.
SAfm — Hundreds were gathered at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto, to bid farewell to Kwaito legend, Mandoza. The 38-year-old musician - whose real name is Mduduzi Tshabalala - died from cancer on Sunday. Today we pay tribute to the musician with this tribute compiled by Aphiwe Honono...
SAfm — Hundreds were gathered at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto, to bid farewell to Kwaito legend, Mandoza. The 38-year-old musician - whose real name is Mduduzi Tshabalala - died from cancer on Sunday. Today we pay tribute to the musician with this tribute compiled by Aphiwe Honono...
SAfm — Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has again warned that he will close down institutions which continue to be violent and ungovernable. Nzimande was speaking during an exclusive interview with the SABC this morning following the ongoing protests by students nationally demanding free education. Nzimande had issued a similar warning in Cape Town earlier this week. Nzimande also called on parents to also take charge.
SAfm — A Weekly slot on PMLIVE where we dissect stories that made headlines not only on the news but social media too.
SAfm — Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has again warned that he will close down institutions which continue to be violent and ungovernable. Nzimande was speaking during an exclusive interview with the SABC this morning following the ongoing protests by students nationally demanding free education. Nzimande had issued a similar warning in Cape Town earlier this week. Nzimande also called on parents to also take charge.
SAfm — A Weekly slot on PMLIVE where we dissect stories that made headlines not only on the news but social media too.
SAfm — A Weekly slot on PMLIVE where we dissect stories that made headlines not only on the news but social media too.
SAfm — Hundreds were gathered at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto, to bid farewell to Kwaito legend, Mandoza. The 38-year-old musician - whose real name is Mduduzi Tshabalala - died from cancer on Sunday. Today we pay tribute to the musician with this tribute compiled by Aphiwe Honono...
SAfm — A Weekly slot on PMLIVE where we dissect stories that made headlines not only on the news but social media too.
SAfm — Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has again warned that he will close down institutions which continue to be violent and ungovernable. Nzimande was speaking during an exclusive interview with the SABC this morning following the ongoing protests by students nationally demanding free education. Nzimande had issued a similar warning in Cape Town earlier this week. Nzimande also called on parents to also take charge.
SAfm — Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has again warned that he will close down institutions which continue to be violent and ungovernable. Nzimande was speaking during an exclusive interview with the SABC this morning following the ongoing protests by students nationally demanding free education. Nzimande had issued a similar warning in Cape Town earlier this week. Nzimande also called on parents to also take charge.
SAfm — Hundreds were gathered at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto, to bid farewell to Kwaito legend, Mandoza. The 38-year-old musician - whose real name is Mduduzi Tshabalala - died from cancer on Sunday. Today we pay tribute to the musician with this tribute compiled by Aphiwe Honono...
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we speak to Bukhosi Nyathi, a young artist whose work speaks about issues affecting humanity such as: child abuse, female hygiene as well celebrating successful women. Nyathi is among other young artists showcasing their artwork at the Dancing with the Devil Exhibition taking place at the Jo Anke Gallery in Bramley; Johannesburg
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we speak to Bukhosi Nyathi, a young artist whose work speaks about issues affecting humanity such as: child abuse, female hygiene as well celebrating successful women. Nyathi is among other young artists showcasing their artwork at the Dancing with the Devil Exhibition taking place at the Jo Anke Gallery in Bramley; Johannesburg
SAfm — A large group of paramedics took part in a demonstration in Philippi on the Cape Flats calling for an end to violent attacks on rescue workers and ambulances in townships. In terms of a memorandum read during a gathering at a local stadium there's been more than 80 attacks on paramedics and ambulances in the Cape Metro this year.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we speak to Bukhosi Nyathi, a young artist whose work speaks about issues affecting humanity such as: child abuse, female hygiene as well celebrating successful women. Nyathi is among other young artists showcasing their artwork at the Dancing with the Devil Exhibition taking place at the Jo Anke Gallery in Bramley; Johannesburg
SAfm — A large group of paramedics took part in a demonstration in Philippi on the Cape Flats calling for an end to violent attacks on rescue workers and ambulances in townships. In terms of a memorandum read during a gathering at a local stadium there's been more than 80 attacks on paramedics and ambulances in the Cape Metro this year.
SAfm — A large group of paramedics took part in a demonstration in Philippi on the Cape Flats calling for an end to violent attacks on rescue workers and ambulances in townships. In terms of a memorandum read during a gathering at a local stadium there's been more than 80 attacks on paramedics and ambulances in the Cape Metro this year.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture feature today we speak to Bukhosi Nyathi, a young artist whose work speaks about issues affecting humanity such as: child abuse, female hygiene as well celebrating successful women. Nyathi is among other young artists showcasing their artwork at the Dancing with the Devil Exhibition taking place at the Jo Anke Gallery in Bramley; Johannesburg
SAfm — A large group of paramedics took part in a demonstration in Philippi on the Cape Flats calling for an end to violent attacks on rescue workers and ambulances in townships. In terms of a memorandum read during a gathering at a local stadium there's been more than 80 attacks on paramedics and ambulances in the Cape Metro this year.
SAfm — The managing director of the waste management company PIKITUP of the City of Johannesburg Amanda Nair has been relieved of her duties. Nair says she has no intention of taking legal action against her former employers. She was placed on special leave in July after trade union SAMWU accused her of maladministration.
SAfm — The managing director of the waste management company PIKITUP of the City of Johannesburg Amanda Nair has been relieved of her duties. Nair says she has no intention of taking legal action against her former employers. She was placed on special leave in July after trade union SAMWU accused her of maladministration.
SAfm — The managing director of the waste management company PIKITUP of the City of Johannesburg Amanda Nair has been relieved of her duties. Nair says she has no intention of taking legal action against her former employers. She was placed on special leave in July after trade union SAMWU accused her of maladministration.
SAfm — The managing director of the waste management company PIKITUP of the City of Johannesburg Amanda Nair has been relieved of her duties. Nair says she has no intention of taking legal action against her former employers. She was placed on special leave in July after trade union SAMWU accused her of maladministration.
SAfm — Learning at Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth has been disrupted after protesting learners demanded an amendment to the Code of Conduct regarding hair restrictions. Earlier this week, four learners were allegedly told they would not be allowed to write their matric trail examinations if they did not relax and trim their hair in accordance with strict hairstyle policy. Several learners including the EFF picketed on the premises in solidarity with the four learners.
SAfm — Learning at Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth has been disrupted after protesting learners demanded an amendment to the Code of Conduct regarding hair restrictions. Earlier this week, four learners were allegedly told they would not be allowed to write their matric trail examinations if they did not relax and trim their hair in accordance with strict hairstyle policy. Several learners including the EFF picketed on the premises in solidarity with the four learners.
SAfm — Learning at Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth has been disrupted after protesting learners demanded an amendment to the Code of Conduct regarding hair restrictions. Earlier this week, four learners were allegedly told they would not be allowed to write their matric trail examinations if they did not relax and trim their hair in accordance with strict hairstyle policy. Several learners including the EFF picketed on the premises in solidarity with the four learners.
SAfm — Learning at Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth has been disrupted after protesting learners demanded an amendment to the Code of Conduct regarding hair restrictions. Earlier this week, four learners were allegedly told they would not be allowed to write their matric trail examinations if they did not relax and trim their hair in accordance with strict hairstyle policy. Several learners including the EFF picketed on the premises in solidarity with the four learners.
SAfm — .Government has finally spoken out over the spat between Eskom and treasury. The power utility has been given orders to comply with treasury's investigation on coal contracts. It now has to submit a 172 page document to treasury on its coal related contracts. Treasury earlier accused Eskom for failing to comply with its investigations of coal contracts particularly those concluded between Eskom and Gupta owned Tegeta Exploration and resources. Treasury says Eskom refused to provide further evidence that is vital to the review. Public Enterprise minister Lynne Brown has stepped into the fry on other SOE's.
SAfm — .Government has finally spoken out over the spat between Eskom and treasury. The power utility has been given orders to comply with treasury's investigation on coal contracts. It now has to submit a 172 page document to treasury on its coal related contracts. Treasury earlier accused Eskom for failing to comply with its investigations of coal contracts particularly those concluded between Eskom and Gupta owned Tegeta Exploration and resources. Treasury says Eskom refused to provide further evidence that is vital to the review. Public Enterprise minister Lynne Brown has stepped into the fry on other SOE's.
SAfm — .Government has finally spoken out over the spat between Eskom and treasury. The power utility has been given orders to comply with treasury's investigation on coal contracts. It now has to submit a 172 page document to treasury on its coal related contracts. Treasury earlier accused Eskom for failing to comply with its investigations of coal contracts particularly those concluded between Eskom and Gupta owned Tegeta Exploration and resources. Treasury says Eskom refused to provide further evidence that is vital to the review. Public Enterprise minister Lynne Brown has stepped into the fry on other SOE's.
SAfm — .Government has finally spoken out over the spat between Eskom and treasury. The power utility has been given orders to comply with treasury's investigation on coal contracts. It now has to submit a 172 page document to treasury on its coal related contracts. Treasury earlier accused Eskom for failing to comply with its investigations of coal contracts particularly those concluded between Eskom and Gupta owned Tegeta Exploration and resources. Treasury says Eskom refused to provide further evidence that is vital to the review. Public Enterprise minister Lynne Brown has stepped into the fry on other SOE's.
SAfm — A group of student organisations from the University of Pretoria have pledged solidarity with leaners from Pretoria High School for Girls who have allegedly been forced to straighten their hair. Gauteng MEC for education Panyaza Lesufi earlier met with the school's learners. He will meet with the school's Governing Body at 6 o'clock tonight.
SAfm — A group of student organisations from the University of Pretoria have pledged solidarity with leaners from Pretoria High School for Girls who have allegedly been forced to straighten their hair. Gauteng MEC for education Panyaza Lesufi earlier met with the school's learners. He will meet with the school's Governing Body at 6 o'clock tonight.
SAfm — A group of student organisations from the University of Pretoria have pledged solidarity with leaners from Pretoria High School for Girls who have allegedly been forced to straighten their hair. Gauteng MEC for education Panyaza Lesufi earlier met with the school's learners. He will meet with the school's Governing Body at 6 o'clock tonight.
SAfm — A group of student organisations from the University of Pretoria have pledged solidarity with leaners from Pretoria High School for Girls who have allegedly been forced to straighten their hair. Gauteng MEC for education Panyaza Lesufi earlier met with the school's learners. He will meet with the school's Governing Body at 6 o'clock tonight.
SAfm — A group of student organisations from the University of Pretoria have pledged solidarity with leaners from Pretoria High School for Girls who have allegedly been forced to straighten their hair. Gauteng MEC for education Panyaza Lesufi earlier met with the school's learners. He will meet with the school's Governing Body at 6 o'clock tonight.
SAfm — The situation outside the Pretoria High School for Girls is calm but tense as members of various student organizations are picketing outside the school in solidarity with the learners who accused some teachers of racism. The learners claim they are forced to straighten their hair. All gates leading into the premises have been locked and there is a high police presence in and outside the school. Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lusufi was in discussions with the black learners delegation ealier this morning and later met with the school authority and School Governing Body delegation.
SAfm — The situation outside the Pretoria High School for Girls is calm but tense as members of various student organizations are picketing outside the school in solidarity with the learners who accused some teachers of racism. The learners claim they are forced to straighten their hair. All gates leading into the premises have been locked and there is a high police presence in and outside the school. Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lusufi was in discussions with the black learners delegation ealier this morning and later met with the school authority and School Governing Body delegation.
SAfm — The situation outside the Pretoria High School for Girls is calm but tense as members of various student organizations are picketing outside the school in solidarity with the learners who accused some teachers of racism. The learners claim they are forced to straighten their hair. All gates leading into the premises have been locked and there is a high police presence in and outside the school. Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lusufi was in discussions with the black learners delegation ealier this morning and later met with the school authority and School Governing Body delegation.
SAfm — The situation outside the Pretoria High School for Girls is calm but tense as members of various student organizations are picketing outside the school in solidarity with the learners who accused some teachers of racism. The learners claim they are forced to straighten their hair. All gates leading into the premises have been locked and there is a high police presence in and outside the school. Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lusufi was in discussions with the black learners delegation ealier this morning and later met with the school authority and School Governing Body delegation.
SAfm — Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils will donate the money he won in his defamation case against the deputy defence minister to the woman who had accused President Jacob Zuma of rape in 2005. The high court in Pretoria has ordered Kebby Maphatsoe to pay Kasrils half a million rand after he labelled him as a traitor and accused him of trumping up the rape charge. Maphatsoe has been ordered to apologise unconditionally to Kasrils and all women. Kasrils says he will give the money to Khwezi for her studies and to rebuild her mother's house in KwaZulu/Natal.
SAfm — Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils will donate the money he won in his defamation case against the deputy defence minister to the woman who had accused President Jacob Zuma of rape in 2005. The high court in Pretoria has ordered Kebby Maphatsoe to pay Kasrils half a million rand after he labelled him as a traitor and accused him of trumping up the rape charge. Maphatsoe has been ordered to apologise unconditionally to Kasrils and all women. Kasrils says he will give the money to Khwezi for her studies and to rebuild her mother's house in KwaZulu/Natal.
SAfm — Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils will donate the money he won in his defamation case against the deputy defence minister to the woman who had accused President Jacob Zuma of rape in 2005. The high court in Pretoria has ordered Kebby Maphatsoe to pay Kasrils half a million rand after he labelled him as a traitor and accused him of trumping up the rape charge. Maphatsoe has been ordered to apologise unconditionally to Kasrils and all women. Kasrils says he will give the money to Khwezi for her studies and to rebuild her mother's house in KwaZulu/Natal.
SAfm — Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils will donate the money he won in his defamation case against the deputy defence minister to the woman who had accused President Jacob Zuma of rape in 2005. The high court in Pretoria has ordered Kebby Maphatsoe to pay Kasrils half a million rand after he labelled him as a traitor and accused him of trumping up the rape charge. Maphatsoe has been ordered to apologise unconditionally to Kasrils and all women. Kasrils says he will give the money to Khwezi for her studies and to rebuild her mother's house in KwaZulu/Natal.
SAfm — The ANC seems to have managed to retain the Ekurhuleni metro on the East Rand with the party's Patricia Khumalo narrowly winning another term as speaker. She defeated the DA's Shadow Shabangu by 117 to 106 votes. All 224 Ekurhuleni councillors will now nominate and vote for a mayor.
SAfm — ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says if the members call for the current leadership to step down following its dismal peformance in the local government election it must be ready to do so. Mantashe was speaking to the media after it was relegated to opposition benches for the first time in the rich metros of Tshwane, Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay metro. Mantashe says the party's structures have already begun debating whether to hold an early elective conference following a call by the Youth League last week. Mantashe says while the party admits to what it calls persistent negative narrative against President Jacob Zuma including over the Nkandla Controvesy, he can not be the only one that takes the fall. He says the NEC must take collective responsibility that is not based on factions within the party..
SAfm — The ANC seems to have managed to retain the Ekurhuleni metro on the East Rand with the party's Patricia Khumalo narrowly winning another term as speaker. She defeated the DA's Shadow Shabangu by 117 to 106 votes. All 224 Ekurhuleni councillors will now nominate and vote for a mayor.
SAfm — The ANC seems to have managed to retain the Ekurhuleni metro on the East Rand with the party's Patricia Khumalo narrowly winning another term as speaker. She defeated the DA's Shadow Shabangu by 117 to 106 votes. All 224 Ekurhuleni councillors will now nominate and vote for a mayor.
SAfm — ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says if the members call for the current leadership to step down following its dismal peformance in the local government election it must be ready to do so. Mantashe was speaking to the media after it was relegated to opposition benches for the first time in the rich metros of Tshwane, Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay metro. Mantashe says the party's structures have already begun debating whether to hold an early elective conference following a call by the Youth League last week. Mantashe says while the party admits to what it calls persistent negative narrative against President Jacob Zuma including over the Nkandla Controvesy, he can not be the only one that takes the fall. He says the NEC must take collective responsibility that is not based on factions within the party..
SAfm — ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says if the members call for the current leadership to step down following its dismal peformance in the local government election it must be ready to do so. Mantashe was speaking to the media after it was relegated to opposition benches for the first time in the rich metros of Tshwane, Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay metro. Mantashe says the party's structures have already begun debating whether to hold an early elective conference following a call by the Youth League last week. Mantashe says while the party admits to what it calls persistent negative narrative against President Jacob Zuma including over the Nkandla Controvesy, he can not be the only one that takes the fall. He says the NEC must take collective responsibility that is not based on factions within the party..
SAfm — ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says if the members call for the current leadership to step down following its dismal peformance in the local government election it must be ready to do so. Mantashe was speaking to the media after it was relegated to opposition benches for the first time in the rich metros of Tshwane, Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay metro. Mantashe says the party's structures have already begun debating whether to hold an early elective conference following a call by the Youth League last week. Mantashe says while the party admits to what it calls persistent negative narrative against President Jacob Zuma including over the Nkandla Controvesy, he can not be the only one that takes the fall. He says the NEC must take collective responsibility that is not based on factions within the party..
SAfm — The ANC seems to have managed to retain the Ekurhuleni metro on the East Rand with the party's Patricia Khumalo narrowly winning another term as speaker. She defeated the DA's Shadow Shabangu by 117 to 106 votes. All 224 Ekurhuleni councillors will now nominate and vote for a mayor.
SAfm — Voting for the new mayor of Johannesburg is expected to get underway shortly after the DA's Vasco Da Gama was elected speaker. The DA's Herman Mashaba is widely expected to win that vote. Earlier Da Gama secured 145 votes against 126 for ANC's Constance Bapela. The counting process was delayed following scuffles between an EFF observer and an IEC official.
SAfm — Voting for the new mayor of Johannesburg is expected to get underway shortly after the DA's Vasco Da Gama was elected speaker. The DA's Herman Mashaba is widely expected to win that vote. Earlier Da Gama secured 145 votes against 126 for ANC's Constance Bapela. The counting process was delayed following scuffles between an EFF observer and an IEC official.
SAfm — Voting for the new mayor of Johannesburg is expected to get underway shortly after the DA's Vasco Da Gama was elected speaker. The DA's Herman Mashaba is widely expected to win that vote. Earlier Da Gama secured 145 votes against 126 for ANC's Constance Bapela. The counting process was delayed following scuffles between an EFF observer and an IEC official.
SAfm — Voting for the new mayor of Johannesburg is expected to get underway shortly after the DA's Vasco Da Gama was elected speaker. The DA's Herman Mashaba is widely expected to win that vote. Earlier Da Gama secured 145 votes against 126 for ANC's Constance Bapela. The counting process was delayed following scuffles between an EFF observer and an IEC official.
SAfm — Coming "FROM ALEX WITH LOVE".On our regular Open Mic slot today we feature South African Hip Hop artist and producer Sean Pages. The Alex born rapper recently dropped his latest album titled From Alex With Love. SAfm Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Sean about his latest offering....
SAfm — Coming "FROM ALEX WITH LOVE".On our regular Open Mic slot today we feature South African Hip Hop artist and producer Sean Pages. The Alex born rapper recently dropped his latest album titled From Alex With Love. SAfm Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Sean about his latest offering....
SAfm — Coming "FROM ALEX WITH LOVE".On our regular Open Mic slot today we feature South African Hip Hop artist and producer Sean Pages. The Alex born rapper recently dropped his latest album titled From Alex With Love. SAfm Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Sean about his latest offering....
SAfm — Coming "FROM ALEX WITH LOVE".On our regular Open Mic slot today we feature South African Hip Hop artist and producer Sean Pages. The Alex born rapper recently dropped his latest album titled From Alex With Love. SAfm Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Sean about his latest offering....
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal MEC for Education Mthandeni Dlungwane has met with the stakeholders at Ekucabangeni High School in Nquthu after a video showing a teacher and a learner at the school having sex in one of the cottages. Outraged learners went on the rampage and burnt the cottage where the sexual act allegedly happened. It is also being reported that another learner was inside the cottage when the pupils tried to attack the teacher.
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal MEC for Education Mthandeni Dlungwane has met with the stakeholders at Ekucabangeni High School in Nquthu after a video showing a teacher and a learner at the school having sex in one of the cottages. Outraged learners went on the rampage and burnt the cottage where the sexual act allegedly happened. It is also being reported that another learner was inside the cottage when the pupils tried to attack the teacher.
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal MEC for Education Mthandeni Dlungwane has met with the stakeholders at Ekucabangeni High School in Nquthu after a video showing a teacher and a learner at the school having sex in one of the cottages. Outraged learners went on the rampage and burnt the cottage where the sexual act allegedly happened. It is also being reported that another learner was inside the cottage when the pupils tried to attack the teacher.
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal MEC for Education Mthandeni Dlungwane has met with the stakeholders at Ekucabangeni High School in Nquthu after a video showing a teacher and a learner at the school having sex in one of the cottages. Outraged learners went on the rampage and burnt the cottage where the sexual act allegedly happened. It is also being reported that another learner was inside the cottage when the pupils tried to attack the teacher.
SAfm — The DA's Athol Trollip has vowed to stop corruption, create jobs and deliver better service delivery in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. He was speaking after being elected mayor of the Metro. It's the first time a member of the ANC has not held the post since 1994. Councillors for the ANC, which suffered heavy defeats in recent local government elections, walked out after Trollip was voted in. Trollip says the municipality requires good governance...
SAfm — The DA's Athol Trollip has vowed to stop corruption, create jobs and deliver better service delivery in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. He was speaking after being elected mayor of the Metro. It's the first time a member of the ANC has not held the post since 1994. Councillors for the ANC, which suffered heavy defeats in recent local government elections, walked out after Trollip was voted in. Trollip says the municipality requires good governance...
SAfm — The DA's Athol Trollip has vowed to stop corruption, create jobs and deliver better service delivery in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. He was speaking after being elected mayor of the Metro. It's the first time a member of the ANC has not held the post since 1994. Councillors for the ANC, which suffered heavy defeats in recent local government elections, walked out after Trollip was voted in. Trollip says the municipality requires good governance...
SAfm — The DA's Athol Trollip has vowed to stop corruption, create jobs and deliver better service delivery in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. He was speaking after being elected mayor of the Metro. It's the first time a member of the ANC has not held the post since 1994. Councillors for the ANC, which suffered heavy defeats in recent local government elections, walked out after Trollip was voted in. Trollip says the municipality requires good governance...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says it has entered into coalition agreements with COPE, the ACDP, FF-Plus, UDM and the IFP. The DA won the most votes in Tshwane and a number of other municipalities without securing an outright majority. The DA and ANC then embarked on coalition talks with a number of parties including the EFF - which had been touted as a possible kingmaker in Tshwane and Joburg. DA leader Mmusi Maimane was addressing a media conference in Sandton.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says it has entered into coalition agreements with COPE, the ACDP, FF-Plus, UDM and the IFP. The DA won the most votes in Tshwane and a number of other municipalities without securing an outright majority. The DA and ANC then embarked on coalition talks with a number of parties including the EFF - which had been touted as a possible kingmaker in Tshwane and Joburg. DA leader Mmusi Maimane was addressing a media conference in Sandton.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says it has entered into coalition agreements with COPE, the ACDP, FF-Plus, UDM and the IFP. The DA won the most votes in Tshwane and a number of other municipalities without securing an outright majority. The DA and ANC then embarked on coalition talks with a number of parties including the EFF - which had been touted as a possible kingmaker in Tshwane and Joburg. DA leader Mmusi Maimane was addressing a media conference in Sandton.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance says it has entered into coalition agreements with COPE, the ACDP, FF-Plus, UDM and the IFP. The DA won the most votes in Tshwane and a number of other municipalities without securing an outright majority. The DA and ANC then embarked on coalition talks with a number of parties including the EFF - which had been touted as a possible kingmaker in Tshwane and Joburg. DA leader Mmusi Maimane was addressing a media conference in Sandton.
SAfm — The latest Amnesty international report suggests that Lonmin platinum mine has failed to deliver adequate housing for its workforce in Marikana, in the North West. Today marks exactly four years since 34 mineworkers were killed by the police in Marikana during a strike where workers were demanding a basic monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 Rand. Ten other people including security guards and police officers were killed before August the 16th 2012.
SAfm — Residents of the Marikana mining town near Rustenburg in North West say little has been done to better living conditions in the area. It is here were exactly four years ago 34 mineworkers were killed during a confrontation with police. Thousands of mineworkers at Lonmin had embarked on an unprotected industrial action, demanding a monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 rand. Ten more people including mine security and police officers were killed on the days preceding the August 16 tragedy. Aphiwe Honono and Krivani Pillay compiled this report...
SAfm — The latest Amnesty international report suggests that Lonmin platinum mine has failed to deliver adequate housing for its workforce in Marikana, in the North West. Today marks exactly four years since 34 mineworkers were killed by the police in Marikana during a strike where workers were demanding a basic monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 Rand. Ten other people including security guards and police officers were killed before August the 16th 2012.
SAfm — Residents of the Marikana mining town near Rustenburg in North West say little has been done to better living conditions in the area. It is here were exactly four years ago 34 mineworkers were killed during a confrontation with police. Thousands of mineworkers at Lonmin had embarked on an unprotected industrial action, demanding a monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 rand. Ten more people including mine security and police officers were killed on the days preceding the August 16 tragedy. Aphiwe Honono and Krivani Pillay compiled this report...
SAfm — Residents of the Marikana mining town near Rustenburg in North West say little has been done to better living conditions in the area. It is here were exactly four years ago 34 mineworkers were killed during a confrontation with police. Thousands of mineworkers at Lonmin had embarked on an unprotected industrial action, demanding a monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 rand. Ten more people including mine security and police officers were killed on the days preceding the August 16 tragedy. Aphiwe Honono and Krivani Pillay compiled this report...
SAfm — The latest Amnesty international report suggests that Lonmin platinum mine has failed to deliver adequate housing for its workforce in Marikana, in the North West. Today marks exactly four years since 34 mineworkers were killed by the police in Marikana during a strike where workers were demanding a basic monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 Rand. Ten other people including security guards and police officers were killed before August the 16th 2012.
SAfm — The latest Amnesty international report suggests that Lonmin platinum mine has failed to deliver adequate housing for its workforce in Marikana, in the North West. Today marks exactly four years since 34 mineworkers were killed by the police in Marikana during a strike where workers were demanding a basic monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 Rand. Ten other people including security guards and police officers were killed before August the 16th 2012.
SAfm — Residents of the Marikana mining town near Rustenburg in North West say little has been done to better living conditions in the area. It is here were exactly four years ago 34 mineworkers were killed during a confrontation with police. Thousands of mineworkers at Lonmin had embarked on an unprotected industrial action, demanding a monthly salary of 12-thousand 500 rand. Ten more people including mine security and police officers were killed on the days preceding the August 16 tragedy. Aphiwe Honono and Krivani Pillay compiled this report...
SAfm — Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has defeated his main rival Hakainde Hichilema in the country's presidential election. Zambia's electoral commission says Lungu, leader of the Patriotic Front, won 50.35 percent of the vote against 47.67 per cent for Hichilema of the United Party for National Development. The opposition party has already cried foul. It says it will petition the country's Constitutional Court to relook at the whole electoral process, claiming that fraud took place. This might delay the inauguration of the president for a second term.
SAfm — Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has defeated his main rival Hakainde Hichilema in the country's presidential election. Zambia's electoral commission says Lungu, leader of the Patriotic Front, won 50.35 percent of the vote against 47.67 per cent for Hichilema of the United Party for National Development. The opposition party has already cried foul. It says it will petition the country's Constitutional Court to relook at the whole electoral process, claiming that fraud took place. This might delay the inauguration of the president for a second term.
SAfm — Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has defeated his main rival Hakainde Hichilema in the country's presidential election. Zambia's electoral commission says Lungu, leader of the Patriotic Front, won 50.35 percent of the vote against 47.67 per cent for Hichilema of the United Party for National Development. The opposition party has already cried foul. It says it will petition the country's Constitutional Court to relook at the whole electoral process, claiming that fraud took place. This might delay the inauguration of the president for a second term.
SAfm — Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has defeated his main rival Hakainde Hichilema in the country's presidential election. Zambia's electoral commission says Lungu, leader of the Patriotic Front, won 50.35 percent of the vote against 47.67 per cent for Hichilema of the United Party for National Development. The opposition party has already cried foul. It says it will petition the country's Constitutional Court to relook at the whole electoral process, claiming that fraud took place. This might delay the inauguration of the president for a second term.
SAfm — Condolences are continuing to pour in for the late Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile, who passed on earlier today. President Jacob Zuma is the latest to offer words of comfort to the family. He has described Stofile as a distinguished freedom fighter and a servant of the people. Stofile was the current Chancellor of Fort Hare university, where he had studied and lectured. He previously served as a Chief Whip of the ANC in the 1994 parliament and went on to become premier of the Eastern Cape and later minister of Sports and Recreation in the third ANC administration. He was also ambassador to Germany from 2010 to 2015.
SAfm — Condolences are continuing to pour in for the late Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile, who passed on earlier today. President Jacob Zuma is the latest to offer words of comfort to the family. He has described Stofile as a distinguished freedom fighter and a servant of the people. Stofile was the current Chancellor of Fort Hare university, where he had studied and lectured. He previously served as a Chief Whip of the ANC in the 1994 parliament and went on to become premier of the Eastern Cape and later minister of Sports and Recreation in the third ANC administration. He was also ambassador to Germany from 2010 to 2015.
SAfm — Condolences are continuing to pour in for the late Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile, who passed on earlier today. President Jacob Zuma is the latest to offer words of comfort to the family. He has described Stofile as a distinguished freedom fighter and a servant of the people. Stofile was the current Chancellor of Fort Hare university, where he had studied and lectured. He previously served as a Chief Whip of the ANC in the 1994 parliament and went on to become premier of the Eastern Cape and later minister of Sports and Recreation in the third ANC administration. He was also ambassador to Germany from 2010 to 2015.
SAfm — Condolences are continuing to pour in for the late Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile, who passed on earlier today. President Jacob Zuma is the latest to offer words of comfort to the family. He has described Stofile as a distinguished freedom fighter and a servant of the people. Stofile was the current Chancellor of Fort Hare university, where he had studied and lectured. He previously served as a Chief Whip of the ANC in the 1994 parliament and went on to become premier of the Eastern Cape and later minister of Sports and Recreation in the third ANC administration. He was also ambassador to Germany from 2010 to 2015.
SAfm — The South African National Defence Force - SANDF - will provide logistical support to the police at 650 identified hot spots in the country during Wednesday's municipal elections. This emerged during a media briefing conducted by the security cluster in Vuwani. Vuwani has been identified as one of the hot spots. Residents embarked on a three months long boycott of services that has seen at least thirty schools and other property set alight by the protesters. Acting National Police Commissioner, Kgomotso Phahlane, says law enforcement agencies will make sure that citizens who want to go and cast their votes do so without fear
SAfm — The South African National Defence Force - SANDF - will provide logistical support to the police at 650 identified hot spots in the country during Wednesday's municipal elections. This emerged during a media briefing conducted by the security cluster in Vuwani. Vuwani has been identified as one of the hot spots. Residents embarked on a three months long boycott of services that has seen at least thirty schools and other property set alight by the protesters. Acting National Police Commissioner, Kgomotso Phahlane, says law enforcement agencies will make sure that citizens who want to go and cast their votes do so without fear
SAfm — The major political parties have gone all out in campaigning for this year's municipal elections. Expenditure by parties on poll campaigns has come under the spotlight after ANC elections head of campaign Nomvula Mokonyane revealed that the ruling party spent R1-billion on its campaign. EFF leader Julius Malema also disclosed that his party spent less than R10-million on its election campaign. Over the weekend the Sunday Times reported that the DA forked out more than R350-million in their campaign. For more analysis on this year's municipal elections campaign,
SAfm — The South African National Defence Force - SANDF - will provide logistical support to the police at 650 identified hot spots in the country during Wednesday's municipal elections. This emerged during a media briefing conducted by the security cluster in Vuwani. Vuwani has been identified as one of the hot spots. Residents embarked on a three months long boycott of services that has seen at least thirty schools and other property set alight by the protesters. Acting National Police Commissioner, Kgomotso Phahlane, says law enforcement agencies will make sure that citizens who want to go and cast their votes do so without fear
SAfm — The major political parties have gone all out in campaigning for this year's municipal elections. Expenditure by parties on poll campaigns has come under the spotlight after ANC elections head of campaign Nomvula Mokonyane revealed that the ruling party spent R1-billion on its campaign. EFF leader Julius Malema also disclosed that his party spent less than R10-million on its election campaign. Over the weekend the Sunday Times reported that the DA forked out more than R350-million in their campaign. For more analysis on this year's municipal elections campaign,
SAfm — The South African National Defence Force - SANDF - will provide logistical support to the police at 650 identified hot spots in the country during Wednesday's municipal elections. This emerged during a media briefing conducted by the security cluster in Vuwani. Vuwani has been identified as one of the hot spots. Residents embarked on a three months long boycott of services that has seen at least thirty schools and other property set alight by the protesters. Acting National Police Commissioner, Kgomotso Phahlane, says law enforcement agencies will make sure that citizens who want to go and cast their votes do so without fear
SAfm — The major political parties have gone all out in campaigning for this year's municipal elections. Expenditure by parties on poll campaigns has come under the spotlight after ANC elections head of campaign Nomvula Mokonyane revealed that the ruling party spent R1-billion on its campaign. EFF leader Julius Malema also disclosed that his party spent less than R10-million on its election campaign. Over the weekend the Sunday Times reported that the DA forked out more than R350-million in their campaign. For more analysis on this year's municipal elections campaign,
SAfm — The major political parties have gone all out in campaigning for this year's municipal elections. Expenditure by parties on poll campaigns has come under the spotlight after ANC elections head of campaign Nomvula Mokonyane revealed that the ruling party spent R1-billion on its campaign. EFF leader Julius Malema also disclosed that his party spent less than R10-million on its election campaign. Over the weekend the Sunday Times reported that the DA forked out more than R350-million in their campaign. For more analysis on this year's municipal elections campaign,
SAfm — The Independant Electoral Commission says it's satisfied with the start of the special voting today. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya, says the vast majority of voting stations opened on time and home visit teams deployed as planned.
SAfm — The Independant Electoral Commission says it's satisfied with the start of the special voting today. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya, says the vast majority of voting stations opened on time and home visit teams deployed as planned.
SAfm — The Independant Electoral Commission says it's satisfied with the start of the special voting today. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya, says the vast majority of voting stations opened on time and home visit teams deployed as planned.
SAfm — The Independant Electoral Commission says it's satisfied with the start of the special voting today. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya, says the vast majority of voting stations opened on time and home visit teams deployed as planned.
SAfm — The Pro-Makhado Forum says it does not support an agreement signed by community leaders with Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani Limpopo. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to the Pro-Makhodo Forum spokesperson Nsovo Sambo.
SAfm — The Pro-Makhado Forum says it does not support an agreement signed by community leaders with Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani Limpopo. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to the Pro-Makhodo Forum spokesperson Nsovo Sambo.
SAfm — The Pro-Makhado Forum says it does not support an agreement signed by community leaders with Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani Limpopo. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to the Pro-Makhodo Forum spokesperson Nsovo Sambo.
SAfm — The Pro-Makhado Forum says it does not support an agreement signed by community leaders with Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani Limpopo. Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to the Pro-Makhodo Forum spokesperson Nsovo Sambo.
SAfm — Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani. This in the build up to local government elections which will be help on August 3. Some members of Vuwani have voewed that no voting will take place in Vuwani. PM Live anchor Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Minister van Rooyen.
SAfm — Vuwani community will continue engaging with government and the Demarcation Board over the demarcation issue in Limpopo. The community torched over 20 in protest of the amalgamation to the Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Community Leader, speaking on behalf of Tradition Leaders Khosi Jeffrey Ramovha.
SAfm — Vuwani community will continue engaging with government and the Demarcation Board over the demarcation issue in Limpopo. The community torched over 20 in protest of the amalgamation to the Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Community Leader, speaking on behalf of Tradition Leaders Khosi Jeffrey Ramovha.
SAfm — Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani. This in the build up to local government elections which will be help on August 3. Some members of Vuwani have voewed that no voting will take place in Vuwani. PM Live anchor Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Minister van Rooyen.
SAfm — Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani. This in the build up to local government elections which will be help on August 3. Some members of Vuwani have voewed that no voting will take place in Vuwani. PM Live anchor Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Minister van Rooyen.
SAfm — Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen has signed a peace deal with community leaders in Vuwani. This in the build up to local government elections which will be help on August 3. Some members of Vuwani have voewed that no voting will take place in Vuwani. PM Live anchor Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Minister van Rooyen.
SAfm — Vuwani community will continue engaging with government and the Demarcation Board over the demarcation issue in Limpopo. The community torched over 20 in protest of the amalgamation to the Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Community Leader, speaking on behalf of Tradition Leaders Khosi Jeffrey Ramovha.
SAfm — Vuwani community will continue engaging with government and the Demarcation Board over the demarcation issue in Limpopo. The community torched over 20 in protest of the amalgamation to the Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Community Leader, speaking on behalf of Tradition Leaders Khosi Jeffrey Ramovha.
SAfm — An estimated 18 people have been killed or had attempts on their lives in suspected political killings since the beginning of this year. This is according to Police minister Nathi Nhleko. He briefed journalists in Parliament on the progress of a task team established to look into suspected political killings particularly in KZN In KwaZulu-Natal alone, the task team is investigating 25 cases of violence relating to suspected political killings. Earlier, I spoke to Police Minister, Nathi Nhleko and started by asking which provinces have been largely responsible for political killings
SAfm — An estimated 18 people have been killed or had attempts on their lives in suspected political killings since the beginning of this year. This is according to Police minister Nathi Nhleko. He briefed journalists in Parliament on the progress of a task team established to look into suspected political killings particularly in KZN In KwaZulu-Natal alone, the task team is investigating 25 cases of violence relating to suspected political killings. Earlier, I spoke to Police Minister, Nathi Nhleko and started by asking which provinces have been largely responsible for political killings
SAfm — An estimated 18 people have been killed or had attempts on their lives in suspected political killings since the beginning of this year. This is according to Police minister Nathi Nhleko. He briefed journalists in Parliament on the progress of a task team established to look into suspected political killings particularly in KZN In KwaZulu-Natal alone, the task team is investigating 25 cases of violence relating to suspected political killings. Earlier, I spoke to Police Minister, Nathi Nhleko and started by asking which provinces have been largely responsible for political killings
SAfm — An estimated 18 people have been killed or had attempts on their lives in suspected political killings since the beginning of this year. This is according to Police minister Nathi Nhleko. He briefed journalists in Parliament on the progress of a task team established to look into suspected political killings particularly in KZN In KwaZulu-Natal alone, the task team is investigating 25 cases of violence relating to suspected political killings. Earlier, I spoke to Police Minister, Nathi Nhleko and started by asking which provinces have been largely responsible for political killings
SAfm — SABC management has announced that it will reiinstate the seven dismissed news employees. The public broadcaster hasinstructed its legal team not to proceed with further legal action in this regard. The SABC had fired Thandeka Gqubule‚ Busisiwe Ntuli and Lukhanyo Calata, Krivani Pillay‚ Jacques Steenkamp‚ Foeta Krige and Suna Venter after accusing the journalists of going public with their concerns about a directive not to carry footage of violent protests in news broadcasts. The SABC reversed that directive following an order from regulatory authority, ICASA. The SABC has now also reversed its decision to axe seven full time journalists.
SAfm — SABC management has announced that it will reiinstate the seven dismissed news employees. The public broadcaster hasinstructed its legal team not to proceed with further legal action in this regard. The SABC had fired Thandeka Gqubule‚ Busisiwe Ntuli and Lukhanyo Calata, Krivani Pillay‚ Jacques Steenkamp‚ Foeta Krige and Suna Venter after accusing the journalists of going public with their concerns about a directive not to carry footage of violent protests in news broadcasts. The SABC reversed that directive following an order from regulatory authority, ICASA. The SABC has now also reversed its decision to axe seven full time journalists.
SAfm — SABC management has announced that it will reiinstate the seven dismissed news employees. The public broadcaster hasinstructed its legal team not to proceed with further legal action in this regard. The SABC had fired Thandeka Gqubule‚ Busisiwe Ntuli and Lukhanyo Calata, Krivani Pillay‚ Jacques Steenkamp‚ Foeta Krige and Suna Venter after accusing the journalists of going public with their concerns about a directive not to carry footage of violent protests in news broadcasts. The SABC reversed that directive following an order from regulatory authority, ICASA. The SABC has now also reversed its decision to axe seven full time journalists.
SAfm — SABC management has announced that it will reiinstate the seven dismissed news employees. The public broadcaster hasinstructed its legal team not to proceed with further legal action in this regard. The SABC had fired Thandeka Gqubule‚ Busisiwe Ntuli and Lukhanyo Calata, Krivani Pillay‚ Jacques Steenkamp‚ Foeta Krige and Suna Venter after accusing the journalists of going public with their concerns about a directive not to carry footage of violent protests in news broadcasts. The SABC reversed that directive following an order from regulatory authority, ICASA. The SABC has now also reversed its decision to axe seven full time journalists.
SAfm — In light of Savings month, Rethink Africa has undertaken research on what people really want from their long term savings and how they engage with these services. The study, over several months, with Alexander Forbes, began with an online survey to hundreds of employed South Africans whose employee benefits were currently being administered by the conglomerate's Retirement Fund (AFRF). To talk more about the survey and is findings is co-founder of Rethink Africa, Ayabonga Cawe
SAfm — In light of Savings month, Rethink Africa has undertaken research on what people really want from their long term savings and how they engage with these services. The study, over several months, with Alexander Forbes, began with an online survey to hundreds of employed South Africans whose employee benefits were currently being administered by the conglomerate's Retirement Fund (AFRF). To talk more about the survey and is findings is co-founder of Rethink Africa, Ayabonga Cawe
SAfm — In light of Savings month, Rethink Africa has undertaken research on what people really want from their long term savings and how they engage with these services. The study, over several months, with Alexander Forbes, began with an online survey to hundreds of employed South Africans whose employee benefits were currently being administered by the conglomerate's Retirement Fund (AFRF). To talk more about the survey and is findings is co-founder of Rethink Africa, Ayabonga Cawe
SAfm — In light of Savings month, Rethink Africa has undertaken research on what people really want from their long term savings and how they engage with these services. The study, over several months, with Alexander Forbes, began with an online survey to hundreds of employed South Africans whose employee benefits were currently being administered by the conglomerate's Retirement Fund (AFRF). To talk more about the survey and is findings is co-founder of Rethink Africa, Ayabonga Cawe
SAfm — The Constitutional court has ruled that the City of Tshwane may replace Apartheid-era street names in the Pretoria CBD. The court's seminal judgment will no doubt influence future developments over controversial street name changes. Civil rights group, Afriforum says their fight is far from over, despite being dealt a blow by the highest court in the land.
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority will now appeal Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence. Earlier this month, Judge Thokozile Masipa's sentenced the former paralympian to six years for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in February 2013. The judgement resulted in mixed reactions from the public and legal expertise, as the minimum prescribed sentence for murder is 15-years.
SAfm — The South African Reserve Bank has kept the benchmark repo interest rate unchanged at 7.0%, following its monetary policy meeting today. Earlier on, Governor LesetjaKganyago told a news conference that while it was still concerned about inflation, the weak economy had provided some room to delay further policy tightening...
SAfm — The Constitutional court has ruled that the City of Tshwane may replace Apartheid-era street names in the Pretoria CBD. The court's seminal judgment will no doubt influence future developments over controversial street name changes. Civil rights group, Afriforum says their fight is far from over, despite being dealt a blow by the highest court in the land.
SAfm — The South African Reserve Bank has kept the benchmark repo interest rate unchanged at 7.0%, following its monetary policy meeting today. Earlier on, Governor LesetjaKganyago told a news conference that while it was still concerned about inflation, the weak economy had provided some room to delay further policy tightening...
SAfm — The South African Reserve Bank has kept the benchmark repo interest rate unchanged at 7.0%, following its monetary policy meeting today. Earlier on, Governor LesetjaKganyago told a news conference that while it was still concerned about inflation, the weak economy had provided some room to delay further policy tightening...
SAfm — The Constitutional court has ruled that the City of Tshwane may replace Apartheid-era street names in the Pretoria CBD. The court's seminal judgment will no doubt influence future developments over controversial street name changes. Civil rights group, Afriforum says their fight is far from over, despite being dealt a blow by the highest court in the land.
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority will now appeal Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence. Earlier this month, Judge Thokozile Masipa's sentenced the former paralympian to six years for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in February 2013. The judgement resulted in mixed reactions from the public and legal expertise, as the minimum prescribed sentence for murder is 15-years.
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority will now appeal Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence. Earlier this month, Judge Thokozile Masipa's sentenced the former paralympian to six years for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in February 2013. The judgement resulted in mixed reactions from the public and legal expertise, as the minimum prescribed sentence for murder is 15-years.
SAfm — The South African Reserve Bank has kept the benchmark repo interest rate unchanged at 7.0%, following its monetary policy meeting today. Earlier on, Governor LesetjaKganyago told a news conference that while it was still concerned about inflation, the weak economy had provided some room to delay further policy tightening...
SAfm — The Constitutional court has ruled that the City of Tshwane may replace Apartheid-era street names in the Pretoria CBD. The court's seminal judgment will no doubt influence future developments over controversial street name changes. Civil rights group, Afriforum says their fight is far from over, despite being dealt a blow by the highest court in the land.
SAfm — The National Prosecuting Authority will now appeal Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence. Earlier this month, Judge Thokozile Masipa's sentenced the former paralympian to six years for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in February 2013. The judgement resulted in mixed reactions from the public and legal expertise, as the minimum prescribed sentence for murder is 15-years.
SAfm — Xikombiso Mashava from Johannesburg says she applied for a contract phone from mobile phone network provider MTN but the application was rejected. But months later she received a call and was told that she owes R8 000 and should start paying.
SAfm — Xikombiso Mashava from Johannesburg says she applied for a contract phone from mobile phone network provider MTN but the application was rejected. But months later she received a call and was told that she owes R8 000 and should start paying.
SAfm — Xikombiso Mashava from Johannesburg says she applied for a contract phone from mobile phone network provider MTN but the application was rejected. But months later she received a call and was told that she owes R8 000 and should start paying.
SAfm — Xikombiso Mashava from Johannesburg says she applied for a contract phone from mobile phone network provider MTN but the application was rejected. But months later she received a call and was told that she owes R8 000 and should start paying.
SAfm — Angolan Refugees in South Africa are alleging that the Home Affairs Department is forcing them to go back to Angola even though some still face persecution and others are married to South Africans. They say in 2013 an agreement was reached between authorities from South Africa, Angola and the United Nations Commission for Refugess. Many Angolans were voluntarily expatriated while some were given two years to complete their studies and other business. Some were given the option of applying for permanent residency. But now the leader of the Angolan Refugees in SA Manuel Jose, says the Home Affairs Department is rejecting their applications without clear reasons.
SAfm — Municipal elections in South Africa are just over two weeks away, and levels of violent protest are increasing. Leading civil society organisations; the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and the Institute for Security Studies, held a seminar in Pretoria today, on Understanding and responding to protest and election violence in South Africa. The seminar aims to help government, business, the media and civil society leaders understand how they can contribute to stopping violence associated with protest action.
SAfm — Municipal elections in South Africa are just over two weeks away, and levels of violent protest are increasing. Leading civil society organisations; the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and the Institute for Security Studies, held a seminar in Pretoria today, on Understanding and responding to protest and election violence in South Africa. The seminar aims to help government, business, the media and civil society leaders understand how they can contribute to stopping violence associated with protest action.
SAfm — Angolan Refugees in South Africa are alleging that the Home Affairs Department is forcing them to go back to Angola even though some still face persecution and others are married to South Africans. They say in 2013 an agreement was reached between authorities from South Africa, Angola and the United Nations Commission for Refugess. Many Angolans were voluntarily expatriated while some were given two years to complete their studies and other business. Some were given the option of applying for permanent residency. But now the leader of the Angolan Refugees in SA Manuel Jose, says the Home Affairs Department is rejecting their applications without clear reasons.
SAfm — Municipal elections in South Africa are just over two weeks away, and levels of violent protest are increasing. Leading civil society organisations; the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and the Institute for Security Studies, held a seminar in Pretoria today, on Understanding and responding to protest and election violence in South Africa. The seminar aims to help government, business, the media and civil society leaders understand how they can contribute to stopping violence associated with protest action.
SAfm — Angolan Refugees in South Africa are alleging that the Home Affairs Department is forcing them to go back to Angola even though some still face persecution and others are married to South Africans. They say in 2013 an agreement was reached between authorities from South Africa, Angola and the United Nations Commission for Refugess. Many Angolans were voluntarily expatriated while some were given two years to complete their studies and other business. Some were given the option of applying for permanent residency. But now the leader of the Angolan Refugees in SA Manuel Jose, says the Home Affairs Department is rejecting their applications without clear reasons.
SAfm — Municipal elections in South Africa are just over two weeks away, and levels of violent protest are increasing. Leading civil society organisations; the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and the Institute for Security Studies, held a seminar in Pretoria today, on Understanding and responding to protest and election violence in South Africa. The seminar aims to help government, business, the media and civil society leaders understand how they can contribute to stopping violence associated with protest action.
SAfm — Angolan Refugees in South Africa are alleging that the Home Affairs Department is forcing them to go back to Angola even though some still face persecution and others are married to South Africans. They say in 2013 an agreement was reached between authorities from South Africa, Angola and the United Nations Commission for Refugess. Many Angolans were voluntarily expatriated while some were given two years to complete their studies and other business. Some were given the option of applying for permanent residency. But now the leader of the Angolan Refugees in SA Manuel Jose, says the Home Affairs Department is rejecting their applications without clear reasons.
SAfm — With 15 days to go to the polls for the fourth democratic local government elections on 03 August 2016, and only 13 days before the casting of special votes for home visitation and at voting stations, government plans are in place to deliver free and fair elections. This is the sentiment shared by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Elections that met today in Pretoria
SAfm — With 15 days to go to the polls for the fourth democratic local government elections on 03 August 2016, and only 13 days before the casting of special votes for home visitation and at voting stations, government plans are in place to deliver free and fair elections. This is the sentiment shared by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Elections that met today in Pretoria
SAfm — With 15 days to go to the polls for the fourth democratic local government elections on 03 August 2016, and only 13 days before the casting of special votes for home visitation and at voting stations, government plans are in place to deliver free and fair elections. This is the sentiment shared by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Elections that met today in Pretoria
SAfm — With 15 days to go to the polls for the fourth democratic local government elections on 03 August 2016, and only 13 days before the casting of special votes for home visitation and at voting stations, government plans are in place to deliver free and fair elections. This is the sentiment shared by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Elections that met today in Pretoria
SAfm — The "fastest brother in Africa' is no more. Gugu Zulu died while trying to summit Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of the Trek4Mandela team. He had many roles including; motorsport driver and radio journalist, commercial manager, ambassador and TV presenter. To our SAfm listeners, he was the much loved Formula-One correspondent. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono pays tribute to the man involved with racing almost his entire adult life
SAfm — The "fastest brother in Africa' is no more. Gugu Zulu died while trying to summit Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of the Trek4Mandela team. He had many roles including; motorsport driver and radio journalist, commercial manager, ambassador and TV presenter. To our SAfm listeners, he was the much loved Formula-One correspondent. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono pays tribute to the man involved with racing almost his entire adult life
SAfm — The "fastest brother in Africa' is no more. Gugu Zulu died while trying to summit Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of the Trek4Mandela team. He had many roles including; motorsport driver and radio journalist, commercial manager, ambassador and TV presenter. To our SAfm listeners, he was the much loved Formula-One correspondent. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono pays tribute to the man involved with racing almost his entire adult life
SAfm — The "fastest brother in Africa' is no more. Gugu Zulu died while trying to summit Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of the Trek4Mandela team. He had many roles including; motorsport driver and radio journalist, commercial manager, ambassador and TV presenter. To our SAfm listeners, he was the much loved Formula-One correspondent. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono pays tribute to the man involved with racing almost his entire adult life
SAfm — Occupier rights under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act or ESTA have been extended to the spouses of farmworkers, in a critical Constitutional Court decision. Seasonal farmworker, Elsie Klaase together with her family, are entitled to remain on Noordhoek farm in Citrusdal in the Western Cape. And although the court upheld the eviction of Elsie's husband, Jan, he may enjoy protection against that eviction.
SAfm — Occupier rights under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act or ESTA have been extended to the spouses of farmworkers, in a critical Constitutional Court decision. Seasonal farmworker, Elsie Klaase together with her family, are entitled to remain on Noordhoek farm in Citrusdal in the Western Cape. And although the court upheld the eviction of Elsie's husband, Jan, he may enjoy protection against that eviction.
SAfm — Occupier rights under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act or ESTA have been extended to the spouses of farmworkers, in a critical Constitutional Court decision. Seasonal farmworker, Elsie Klaase together with her family, are entitled to remain on Noordhoek farm in Citrusdal in the Western Cape. And although the court upheld the eviction of Elsie's husband, Jan, he may enjoy protection against that eviction.
SAfm — Occupier rights under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act or ESTA have been extended to the spouses of farmworkers, in a critical Constitutional Court decision. Seasonal farmworker, Elsie Klaase together with her family, are entitled to remain on Noordhoek farm in Citrusdal in the Western Cape. And although the court upheld the eviction of Elsie's husband, Jan, he may enjoy protection against that eviction.
SAfm — Legal experts say it’s important for people who look after children whose parents have died to formalise their status as guardians in order to avoid legal complications. Tokollo Machea (not his real name) is from Phuthadithaba in the Free State. He says his 58-year old unemployed mother has been looking after his late brother’s daughter after both her parents died. The girl’s father Polelo Machea died last year and he had an investment policy with Old Mutual. His daughter, currently a minor, is the sole beneficiary. However, the family has been struggling to get the company to pay out the much-needed funds.
SAfm — Legal experts say it’s important for people who look after children whose parents have died to formalise their status as guardians in order to avoid legal complications. Tokollo Machea (not his real name) is from Phuthadithaba in the Free State. He says his 58-year old unemployed mother has been looking after his late brother’s daughter after both her parents died. The girl’s father Polelo Machea died last year and he had an investment policy with Old Mutual. His daughter, currently a minor, is the sole beneficiary. However, the family has been struggling to get the company to pay out the much-needed funds.
SAfm — Legal experts say it’s important for people who look after children whose parents have died to formalise their status as guardians in order to avoid legal complications. Tokollo Machea (not his real name) is from Phuthadithaba in the Free State. He says his 58-year old unemployed mother has been looking after his late brother’s daughter after both her parents died. The girl’s father Polelo Machea died last year and he had an investment policy with Old Mutual. His daughter, currently a minor, is the sole beneficiary. However, the family has been struggling to get the company to pay out the much-needed funds.
SAfm — Legal experts say it’s important for people who look after children whose parents have died to formalise their status as guardians in order to avoid legal complications. Tokollo Machea (not his real name) is from Phuthadithaba in the Free State. He says his 58-year old unemployed mother has been looking after his late brother’s daughter after both her parents died. The girl’s father Polelo Machea died last year and he had an investment policy with Old Mutual. His daughter, currently a minor, is the sole beneficiary. However, the family has been struggling to get the company to pay out the much-needed funds.
SAfm — Violent protest action broke out in Meyerton this morning when municipal employees at the Midvaal Municipality barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres. Public order police were dispatched to the area to deal with the violence that broke out at around 8am this morning.
SAfm — Violent protest action broke out in Meyerton this morning when municipal employees at the Midvaal Municipality barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres. Public order police were dispatched to the area to deal with the violence that broke out at around 8am this morning.
SAfm — Violent protest action broke out in Meyerton this morning when municipal employees at the Midvaal Municipality barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres. Public order police were dispatched to the area to deal with the violence that broke out at around 8am this morning.
SAfm — Violent protest action broke out in Meyerton this morning when municipal employees at the Midvaal Municipality barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres. Public order police were dispatched to the area to deal with the violence that broke out at around 8am this morning.
SAfm — The ANC has distanced itself from what they call policy changes at the SABC. Addressing the media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, chairperson of ANC sub-committee on communication Jackson Mthembu says the party was not consulted on the policy changes at the broadcaster. The SABC has come under fire following editorial decisions not to show violent public protests and other decisions which have resulted in the suspension and disciplinary processes against some employees. Mthembu says the ANC will meet with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi over the issues at the public broadcaster and will also call for an inquiry into the allegations made against the ruling party.
SAfm — The ANC has distanced itself from what they call policy changes at the SABC. Addressing the media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, chairperson of ANC sub-committee on communication Jackson Mthembu says the party was not consulted on the policy changes at the broadcaster. The SABC has come under fire following editorial decisions not to show violent public protests and other decisions which have resulted in the suspension and disciplinary processes against some employees. Mthembu says the ANC will meet with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi over the issues at the public broadcaster and will also call for an inquiry into the allegations made against the ruling party.
SAfm — The ANC has distanced itself from what they call policy changes at the SABC. Addressing the media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, chairperson of ANC sub-committee on communication Jackson Mthembu says the party was not consulted on the policy changes at the broadcaster. The SABC has come under fire following editorial decisions not to show violent public protests and other decisions which have resulted in the suspension and disciplinary processes against some employees. Mthembu says the ANC will meet with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi over the issues at the public broadcaster and will also call for an inquiry into the allegations made against the ruling party.
SAfm — The ANC has distanced itself from what they call policy changes at the SABC. Addressing the media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, chairperson of ANC sub-committee on communication Jackson Mthembu says the party was not consulted on the policy changes at the broadcaster. The SABC has come under fire following editorial decisions not to show violent public protests and other decisions which have resulted in the suspension and disciplinary processes against some employees. Mthembu says the ANC will meet with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi over the issues at the public broadcaster and will also call for an inquiry into the allegations made against the ruling party.
SAfm — Fifteen thousand jobs were lost in the first quarter of 2016. This is according to the StatsSA's quarterly employment survey, which shows that the job losses were across all sectors of the economy. This is a decline of 0.2 per cent in the formal employment of South Africa's economy. Gross earnings also declined by 4 per cent during the quarter from over 545 million rand to just over 523 million rand.
SAfm — Fifteen thousand jobs were lost in the first quarter of 2016. This is according to the StatsSA's quarterly employment survey, which shows that the job losses were across all sectors of the economy. This is a decline of 0.2 per cent in the formal employment of South Africa's economy. Gross earnings also declined by 4 per cent during the quarter from over 545 million rand to just over 523 million rand.
SAfm — Fifteen thousand jobs were lost in the first quarter of 2016. This is according to the StatsSA's quarterly employment survey, which shows that the job losses were across all sectors of the economy. This is a decline of 0.2 per cent in the formal employment of South Africa's economy. Gross earnings also declined by 4 per cent during the quarter from over 545 million rand to just over 523 million rand.
SAfm — Fifteen thousand jobs were lost in the first quarter of 2016. This is according to the StatsSA's quarterly employment survey, which shows that the job losses were across all sectors of the economy. This is a decline of 0.2 per cent in the formal employment of South Africa's economy. Gross earnings also declined by 4 per cent during the quarter from over 545 million rand to just over 523 million rand.
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nontando Ngamlana, the Executive Director of Afesis-corplan about the Trend.
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nontando Ngamlana, the Executive Director of Afesis-corplan about the Trend.
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nontando Ngamlana, the Executive Director of Afesis-corplan about the Trend.
SAfm — Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Nontando Ngamlana, the Executive Director of Afesis-corplan about the Trend.
SAfm — The high court of Pretoria has adjourned until tomorrow, wrapping up day one in the sentencing procedure of Oscar Pistorius. State prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, earlier questioned psychologist Jonathan Scholtz's objectivity after he refrained from including a prison report in his testimony that stated Pistorius had been verbally violent towards prison officials. Nel questioned why Scholtz only selected positive aspects of prison reports to support mitigation of sentence. Last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned the former athlete's culpable homicide conviction and found him guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
SAfm — The high court of Pretoria has adjourned until tomorrow, wrapping up day one in the sentencing procedure of Oscar Pistorius. State prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, earlier questioned psychologist Jonathan Scholtz's objectivity after he refrained from including a prison report in his testimony that stated Pistorius had been verbally violent towards prison officials. Nel questioned why Scholtz only selected positive aspects of prison reports to support mitigation of sentence. Last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned the former athlete's culpable homicide conviction and found him guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
SAfm — The high court of Pretoria has adjourned until tomorrow, wrapping up day one in the sentencing procedure of Oscar Pistorius. State prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, earlier questioned psychologist Jonathan Scholtz's objectivity after he refrained from including a prison report in his testimony that stated Pistorius had been verbally violent towards prison officials. Nel questioned why Scholtz only selected positive aspects of prison reports to support mitigation of sentence. Last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned the former athlete's culpable homicide conviction and found him guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
SAfm — The high court of Pretoria has adjourned until tomorrow, wrapping up day one in the sentencing procedure of Oscar Pistorius. State prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, earlier questioned psychologist Jonathan Scholtz's objectivity after he refrained from including a prison report in his testimony that stated Pistorius had been verbally violent towards prison officials. Nel questioned why Scholtz only selected positive aspects of prison reports to support mitigation of sentence. Last year, the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned the former athlete's culpable homicide conviction and found him guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
SAfm — The SACP in KwaZulu-Natal has agreed to allow its provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu to take up the position of MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development. In a joint media briefing held in Durban, the ANC and the SACP have said Mthembu will take up the position following urgent bilateral talks between the parties. Questions arose earlier today when Mthembu did not attend the swearing in of the other new MEC's. Previously, the SACP was critical of the decision by the ANC to ask former Premier Senzo Mchunu to step down and the reshuffle of the provincial cabinet announced by the new premier, Willies Mchunu, yesterday.
SAfm — The SACP in KwaZulu-Natal has agreed to allow its provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu to take up the position of MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development. In a joint media briefing held in Durban, the ANC and the SACP have said Mthembu will take up the position following urgent bilateral talks between the parties. Questions arose earlier today when Mthembu did not attend the swearing in of the other new MEC's. Previously, the SACP was critical of the decision by the ANC to ask former Premier Senzo Mchunu to step down and the reshuffle of the provincial cabinet announced by the new premier, Willies Mchunu, yesterday.
SAfm — The SACP in KwaZulu-Natal has agreed to allow its provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu to take up the position of MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development. In a joint media briefing held in Durban, the ANC and the SACP have said Mthembu will take up the position following urgent bilateral talks between the parties. Questions arose earlier today when Mthembu did not attend the swearing in of the other new MEC's. Previously, the SACP was critical of the decision by the ANC to ask former Premier Senzo Mchunu to step down and the reshuffle of the provincial cabinet announced by the new premier, Willies Mchunu, yesterday.
SAfm — The SACP in KwaZulu-Natal has agreed to allow its provincial Secretary Themba Mthembu to take up the position of MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development. In a joint media briefing held in Durban, the ANC and the SACP have said Mthembu will take up the position following urgent bilateral talks between the parties. Questions arose earlier today when Mthembu did not attend the swearing in of the other new MEC's. Previously, the SACP was critical of the decision by the ANC to ask former Premier Senzo Mchunu to step down and the reshuffle of the provincial cabinet announced by the new premier, Willies Mchunu, yesterday.
SAfm — Northam Platinum has suspended operations at its Zondereinde mine following the deaths of two rival union members. Northam Mine says violence erupted after another worker had been shot dead in a nearby town on Sunday. Another has been stabbed to death in the on-going clashes. The platinum belt has been the battle ground for a membership turf war between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).
SAfm — Northam Platinum has suspended operations at its Zondereinde mine following the deaths of two rival union members. Northam Mine says violence erupted after another worker had been shot dead in a nearby town on Sunday. Another has been stabbed to death in the on-going clashes. The platinum belt has been the battle ground for a membership turf war between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).
SAfm — Northam Platinum has suspended operations at its Zondereinde mine following the deaths of two rival union members. Northam Mine says violence erupted after another worker had been shot dead in a nearby town on Sunday. Another has been stabbed to death in the on-going clashes. The platinum belt has been the battle ground for a membership turf war between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).
SAfm — Northam Platinum has suspended operations at its Zondereinde mine following the deaths of two rival union members. Northam Mine says violence erupted after another worker had been shot dead in a nearby town on Sunday. Another has been stabbed to death in the on-going clashes. The platinum belt has been the battle ground for a membership turf war between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).
SAfm — Both stillbirth and miscarriage are types of pregnancy loss, but they differ by when the loss occurs. A miscarriage (sometimes called a spontaneous abortion) is when a baby dies before the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirth is the death of a baby after the 20th week of pregnancy but before delivery. Researchers estimate that, among women who already know they are pregnant, nearly 15 percent will have a miscarriage.Stillbirth can occur before delivery, or as a result of complications during labor and delivery. In at least half of all cases, researchers can find no cause for the pregnancy loss. In spite of how often stillbirth occurs, and how emotionally painful it can be, little research has been done on this type of pregnancy loss
SAfm — Both stillbirth and miscarriage are types of pregnancy loss, but they differ by when the loss occurs. A miscarriage (sometimes called a spontaneous abortion) is when a baby dies before the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirth is the death of a baby after the 20th week of pregnancy but before delivery. Researchers estimate that, among women who already know they are pregnant, nearly 15 percent will have a miscarriage.Stillbirth can occur before delivery, or as a result of complications during labor and delivery. In at least half of all cases, researchers can find no cause for the pregnancy loss. In spite of how often stillbirth occurs, and how emotionally painful it can be, little research has been done on this type of pregnancy loss
SAfm — Both stillbirth and miscarriage are types of pregnancy loss, but they differ by when the loss occurs. A miscarriage (sometimes called a spontaneous abortion) is when a baby dies before the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirth is the death of a baby after the 20th week of pregnancy but before delivery. Researchers estimate that, among women who already know they are pregnant, nearly 15 percent will have a miscarriage.Stillbirth can occur before delivery, or as a result of complications during labor and delivery. In at least half of all cases, researchers can find no cause for the pregnancy loss. In spite of how often stillbirth occurs, and how emotionally painful it can be, little research has been done on this type of pregnancy loss
SAfm — Both stillbirth and miscarriage are types of pregnancy loss, but they differ by when the loss occurs. A miscarriage (sometimes called a spontaneous abortion) is when a baby dies before the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirth is the death of a baby after the 20th week of pregnancy but before delivery. Researchers estimate that, among women who already know they are pregnant, nearly 15 percent will have a miscarriage.Stillbirth can occur before delivery, or as a result of complications during labor and delivery. In at least half of all cases, researchers can find no cause for the pregnancy loss. In spite of how often stillbirth occurs, and how emotionally painful it can be, little research has been done on this type of pregnancy loss
SAfm — A general household survey released by Statistics South Africa today reveals that almost a third of the population is now relying on social grants. There's been a steady increase over more than a decade from 12.7% of the population in 2003 to 30.1% percent in 2015. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Statistician General Pali Lehohla
SAfm — ANC Branch Chairperson at Edendale outside Pietermaritzburg has been shot dead. Nathi Hlongwa was gunned down at IMbali Township in Pietermaritzburg after meeting with some party members. His killing comes just a day after Mpofana Municipality Chief Financial Officer Simo Mncwabe was shot dead. Both Mncwabe and Hlongwa are originally from Edendale. Last month two other ANC councilors were also shot dead - one at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Durban and another at Nongoma in the north of the province. The party's provincial spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli spoke to PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla.
SAfm — ANC Branch Chairperson at Edendale outside Pietermaritzburg has been shot dead. Nathi Hlongwa was gunned down at IMbali Township in Pietermaritzburg after meeting with some party members. His killing comes just a day after Mpofana Municipality Chief Financial Officer Simo Mncwabe was shot dead. Both Mncwabe and Hlongwa are originally from Edendale. Last month two other ANC councilors were also shot dead - one at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Durban and another at Nongoma in the north of the province. The party's provincial spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli spoke to PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla.
SAfm — A general household survey released by Statistics South Africa today reveals that almost a third of the population is now relying on social grants. There's been a steady increase over more than a decade from 12.7% of the population in 2003 to 30.1% percent in 2015. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Statistician General Pali Lehohla
SAfm — A general household survey released by Statistics South Africa today reveals that almost a third of the population is now relying on social grants. There's been a steady increase over more than a decade from 12.7% of the population in 2003 to 30.1% percent in 2015.
SAfm — ANC Branch Chairperson at Edendale outside Pietermaritzburg has been shot dead. Nathi Hlongwa was gunned down at IMbali Township in Pietermaritzburg after meeting with some party members. His killing comes just a day after Mpofana Municipality Chief Financial Officer Simo Mncwabe was shot dead. Both Mncwabe and Hlongwa are originally from Edendale. Last month two other ANC councilors were also shot dead - one at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Durban and another at Nongoma in the north of the province. The party's provincial spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli spoke to PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla.
SAfm — ANC Branch Chairperson at Edendale outside Pietermaritzburg has been shot dead. Nathi Hlongwa was gunned down at IMbali Township in Pietermaritzburg after meeting with some party members. His killing comes just a day after Mpofana Municipality Chief Financial Officer Simo Mncwabe was shot dead. Both Mncwabe and Hlongwa are originally from Edendale. Last month two other ANC councilors were also shot dead - one at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Durban and another at Nongoma in the north of the province. The party's provincial spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli spoke to PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla.
SAfm — A general household survey released by Statistics South Africa today reveals that almost a third of the population is now relying on social grants. There's been a steady increase over more than a decade from 12.7% of the population in 2003 to 30.1% percent in 2015. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to the Statistician General Pali Lehohla
SAfm — The South Africa National Editors Forum has called on the SABC to review its decision not to broadcast footage of public property being destroyed during protests. The SABC argues that showing such material on its news bulletins and using sound on its radio stations, might encourage other communities to do the same. However, SANEF national chairperson Mpumelelo Mkhabela says the SABC could find creative ways to tell stories without omitting any material facts surrounding the destruction of property.
SAfm — The South Africa National Editors Forum has called on the SABC to review its decision not to broadcast footage of public property being destroyed during protests. The SABC argues that showing such material on its news bulletins and using sound on its radio stations, might encourage other communities to do the same. However, SANEF national chairperson Mpumelelo Mkhabela says the SABC could find creative ways to tell stories without omitting any material facts surrounding the destruction of property.
SAfm — The South Africa National Editors Forum has called on the SABC to review its decision not to broadcast footage of public property being destroyed during protests. The SABC argues that showing such material on its news bulletins and using sound on its radio stations, might encourage other communities to do the same. However, SANEF national chairperson Mpumelelo Mkhabela says the SABC could find creative ways to tell stories without omitting any material facts surrounding the destruction of property.
SAfm — The South Africa National Editors Forum has called on the SABC to review its decision not to broadcast footage of public property being destroyed during protests. The SABC argues that showing such material on its news bulletins and using sound on its radio stations, might encourage other communities to do the same. However, SANEF national chairperson Mpumelelo Mkhabela says the SABC could find creative ways to tell stories without omitting any material facts surrounding the destruction of property.
SAfm — Gauteng MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Paul Mashatile is this hour expected to visit Sekampaneng outside Hammanskraal where the community went on rampage yesterday.Two people were killed and three buses set alight as the community which protested against being evicted on a land owned by the City of Tshwane municipality. According to the police the situation remains tense but under control.
SAfm — Gauteng MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Paul Mashatile is this hour expected to visit Sekampaneng outside Hammanskraal where the community went on rampage yesterday.Two people were killed and three buses set alight as the community which protested against being evicted on a land owned by the City of Tshwane municipality. According to the police the situation remains tense but under control.
SAfm — Gauteng MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Paul Mashatile is this hour expected to visit Sekampaneng outside Hammanskraal where the community went on rampage yesterday.Two people were killed and three buses set alight as the community which protested against being evicted on a land owned by the City of Tshwane municipality. According to the police the situation remains tense but under control.
SAfm — Gauteng MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Paul Mashatile is this hour expected to visit Sekampaneng outside Hammanskraal where the community went on rampage yesterday.Two people were killed and three buses set alight as the community which protested against being evicted on a land owned by the City of Tshwane municipality. According to the police the situation remains tense but under control.
SAfm — After seven years on suspension more than 500 members of the South African National Defence Force can report back for duty. The follows the announcement by the chief of the National Defence Force, Solly Shoke to reinstate the soldiers who were suspended after they stormed the lawns of the Union Buildings, in a violent protest in 2009. The members have been on special leave, on full salaries, since the illegal march.
SAfm — After seven years on suspension more than 500 members of the South African National Defence Force can report back for duty. The follows the announcement by the chief of the National Defence Force, Solly Shoke to reinstate the soldiers who were suspended after they stormed the lawns of the Union Buildings, in a violent protest in 2009. The members have been on special leave, on full salaries, since the illegal march.
SAfm — After seven years on suspension more than 500 members of the South African National Defence Force can report back for duty. The follows the announcement by the chief of the National Defence Force, Solly Shoke to reinstate the soldiers who were suspended after they stormed the lawns of the Union Buildings, in a violent protest in 2009. The members have been on special leave, on full salaries, since the illegal march.
SAfm — After seven years on suspension more than 500 members of the South African National Defence Force can report back for duty. The follows the announcement by the chief of the National Defence Force, Solly Shoke to reinstate the soldiers who were suspended after they stormed the lawns of the Union Buildings, in a violent protest in 2009. The members have been on special leave, on full salaries, since the illegal march.
SAfm — N our Tech Talk feature this week...... In 2015, Nosipho Gamede founded GigNet Mobile App, South Africa's first and only fully integrated entertainment networking platform that allows for the interaction of multiple user groups in a single entertainment ecosystem. The Mobile App allows for entertainment consumers to view and track their favourite entertainers and more.
SAfm — N our Tech Talk feature this week...... In 2015, Nosipho Gamede founded GigNet Mobile App, South Africa's first and only fully integrated entertainment networking platform that allows for the interaction of multiple user groups in a single entertainment ecosystem. The Mobile App allows for entertainment consumers to view and track their favourite entertainers and more.
SAfm — N our Tech Talk feature this week...... In 2015, Nosipho Gamede founded GigNet Mobile App, South Africa's first and only fully integrated entertainment networking platform that allows for the interaction of multiple user groups in a single entertainment ecosystem. The Mobile App allows for entertainment consumers to view and track their favourite entertainers and more.
SAfm — N our Tech Talk feature this week...... In 2015, Nosipho Gamede founded GigNet Mobile App, South Africa's first and only fully integrated entertainment networking platform that allows for the interaction of multiple user groups in a single entertainment ecosystem. The Mobile App allows for entertainment consumers to view and track their favourite entertainers and more.
SAfm — Mantshali Motijoane took her daughter’s relatively new tablet in for repairs at the Edgars Active store based at Clearwater Mall, west of Johannesburg, at the beginning of this year. This after it stopped functioning in December 2015. She says she could not take it to Edgars Active then, because of her December holiday programme. But now the gadget has seemingly disappeared.
SAfm — Mantshali Motijoane took her daughter’s relatively new tablet in for repairs at the Edgars Active store based at Clearwater Mall, west of Johannesburg, at the beginning of this year. This after it stopped functioning in December 2015. She says she could not take it to Edgars Active then, because of her December holiday programme. But now the gadget has seemingly disappeared.
SAfm — Mantshali Motijoane took her daughter’s relatively new tablet in for repairs at the Edgars Active store based at Clearwater Mall, west of Johannesburg, at the beginning of this year. This after it stopped functioning in December 2015. She says she could not take it to Edgars Active then, because of her December holiday programme. But now the gadget has seemingly disappeared.
SAfm — Mantshali Motijoane took her daughter’s relatively new tablet in for repairs at the Edgars Active store based at Clearwater Mall, west of Johannesburg, at the beginning of this year. This after it stopped functioning in December 2015. She says she could not take it to Edgars Active then, because of her December holiday programme. But now the gadget has seemingly disappeared.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent. This means that the prime lending rate remains steady at 10 point five percent. The move had been widely expected following Stats SA's announcement of better than expected inflation data. CPI slowed year on year to six point two percent in April. However Kganyago has voiced concern about the expected increases in food and fuel prices in the coming month. Ike Phaahla speaks to Ian Cruickshanks, Chief Economist at the South African Institute of Race Relations.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent. This means that the prime lending rate remains steady at 10 point five percent. The move had been widely expected following Stats SA's announcement of better than expected inflation data. CPI slowed year on year to six point two percent in April. However Kganyago has voiced concern about the expected increases in food and fuel prices in the coming month. Ike Phaahla speaks to Ian Cruickshanks, Chief Economist at the South African Institute of Race Relations.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent. This means that the prime lending rate remains steady at 10 point five percent. The move had been widely expected following Stats SA's announcement of better than expected inflation data. CPI slowed year on year to six point two percent in April. However Kganyago has voiced concern about the expected increases in food and fuel prices in the coming month. Ike Phaahla speaks to Ian Cruickshanks, Chief Economist at the South African Institute of Race Relations.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent. This means that the prime lending rate remains steady at 10 point five percent. The move had been widely expected following Stats SA's announcement of better than expected inflation data. CPI slowed year on year to six point two percent in April. However Kganyago has voiced concern about the expected increases in food and fuel prices in the coming month. Ike Phaahla speaks to Ian Cruickshanks, Chief Economist at the South African Institute of Race Relations.
SAfm — Former mine workers say today's ruling by the Johannesburg High Court that they can now bring a class action suit against mining companies to claim for compensation for contracting silicosis and TB is a first step towards justice. At least 200-thousand current and former gold miners and their families may join the class action.
SAfm — This week we introduce a new feature on the show called Trends watch. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono will take us through the social media commentary on some of the stories that made headlines during the week.
SAfm — Former mine workers say today's ruling by the Johannesburg High Court that they can now bring a class action suit against mining companies to claim for compensation for contracting silicosis and TB is a first step towards justice. At least 200-thousand current and former gold miners and their families may join the class action.
SAfm — This week we introduce a new feature on the show called Trends watch. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono will take us through the social media commentary on some of the stories that made headlines during the week.
SAfm — This week we introduce a new feature on the show called Trends watch. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono will take us through the social media commentary on some of the stories that made headlines during the week.
SAfm — Former mine workers say today's ruling by the Johannesburg High Court that they can now bring a class action suit against mining companies to claim for compensation for contracting silicosis and TB is a first step towards justice. At least 200-thousand current and former gold miners and their families may join the class action.
SAfm — Former mine workers say today's ruling by the Johannesburg High Court that they can now bring a class action suit against mining companies to claim for compensation for contracting silicosis and TB is a first step towards justice. At least 200-thousand current and former gold miners and their families may join the class action.
SAfm — This week we introduce a new feature on the show called Trends watch. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono will take us through the social media commentary on some of the stories that made headlines during the week.
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Aurora directors, upholding a high court ruling that they be held personally responsible for the destruction of Pamodzi mine assets. The directors, including President Jacob Zuma's nephew, Khulubuze and former president Nelson Mandela's grandson, Zondwa will in terms of the judgement be sequestated if they do not pay for damage and the outstanding wages of more than five-thousand workers. Labour union Solidarity says further criminal investigations including corruption and maladministration will follow.
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Aurora directors, upholding a high court ruling that they be held personally responsible for the destruction of Pamodzi mine assets. The directors, including President Jacob Zuma's nephew, Khulubuze and former president Nelson Mandela's grandson, Zondwa will in terms of the judgement be sequestated if they do not pay for damage and the outstanding wages of more than five-thousand workers. Labour union Solidarity says further criminal investigations including corruption and maladministration will follow.
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Aurora directors, upholding a high court ruling that they be held personally responsible for the destruction of Pamodzi mine assets. The directors, including President Jacob Zuma's nephew, Khulubuze and former president Nelson Mandela's grandson, Zondwa will in terms of the judgement be sequestated if they do not pay for damage and the outstanding wages of more than five-thousand workers. Labour union Solidarity says further criminal investigations including corruption and maladministration will follow.
SAfm — The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Aurora directors, upholding a high court ruling that they be held personally responsible for the destruction of Pamodzi mine assets. The directors, including President Jacob Zuma's nephew, Khulubuze and former president Nelson Mandela's grandson, Zondwa will in terms of the judgement be sequestated if they do not pay for damage and the outstanding wages of more than five-thousand workers. Labour union Solidarity says further criminal investigations including corruption and maladministration will follow.
SAfm — A group of local NGO’s have joined the global Break Free campaign aimed to disrupt the fossil-fuel industry by targeting the world’s most dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects. In South Africa corruption is said to be aggravating the coal sector. Local communities are speaking out against the so called dirty sector. Blocking the increased use of coal isn’t just about safeguarding the environment and human health, it’s also about putting an end to corruption. Climate change activists believe that the use of fossil fuels affects people, agriculture and violates human rights. The struggles against carbon emissions and coal mining are also impacting food security. The drought has disrupted food production which has forced the increase food prices. When this happens, the poor are the first to suffer.
SAfm — A group of local NGO’s have joined the global Break Free campaign aimed to disrupt the fossil-fuel industry by targeting the world’s most dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects. In South Africa corruption is said to be aggravating the coal sector. Local communities are speaking out against the so called dirty sector. Blocking the increased use of coal isn’t just about safeguarding the environment and human health, it’s also about putting an end to corruption. Climate change activists believe that the use of fossil fuels affects people, agriculture and violates human rights. The struggles against carbon emissions and coal mining are also impacting food security. The drought has disrupted food production which has forced the increase food prices. When this happens, the poor are the first to suffer.
SAfm — A group of local NGO’s have joined the global Break Free campaign aimed to disrupt the fossil-fuel industry by targeting the world’s most dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects. In South Africa corruption is said to be aggravating the coal sector. Local communities are speaking out against the so called dirty sector. Blocking the increased use of coal isn’t just about safeguarding the environment and human health, it’s also about putting an end to corruption. Climate change activists believe that the use of fossil fuels affects people, agriculture and violates human rights. The struggles against carbon emissions and coal mining are also impacting food security. The drought has disrupted food production which has forced the increase food prices. When this happens, the poor are the first to suffer.
SAfm — A group of local NGO’s have joined the global Break Free campaign aimed to disrupt the fossil-fuel industry by targeting the world’s most dangerous and unnecessary fossil fuel projects. In South Africa corruption is said to be aggravating the coal sector. Local communities are speaking out against the so called dirty sector. Blocking the increased use of coal isn’t just about safeguarding the environment and human health, it’s also about putting an end to corruption. Climate change activists believe that the use of fossil fuels affects people, agriculture and violates human rights. The struggles against carbon emissions and coal mining are also impacting food security. The drought has disrupted food production which has forced the increase food prices. When this happens, the poor are the first to suffer.
SAfm — Rioting residents of Grabouw in the Western Cape have now set alight an open field surrounding an informal settlement in the area. The protestors earlier set a traffic licencing centre alight in dispute over housing issues. Community members are allegedly in dispute over a local housing project and who the beneficiaries should be.
SAfm — The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has proposed to Justice Minister Michael Masutha that Judge Mabel Jansen be placed on special leave, following the outcry over alleged racial comments she made on social media. In a Facebook conversation with social justice activist Gillian Schutte, Judge Jansen posted messages with racial undertones, seemingly suggesting that rape is an ingrained part of black people's culture. The commission has confirmed that a complaint about the Facebook post was lodged with it by Advocate Vuyani Ngalwana in his capacity as chairperson of Advocates for Transformation in Johannesburg, and also in his personal capacity.
SAfm — Rioting residents of Grabouw in the Western Cape have now set alight an open field surrounding an informal settlement in the area. The protestors earlier set a traffic licencing centre alight in dispute over housing issues. Community members are allegedly in dispute over a local housing project and who the beneficiaries should be.
SAfm — Rioting residents of Grabouw in the Western Cape have now set alight an open field surrounding an informal settlement in the area. The protestors earlier set a traffic licencing centre alight in dispute over housing issues. Community members are allegedly in dispute over a local housing project and who the beneficiaries should be.
SAfm — Rioting residents of Grabouw in the Western Cape have now set alight an open field surrounding an informal settlement in the area. The protestors earlier set a traffic licencing centre alight in dispute over housing issues. Community members are allegedly in dispute over a local housing project and who the beneficiaries should be.
SAfm — Government says it will set up camps and provide mobile classrooms to cater for over two thousand grade 12 learners in Vuwani and its surrounding villages. Co-operative Governance minister, Des Van Rooyen briefed the media outside Polokwane after a meeting between the inter-ministerial team and Vuwani traditional leaders
SAfm — The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has proposed to Justice Minister Michael Masutha that Judge Mabel Jansen be placed on special leave, following the outcry over alleged racial comments she made on social media. In a Facebook conversation with social justice activist Gillian Schutte, Judge Jansen posted messages with racial undertones, seemingly suggesting that rape is an ingrained part of black people's culture. The commission has confirmed that a complaint about the Facebook post was lodged with it by Advocate Vuyani Ngalwana in his capacity as chairperson of Advocates for Transformation in Johannesburg, and also in his personal capacity.
SAfm — The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has proposed to Justice Minister Michael Masutha that Judge Mabel Jansen be placed on special leave, following the outcry over alleged racial comments she made on social media. In a Facebook conversation with social justice activist Gillian Schutte, Judge Jansen posted messages with racial undertones, seemingly suggesting that rape is an ingrained part of black people's culture. The commission has confirmed that a complaint about the Facebook post was lodged with it by Advocate Vuyani Ngalwana in his capacity as chairperson of Advocates for Transformation in Johannesburg, and also in his personal capacity.
SAfm — Government says it will set up camps and provide mobile classrooms to cater for over two thousand grade 12 learners in Vuwani and its surrounding villages. Co-operative Governance minister, Des Van Rooyen briefed the media outside Polokwane after a meeting between the inter-ministerial team and Vuwani traditional leaders
SAfm — The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has proposed to Justice Minister Michael Masutha that Judge Mabel Jansen be placed on special leave, following the outcry over alleged racial comments she made on social media. In a Facebook conversation with social justice activist Gillian Schutte, Judge Jansen posted messages with racial undertones, seemingly suggesting that rape is an ingrained part of black people's culture. The commission has confirmed that a complaint about the Facebook post was lodged with it by Advocate Vuyani Ngalwana in his capacity as chairperson of Advocates for Transformation in Johannesburg, and also in his personal capacity.
SAfm — Government says it will set up camps and provide mobile classrooms to cater for over two thousand grade 12 learners in Vuwani and its surrounding villages. Co-operative Governance minister, Des Van Rooyen briefed the media outside Polokwane after a meeting between the inter-ministerial team and Vuwani traditional leaders
SAfm — Government says it will set up camps and provide mobile classrooms to cater for over two thousand grade 12 learners in Vuwani and its surrounding villages. Co-operative Governance minister, Des Van Rooyen briefed the media outside Polokwane after a meeting between the inter-ministerial team and Vuwani traditional leaders
SAfm — 355 thousand people lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2016. This is the highest rate since 2008. Statistics South Africa says there were already 521 thousand unemployment people before these new figures were released in Pretoria today. This means unemployment currently stands at 26.7 percent, a figure higher than last year's 24.5 percent. For more on this we are joined on the line by Statistician-General at Statistics South Africa Phali Lehohla.
SAfm — 355 thousand people lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2016. This is the highest rate since 2008. Statistics South Africa says there were already 521 thousand unemployment people before these new figures were released in Pretoria today. This means unemployment currently stands at 26.7 percent, a figure higher than last year's 24.5 percent. For more on this we are joined on the line by Statistician-General at Statistics South Africa Phali Lehohla.
SAfm — 355 thousand people lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2016. This is the highest rate since 2008. Statistics South Africa says there were already 521 thousand unemployment people before these new figures were released in Pretoria today. This means unemployment currently stands at 26.7 percent, a figure higher than last year's 24.5 percent. For more on this we are joined on the line by Statistician-General at Statistics South Africa Phali Lehohla.
SAfm — 355 thousand people lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2016. This is the highest rate since 2008. Statistics South Africa says there were already 521 thousand unemployment people before these new figures were released in Pretoria today. This means unemployment currently stands at 26.7 percent, a figure higher than last year's 24.5 percent. For more on this we are joined on the line by Statistician-General at Statistics South Africa Phali Lehohla.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have been destroyed by protesters setting fire to at least 24 schools at Vuwani in Limpopo. She says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild the schools that were burned down or vandalised by rampaging mobs at Vuwani in Limpopo. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed..
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have been destroyed by protesters setting fire to at least 24 schools at Vuwani in Limpopo. She says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild the schools that were burned down or vandalised by rampaging mobs at Vuwani in Limpopo. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed..
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have been destroyed by protesters setting fire to at least 24 schools at Vuwani in Limpopo. She says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild the schools that were burned down or vandalised by rampaging mobs at Vuwani in Limpopo. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed..
SAfm — The Basic Education department says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild 24 schools that were burnt down or vandalised by residents at Vuwani in Limpopo. Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have also been destroyed. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed. A meeting between senior government officials, concerned traditional leaders from Vuwani and the Vha-Venda King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana resolved to work towards the restoration of calm in Vuwani.
SAfm — Multichoice lawyers have told the Competition Appeal Court in Cape Town that there's nothing unusual about its deal with the SABC. Media Monitoring Africa and Caxton Publishers are challenging a ruling by a tribunal in February giving the go-ahead for the deal. They say the five-year contract is problematic as it gives one competitor exclusive control of a portion of entertainment archive material. Senior counsel for Multichoice David Unterhalter told the court that the SABC has a commercial choice to have an exclusive deal with Multichoice. Unterhalter says the public broadcaster has the right to sell to Multichoice.
SAfm — The Basic Education department says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild 24 schools that were burnt down or vandalised by residents at Vuwani in Limpopo. Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have also been destroyed. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed. A meeting between senior government officials, concerned traditional leaders from Vuwani and the Vha-Venda King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana resolved to work towards the restoration of calm in Vuwani.
SAfm — The Basic Education department says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild 24 schools that were burnt down or vandalised by residents at Vuwani in Limpopo. Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have also been destroyed. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed. A meeting between senior government officials, concerned traditional leaders from Vuwani and the Vha-Venda King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana resolved to work towards the restoration of calm in Vuwani.
SAfm — Multichoice lawyers have told the Competition Appeal Court in Cape Town that there's nothing unusual about its deal with the SABC. Media Monitoring Africa and Caxton Publishers are challenging a ruling by a tribunal in February giving the go-ahead for the deal. They say the five-year contract is problematic as it gives one competitor exclusive control of a portion of entertainment archive material. Senior counsel for Multichoice David Unterhalter told the court that the SABC has a commercial choice to have an exclusive deal with Multichoice. Unterhalter says the public broadcaster has the right to sell to Multichoice.
SAfm — Multichoice lawyers have told the Competition Appeal Court in Cape Town that there's nothing unusual about its deal with the SABC. Media Monitoring Africa and Caxton Publishers are challenging a ruling by a tribunal in February giving the go-ahead for the deal. They say the five-year contract is problematic as it gives one competitor exclusive control of a portion of entertainment archive material. Senior counsel for Multichoice David Unterhalter told the court that the SABC has a commercial choice to have an exclusive deal with Multichoice. Unterhalter says the public broadcaster has the right to sell to Multichoice.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have been destroyed by protesters setting fire to at least 24 schools at Vuwani in Limpopo. She says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild the schools that were burned down or vandalised by rampaging mobs at Vuwani in Limpopo. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed..
SAfm — Multichoice lawyers have told the Competition Appeal Court in Cape Town that there's nothing unusual about its deal with the SABC. Media Monitoring Africa and Caxton Publishers are challenging a ruling by a tribunal in February giving the go-ahead for the deal. They say the five-year contract is problematic as it gives one competitor exclusive control of a portion of entertainment archive material. Senior counsel for Multichoice David Unterhalter told the court that the SABC has a commercial choice to have an exclusive deal with Multichoice. Unterhalter says the public broadcaster has the right to sell to Multichoice.
SAfm — The Basic Education department says it will cost more than half a billion rand to rebuild 24 schools that were burnt down or vandalised by residents at Vuwani in Limpopo. Minister Angie Motshekga says valuable school records that cannot be easily replaced have also been destroyed. Motshekga says a full assessment on the extent of the damage is still to be completed. A meeting between senior government officials, concerned traditional leaders from Vuwani and the Vha-Venda King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana resolved to work towards the restoration of calm in Vuwani.
SAfm — A month ago we reported on Frans Motupa’s story who said that the retail store Edgars had failed to update his information on the credit bureau after he fully paid his account. This, after he had made an arrangement with a debt collecting firm. He told us that even though it has been a while since he paid he has been unable to secure credit because of this. There are developments but let’s first recap
SAfm — A month ago we reported on Frans Motupa’s story who said that the retail store Edgars had failed to update his information on the credit bureau after he fully paid his account. This, after he had made an arrangement with a debt collecting firm. He told us that even though it has been a while since he paid he has been unable to secure credit because of this. There are developments but let’s first recap
SAfm — A month ago we reported on Frans Motupa’s story who said that the retail store Edgars had failed to update his information on the credit bureau after he fully paid his account. This, after he had made an arrangement with a debt collecting firm. He told us that even though it has been a while since he paid he has been unable to secure credit because of this. There are developments but let’s first recap
SAfm — A month ago we reported on Frans Motupa’s story who said that the retail store Edgars had failed to update his information on the credit bureau after he fully paid his account. This, after he had made an arrangement with a debt collecting firm. He told us that even though it has been a while since he paid he has been unable to secure credit because of this. There are developments but let’s first recap
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says the behaviour of opposition MPs in parliament is embarrassing. He has called on the Speaker to bring order to the house in order to restore its dignity and for people to continue respecting it. Zuma was replying to the debate on the Presidency debate that took place in the National Assembly on Wednesday. He says some leaders are worried about what their people see in the South African parliament. Meanwhile, The Democratic Alliance says the sitting of the National Assembly - which most opposition parties are boycotting - is a farce. The DA and seven other parties such as EFF, ACDP and UDM have decided not to attend the sitting saying attending the sitting would mean legitimising the President
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says the behaviour of opposition MPs in parliament is embarrassing. He has called on the Speaker to bring order to the house in order to restore its dignity and for people to continue respecting it. Zuma was replying to the debate on the Presidency debate that took place in the National Assembly on Wednesday. He says some leaders are worried about what their people see in the South African parliament. Meanwhile, The Democratic Alliance says the sitting of the National Assembly - which most opposition parties are boycotting - is a farce. The DA and seven other parties such as EFF, ACDP and UDM have decided not to attend the sitting saying attending the sitting would mean legitimising the President
SAfm — The meeting between Limpopo MEC's and community structures in the Vhembe district, has agreed to create an environment for further engagements with the concerned traditional leaders and community representatives in Vuwani. 23 schools have been torched by protesting residents who don't want their area to be incorporated into the new municipality.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says the behaviour of opposition MPs in parliament is embarrassing. He has called on the Speaker to bring order to the house in order to restore its dignity and for people to continue respecting it. Zuma was replying to the debate on the Presidency debate that took place in the National Assembly on Wednesday. He says some leaders are worried about what their people see in the South African parliament. Meanwhile, The Democratic Alliance says the sitting of the National Assembly - which most opposition parties are boycotting - is a farce. The DA and seven other parties such as EFF, ACDP and UDM have decided not to attend the sitting saying attending the sitting would mean legitimising the President
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says the behaviour of opposition MPs in parliament is embarrassing. He has called on the Speaker to bring order to the house in order to restore its dignity and for people to continue respecting it. Zuma was replying to the debate on the Presidency debate that took place in the National Assembly on Wednesday. He says some leaders are worried about what their people see in the South African parliament. Meanwhile, The Democratic Alliance says the sitting of the National Assembly - which most opposition parties are boycotting - is a farce. The DA and seven other parties such as EFF, ACDP and UDM have decided not to attend the sitting saying attending the sitting would mean legitimising the President
SAfm — The meeting between Limpopo MEC's and community structures in the Vhembe district, has agreed to create an environment for further engagements with the concerned traditional leaders and community representatives in Vuwani. 23 schools have been torched by protesting residents who don't want their area to be incorporated into the new municipality.
SAfm — The meeting between Limpopo MEC's and community structures in the Vhembe district, has agreed to create an environment for further engagements with the concerned traditional leaders and community representatives in Vuwani. 23 schools have been torched by protesting residents who don't want their area to be incorporated into the new municipality.
SAfm — The meeting between Limpopo MEC's and community structures in the Vhembe district, has agreed to create an environment for further engagements with the concerned traditional leaders and community representatives in Vuwani. 23 schools have been torched by protesting residents who don't want their area to be incorporated into the new municipality.
SAfm — The probe into suspended national police commissioner Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office has been adjourned to tomorrow morning. Legal teams at the board of inquiry are in dispute over the terms of reference. Evidence leaders have asked the board to widen the terms to call witnesses who didn't testify before the Marikana commission into the deaths of 44 people at Marikana. Phiyega's legal counsel however opposes the call. The suspended national police commissioner has not been at work since October last year.
SAfm — The probe into suspended national police commissioner Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office has been adjourned to tomorrow morning. Legal teams at the board of inquiry are in dispute over the terms of reference. Evidence leaders have asked the board to widen the terms to call witnesses who didn't testify before the Marikana commission into the deaths of 44 people at Marikana. Phiyega's legal counsel however opposes the call. The suspended national police commissioner has not been at work since October last year.
SAfm — The probe into suspended national police commissioner Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office has been adjourned to tomorrow morning. Legal teams at the board of inquiry are in dispute over the terms of reference. Evidence leaders have asked the board to widen the terms to call witnesses who didn't testify before the Marikana commission into the deaths of 44 people at Marikana. Phiyega's legal counsel however opposes the call. The suspended national police commissioner has not been at work since October last year.
SAfm — The probe into suspended national police commissioner Riah Phiyega's fitness to hold office has been adjourned to tomorrow morning. Legal teams at the board of inquiry are in dispute over the terms of reference. Evidence leaders have asked the board to widen the terms to call witnesses who didn't testify before the Marikana commission into the deaths of 44 people at Marikana. Phiyega's legal counsel however opposes the call. The suspended national police commissioner has not been at work since October last year.
SAfm — A six-month-old girl has been rescued from the debris of a building that collapsed four days ago in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The Kenyan Red Cross has since reunited the baby with her father. She has no physical injuries. The six-storey residence came down in heavy rain on Friday, killing at least 23 people. Dozens of others are still thought to be buried under the rubble, but hopes of finding more alive are fading.
SAfm — A six-month-old girl has been rescued from the debris of a building that collapsed four days ago in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The Kenyan Red Cross has since reunited the baby with her father. She has no physical injuries. The six-storey residence came down in heavy rain on Friday, killing at least 23 people. Dozens of others are still thought to be buried under the rubble, but hopes of finding more alive are fading.
SAfm — Learning and teaching have been disrupted at about 50 schools in the volatile Vuwani area in Limpopo. Four schools, a post office and a tribal office have been set alight by the protesting residents. Commuters have been left stranded as a shutdown of services is continuing in the area. Residents are protesting against the Municipal Demarcation Board's decision to include Vuwani in the new municipality to be established in Vhembe
SAfm — Learning and teaching have been disrupted at about 50 schools in the volatile Vuwani area in Limpopo. Four schools, a post office and a tribal office have been set alight by the protesting residents. Commuters have been left stranded as a shutdown of services is continuing in the area. Residents are protesting against the Municipal Demarcation Board's decision to include Vuwani in the new municipality to be established in Vhembe
SAfm — Learning and teaching have been disrupted at about 50 schools in the volatile Vuwani area in Limpopo. Four schools, a post office and a tribal office have been set alight by the protesting residents. Commuters have been left stranded as a shutdown of services is continuing in the area. Residents are protesting against the Municipal Demarcation Board's decision to include Vuwani in the new municipality to be established in Vhembe
SAfm — Learning and teaching have been disrupted at about 50 schools in the volatile Vuwani area in Limpopo. Four schools, a post office and a tribal office have been set alight by the protesting residents. Commuters have been left stranded as a shutdown of services is continuing in the area. Residents are protesting against the Municipal Demarcation Board's decision to include Vuwani in the new municipality to be established in Vhembe
SAfm — A six-month-old girl has been rescued from the debris of a building that collapsed four days ago in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The Kenyan Red Cross has since reunited the baby with her father. She has no physical injuries. The six-storey residence came down in heavy rain on Friday, killing at least 23 people. Dozens of others are still thought to be buried under the rubble, but hopes of finding more alive are fading.
SAfm — A six-month-old girl has been rescued from the debris of a building that collapsed four days ago in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The Kenyan Red Cross has since reunited the baby with her father. She has no physical injuries. The six-storey residence came down in heavy rain on Friday, killing at least 23 people. Dozens of others are still thought to be buried under the rubble, but hopes of finding more alive are fading.
SAfm — Wits University says that flags are flying at half-mast after nine students died in an accident in Limpopo. The students were killed after a minibus taxi crashed on the N1 near the Nyl Plaza toll. University management has conveyed its condolences to the families of the deceased. The students were travelling back to Johannesburg from a church summit in Limpopo. Wits Vice Chancellor, Adam Habib…
SAfm — Wits University says that flags are flying at half-mast after nine students died in an accident in Limpopo. The students were killed after a minibus taxi crashed on the N1 near the Nyl Plaza toll. University management has conveyed its condolences to the families of the deceased. The students were travelling back to Johannesburg from a church summit in Limpopo. Wits Vice Chancellor, Adam Habib…
SAfm — Wits University says that flags are flying at half-mast after nine students died in an accident in Limpopo. The students were killed after a minibus taxi crashed on the N1 near the Nyl Plaza toll. University management has conveyed its condolences to the families of the deceased. The students were travelling back to Johannesburg from a church summit in Limpopo. Wits Vice Chancellor, Adam Habib…
SAfm — Wits University says that flags are flying at half-mast after nine students died in an accident in Limpopo. The students were killed after a minibus taxi crashed on the N1 near the Nyl Plaza toll. University management has conveyed its condolences to the families of the deceased. The students were travelling back to Johannesburg from a church summit in Limpopo. Wits Vice Chancellor, Adam Habib…
SAfm — There is a vibrant mood in the small town of Giyani in Limpopo where the national Freedom Day will be celebrated. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the key note address. Mass mobilisation campaigns to get thousands of people to come and be part of the main celebrations are under way in the area. Some residents who spoke to the SABC in Giyani, say they are happy that the national event is being celebrated there. They say the day is important as it marks the country's freedom from apartheid. Witness Tiva visited the area and sent us this report
SAfm — There is a vibrant mood in the small town of Giyani in Limpopo where the national Freedom Day will be celebrated. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the key note address. Mass mobilisation campaigns to get thousands of people to come and be part of the main celebrations are under way in the area. Some residents who spoke to the SABC in Giyani, say they are happy that the national event is being celebrated there. They say the day is important as it marks the country's freedom from apartheid. Witness Tiva visited the area and sent us this report
SAfm — There is a vibrant mood in the small town of Giyani in Limpopo where the national Freedom Day will be celebrated. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the key note address. Mass mobilisation campaigns to get thousands of people to come and be part of the main celebrations are under way in the area. Some residents who spoke to the SABC in Giyani, say they are happy that the national event is being celebrated there. They say the day is important as it marks the country's freedom from apartheid. Witness Tiva visited the area and sent us this report
SAfm — There is a vibrant mood in the small town of Giyani in Limpopo where the national Freedom Day will be celebrated. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the key note address. Mass mobilisation campaigns to get thousands of people to come and be part of the main celebrations are under way in the area. Some residents who spoke to the SABC in Giyani, say they are happy that the national event is being celebrated there. They say the day is important as it marks the country's freedom from apartheid. Witness Tiva visited the area and sent us this report
SAfm — Mineral Resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane has assured the mining industry that he is willing to extend the 30-day over the Draft Mining Charter if it becomes necessary. This in an attempt to quell a stand-off that has been brewing after mining companies opposed a proposal by government that companies need to have at least 26 percent black ownership. The organisation has now taken to court in order to get clarity on the interpretation of this statement because of the changing dynamics of share ownership.
SAfm — Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Sizwe Mabizela says the institution cannot summarily suspend or expel students whose names were posted on Facebook as alleged sex crime suspects without giving them a fair hearing. Mabizela has urged victims of sex crimes to report them. He has been briefing the media at the university in Grahamstown following a week of protest over rape allegations.
SAfm — Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Sizwe Mabizela says the institution cannot summarily suspend or expel students whose names were posted on Facebook as alleged sex crime suspects without giving them a fair hearing. Mabizela has urged victims of sex crimes to report them. He has been briefing the media at the university in Grahamstown following a week of protest over rape allegations.
SAfm — Mineral Resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane has assured the mining industry that he is willing to extend the 30-day over the Draft Mining Charter if it becomes necessary. This in an attempt to quell a stand-off that has been brewing after mining companies opposed a proposal by government that companies need to have at least 26 percent black ownership. The organisation has now taken to court in order to get clarity on the interpretation of this statement because of the changing dynamics of share ownership.
SAfm — Mineral Resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane has assured the mining industry that he is willing to extend the 30-day over the Draft Mining Charter if it becomes necessary. This in an attempt to quell a stand-off that has been brewing after mining companies opposed a proposal by government that companies need to have at least 26 percent black ownership. The organisation has now taken to court in order to get clarity on the interpretation of this statement because of the changing dynamics of share ownership.
SAfm — Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Sizwe Mabizela says the institution cannot summarily suspend or expel students whose names were posted on Facebook as alleged sex crime suspects without giving them a fair hearing. Mabizela has urged victims of sex crimes to report them. He has been briefing the media at the university in Grahamstown following a week of protest over rape allegations.
SAfm — Mineral Resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane has assured the mining industry that he is willing to extend the 30-day over the Draft Mining Charter if it becomes necessary. This in an attempt to quell a stand-off that has been brewing after mining companies opposed a proposal by government that companies need to have at least 26 percent black ownership. The organisation has now taken to court in order to get clarity on the interpretation of this statement because of the changing dynamics of share ownership.
SAfm — Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Sizwe Mabizela says the institution cannot summarily suspend or expel students whose names were posted on Facebook as alleged sex crime suspects without giving them a fair hearing. Mabizela has urged victims of sex crimes to report them. He has been briefing the media at the university in Grahamstown following a week of protest over rape allegations.
SAfm — Activists who raised the alarm on the so-called arms deal have described as deeply disappointing a report by the Seriti Commission. President Jacob Zuma released a summary of the report earlier today which states that the Commission found no evidence of corruption or bribery during the multi billion rand acquisition process. The commission was appointed in 2011 and concluded its work by handing the report to Zuma late last year. Zuma says because there is no evidence of wrongdoing the report contained no recommendations.
SAfm — Activists who raised the alarm on the so-called arms deal have described as deeply disappointing a report by the Seriti Commission. President Jacob Zuma released a summary of the report earlier today which states that the Commission found no evidence of corruption or bribery during the multi billion rand acquisition process. The commission was appointed in 2011 and concluded its work by handing the report to Zuma late last year. Zuma says because there is no evidence of wrongdoing the report contained no recommendations.
SAfm — Activists who raised the alarm on the so-called arms deal have described as deeply disappointing a report by the Seriti Commission. President Jacob Zuma released a summary of the report earlier today which states that the Commission found no evidence of corruption or bribery during the multi billion rand acquisition process. The commission was appointed in 2011 and concluded its work by handing the report to Zuma late last year. Zuma says because there is no evidence of wrongdoing the report contained no recommendations.
SAfm — Activists who raised the alarm on the so-called arms deal have described as deeply disappointing a report by the Seriti Commission. President Jacob Zuma released a summary of the report earlier today which states that the Commission found no evidence of corruption or bribery during the multi billion rand acquisition process. The commission was appointed in 2011 and concluded its work by handing the report to Zuma late last year. Zuma says because there is no evidence of wrongdoing the report contained no recommendations.
SAfm — Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has defended his government's support of a deal between the European Union and Turkey to tackle the migrant crisis saying migrant flows to Greece have decreased markedly in recent months.Turkey and the EU last month sealed an accord which aims to end the chaotic arrival of migrants and refugees, most fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, after more than a million reached Europe last year.The European Commission has increased it's financial support to refugees in Turkey to over 3 billion rand. The money will go towards making provisions for food, health care and accomodation amongst others.
SAfm — Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has defended his government's support of a deal between the European Union and Turkey to tackle the migrant crisis saying migrant flows to Greece have decreased markedly in recent months.Turkey and the EU last month sealed an accord which aims to end the chaotic arrival of migrants and refugees, most fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, after more than a million reached Europe last year.The European Commission has increased it's financial support to refugees in Turkey to over 3 billion rand. The money will go towards making provisions for food, health care and accomodation amongst others.
SAfm — Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has defended his government's support of a deal between the European Union and Turkey to tackle the migrant crisis saying migrant flows to Greece have decreased markedly in recent months.Turkey and the EU last month sealed an accord which aims to end the chaotic arrival of migrants and refugees, most fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, after more than a million reached Europe last year.The European Commission has increased it's financial support to refugees in Turkey to over 3 billion rand. The money will go towards making provisions for food, health care and accomodation amongst others.
SAfm — Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has defended his government's support of a deal between the European Union and Turkey to tackle the migrant crisis saying migrant flows to Greece have decreased markedly in recent months.Turkey and the EU last month sealed an accord which aims to end the chaotic arrival of migrants and refugees, most fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, after more than a million reached Europe last year.The European Commission has increased it's financial support to refugees in Turkey to over 3 billion rand. The money will go towards making provisions for food, health care and accomodation amongst others.
SAfm — Protesting students have brought the academic programmes to a standstill at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over the alleged failure of management to act against sex crime suspects. It's alleged some students sustained injuries after police allegedly fired rubber bullets while students were setting up barricades and disrupting classes. The students are demanding for the suspension of the eleven students accused of sex crimes, whose names were posted on a social media platform.
SAfm — Protesting students have brought the academic programmes to a standstill at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over the alleged failure of management to act against sex crime suspects. It's alleged some students sustained injuries after police allegedly fired rubber bullets while students were setting up barricades and disrupting classes. The students are demanding for the suspension of the eleven students accused of sex crimes, whose names were posted on a social media platform.
SAfm — Protesting students have brought the academic programmes to a standstill at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over the alleged failure of management to act against sex crime suspects. It's alleged some students sustained injuries after police allegedly fired rubber bullets while students were setting up barricades and disrupting classes. The students are demanding for the suspension of the eleven students accused of sex crimes, whose names were posted on a social media platform.
SAfm — Protesting students have brought the academic programmes to a standstill at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over the alleged failure of management to act against sex crime suspects. It's alleged some students sustained injuries after police allegedly fired rubber bullets while students were setting up barricades and disrupting classes. The students are demanding for the suspension of the eleven students accused of sex crimes, whose names were posted on a social media platform.
SAfm — Angry students have disrupted classes at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over management's alleged failure to deal decisively with suspected rapists. This follows the publishing of a list of eleven names of former and current students on Facebook. They are accused of having raped fellow students and no action was taken against them.
SAfm — Angry students have disrupted classes at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over management's alleged failure to deal decisively with suspected rapists. This follows the publishing of a list of eleven names of former and current students on Facebook. They are accused of having raped fellow students and no action was taken against them.
SAfm — Angry students have disrupted classes at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over management's alleged failure to deal decisively with suspected rapists. This follows the publishing of a list of eleven names of former and current students on Facebook. They are accused of having raped fellow students and no action was taken against them.
SAfm — Angry students have disrupted classes at Rhodes University in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. They are protesting over management's alleged failure to deal decisively with suspected rapists. This follows the publishing of a list of eleven names of former and current students on Facebook. They are accused of having raped fellow students and no action was taken against them.
SAfm — Constitutional experts say Parliament has a duty and responsibility to take disciplinary action against the President. This follows demands from opposition parties in Parliament that disciplinary action should be taken against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading the National Assembly. A meeting was held between Parliament's presiding officers and members of political parties, to discuss the Constitutional court Nkandla judgment. The court ruled that President Zuma failed to protect, uphold and respect the Constitution by not complying with the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's Nkandla report.
SAfm — Constitutional experts say Parliament has a duty and responsibility to take disciplinary action against the President. This follows demands from opposition parties in Parliament that disciplinary action should be taken against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading the National Assembly. A meeting was held between Parliament's presiding officers and members of political parties, to discuss the Constitutional court Nkandla judgment. The court ruled that President Zuma failed to protect, uphold and respect the Constitution by not complying with the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's Nkandla report.
SAfm — Constitutional experts say Parliament has a duty and responsibility to take disciplinary action against the President. This follows demands from opposition parties in Parliament that disciplinary action should be taken against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading the National Assembly. A meeting was held between Parliament's presiding officers and members of political parties, to discuss the Constitutional court Nkandla judgment. The court ruled that President Zuma failed to protect, uphold and respect the Constitution by not complying with the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's Nkandla report.
SAfm — Constitutional experts say Parliament has a duty and responsibility to take disciplinary action against the President. This follows demands from opposition parties in Parliament that disciplinary action should be taken against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading the National Assembly. A meeting was held between Parliament's presiding officers and members of political parties, to discuss the Constitutional court Nkandla judgment. The court ruled that President Zuma failed to protect, uphold and respect the Constitution by not complying with the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's Nkandla report.
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has dismissed Justice Minister Michael Masutha's application for leave to appeal the release of Chris Hani's killer, Janusz Walus. Walus is serving a life sentence for killing the SACP leader in 1993. Masutha approached the court, arguing that it erred in law in it's judgement when it ruled that Walus should be released on parole. Earlier this year, Masutha set aside a decision by the medical parole board to have Walus freed and called for further dialogue with the SACP and Hani's family.
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has dismissed Justice Minister Michael Masutha's application for leave to appeal the release of Chris Hani's killer, Janusz Walus. Walus is serving a life sentence for killing the SACP leader in 1993. Masutha approached the court, arguing that it erred in law in it's judgement when it ruled that Walus should be released on parole. Earlier this year, Masutha set aside a decision by the medical parole board to have Walus freed and called for further dialogue with the SACP and Hani's family.
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has dismissed Justice Minister Michael Masutha's application for leave to appeal the release of Chris Hani's killer, Janusz Walus. Walus is serving a life sentence for killing the SACP leader in 1993. Masutha approached the court, arguing that it erred in law in it's judgement when it ruled that Walus should be released on parole. Earlier this year, Masutha set aside a decision by the medical parole board to have Walus freed and called for further dialogue with the SACP and Hani's family.
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has dismissed Justice Minister Michael Masutha's application for leave to appeal the release of Chris Hani's killer, Janusz Walus. Walus is serving a life sentence for killing the SACP leader in 1993. Masutha approached the court, arguing that it erred in law in it's judgement when it ruled that Walus should be released on parole. Earlier this year, Masutha set aside a decision by the medical parole board to have Walus freed and called for further dialogue with the SACP and Hani's family.
SAfm — Liziwe Ntshengulana is a public speaker and charismatic teacher, who touches many with her powerful message of empowerment, service, excellence and gratitude. A powerful life coach who comes with an inspiring story highlighting her own transformation from years as an educator in the schooling system, first as a high school teacher and subsequently as a Head of Department then principal. Ntshengulana is now the Circuit Manager of Koali-Nzo in Maluti District Department of Education in the Eastern Cape.
SAfm — The ANC's SEFAKO Makgatho branch in Johannesburg's inner city is the first ANC branch to call on the ruling party to remove Jacob Zuma as its president and as head of state. The branch has written a letter to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe raising its unhappiness about the Constitutional Court findings against President Zuma on the Nkandla upgrades issue. The branch wants Zuma replaced by his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa until the next ANC conference, as well as a special national congress to discuss the matter.
SAfm — Passenger Rail Services of South Africa says it will deal effectively with members of SATAWU embarking on a strike action on Thursday in Cape town. PRASA Regional Manager, Richard Walker says the strike is a diversion from internal disciplinary processes against a small group of union members implicated on serious allegations. He says the union is being misused for selfish gain. The union has called for Walkers' resignation and an end to out-sourcing as well as permanent employment of contract staff. Walker has reassured the public of uninterrupted Metrorail services.
SAfm — The ANC's SEFAKO Makgatho branch in Johannesburg's inner city is the first ANC branch to call on the ruling party to remove Jacob Zuma as its president and as head of state. The branch has written a letter to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe raising its unhappiness about the Constitutional Court findings against President Zuma on the Nkandla upgrades issue. The branch wants Zuma replaced by his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa until the next ANC conference, as well as a special national congress to discuss the matter.
SAfm — The ANC's SEFAKO Makgatho branch in Johannesburg's inner city is the first ANC branch to call on the ruling party to remove Jacob Zuma as its president and as head of state. The branch has written a letter to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe raising its unhappiness about the Constitutional Court findings against President Zuma on the Nkandla upgrades issue. The branch wants Zuma replaced by his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa until the next ANC conference, as well as a special national congress to discuss the matter.
SAfm — Passenger Rail Services of South Africa says it will deal effectively with members of SATAWU embarking on a strike action on Thursday in Cape town. PRASA Regional Manager, Richard Walker says the strike is a diversion from internal disciplinary processes against a small group of union members implicated on serious allegations. He says the union is being misused for selfish gain. The union has called for Walkers' resignation and an end to out-sourcing as well as permanent employment of contract staff. Walker has reassured the public of uninterrupted Metrorail services.
SAfm — The ANC's SEFAKO Makgatho branch in Johannesburg's inner city is the first ANC branch to call on the ruling party to remove Jacob Zuma as its president and as head of state. The branch has written a letter to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe raising its unhappiness about the Constitutional Court findings against President Zuma on the Nkandla upgrades issue. The branch wants Zuma replaced by his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa until the next ANC conference, as well as a special national congress to discuss the matter.
SAfm — The ANC's SEFAKO Makgatho branch in Johannesburg's inner city is the first ANC branch to call on the ruling party to remove Jacob Zuma as its president and as head of state. The branch has written a letter to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe raising its unhappiness about the Constitutional Court findings against President Zuma on the Nkandla upgrades issue. The branch wants Zuma replaced by his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa until the next ANC conference, as well as a special national congress to discuss the matter.
SAfm — Liziwe Ntshengulana is a public speaker and charismatic teacher, who touches many with her powerful message of empowerment, service, excellence and gratitude. A powerful life coach who comes with an inspiring story highlighting her own transformation from years as an educator in the schooling system, first as a high school teacher and subsequently as a Head of Department then principal. Ntshengulana is now the Circuit Manager of Koali-Nzo in Maluti District Department of Education in the Eastern Cape.
SAfm — Passenger Rail Services of South Africa says it will deal effectively with members of SATAWU embarking on a strike action on Thursday in Cape town. PRASA Regional Manager, Richard Walker says the strike is a diversion from internal disciplinary processes against a small group of union members implicated on serious allegations. He says the union is being misused for selfish gain. The union has called for Walkers' resignation and an end to out-sourcing as well as permanent employment of contract staff. Walker has reassured the public of uninterrupted Metrorail services.
SAfm — Passenger Rail Services of South Africa says it will deal effectively with members of SATAWU embarking on a strike action on Thursday in Cape town. PRASA Regional Manager, Richard Walker says the strike is a diversion from internal disciplinary processes against a small group of union members implicated on serious allegations. He says the union is being misused for selfish gain. The union has called for Walkers' resignation and an end to out-sourcing as well as permanent employment of contract staff. Walker has reassured the public of uninterrupted Metrorail services.
SAfm — Liziwe Ntshengulana is a public speaker and charismatic teacher, who touches many with her powerful message of empowerment, service, excellence and gratitude. A powerful life coach who comes with an inspiring story highlighting her own transformation from years as an educator in the schooling system, first as a high school teacher and subsequently as a Head of Department then principal. Ntshengulana is now the Circuit Manager of Koali-Nzo in Maluti District Department of Education in the Eastern Cape.
SAfm — Liziwe Ntshengulana is a public speaker and charismatic teacher, who touches many with her powerful message of empowerment, service, excellence and gratitude. A powerful life coach who comes with an inspiring story highlighting her own transformation from years as an educator in the schooling system, first as a high school teacher and subsequently as a Head of Department then principal. Ntshengulana is now the Circuit Manager of Koali-Nzo in Maluti District Department of Education in the Eastern Cape.
SAfm — Liziwe Ntshengulana is a public speaker and charismatic teacher, who touches many with her powerful message of empowerment, service, excellence and gratitude. A powerful life coach who comes with an inspiring story highlighting her own transformation from years as an educator in the schooling system, first as a high school teacher and subsequently as a Head of Department then principal. Ntshengulana is now the Circuit Manager of Koali-Nzo in Maluti District Department of Education in the Eastern Cape.
SAfm — Passenger Rail Services of South Africa says it will deal effectively with members of SATAWU embarking on a strike action on Thursday in Cape town. PRASA Regional Manager, Richard Walker says the strike is a diversion from internal disciplinary processes against a small group of union members implicated on serious allegations. He says the union is being misused for selfish gain. The union has called for Walkers' resignation and an end to out-sourcing as well as permanent employment of contract staff. Walker has reassured the public of uninterrupted Metrorail services.
SAfm — The ANC in Parliament has once again thrown its weight behind president Jacob Zuma. This follows a failed bid by opposition parties to have the president impeached. This is light of the Constitutional court ruling that found that the president violated the constitution by failing to implement the remedial action contained in the Public Protector's report on the controversial Nkandla project.
SAfm — The ANC in Parliament has once again thrown its weight behind president Jacob Zuma. This follows a failed bid by opposition parties to have the president impeached. This is light of the Constitutional court ruling that found that the president violated the constitution by failing to implement the remedial action contained in the Public Protector's report on the controversial Nkandla project.
SAfm — The ANC in Parliament has once again thrown its weight behind president Jacob Zuma. This follows a failed bid by opposition parties to have the president impeached. This is light of the Constitutional court ruling that found that the president violated the constitution by failing to implement the remedial action contained in the Public Protector's report on the controversial Nkandla project.
SAfm — The ANC in Parliament has once again thrown its weight behind president Jacob Zuma. This follows a failed bid by opposition parties to have the president impeached. This is light of the Constitutional court ruling that found that the president violated the constitution by failing to implement the remedial action contained in the Public Protector's report on the controversial Nkandla project.
SAfm — The ANC in Parliament has once again thrown its weight behind president Jacob Zuma. This follows a failed bid by opposition parties to have the president impeached. This is light of the Constitutional court ruling that found that the president violated the constitution by failing to implement the remedial action contained in the Public Protector's report on the controversial Nkandla project.
SAfm — The ANC National Working Committee meeting is still underway in Cape Town. The meeting comes amid growing calls from within and outside the ANC for President Jacob Zuma to resign. The meeting which is also open to the ruling party's National Executive Comittee members, is expected to reflect on the latest developments and challenges that the ANC is facing ahead of the local government elections. This includes the Constitutional Court ruling that the remedial actions of the Public Protector are legally-binding and that the President failed to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. This because he failed to pay back the money for the non-security features at his Nkandla home. President Zuma has since apologised.
SAfm — The ANC National Working Committee meeting is still underway in Cape Town. The meeting comes amid growing calls from within and outside the ANC for President Jacob Zuma to resign. The meeting which is also open to the ruling party's National Executive Comittee members, is expected to reflect on the latest developments and challenges that the ANC is facing ahead of the local government elections. This includes the Constitutional Court ruling that the remedial actions of the Public Protector are legally-binding and that the President failed to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. This because he failed to pay back the money for the non-security features at his Nkandla home. President Zuma has since apologised.
SAfm — The ANC National Working Committee meeting is still underway in Cape Town. The meeting comes amid growing calls from within and outside the ANC for President Jacob Zuma to resign. The meeting which is also open to the ruling party's National Executive Comittee members, is expected to reflect on the latest developments and challenges that the ANC is facing ahead of the local government elections. This includes the Constitutional Court ruling that the remedial actions of the Public Protector are legally-binding and that the President failed to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. This because he failed to pay back the money for the non-security features at his Nkandla home. President Zuma has since apologised.
SAfm — The ANC National Working Committee meeting is still underway in Cape Town. The meeting comes amid growing calls from within and outside the ANC for President Jacob Zuma to resign. The meeting which is also open to the ruling party's National Executive Comittee members, is expected to reflect on the latest developments and challenges that the ANC is facing ahead of the local government elections. This includes the Constitutional Court ruling that the remedial actions of the Public Protector are legally-binding and that the President failed to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. This because he failed to pay back the money for the non-security features at his Nkandla home. President Zuma has since apologised.
SAfm — The ANC National Working Committee meeting is still underway in Cape Town. The meeting comes amid growing calls from within and outside the ANC for President Jacob Zuma to resign. The meeting which is also open to the ruling party's National Executive Comittee members, is expected to reflect on the latest developments and challenges that the ANC is facing ahead of the local government elections. This includes the Constitutional Court ruling that the remedial actions of the Public Protector are legally-binding and that the President failed to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution. This because he failed to pay back the money for the non-security features at his Nkandla home. President Zuma has since apologised.
SAfm — Preliminary statistics show road fatalities decreased by 46% during the Easter period this year. Transport Ministers, Dipou Peters, says the huge decrease is due to rigorous public education campaigns to raise awareness about road safety, visible policing, the school holiday that fell over the two long weekends and the involvement of church and community leaders as well as celebrities.
SAfm — Preliminary statistics show road fatalities decreased by 46% during the Easter period this year. Transport Ministers, Dipou Peters, says the huge decrease is due to rigorous public education campaigns to raise awareness about road safety, visible policing, the school holiday that fell over the two long weekends and the involvement of church and community leaders as well as celebrities.
SAfm — Preliminary statistics show road fatalities decreased by 46% during the Easter period this year. Transport Ministers, Dipou Peters, says the huge decrease is due to rigorous public education campaigns to raise awareness about road safety, visible policing, the school holiday that fell over the two long weekends and the involvement of church and community leaders as well as celebrities.
SAfm — Preliminary statistics show road fatalities decreased by 46% during the Easter period this year. Transport Ministers, Dipou Peters, says the huge decrease is due to rigorous public education campaigns to raise awareness about road safety, visible policing, the school holiday that fell over the two long weekends and the involvement of church and community leaders as well as celebrities.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's son has described allegations of state capture by the Gupta family as part of an ongoing campaign to tarnish his father's image. Edward Zuma has questioned the timing of the allegations by ANC members that they were offered cabinet positions by the family on condition that they implemented government policies that benefitted their businesses. He has also defended his brother Duduzane's business ties with the family and says the familly is fully behind him. The young Zuma says they are business men in their own right. He says the probe into state capture by capital should be broadened.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's son has described allegations of state capture by the Gupta family as part of an ongoing campaign to tarnish his father's image. Edward Zuma has questioned the timing of the allegations by ANC members that they were offered cabinet positions by the family on condition that they implemented government policies that benefitted their businesses. He has also defended his brother Duduzane's business ties with the family and says the familly is fully behind him. The young Zuma says they are business men in their own right. He says the probe into state capture by capital should be broadened.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's son has described allegations of state capture by the Gupta family as part of an ongoing campaign to tarnish his father's image. Edward Zuma has questioned the timing of the allegations by ANC members that they were offered cabinet positions by the family on condition that they implemented government policies that benefitted their businesses. He has also defended his brother Duduzane's business ties with the family and says the familly is fully behind him. The young Zuma says they are business men in their own right. He says the probe into state capture by capital should be broadened.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's son has described allegations of state capture by the Gupta family as part of an ongoing campaign to tarnish his father's image. Edward Zuma has questioned the timing of the allegations by ANC members that they were offered cabinet positions by the family on condition that they implemented government policies that benefitted their businesses. He has also defended his brother Duduzane's business ties with the family and says the familly is fully behind him. The young Zuma says they are business men in their own right. He says the probe into state capture by capital should be broadened.
SAfm — The ANC has denied reports that President Jacob Zuma offered to resign following mounting claims of political interference by the the Gupta family. The Mail & Guardian and Sowetan newspapers are reporting that Zuma offered to stand down at a meeting of the ANC's national executive committee last weekend. The NEC endorsed Zuma's leadership, but said it would meet the Guptas to discuss alleged state capture.
SAfm — The ANC has denied reports that President Jacob Zuma offered to resign following mounting claims of political interference by the the Gupta family. The Mail & Guardian and Sowetan newspapers are reporting that Zuma offered to stand down at a meeting of the ANC's national executive committee last weekend. The NEC endorsed Zuma's leadership, but said it would meet the Guptas to discuss alleged state capture.
SAfm — The ANC has denied reports that President Jacob Zuma offered to resign following mounting claims of political interference by the the Gupta family. The Mail & Guardian and Sowetan newspapers are reporting that Zuma offered to stand down at a meeting of the ANC's national executive committee last weekend. The NEC endorsed Zuma's leadership, but said it would meet the Guptas to discuss alleged state capture.
SAfm — The ANC has denied reports that President Jacob Zuma offered to resign following mounting claims of political interference by the the Gupta family. The Mail & Guardian and Sowetan newspapers are reporting that Zuma offered to stand down at a meeting of the ANC's national executive committee last weekend. The NEC endorsed Zuma's leadership, but said it would meet the Guptas to discuss alleged state capture.
SAfm — A victory for democracy. This is how the two largest opposition parties, the DA and EFF have lauded today's Constitutional Court ruling. The Court has struck down as unconstitutional section 11 of the Powers and Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act (Act). The ruling means the Speaker of Parliament will no longer be able to direct the arrest or use of the police to eject members of parliament from debates. The ruling upholds the finding of the Cape Town High Court in an application brought by the Democratic Alliance in May last year against the Speaker and parliament. The Constitutional Court has ruled that while parliament is empowered to manage its affairs, the use of the police and threat of arrest of members limit MPs rights of immunity against arrest and prvilege protecting free speech entrenched in the constitution
SAfm — A victory for democracy. This is how the two largest opposition parties, the DA and EFF have lauded today's Constitutional Court ruling. The Court has struck down as unconstitutional section 11 of the Powers and Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act (Act). The ruling means the Speaker of Parliament will no longer be able to direct the arrest or use of the police to eject members of parliament from debates. The ruling upholds the finding of the Cape Town High Court in an application brought by the Democratic Alliance in May last year against the Speaker and parliament. The Constitutional Court has ruled that while parliament is empowered to manage its affairs, the use of the police and threat of arrest of members limit MPs rights of immunity against arrest and prvilege protecting free speech entrenched in the constitution
SAfm — A victory for democracy. This is how the two largest opposition parties, the DA and EFF have lauded today's Constitutional Court ruling. The Court has struck down as unconstitutional section 11 of the Powers and Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act (Act). The ruling means the Speaker of Parliament will no longer be able to direct the arrest or use of the police to eject members of parliament from debates. The ruling upholds the finding of the Cape Town High Court in an application brought by the Democratic Alliance in May last year against the Speaker and parliament. The Constitutional Court has ruled that while parliament is empowered to manage its affairs, the use of the police and threat of arrest of members limit MPs rights of immunity against arrest and prvilege protecting free speech entrenched in the constitution
SAfm — A victory for democracy. This is how the two largest opposition parties, the DA and EFF have lauded today's Constitutional Court ruling. The Court has struck down as unconstitutional section 11 of the Powers and Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act (Act). The ruling means the Speaker of Parliament will no longer be able to direct the arrest or use of the police to eject members of parliament from debates. The ruling upholds the finding of the Cape Town High Court in an application brought by the Democratic Alliance in May last year against the Speaker and parliament. The Constitutional Court has ruled that while parliament is empowered to manage its affairs, the use of the police and threat of arrest of members limit MPs rights of immunity against arrest and prvilege protecting free speech entrenched in the constitution
SAfm — The Public Protector has been approached to investigate the alleged influence of the Gupta family in the state. The Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests and brothers in Southern Africa have requested the Public Protector to investigate allegations that the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, and a former Member of Parliament, Vytjie Mentor, were offered cabinet positions by members of the Gupta family in exchange for favourable executive decisions and beneficial business interests. This comes as the ANC NEC is due to meet to discuss what has been termed state capture.
SAfm — The Public Protector has been approached to investigate the alleged influence of the Gupta family in the state. The Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests and brothers in Southern Africa have requested the Public Protector to investigate allegations that the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, and a former Member of Parliament, Vytjie Mentor, were offered cabinet positions by members of the Gupta family in exchange for favourable executive decisions and beneficial business interests. This comes as the ANC NEC is due to meet to discuss what has been termed state capture.
SAfm — The Public Protector has been approached to investigate the alleged influence of the Gupta family in the state. The Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests and brothers in Southern Africa have requested the Public Protector to investigate allegations that the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, and a former Member of Parliament, Vytjie Mentor, were offered cabinet positions by members of the Gupta family in exchange for favourable executive decisions and beneficial business interests. This comes as the ANC NEC is due to meet to discuss what has been termed state capture.
SAfm — The Public Protector has been approached to investigate the alleged influence of the Gupta family in the state. The Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests and brothers in Southern Africa have requested the Public Protector to investigate allegations that the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, and a former Member of Parliament, Vytjie Mentor, were offered cabinet positions by members of the Gupta family in exchange for favourable executive decisions and beneficial business interests. This comes as the ANC NEC is due to meet to discuss what has been termed state capture.
SAfm — The issue of the Guptas' alleged influence on government, especially cabinet appointments, is set to dominate the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting starting in Irene outside Pretoria today. The business family's influence is reported to be causing divisions within the ruling party. There've been allegations that the Guptasy offered senior ANC members cabinet posts and pressured ministers on key policy decisions to suit their business ventures.
SAfm — The issue of the Guptas' alleged influence on government, especially cabinet appointments, is set to dominate the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting starting in Irene outside Pretoria today. The business family's influence is reported to be causing divisions within the ruling party. There've been allegations that the Guptasy offered senior ANC members cabinet posts and pressured ministers on key policy decisions to suit their business ventures.
SAfm — The issue of the Guptas' alleged influence on government, especially cabinet appointments, is set to dominate the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting starting in Irene outside Pretoria today. The business family's influence is reported to be causing divisions within the ruling party. There've been allegations that the Guptasy offered senior ANC members cabinet posts and pressured ministers on key policy decisions to suit their business ventures.
SAfm — The issue of the Guptas' alleged influence on government, especially cabinet appointments, is set to dominate the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting starting in Irene outside Pretoria today. The business family's influence is reported to be causing divisions within the ruling party. There've been allegations that the Guptasy offered senior ANC members cabinet posts and pressured ministers on key policy decisions to suit their business ventures.
SAfm — Deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post by the Gupta family. The family had previously denied that they made the offer to Jonas on condition that he clears the way for the much mooted nuclear deal. It was first reported that the job was offered to Jonas just weeks before finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was fired. Jonas says he rejected the position
SAfm — Deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post by the Gupta family. The family had previously denied that they made the offer to Jonas on condition that he clears the way for the much mooted nuclear deal. It was first reported that the job was offered to Jonas just weeks before finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was fired. Jonas says he rejected the position
SAfm — Deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post by the Gupta family. The family had previously denied that they made the offer to Jonas on condition that he clears the way for the much mooted nuclear deal. It was first reported that the job was offered to Jonas just weeks before finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was fired. Jonas says he rejected the position
SAfm — Deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post by the Gupta family. The family had previously denied that they made the offer to Jonas on condition that he clears the way for the much mooted nuclear deal. It was first reported that the job was offered to Jonas just weeks before finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was fired. Jonas says he rejected the position
SAfm — Deputy finance minsiter Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post. And he rejected it out hand.
SAfm — Deputy finance minsiter Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post. And he rejected it out hand.
SAfm — Deputy finance minsiter Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post. And he rejected it out hand.
SAfm — Deputy finance minsiter Mcebisi Jonas has confirmed to the SABC that he was offered finance minister post. And he rejected it out hand.
SAfm — Government says it may take the Supreme Court of Appeals ruling on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to the Constitutional court. It was reacting to the SCA's dismissal of government's appeal against the Pretoria High Court ruling that al-Bashir should have been arrested when he attended the African Union (AU) Summit in Johannesburg in June last year. The SCA ruled that government as a signatory to the Rome Statute, was obliged to arrest Al-Bashir and hand him over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague and that it had acted unlawfully by allowing him to leave the country
SAfm — he executive director of the International Bar Association Mark Ellis supports the decision by South Africa's supreme court helps to uphold the principal of universal jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. The supreme court said the South African government should have handed over ICC indicted Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir when he attended an African Union summit in Johannesburg last June - the governement says he had diplomatic immunity and are considering challenging the ruling in the constitutional court. Mark Ellis says all countries signed up the the ICC have the responsibility to hand over wanted war criminals including heads of state. The International Criminal Court was set up over 10 years ago to fight impunity at the highest level and is undergoing a process of requesting an explanation from South Africa about why they didn't arrest president Al-Bashir.
SAfm — he executive director of the International Bar Association Mark Ellis supports the decision by South Africa's supreme court helps to uphold the principal of universal jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. The supreme court said the South African government should have handed over ICC indicted Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir when he attended an African Union summit in Johannesburg last June - the governement says he had diplomatic immunity and are considering challenging the ruling in the constitutional court. Mark Ellis says all countries signed up the the ICC have the responsibility to hand over wanted war criminals including heads of state. The International Criminal Court was set up over 10 years ago to fight impunity at the highest level and is undergoing a process of requesting an explanation from South Africa about why they didn't arrest president Al-Bashir.
SAfm — he executive director of the International Bar Association Mark Ellis supports the decision by South Africa's supreme court helps to uphold the principal of universal jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. The supreme court said the South African government should have handed over ICC indicted Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir when he attended an African Union summit in Johannesburg last June - the governement says he had diplomatic immunity and are considering challenging the ruling in the constitutional court. Mark Ellis says all countries signed up the the ICC have the responsibility to hand over wanted war criminals including heads of state. The International Criminal Court was set up over 10 years ago to fight impunity at the highest level and is undergoing a process of requesting an explanation from South Africa about why they didn't arrest president Al-Bashir.
SAfm — Government says it may take the Supreme Court of Appeals ruling on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to the Constitutional court. It was reacting to the SCA's dismissal of government's appeal against the Pretoria High Court ruling that al-Bashir should have been arrested when he attended the African Union (AU) Summit in Johannesburg in June last year. The SCA ruled that government as a signatory to the Rome Statute, was obliged to arrest Al-Bashir and hand him over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague and that it had acted unlawfully by allowing him to leave the country
SAfm — he executive director of the International Bar Association Mark Ellis supports the decision by South Africa's supreme court helps to uphold the principal of universal jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. The supreme court said the South African government should have handed over ICC indicted Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir when he attended an African Union summit in Johannesburg last June - the governement says he had diplomatic immunity and are considering challenging the ruling in the constitutional court. Mark Ellis says all countries signed up the the ICC have the responsibility to hand over wanted war criminals including heads of state. The International Criminal Court was set up over 10 years ago to fight impunity at the highest level and is undergoing a process of requesting an explanation from South Africa about why they didn't arrest president Al-Bashir.
SAfm — Government says it may take the Supreme Court of Appeals ruling on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to the Constitutional court. It was reacting to the SCA's dismissal of government's appeal against the Pretoria High Court ruling that al-Bashir should have been arrested when he attended the African Union (AU) Summit in Johannesburg in June last year. The SCA ruled that government as a signatory to the Rome Statute, was obliged to arrest Al-Bashir and hand him over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague and that it had acted unlawfully by allowing him to leave the country
SAfm — Government says it may take the Supreme Court of Appeals ruling on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to the Constitutional court. It was reacting to the SCA's dismissal of government's appeal against the Pretoria High Court ruling that al-Bashir should have been arrested when he attended the African Union (AU) Summit in Johannesburg in June last year. The SCA ruled that government as a signatory to the Rome Statute, was obliged to arrest Al-Bashir and hand him over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague and that it had acted unlawfully by allowing him to leave the country
SAfm — The South African filmic scene will add another classic to its repertoire of great cinematic productions with the nationwide release of Safe Bet on 11 March. The film which stars Wandile Molebatsi, Luthuli Dlamini, Godfrey Thobejane and features surprise guest appearances from the likes of David Kau and Metro FM's top DJ, T-Bo Touch.
SAfm — The South African filmic scene will add another classic to its repertoire of great cinematic productions with the nationwide release of Safe Bet on 11 March. The film which stars Wandile Molebatsi, Luthuli Dlamini, Godfrey Thobejane and features surprise guest appearances from the likes of David Kau and Metro FM's top DJ, T-Bo Touch.
SAfm — Criminologist Zain Halle says it's highly improbable that Sindisiwe Manqele had planned to murder her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko Flabba Habedi. He's submitting an assessment report in mitigation of sentence in the High Court sitting in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni. Manqele was found guilty of intentionally killing Habedi in March last year in his Alexandra home.
SAfm — The South African filmic scene will add another classic to its repertoire of great cinematic productions with the nationwide release of Safe Bet on 11 March. The film which stars Wandile Molebatsi, Luthuli Dlamini, Godfrey Thobejane and features surprise guest appearances from the likes of David Kau and Metro FM's top DJ, T-Bo Touch.
SAfm — Criminologist Zain Halle says it's highly improbable that Sindisiwe Manqele had planned to murder her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko Flabba Habedi. He's submitting an assessment report in mitigation of sentence in the High Court sitting in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni. Manqele was found guilty of intentionally killing Habedi in March last year in his Alexandra home.
SAfm — The South African filmic scene will add another classic to its repertoire of great cinematic productions with the nationwide release of Safe Bet on 11 March. The film which stars Wandile Molebatsi, Luthuli Dlamini, Godfrey Thobejane and features surprise guest appearances from the likes of David Kau and Metro FM's top DJ, T-Bo Touch.
SAfm — Criminologist Zain Halle says it's highly improbable that Sindisiwe Manqele had planned to murder her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko Flabba Habedi. He's submitting an assessment report in mitigation of sentence in the High Court sitting in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni. Manqele was found guilty of intentionally killing Habedi in March last year in his Alexandra home.
SAfm — Criminologist Zain Halle says it's highly improbable that Sindisiwe Manqele had planned to murder her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko Flabba Habedi. He's submitting an assessment report in mitigation of sentence in the High Court sitting in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni. Manqele was found guilty of intentionally killing Habedi in March last year in his Alexandra home.
SAfm — Top officials in the ANC were forced to leave the eMakhempini sportsfield in Mandeni on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast after being met by protesting residents. The community demanded that those arrested during violent protests on Monday be released. Residents took to the streets earlier this week after a former mayor was apparently re-nominated. At least six factories were torched as well as vehicles, causing damage to the tune of R15 million.
SAfm — Top officials in the ANC were forced to leave the eMakhempini sportsfield in Mandeni on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast after being met by protesting residents. The community demanded that those arrested during violent protests on Monday be released. Residents took to the streets earlier this week after a former mayor was apparently re-nominated. At least six factories were torched as well as vehicles, causing damage to the tune of R15 million.
SAfm — Top officials in the ANC were forced to leave the eMakhempini sportsfield in Mandeni on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast after being met by protesting residents. The community demanded that those arrested during violent protests on Monday be released. Residents took to the streets earlier this week after a former mayor was apparently re-nominated. At least six factories were torched as well as vehicles, causing damage to the tune of R15 million.
SAfm — Top officials in the ANC were forced to leave the eMakhempini sportsfield in Mandeni on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast after being met by protesting residents. The community demanded that those arrested during violent protests on Monday be released. Residents took to the streets earlier this week after a former mayor was apparently re-nominated. At least six factories were torched as well as vehicles, causing damage to the tune of R15 million.
SAfm — ANC Chief Whip Stone Sizani has confirmed his resignation as member of parliament with immediate effect. Sizani says he will replace Makhenkesi Stofile as South Africa's ambassador to Germany. He says his redeployment is not a sign of lack of confidence in him. The ANC held a special caucus meeting today where the news was broken to party MPs.
SAfm — ANC Chief Whip Stone Sizani has confirmed his resignation as member of parliament with immediate effect. Sizani says he will replace Makhenkesi Stofile as South Africa's ambassador to Germany. He says his redeployment is not a sign of lack of confidence in him. The ANC held a special caucus meeting today where the news was broken to party MPs.
SAfm — ANC Chief Whip Stone Sizani has confirmed his resignation as member of parliament with immediate effect. Sizani says he will replace Makhenkesi Stofile as South Africa's ambassador to Germany. He says his redeployment is not a sign of lack of confidence in him. The ANC held a special caucus meeting today where the news was broken to party MPs.
SAfm — ANC Chief Whip Stone Sizani has confirmed his resignation as member of parliament with immediate effect. Sizani says he will replace Makhenkesi Stofile as South Africa's ambassador to Germany. He says his redeployment is not a sign of lack of confidence in him. The ANC held a special caucus meeting today where the news was broken to party MPs.
SAfm — The events of 2015 and this year have raised some fundamental questions about transformation at South Africa's universities. Rhodes University vice chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, has said this while addressing student bodies and academics attending the official opening of the 5thUnisa Research and Innovation Week in Pretoria. Mabizela calls for a speedy transformation process in all areas of concerns at institutions of higher learning. Meanwhile, the National President of the EFF's Student Command and Unisa student, Mpho Morolane says they insist on having English as the common medium of communication at institutions of higher learning...
SAfm — The events of 2015 and this year have raised some fundamental questions about transformation at South Africa's universities. Rhodes University vice chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, has said this while addressing student bodies and academics attending the official opening of the 5thUnisa Research and Innovation Week in Pretoria. Mabizela calls for a speedy transformation process in all areas of concerns at institutions of higher learning. Meanwhile, the National President of the EFF's Student Command and Unisa student, Mpho Morolane says they insist on having English as the common medium of communication at institutions of higher learning...
SAfm — The events of 2015 and this year have raised some fundamental questions about transformation at South Africa's universities. Rhodes University vice chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, has said this while addressing student bodies and academics attending the official opening of the 5thUnisa Research and Innovation Week in Pretoria. Mabizela calls for a speedy transformation process in all areas of concerns at institutions of higher learning. Meanwhile, the National President of the EFF's Student Command and Unisa student, Mpho Morolane says they insist on having English as the common medium of communication at institutions of higher learning...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Independent Electoral Commission says it has undertaken a range of initiatives to ensure that all new voting registrations include the addresses of voters. This follows an Electoral Court judgement, in November last year, that ruled in favour of independent candidates in the by-elections at the Tlokwe Municipality, in North West, that the voters' roll should bear the addresses of voters. Chairperson of the IEC Glen Mashinini says a number of measures are in place to obtain location details from voters...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Independent Electoral Commission says it has undertaken a range of initiatives to ensure that all new voting registrations include the addresses of voters. This follows an Electoral Court judgement, in November last year, that ruled in favour of independent candidates in the by-elections at the Tlokwe Municipality, in North West, that the voters' roll should bear the addresses of voters. Chairperson of the IEC Glen Mashinini says a number of measures are in place to obtain location details from voters...
SAfm — The events of 2015 and this year have raised some fundamental questions about transformation at South Africa's universities. Rhodes University vice chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela, has said this while addressing student bodies and academics attending the official opening of the 5thUnisa Research and Innovation Week in Pretoria. Mabizela calls for a speedy transformation process in all areas of concerns at institutions of higher learning. Meanwhile, the National President of the EFF's Student Command and Unisa student, Mpho Morolane says they insist on having English as the common medium of communication at institutions of higher learning...
SAfm — The Independent Electoral Commission says it has undertaken a range of initiatives to ensure that all new voting registrations include the addresses of voters. This follows an Electoral Court judgement, in November last year, that ruled in favour of independent candidates in the by-elections at the Tlokwe Municipality, in North West, that the voters' roll should bear the addresses of voters. Chairperson of the IEC Glen Mashinini says a number of measures are in place to obtain location details from voters...
SAfm — The Independent Electoral Commission says it has undertaken a range of initiatives to ensure that all new voting registrations include the addresses of voters. This follows an Electoral Court judgement, in November last year, that ruled in favour of independent candidates in the by-elections at the Tlokwe Municipality, in North West, that the voters' roll should bear the addresses of voters. Chairperson of the IEC Glen Mashinini says a number of measures are in place to obtain location details from voters...
SAfm — Student unrest at universities has reached untenable levels. The tensions have led to violence as well as a number of assaults. We are at a crisis point and we have to act now before lives are lost. As a result, a group of likeminded active citizens have joined forces to provide independent mediation, conflict resolution and facilitation services to the universities and the student movements who request it. The help will be provided under the name #AccessThuto, meaning access education. #AccessThuto is led by former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, Sello Hatang CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Kingsley Makhubela CEO of Brand South Africa and Neeshan Balton CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Student unrest at universities has reached untenable levels. The tensions have led to violence as well as a number of assaults. We are at a crisis point and we have to act now before lives are lost. As a result, a group of likeminded active citizens have joined forces to provide independent mediation, conflict resolution and facilitation services to the universities and the student movements who request it. The help will be provided under the name #AccessThuto, meaning access education. #AccessThuto is led by former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, Sello Hatang CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Kingsley Makhubela CEO of Brand South Africa and Neeshan Balton CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.
SAfm — Student unrest at universities has reached untenable levels. The tensions have led to violence as well as a number of assaults. We are at a crisis point and we have to act now before lives are lost. As a result, a group of likeminded active citizens have joined forces to provide independent mediation, conflict resolution and facilitation services to the universities and the student movements who request it. The help will be provided under the name #AccessThuto, meaning access education. #AccessThuto is led by former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, Sello Hatang CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Kingsley Makhubela CEO of Brand South Africa and Neeshan Balton CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.
SAfm — Student unrest at universities has reached untenable levels. The tensions have led to violence as well as a number of assaults. We are at a crisis point and we have to act now before lives are lost. As a result, a group of likeminded active citizens have joined forces to provide independent mediation, conflict resolution and facilitation services to the universities and the student movements who request it. The help will be provided under the name #AccessThuto, meaning access education. #AccessThuto is led by former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, Sello Hatang CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Kingsley Makhubela CEO of Brand South Africa and Neeshan Balton CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.
SAfm — Protesting students on the main campus of the University of the Free State have slightly damaged the statue of former state president C.R. Swart after attempting to set it alight. However, university security personnel managed to put out the blaze. The protesting students are members of the EEF and students organisation SASCO. They are supporting workers who are demanding an end to outsourcing. Meanwhile, The gates remain locked with a visible police presence at the University of Pretoria. This follows the clash between a group of students calling for abolishment of the use of Afrikaans language and the group supporting preservation of Afrikaans at the institution. A handful of Front National supporters picketed near the university's main entrance.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Protesting students on the main campus of the University of the Free State have slightly damaged the statue of former state president C.R. Swart after attempting to set it alight. However, university security personnel managed to put out the blaze. The protesting students are members of the EEF and students organisation SASCO. They are supporting workers who are demanding an end to outsourcing. Meanwhile, The gates remain locked with a visible police presence at the University of Pretoria. This follows the clash between a group of students calling for abolishment of the use of Afrikaans language and the group supporting preservation of Afrikaans at the institution. A handful of Front National supporters picketed near the university's main entrance.
SAfm — Protesting students on the main campus of the University of the Free State have slightly damaged the statue of former state president C.R. Swart after attempting to set it alight. However, university security personnel managed to put out the blaze. The protesting students are members of the EEF and students organisation SASCO. They are supporting workers who are demanding an end to outsourcing. Meanwhile, The gates remain locked with a visible police presence at the University of Pretoria. This follows the clash between a group of students calling for abolishment of the use of Afrikaans language and the group supporting preservation of Afrikaans at the institution. A handful of Front National supporters picketed near the university's main entrance.
SAfm — Protesting students on the main campus of the University of the Free State have slightly damaged the statue of former state president C.R. Swart after attempting to set it alight. However, university security personnel managed to put out the blaze. The protesting students are members of the EEF and students organisation SASCO. They are supporting workers who are demanding an end to outsourcing. Meanwhile, The gates remain locked with a visible police presence at the University of Pretoria. This follows the clash between a group of students calling for abolishment of the use of Afrikaans language and the group supporting preservation of Afrikaans at the institution. A handful of Front National supporters picketed near the university's main entrance.
SAfm — Police were called in to keep groups of students apart on the main campus of the University of Pretoria, today. Several people were injured. Tension mounted when a group opposing the use of Afrikaans arrived at the campus to hold a meeting to discuss a way forward. This followed the postponement of a court case against 27 of them. Security personnel had to form human shields between the two sides as they hurled insults at each other. Meanwhile, the 27 students arrested on Friday appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
SAfm — Police were called in to keep groups of students apart on the main campus of the University of Pretoria, today. Several people were injured. Tension mounted when a group opposing the use of Afrikaans arrived at the campus to hold a meeting to discuss a way forward. This followed the postponement of a court case against 27 of them. Security personnel had to form human shields between the two sides as they hurled insults at each other. Meanwhile, the 27 students arrested on Friday appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
SAfm — A bomb threat has led to the adjournment of sentencing proceedings against Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir in the high court in Johannesburg. Krejcir and five co-accused were quickly ushered to holding cells while the gallery was evacuated. Tactical response officers are combing the building. The court earlier rejected a request by Krejcir to postpone proceedings. The Hawks believe Krejcir is trying to escape before he is sentenced.
SAfm — Police were called in to keep groups of students apart on the main campus of the University of Pretoria, today. Several people were injured. Tension mounted when a group opposing the use of Afrikaans arrived at the campus to hold a meeting to discuss a way forward. This followed the postponement of a court case against 27 of them. Security personnel had to form human shields between the two sides as they hurled insults at each other. Meanwhile, the 27 students arrested on Friday appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A bomb threat has led to the adjournment of sentencing proceedings against Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir in the high court in Johannesburg. Krejcir and five co-accused were quickly ushered to holding cells while the gallery was evacuated. Tactical response officers are combing the building. The court earlier rejected a request by Krejcir to postpone proceedings. The Hawks believe Krejcir is trying to escape before he is sentenced.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A bomb threat has led to the adjournment of sentencing proceedings against Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir in the high court in Johannesburg. Krejcir and five co-accused were quickly ushered to holding cells while the gallery was evacuated. Tactical response officers are combing the building. The court earlier rejected a request by Krejcir to postpone proceedings. The Hawks believe Krejcir is trying to escape before he is sentenced.
SAfm — At the beginning of January 2015, Naledi Molope-Serudu received a letter of demand from a company known as Mtimandze Consulting and Projects which said it was collecting debt on behalf of the City of Tshwane. Molope-Serudu, who had moved to Cape town and was renting out her home, immediately made arrangements to pay but the money did not go to the coffers of the City of Tshwane and now it appears that the company no longer exists.
SAfm — At the beginning of January 2015, Naledi Molope-Serudu received a letter of demand from a company known as Mtimandze Consulting and Projects which said it was collecting debt on behalf of the City of Tshwane. Molope-Serudu, who had moved to Cape town and was renting out her home, immediately made arrangements to pay but the money did not go to the coffers of the City of Tshwane and now it appears that the company no longer exists.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At the beginning of January 2015, Naledi Molope-Serudu received a letter of demand from a company known as Mtimandze Consulting and Projects which said it was collecting debt on behalf of the City of Tshwane. Molope-Serudu, who had moved to Cape town and was renting out her home, immediately made arrangements to pay but the money did not go to the coffers of the City of Tshwane and now it appears that the company no longer exists.
SAfm — University of Fort Hare Alumni and IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi has urged current political leaders to exercise 'cerebral rather than emotional leadership in dealing with the challenges faced by institutions of higher learning. He was delivering the ZK Memorial at the centenary celebration of the University of Fort Hare in Alice in the Eastern Cape. Mathews was the first black graduate from the institution, an ANC politician and envoy to the United Nations. He died in Washington in 1968.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — University of Fort Hare Alumni and IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi has urged current political leaders to exercise 'cerebral rather than emotional leadership in dealing with the challenges faced by institutions of higher learning. He was delivering the ZK Memorial at the centenary celebration of the University of Fort Hare in Alice in the Eastern Cape. Mathews was the first black graduate from the institution, an ANC politician and envoy to the United Nations. He died in Washington in 1968.
SAfm — Ousted PRASA CEO Lucky Montana has dismissed allegations that he obtained a house worth millions of rand through a corrupt deal during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Montana says PRASA made the claim because it had failed to pay a company he's accused of illegally awarding tenders to. PRASA chairperson Popo Molefe has filed court papers claiming that Montana illegally awarded two contracts to Siyangena TechnologiesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Ousted PRASA CEO Lucky Montana has dismissed allegations that he obtained a house worth millions of rand through a corrupt deal during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Montana says PRASA made the claim because it had failed to pay a company he's accused of illegally awarding tenders to. PRASA chairperson Popo Molefe has filed court papers claiming that Montana illegally awarded two contracts to Siyangena TechnologiesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — University of Fort Hare Alumni and IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi has urged current political leaders to exercise 'cerebral rather than emotional leadership in dealing with the challenges faced by institutions of higher learning. He was delivering the ZK Memorial at the centenary celebration of the University of Fort Hare in Alice in the Eastern Cape. Mathews was the first black graduate from the institution, an ANC politician and envoy to the United Nations. He died in Washington in 1968.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Ousted PRASA CEO Lucky Montana has dismissed allegations that he obtained a house worth millions of rand through a corrupt deal during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Montana says PRASA made the claim because it had failed to pay a company he's accused of illegally awarding tenders to. PRASA chairperson Popo Molefe has filed court papers claiming that Montana illegally awarded two contracts to Siyangena Technologies
SAfm — University of Fort Hare Alumni and IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi has urged current political leaders to exercise 'cerebral rather than emotional leadership in dealing with the challenges faced by institutions of higher learning. He was delivering the ZK Memorial at the centenary celebration of the University of Fort Hare in Alice in the Eastern Cape. Mathews was the first black graduate from the institution, an ANC politician and envoy to the United Nations. He died in Washington in 1968.
SAfm — Ousted PRASA CEO Lucky Montana has dismissed allegations that he obtained a house worth millions of rand through a corrupt deal during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Montana says PRASA made the claim because it had failed to pay a company he's accused of illegally awarding tenders to. PRASA chairperson Popo Molefe has filed court papers claiming that Montana illegally awarded two contracts to Siyangena Technologies
SAfm — The EFF has warned that it is going after President Jacob Zuma with the ultimate goal to see him out of office. The party has rejected the settlement offer the president filed in the Constitutional Court on non-security features at his home in Nkandla. EFF leader Julius Malema says they have their own conditions for a settlement. The constitutional court has given Parties until Friday(05/02) to respond to the settlement proposal ahead of the hearing on Tuesday next week.
SAfm — The EFF has warned that it is going after President Jacob Zuma with the ultimate goal to see him out of office. The party has rejected the settlement offer the president filed in the Constitutional Court on non-security features at his home in Nkandla. EFF leader Julius Malema says they have their own conditions for a settlement. The constitutional court has given Parties until Friday(05/02) to respond to the settlement proposal ahead of the hearing on Tuesday next week.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The EFF has warned that it is going after President Jacob Zuma with the ultimate goal to see him out of office. The party has rejected the settlement offer the president filed in the Constitutional Court on non-security features at his home in Nkandla. EFF leader Julius Malema says they have their own conditions for a settlement. The constitutional court has given Parties until Friday(05/02) to respond to the settlement proposal ahead of the hearing on Tuesday next week.
SAfm — The EFF has warned that it is going after President Jacob Zuma with the ultimate goal to see him out of office. The party has rejected the settlement offer the president filed in the Constitutional Court on non-security features at his home in Nkandla. EFF leader Julius Malema says they have their own conditions for a settlement. The constitutional court has given Parties until Friday(05/02) to respond to the settlement proposal ahead of the hearing on Tuesday next week.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — When Seipati Nale’s husband died in 2008, she was devastated, but her pain was somewhat bearable because he had left money for their children in a trust fund which would enable them to further their studies. The fund was administered by Bophelo Benefit Services. The first payment for the eldest child was made without any delays in 2011. However, for the youngest, there are problems which provide a challenge in his access to education. The money should have been paid out five months ago but the family is still waiting.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — When Seipati Nale’s husband died in 2008, she was devastated, but her pain was somewhat bearable because he had left money for their children in a trust fund which would enable them to further their studies. The fund was administered by Bophelo Benefit Services. The first payment for the eldest child was made without any delays in 2011. However, for the youngest, there are problems which provide a challenge in his access to education. The money should have been paid out five months ago but the family is still waiting.
SAfm — When Seipati Nale’s husband died in 2008, she was devastated, but her pain was somewhat bearable because he had left money for their children in a trust fund which would enable them to further their studies. The fund was administered by Bophelo Benefit Services. The first payment for the eldest child was made without any delays in 2011. However, for the youngest, there are problems which provide a challenge in his access to education. The money should have been paid out five months ago but the family is still waiting.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — When Seipati Nale’s husband died in 2008, she was devastated, but her pain was somewhat bearable because he had left money for their children in a trust fund which would enable them to further their studies. The fund was administered by Bophelo Benefit Services. The first payment for the eldest child was made without any delays in 2011. However, for the youngest, there are problems which provide a challenge in his access to education. The money should have been paid out five months ago but the family is still waiting.
SAfm — Labour Federation COSATU says, government does not have the right to dictate to workers how they should manage thier pension funds. In December last year president Jacob Zuma signed a new tax administration law that allows retirees access to just a third of their money,and the rest to be paid out in instalments. COSATU is calling for the scrapping of the new tax laws, and plans marches around the country against it. Speaking at a media briefing in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, this afternoon COSATU deputy general secretary Solly Phetoe said the planned marches will also be against the proposed Eskom electricity hikes.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Labour Federation COSATU says, government does not have the right to dictate to workers how they should manage thier pension funds. In December last year president Jacob Zuma signed a new tax administration law that allows retirees access to just a third of their money,and the rest to be paid out in instalments. COSATU is calling for the scrapping of the new tax laws, and plans marches around the country against it. Speaking at a media briefing in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, this afternoon COSATU deputy general secretary Solly Phetoe said the planned marches will also be against the proposed Eskom electricity hikes.
SAfm — Labour Federation COSATU says, government does not have the right to dictate to workers how they should manage thier pension funds. In December last year president Jacob Zuma signed a new tax administration law that allows retirees access to just a third of their money,and the rest to be paid out in instalments. COSATU is calling for the scrapping of the new tax laws, and plans marches around the country against it. Speaking at a media briefing in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, this afternoon COSATU deputy general secretary Solly Phetoe said the planned marches will also be against the proposed Eskom electricity hikes.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Labour Federation COSATU says, government does not have the right to dictate to workers how they should manage thier pension funds. In December last year president Jacob Zuma signed a new tax administration law that allows retirees access to just a third of their money,and the rest to be paid out in instalments. COSATU is calling for the scrapping of the new tax laws, and plans marches around the country against it. Speaking at a media briefing in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, this afternoon COSATU deputy general secretary Solly Phetoe said the planned marches will also be against the proposed Eskom electricity hikes.
SAfm — Suspended Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, says that she finds yesterday's announcement by IPID concerning and incomplete. Phiyega was responding to the IPIDs recommendation that she be charged for her role in the Marikana shootings. The NPA must decide whether to charge Phiyega after it received a file from the police watchdog.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says if the constitutional court accepts his proposal- it will not be necessary to hear arguments on the powers of the public protector. Zuma submitted a letter to the constitutional court proposing that the auditor general and finance minister start a new process to determine his liability for the non security features on his Nkandla home. This would be the second investigation following the police minister's report released last year.
SAfm — Suspended Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, says that she finds yesterday's announcement by IPID concerning and incomplete. Phiyega was responding to the IPIDs recommendation that she be charged for her role in the Marikana shootings. The NPA must decide whether to charge Phiyega after it received a file from the police watchdog.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says if the constitutional court accepts his proposal- it will not be necessary to hear arguments on the powers of the public protector. Zuma submitted a letter to the constitutional court proposing that the auditor general and finance minister start a new process to determine his liability for the non security features on his Nkandla home. This would be the second investigation following the police minister's report released last year.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says if the constitutional court accepts his proposal- it will not be necessary to hear arguments on the powers of the public protector. Zuma submitted a letter to the constitutional court proposing that the auditor general and finance minister start a new process to determine his liability for the non security features on his Nkandla home. This would be the second investigation following the police minister's report released last year.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says if the constitutional court accepts his proposal- it will not be necessary to hear arguments on the powers of the public protector. Zuma submitted a letter to the constitutional court proposing that the auditor general and finance minister start a new process to determine his liability for the non security features on his Nkandla home. This would be the second investigation following the police minister's report released last year.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Suspended Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, says that she finds yesterday's announcement by IPID concerning and incomplete. Phiyega was responding to the IPIDs recommendation that she be charged for her role in the Marikana shootings. The NPA must decide whether to charge Phiyega after it received a file from the police watchdog.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Suspended Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, says that she finds yesterday's announcement by IPID concerning and incomplete. Phiyega was responding to the IPIDs recommendation that she be charged for her role in the Marikana shootings. The NPA must decide whether to charge Phiyega after it received a file from the police watchdog.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At the tender age of 23 - you tube blogger Moshe Ndiki has literally made full use of the social media space to share, promote and distribute his comedy with the rest of the world. Laughter may be what most enjoy about his craft but many are last with a lasting impression by his unique and rather simplistic way in which he deals with social issues such as relations, the concept of asking for 'love back' and homosexuality amongst others. Born in East London where he made his first home video, Ndiki is now a continuity presenter for one of the biggest music channels in the country.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At the tender age of 23 - you tube blogger Moshe Ndiki has literally made full use of the social media space to share, promote and distribute his comedy with the rest of the world. Laughter may be what most enjoy about his craft but many are last with a lasting impression by his unique and rather simplistic way in which he deals with social issues such as relations, the concept of asking for 'love back' and homosexuality amongst others. Born in East London where he made his first home video, Ndiki is now a continuity presenter for one of the biggest music channels in the country.
SAfm — At the tender age of 23 - you tube blogger Moshe Ndiki has literally made full use of the social media space to share, promote and distribute his comedy with the rest of the world. Laughter may be what most enjoy about his craft but many are last with a lasting impression by his unique and rather simplistic way in which he deals with social issues such as relations, the concept of asking for 'love back' and homosexuality amongst others. Born in East London where he made his first home video, Ndiki is now a continuity presenter for one of the biggest music channels in the country.
SAfm — At the tender age of 23 - you tube blogger Moshe Ndiki has literally made full use of the social media space to share, promote and distribute his comedy with the rest of the world. Laughter may be what most enjoy about his craft but many are last with a lasting impression by his unique and rather simplistic way in which he deals with social issues such as relations, the concept of asking for 'love back' and homosexuality amongst others. Born in East London where he made his first home video, Ndiki is now a continuity presenter for one of the biggest music channels in the country.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa from Cosatu, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislation
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislationLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa from Cosatu, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislation
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislation
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa from Cosatu, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislationLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislation
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa from Cosatu, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislationLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, says a new workers' movement will be launched on the 1st of May this year. He, together with nine other unions unhappy with the expulsion of Numsa, briefed the media in Johannesburg today. Vavi reiterated that they will continue to mobilise workers to support some of their demands which include a campaign against the changes to the pension funds' legislationLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — MNET says axed Idols SA judge Gareth Cliff did not have a contract with the channel for this year's season of the show. Cliff has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Johannesburg seeking to be reinstated as a judge. He was fired after supposedly supporting a racist tweet.
SAfm — MNET says axed Idols SA judge Gareth Cliff did not have a contract with the channel for this year's season of the show. Cliff has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Johannesburg seeking to be reinstated as a judge. He was fired after supposedly supporting a racist tweet.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Trade union Solidarity has won a landmark case against the South African Police Service in the Johannesburg Labour Court. In the case that lasted two years - the court declared the affirmative action policy of the SAPS invalid and unconstitutional. It's not clear if the police management intends appealing the judgmentWe earlier spoke to the Deputy General Secretary of trade union Solidarity Johan Kruger and I started by asking him for his reaction..Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Trade union Solidarity has won a landmark case against the South African Police Service in the Johannesburg Labour Court. In the case that lasted two years - the court declared the affirmative action policy of the SAPS invalid and unconstitutional. It's not clear if the police management intends appealing the judgmentWe earlier spoke to the Deputy General Secretary of trade union Solidarity Johan Kruger and I started by asking him for his reaction..Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — MNET says axed Idols SA judge Gareth Cliff did not have a contract with the channel for this year's season of the show. Cliff has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Johannesburg seeking to be reinstated as a judge. He was fired after supposedly supporting a racist tweet.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Trade union Solidarity has won a landmark case against the South African Police Service in the Johannesburg Labour Court. In the case that lasted two years - the court declared the affirmative action policy of the SAPS invalid and unconstitutional. It's not clear if the police management intends appealing the judgmentWe earlier spoke to the Deputy General Secretary of trade union Solidarity Johan Kruger and I started by asking him for his reaction..
SAfm — MNET says axed Idols SA judge Gareth Cliff did not have a contract with the channel for this year's season of the show. Cliff has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Johannesburg seeking to be reinstated as a judge. He was fired after supposedly supporting a racist tweet.
SAfm — Trade union Solidarity has won a landmark case against the South African Police Service in the Johannesburg Labour Court. In the case that lasted two years - the court declared the affirmative action policy of the SAPS invalid and unconstitutional. It's not clear if the police management intends appealing the judgmentWe earlier spoke to the Deputy General Secretary of trade union Solidarity Johan Kruger and I started by asking him for his reaction..
SAfm — The Mineral Resources Department says there's a health and safety inspection team on the Rustenburg platinum mining belt to ensure that workers operate in a safe enviroment. This follows the death of four mine workers at Impala Platinum Mine's Number 14 shaft after a fire on Friday. The National Union of Mineworkers alleges that the mining company had known about the likelihood of a fire in the shaft before sending employees underground. We earlier spoke to the spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources, Martin Madlala and I started by asking him what exactly the department is concerned about regarding this particular incident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Mineral Resources Department says there's a health and safety inspection team on the Rustenburg platinum mining belt to ensure that workers operate in a safe enviroment. This follows the death of four mine workers at Impala Platinum Mine's Number 14 shaft after a fire on Friday. The National Union of Mineworkers alleges that the mining company had known about the likelihood of a fire in the shaft before sending employees underground. We earlier spoke to the spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources, Martin Madlala and I started by asking him what exactly the department is concerned about regarding this particular incident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Mineral Resources Department says there's a health and safety inspection team on the Rustenburg platinum mining belt to ensure that workers operate in a safe enviroment. This follows the death of four mine workers at Impala Platinum Mine's Number 14 shaft after a fire on Friday. The National Union of Mineworkers alleges that the mining company had known about the likelihood of a fire in the shaft before sending employees underground. We earlier spoke to the spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources, Martin Madlala and I started by asking him what exactly the department is concerned about regarding this particular incident.
SAfm — The Mineral Resources Department says there's a health and safety inspection team on the Rustenburg platinum mining belt to ensure that workers operate in a safe enviroment. This follows the death of four mine workers at Impala Platinum Mine's Number 14 shaft after a fire on Friday. The National Union of Mineworkers alleges that the mining company had known about the likelihood of a fire in the shaft before sending employees underground. We earlier spoke to the spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources, Martin Madlala and I started by asking him what exactly the department is concerned about regarding this particular incident.
SAfm — In 2014 we brought you the case of Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo who attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course in 2010. The course was facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services (CIETS) now known as Izwe Training and Development. He paid almost R8 000 for the 3-day course, but it turned out that the organisation was not registered to offer courses at that level. Now six year later, the matter has been resolved with the help of Speak Out.
SAfm — In 2014 we brought you the case of Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo who attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course in 2010. The course was facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services (CIETS) now known as Izwe Training and Development. He paid almost R8 000 for the 3-day course, but it turned out that the organisation was not registered to offer courses at that level. Now six year later, the matter has been resolved with the help of Speak Out.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 2014 we brought you the case of Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo who attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course in 2010. The course was facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services (CIETS) now known as Izwe Training and Development. He paid almost R8 000 for the 3-day course, but it turned out that the organisation was not registered to offer courses at that level. Now six year later, the matter has been resolved with the help of Speak Out.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 2014 we brought you the case of Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo who attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course in 2010. The course was facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services (CIETS) now known as Izwe Training and Development. He paid almost R8 000 for the 3-day course, but it turned out that the organisation was not registered to offer courses at that level. Now six year later, the matter has been resolved with the help of Speak Out.
SAfm — Five children have suffocated to death, after being trapped inside a disused freezer outside their home at Kakamas in the Northern Cape. Police, say the bodies of the children were discovered last night by their grandmother. The five, all said to be cousins are aged between 3 and 7.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Five children have suffocated to death, after being trapped inside a disused freezer outside their home at Kakamas in the Northern Cape. Police, say the bodies of the children were discovered last night by their grandmother. The five, all said to be cousins are aged between 3 and 7.
SAfm — Higher Education and Training minister Blade Nzimande has called on university students to stop participating in violent protests and return to class as soon as possible. Nzimande was speaking following a meeting with Vice-Chancellors in Kempton Park this afternoon. He says the issue of the students who are classified as the missing middle, every case will be reviewed on its own merit for now while a model for a pilot project set to start next year is being established.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Five children have suffocated to death, after being trapped inside a disused freezer outside their home at Kakamas in the Northern Cape. Police, say the bodies of the children were discovered last night by their grandmother. The five, all said to be cousins are aged between 3 and 7.
SAfm — Higher Education and Training minister Blade Nzimande has called on university students to stop participating in violent protests and return to class as soon as possible. Nzimande was speaking following a meeting with Vice-Chancellors in Kempton Park this afternoon. He says the issue of the students who are classified as the missing middle, every case will be reviewed on its own merit for now while a model for a pilot project set to start next year is being established.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says he is optimistic that his attendance of the World Economic Forum will help restore investor confidence. The President has arrived at the Swiss Alps resort of Davos for the annual event. The South African government has launched a major charm offensive to convince global investors, bankers and CEO's of multinational companies that the country will overcome current socio-economic challengesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says he is optimistic that his attendance of the World Economic Forum will help restore investor confidence. The President has arrived at the Swiss Alps resort of Davos for the annual event. The South African government has launched a major charm offensive to convince global investors, bankers and CEO's of multinational companies that the country will overcome current socio-economic challengesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says he is optimistic that his attendance of the World Economic Forum will help restore investor confidence. The President has arrived at the Swiss Alps resort of Davos for the annual event. The South African government has launched a major charm offensive to convince global investors, bankers and CEO's of multinational companies that the country will overcome current socio-economic challenges
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma says he is optimistic that his attendance of the World Economic Forum will help restore investor confidence. The President has arrived at the Swiss Alps resort of Davos for the annual event. The South African government has launched a major charm offensive to convince global investors, bankers and CEO's of multinational companies that the country will overcome current socio-economic challenges
SAfm — Higher Education and Training minister Blade Nzimande has called on university students to stop participating in violent protests and return to class as soon as possible. Nzimande was speaking following a meeting with Vice-Chancellors in Kempton Park this afternoon. He says the issue of the students who are classified as the missing middle, every case will be reviewed on its own merit for now while a model for a pilot project set to start next year is being established.
SAfm — Higher Education and Training minister Blade Nzimande has called on university students to stop participating in violent protests and return to class as soon as possible. Nzimande was speaking following a meeting with Vice-Chancellors in Kempton Park this afternoon. He says the issue of the students who are classified as the missing middle, every case will be reviewed on its own merit for now while a model for a pilot project set to start next year is being established.
SAfm — Five children have suffocated to death, after being trapped inside a disused freezer outside their home at Kakamas in the Northern Cape. Police, say the bodies of the children were discovered last night by their grandmother. The five, all said to be cousins are aged between 3 and 7.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Vice-chancellors of seven Gauteng-based universities have expressed concern over the recent spate of disruptions and violent protests. The vice-chancellors have been briefing the media at the University of Johannesburg's Auckland Park campus. They have appealed to all stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of universities as the new academic year commences.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Vice-chancellors of seven Gauteng-based universities have expressed concern over the recent spate of disruptions and violent protests. The vice-chancellors have been briefing the media at the University of Johannesburg's Auckland Park campus. They have appealed to all stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of universities as the new academic year commences.
SAfm — Vice-chancellors of seven Gauteng-based universities have expressed concern over the recent spate of disruptions and violent protests. The vice-chancellors have been briefing the media at the University of Johannesburg's Auckland Park campus. They have appealed to all stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of universities as the new academic year commences.
SAfm — Vice-chancellors of seven Gauteng-based universities have expressed concern over the recent spate of disruptions and violent protests. The vice-chancellors have been briefing the media at the University of Johannesburg's Auckland Park campus. They have appealed to all stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of universities as the new academic year commences.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The City of Cape Town has asked energy regulator NERSA to keep electricity tariff increases as low as possible. This as public hearings into Eskom's request for a 16.6% tariff hike continues in Cape Town. City Director of Electricity, Leslie Rencontre, says a huge increase will have a negative impact on the local economy and consumers.
SAfm — The City of Cape Town has asked energy regulator NERSA to keep electricity tariff increases as low as possible. This as public hearings into Eskom's request for a 16.6% tariff hike continues in Cape Town. City Director of Electricity, Leslie Rencontre, says a huge increase will have a negative impact on the local economy and consumers.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The City of Cape Town has asked energy regulator NERSA to keep electricity tariff increases as low as possible. This as public hearings into Eskom's request for a 16.6% tariff hike continues in Cape Town. City Director of Electricity, Leslie Rencontre, says a huge increase will have a negative impact on the local economy and consumers.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The City of Cape Town has asked energy regulator NERSA to keep electricity tariff increases as low as possible. This as public hearings into Eskom's request for a 16.6% tariff hike continues in Cape Town. City Director of Electricity, Leslie Rencontre, says a huge increase will have a negative impact on the local economy and consumers.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla talks to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimanda following a meeting with student representatives on the #FeesMustFall campaign.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla talks to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimanda following a meeting with student representatives on the #FeesMustFall campaign.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla talks to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimanda following a meeting with student representatives on the #FeesMustFall campaign.
SAfm — Tšepiso Makwetla talks to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimanda following a meeting with student representatives on the #FeesMustFall campaign.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Jacob Zuma has now Jacob Zuma has now officially signed all the tax legislation from 2015 into law. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers.. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come ...
SAfm — Jacob Zuma has now Jacob Zuma has now officially signed all the tax legislation from 2015 into law. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers.. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come ...
SAfm — Jacob Zuma has now Jacob Zuma has now officially signed all the tax legislation from 2015 into law. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers.. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come ...
SAfm — Jacob Zuma has now Jacob Zuma has now officially signed all the tax legislation from 2015 into law. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come into effect on the 1st of March 2016. Meanwhile, The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has expressed its views on the matter and say this is an outrageous and blatant act of provocation by the ANC led government that will have dire and lasting consequences on the relationship between government and the workers.. The president has given a go ahead to the implementation of the 2015 Tax Laws Amendment Act and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act meaning that all retirement reforms related to tax harmonisation on retirement contributions and benefits will come ...
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government will be paying specific attention to maths and science this year. The minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of the state-of-the-art Chief Albert Luthulu Primary in Daveyton in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand. The multi-million rand school was officially opened by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. As millions of learners began the new school year today, Motshekga has appealed to them as well as the teachers to give their all in class.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government will be paying specific attention to maths and science this year. The minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of the state-of-the-art Chief Albert Luthulu Primary in Daveyton in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand. The multi-million rand school was officially opened by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. As millions of learners began the new school year today, Motshekga has appealed to them as well as the teachers to give their all in class.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government will be paying specific attention to maths and science this year. The minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of the state-of-the-art Chief Albert Luthulu Primary in Daveyton in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand. The multi-million rand school was officially opened by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. As millions of learners began the new school year today, Motshekga has appealed to them as well as the teachers to give their all in class.
SAfm — Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government will be paying specific attention to maths and science this year. The minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of the state-of-the-art Chief Albert Luthulu Primary in Daveyton in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand. The multi-million rand school was officially opened by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. As millions of learners began the new school year today, Motshekga has appealed to them as well as the teachers to give their all in class.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There has been a seven percent increase of foreigners entering South Africa over the festive season despite the new strict visa regulations introduced by the Home Affairs Department. High volumes were recorded of people coming from countries like Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, UK, Germany, United States and Namibia. Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, elaborates.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The number of road users that lost their lives on the country's roads from the first of December to 11 January 2016 is standing at 1,755. An increase of 11 percent from last year's statistics, where there were 1,253 crashes on our roads. This amounts to 220 more deaths this year. Minister of Transport, Dipuo Piters says the fatalities could have been more if traffic officials didn't intensify their presence on the roads. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga.
SAfm — The number of road users that lost their lives on the country's roads from the first of December to 11 January 2016 is standing at 1,755. An increase of 11 percent from last year's statistics, where there were 1,253 crashes on our roads. This amounts to 220 more deaths this year. Minister of Transport, Dipuo Piters says the fatalities could have been more if traffic officials didn't intensify their presence on the roads. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There has been a seven percent increase of foreigners entering South Africa over the festive season despite the new strict visa regulations introduced by the Home Affairs Department. High volumes were recorded of people coming from countries like Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, UK, Germany, United States and Namibia. Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, elaborates.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There has been a seven percent increase of foreigners entering South Africa over the festive season despite the new strict visa regulations introduced by the Home Affairs Department. High volumes were recorded of people coming from countries like Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, UK, Germany, United States and Namibia. Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, elaborates.
SAfm — There has been a seven percent increase of foreigners entering South Africa over the festive season despite the new strict visa regulations introduced by the Home Affairs Department. High volumes were recorded of people coming from countries like Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, UK, Germany, United States and Namibia. Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, elaborates.
SAfm — The number of road users that lost their lives on the country's roads from the first of December to 11 January 2016 is standing at 1,755. An increase of 11 percent from last year's statistics, where there were 1,253 crashes on our roads. This amounts to 220 more deaths this year. Minister of Transport, Dipuo Piters says the fatalities could have been more if traffic officials didn't intensify their presence on the roads. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga.
SAfm — The number of road users that lost their lives on the country's roads from the first of December to 11 January 2016 is standing at 1,755. An increase of 11 percent from last year's statistics, where there were 1,253 crashes on our roads. This amounts to 220 more deaths this year. Minister of Transport, Dipuo Piters says the fatalities could have been more if traffic officials didn't intensify their presence on the roads. PM Live anchor Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — UNISA, Tshwane University of Technology and University of Pretoria workers who are protesting over the abolishment of outsourcing, permanent employment and 10-thousand rand salaries, were injured after police shot at them with rubber bullets as they arrived at University of Pretoria's main campus. Protesters had also planned to march to the Union Buildings but the march was disrupted when the police used stunt grenades to disperse them.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — UNISA, Tshwane University of Technology and University of Pretoria workers who are protesting over the abolishment of outsourcing, permanent employment and 10-thousand rand salaries, were injured after police shot at them with rubber bullets as they arrived at University of Pretoria's main campus. Protesters had also planned to march to the Union Buildings but the march was disrupted when the police used stunt grenades to disperse them.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — UNISA, Tshwane University of Technology and University of Pretoria workers who are protesting over the abolishment of outsourcing, permanent employment and 10-thousand rand salaries, were injured after police shot at them with rubber bullets as they arrived at University of Pretoria's main campus. Protesters had also planned to march to the Union Buildings but the march was disrupted when the police used stunt grenades to disperse them.
SAfm — UNISA, Tshwane University of Technology and University of Pretoria workers who are protesting over the abolishment of outsourcing, permanent employment and 10-thousand rand salaries, were injured after police shot at them with rubber bullets as they arrived at University of Pretoria's main campus. Protesters had also planned to march to the Union Buildings but the march was disrupted when the police used stunt grenades to disperse them.
SAfm — Trade and Industry minister Rob Davies has confirmed that all outstanding issues threatening the renewal of agricultural trade benefits between South Africa and the United States have been resolved. Davies has told a news conference in Pretoria the salmonella issue has been concluded and the South African market is now open for 65-thousand tons of US poultry imports. He says the US has signed all documents and he is now awaiting a formal announcement from President Barack Obama. The deal was in danger of being suspended after South Africa missed a December 31 deadline to conclude outstanding issues. US ambassador Patrick Gaspard intervened this week, and had urgent talks with three cabinet ministers.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There is a fresh social media storm over ENCA newsreader Andrew Barnes and freelance journalist Carien du Plessis. Barnes criticised Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's pronunciation on air while du Plessis posted on twitter that a popular restaurant in Rustenburg will be a choice hang out for for tenderpreneurs and pantypreneurs at this weekend's ANC 104th birthday bash. The two have been accused of being white supremacists. Barnes has apologised online and on air and has since been taken off air pending a disciplinary enquiry. Du Plessis has apologised but thev ANC has since banned her from all party events.
SAfm — There is a fresh social media storm over ENCA newsreader Andrew Barnes and freelance journalist Carien du Plessis. Barnes criticised Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's pronunciation on air while du Plessis posted on twitter that a popular restaurant in Rustenburg will be a choice hang out for for tenderpreneurs and pantypreneurs at this weekend's ANC 104th birthday bash. The two have been accused of being white supremacists. Barnes has apologised online and on air and has since been taken off air pending a disciplinary enquiry. Du Plessis has apologised but thev ANC has since banned her from all party events.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There is a fresh social media storm over ENCA newsreader Andrew Barnes and freelance journalist Carien du Plessis. Barnes criticised Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's pronunciation on air while du Plessis posted on twitter that a popular restaurant in Rustenburg will be a choice hang out for for tenderpreneurs and pantypreneurs at this weekend's ANC 104th birthday bash. The two have been accused of being white supremacists. Barnes has apologised online and on air and has since been taken off air pending a disciplinary enquiry. Du Plessis has apologised but thev ANC has since banned her from all party events.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Trade and Industry minister Rob Davies has confirmed that all outstanding issues threatening the renewal of agricultural trade benefits between South Africa and the United States have been resolved. Davies has told a news conference in Pretoria the salmonella issue has been concluded and the South African market is now open for 65-thousand tons of US poultry imports. He says the US has signed all documents and he is now awaiting a formal announcement from President Barack Obama. The deal was in danger of being suspended after South Africa missed a December 31 deadline to conclude outstanding issues. US ambassador Patrick Gaspard intervened this week, and had urgent talks with three cabinet ministers.
SAfm — Trade and Industry minister Rob Davies has confirmed that all outstanding issues threatening the renewal of agricultural trade benefits between South Africa and the United States have been resolved. Davies has told a news conference in Pretoria the salmonella issue has been concluded and the South African market is now open for 65-thousand tons of US poultry imports. He says the US has signed all documents and he is now awaiting a formal announcement from President Barack Obama. The deal was in danger of being suspended after South Africa missed a December 31 deadline to conclude outstanding issues. US ambassador Patrick Gaspard intervened this week, and had urgent talks with three cabinet ministers.
SAfm — Trade and Industry minister Rob Davies has confirmed that all outstanding issues threatening the renewal of agricultural trade benefits between South Africa and the United States have been resolved. Davies has told a news conference in Pretoria the salmonella issue has been concluded and the South African market is now open for 65-thousand tons of US poultry imports. He says the US has signed all documents and he is now awaiting a formal announcement from President Barack Obama. The deal was in danger of being suspended after South Africa missed a December 31 deadline to conclude outstanding issues. US ambassador Patrick Gaspard intervened this week, and had urgent talks with three cabinet ministers.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There is a fresh social media storm over ENCA newsreader Andrew Barnes and freelance journalist Carien du Plessis. Barnes criticised Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's pronunciation on air while du Plessis posted on twitter that a popular restaurant in Rustenburg will be a choice hang out for for tenderpreneurs and pantypreneurs at this weekend's ANC 104th birthday bash. The two have been accused of being white supremacists. Barnes has apologised online and on air and has since been taken off air pending a disciplinary enquiry. Du Plessis has apologised but thev ANC has since banned her from all party events.
SAfm — A number of organisations and individuals continue to raise their concerns with regard to the Tweets that have been characterised as racial. The ANC has laid charges of crimen injuria against a number of South Africans who have made racist or controversial remarks on social media platforms. They include economist Chris Hart and former estate agent Penny Sparrow, as well as fitness enthusiast Justin van Vuuren. Sparrow has been suspended by the DA as a party member and Hart by the Standard Bank, his employer. The ANC laid the charges at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. Meanwhile the DA has also laid charges against Sparrow.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A number of organisations and individuals continue to raise their concerns with regard to the Tweets that have been characterised as racial. The ANC has laid charges of crimen injuria against a number of South Africans who have made racist or controversial remarks on social media platforms. They include economist Chris Hart and former estate agent Penny Sparrow, as well as fitness enthusiast Justin van Vuuren. Sparrow has been suspended by the DA as a party member and Hart by the Standard Bank, his employer. The ANC laid the charges at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. Meanwhile the DA has also laid charges against Sparrow.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A number of organisations and individuals continue to raise their concerns with regard to the Tweets that have been characterised as racial. The ANC has laid charges of crimen injuria against a number of South Africans who have made racist or controversial remarks on social media platforms. They include economist Chris Hart and former estate agent Penny Sparrow, as well as fitness enthusiast Justin van Vuuren. Sparrow has been suspended by the DA as a party member and Hart by the Standard Bank, his employer. The ANC laid the charges at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. Meanwhile the DA has also laid charges against Sparrow.
SAfm — A number of organisations and individuals continue to raise their concerns with regard to the Tweets that have been characterised as racial. The ANC has laid charges of crimen injuria against a number of South Africans who have made racist or controversial remarks on social media platforms. They include economist Chris Hart and former estate agent Penny Sparrow, as well as fitness enthusiast Justin van Vuuren. Sparrow has been suspended by the DA as a party member and Hart by the Standard Bank, his employer. The ANC laid the charges at the Hillbrow police station in Johannesburg. Meanwhile the DA has also laid charges against Sparrow.
SAfm — Umalusi, the matric examinations quality assurance body says this year's matric class has performed worse that last year's group. This came out during a media briefing earlier today in Pretoria. Umalusi also says 26 cases of alleged group copying during the 2015 matric examinations were reported in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Llimpopo and Mpumalanga. Results in the affected centres will be withheld for now.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has not received any notification about a strike action by it police officers. But municipal workers union SAMWU says metro police management were briefed about the strike action a meeting held at JMPD headquarters in Martindale west of Johannesburg this morning.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Umalusi, the matric examinations quality assurance body says this year's matric class has performed worse that last year's group. This came out during a media briefing earlier today in Pretoria. Umalusi also says 26 cases of alleged group copying during the 2015 matric examinations were reported in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Llimpopo and Mpumalanga. Results in the affected centres will be withheld for now.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has not received any notification about a strike action by it police officers. But municipal workers union SAMWU says metro police management were briefed about the strike action a meeting held at JMPD headquarters in Martindale west of Johannesburg this morning.
SAfm — The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has not received any notification about a strike action by it police officers. But municipal workers union SAMWU says metro police management were briefed about the strike action a meeting held at JMPD headquarters in Martindale west of Johannesburg this morning.
SAfm — Umalusi, the matric examinations quality assurance body says this year's matric class has performed worse that last year's group. This came out during a media briefing earlier today in Pretoria. Umalusi also says 26 cases of alleged group copying during the 2015 matric examinations were reported in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Llimpopo and Mpumalanga. Results in the affected centres will be withheld for now.
SAfm — The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has not received any notification about a strike action by it police officers. But municipal workers union SAMWU says metro police management were briefed about the strike action a meeting held at JMPD headquarters in Martindale west of Johannesburg this morning.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Umalusi, the matric examinations quality assurance body says this year's matric class has performed worse that last year's group. This came out during a media briefing earlier today in Pretoria. Umalusi also says 26 cases of alleged group copying during the 2015 matric examinations were reported in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Llimpopo and Mpumalanga. Results in the affected centres will be withheld for now.
SAfm — 110 Journalists have been killed around the world in 2015, with 67 being killed specifically for their work or while in the line of duty. This is according to a report released by Watch group Reporters Without Borders who are calling for the United Nations to take action. According to the report, War-torn Iraq and Syria were the most dangerous places in the world, with France listed third after eight journalists were killed in a jihadist assault in January on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Reporters Without Borders Head of Eastern Europe & Central Asia Desk, Johann Bihr...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — 110 Journalists have been killed around the world in 2015, with 67 being killed specifically for their work or while in the line of duty. This is according to a report released by Watch group Reporters Without Borders who are calling for the United Nations to take action. According to the report, War-torn Iraq and Syria were the most dangerous places in the world, with France listed third after eight journalists were killed in a jihadist assault in January on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Reporters Without Borders Head of Eastern Europe & Central Asia Desk, Johann Bihr...
SAfm — 110 Journalists have been killed around the world in 2015, with 67 being killed specifically for their work or while in the line of duty. This is according to a report released by Watch group Reporters Without Borders who are calling for the United Nations to take action. According to the report, War-torn Iraq and Syria were the most dangerous places in the world, with France listed third after eight journalists were killed in a jihadist assault in January on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Reporters Without Borders Head of Eastern Europe & Central Asia Desk, Johann Bihr...
SAfm — 110 Journalists have been killed around the world in 2015, with 67 being killed specifically for their work or while in the line of duty. This is according to a report released by Watch group Reporters Without Borders who are calling for the United Nations to take action. According to the report, War-torn Iraq and Syria were the most dangerous places in the world, with France listed third after eight journalists were killed in a jihadist assault in January on the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Reporters Without Borders Head of Eastern Europe & Central Asia Desk, Johann Bihr...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Our producers Sithakazelo Dlamini, Izak Du Plessis and Molebogeng Sebidi bring us the untold stories of the Northern Cape's so called forgotten people. SAFM teamed up with the Gift of the Givers and RSG on a journey that spanned over a thousand kilometers across the mountainous province bringing Christmas cheer to some of its most impoverished communities...
SAfm — Our producers Sithakazelo Dlamini, Izak Du Plessis and Molebogeng Sebidi bring us the untold stories of the Northern Cape's so called forgotten people. SAFM teamed up with the Gift of the Givers and RSG on a journey that spanned over a thousand kilometers across the mountainous province bringing Christmas cheer to some of its most impoverished communities...
SAfm — Our producers Sithakazelo Dlamini, Izak Du Plessis and Molebogeng Sebidi bring us the untold stories of the Northern Cape's so called forgotten people. SAFM teamed up with the Gift of the Givers and RSG on a journey that spanned over a thousand kilometers across the mountainous province bringing Christmas cheer to some of its most impoverished communities...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Our producers Sithakazelo Dlamini, Izak Du Plessis and Molebogeng Sebidi bring us the untold stories of the Northern Cape's so called forgotten people. SAFM teamed up with the Gift of the Givers and RSG on a journey that spanned over a thousand kilometers across the mountainous province bringing Christmas cheer to some of its most impoverished communities...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The justice department has made it clear that it expects AbaThembu King Buyelakhaya Dalindyebo to present himself at Mthatha prison by the end of today to start serving his 12-year jail sentence. The king's family earlier hinted that he would not hand himself over. The ministry says it is considering a petition from his lawyer Yasmin Omar to reopen the case. However, it cannot reverse his bail conditions.
SAfm — The justice department has made it clear that it expects AbaThembu King Buyelakhaya Dalindyebo to present himself at Mthatha prison by the end of today to start serving his 12-year jail sentence. The king's family earlier hinted that he would not hand himself over. The ministry says it is considering a petition from his lawyer Yasmin Omar to reopen the case. However, it cannot reverse his bail conditions.
SAfm — The justice department has made it clear that it expects AbaThembu King Buyelakhaya Dalindyebo to present himself at Mthatha prison by the end of today to start serving his 12-year jail sentence. The king's family earlier hinted that he would not hand himself over. The ministry says it is considering a petition from his lawyer Yasmin Omar to reopen the case. However, it cannot reverse his bail conditions.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The justice department has made it clear that it expects AbaThembu King Buyelakhaya Dalindyebo to present himself at Mthatha prison by the end of today to start serving his 12-year jail sentence. The king's family earlier hinted that he would not hand himself over. The ministry says it is considering a petition from his lawyer Yasmin Omar to reopen the case. However, it cannot reverse his bail conditions.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is now left with under 8hours to hand himself over at the Mhatha Prison. If he does not arrive at the prison by midnight, he will be arrested. Justice ministry spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says current bail conditions stand, despite the king's legal team having filed a petition to reopen his trial. Dalindyebo's younger brother Siganeko earlier said the king would not hand himself over. On December 2, the Constitutional Court dismissed Dalindyebo's appeal against his sentence for culpable homicide, assault, arson, and kidnapping.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is now left with under 8hours to hand himself over at the Mhatha Prison. If he does not arrive at the prison by midnight, he will be arrested. Justice ministry spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says current bail conditions stand, despite the king's legal team having filed a petition to reopen his trial. Dalindyebo's younger brother Siganeko earlier said the king would not hand himself over. On December 2, the Constitutional Court dismissed Dalindyebo's appeal against his sentence for culpable homicide, assault, arson, and kidnapping.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is now left with under 8hours to hand himself over at the Mhatha Prison. If he does not arrive at the prison by midnight, he will be arrested. Justice ministry spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says current bail conditions stand, despite the king's legal team having filed a petition to reopen his trial. Dalindyebo's younger brother Siganeko earlier said the king would not hand himself over. On December 2, the Constitutional Court dismissed Dalindyebo's appeal against his sentence for culpable homicide, assault, arson, and kidnapping.
SAfm — AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is now left with under 8hours to hand himself over at the Mhatha Prison. If he does not arrive at the prison by midnight, he will be arrested. Justice ministry spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says current bail conditions stand, despite the king's legal team having filed a petition to reopen his trial. Dalindyebo's younger brother Siganeko earlier said the king would not hand himself over. On December 2, the Constitutional Court dismissed Dalindyebo's appeal against his sentence for culpable homicide, assault, arson, and kidnapping.
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says Dianne Kohler-Barnard has recognised the seriousness of her actions.
SAfm — The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has appealed to consumers to be aware of fraudsters trying to scam them of their money this festive season. The organisation says consumers must protect their personal information. We earlier spoke to the organisation's spokesperson Carol McLoughlin and I started by asking her how consumers can protect themselves against fraudsters.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has appealed to consumers to be aware of fraudsters trying to scam them of their money this festive season. The organisation says consumers must protect their personal information. We earlier spoke to the organisation's spokesperson Carol McLoughlin and I started by asking her how consumers can protect themselves against fraudsters.
SAfm — The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has appealed to consumers to be aware of fraudsters trying to scam them of their money this festive season. The organisation says consumers must protect their personal information. We earlier spoke to the organisation's spokesperson Carol McLoughlin and I started by asking her how consumers can protect themselves against fraudsters.
SAfm — The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has appealed to consumers to be aware of fraudsters trying to scam them of their money this festive season. The organisation says consumers must protect their personal information. We earlier spoke to the organisation's spokesperson Carol McLoughlin and I started by asking her how consumers can protect themselves against fraudsters.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The ANC says the recalling of President Jacob Zuma was never discussed in the Extended National Working Committee meeting held on Monday. Party leaders held a press briefing amidst calls that Zuma should resign following his move to sack former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Zuma has since replaced David Van Rooyen with Pravin Gordhan, a move that was welcomed by the market. The party has also moved to assure investors that there will not be any changes in fiscal policy.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The ANC says the recalling of President Jacob Zuma was never discussed in the Extended National Working Committee meeting held on Monday. Party leaders held a press briefing amidst calls that Zuma should resign following his move to sack former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Zuma has since replaced David Van Rooyen with Pravin Gordhan, a move that was welcomed by the market. The party has also moved to assure investors that there will not be any changes in fiscal policy.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The ANC says the recalling of President Jacob Zuma was never discussed in the Extended National Working Committee meeting held on Monday. Party leaders held a press briefing amidst calls that Zuma should resign following his move to sack former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Zuma has since replaced David Van Rooyen with Pravin Gordhan, a move that was welcomed by the market. The party has also moved to assure investors that there will not be any changes in fiscal policy.
SAfm — The ANC says the recalling of President Jacob Zuma was never discussed in the Extended National Working Committee meeting held on Monday. Party leaders held a press briefing amidst calls that Zuma should resign following his move to sack former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Zuma has since replaced David Van Rooyen with Pravin Gordhan, a move that was welcomed by the market. The party has also moved to assure investors that there will not be any changes in fiscal policy.
SAfm — The tide is slowly turning for some South Africans as they start to become aware of their financial situation and how to deal with it. According to the MD of Dinehelo, Thoko Nchabeleng there has been a decline in the number of over-indebted South Africans. Dinehelo is a company that gives advice on financial wellness. However, many South Africans remain overly indebted. We spoke to Nchabeleng and I started by asking her how best consumers can spend money this festive season.
SAfm — The tide is slowly turning for some South Africans as they start to become aware of their financial situation and how to deal with it. According to the MD of Dinehelo, Thoko Nchabeleng there has been a decline in the number of over-indebted South Africans. Dinehelo is a company that gives advice on financial wellness. However, many South Africans remain overly indebted. We spoke to Nchabeleng and I started by asking her how best consumers can spend money this festive season.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The tide is slowly turning for some South Africans as they start to become aware of their financial situation and how to deal with it. According to the MD of Dinehelo, Thoko Nchabeleng there has been a decline in the number of over-indebted South Africans. Dinehelo is a company that gives advice on financial wellness. However, many South Africans remain overly indebted. We spoke to Nchabeleng and I started by asking her how best consumers can spend money this festive season.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The tide is slowly turning for some South Africans as they start to become aware of their financial situation and how to deal with it. According to the MD of Dinehelo, Thoko Nchabeleng there has been a decline in the number of over-indebted South Africans. Dinehelo is a company that gives advice on financial wellness. However, many South Africans remain overly indebted. We spoke to Nchabeleng and I started by asking her how best consumers can spend money this festive season.
SAfm — South Africa's new Finance Minister David van Rooyen says he is facing a colossal assignment at a time when the economy is struggling. Van Rooyen who replaces the axed Nhalanhla Nene has issued a televised statement saying that he will focus on developing the country's economy for all people - not just the few. The Minister says his department will become more accessible to all the country's people. Van Rooyen says he's mindful of the difficult economic conditions that the country is facing...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South Africa's new Finance Minister David van Rooyen says he is facing a colossal assignment at a time when the economy is struggling. Van Rooyen who replaces the axed Nhalanhla Nene has issued a televised statement saying that he will focus on developing the country's economy for all people - not just the few. The Minister says his department will become more accessible to all the country's people. Van Rooyen says he's mindful of the difficult economic conditions that the country is facing...
SAfm — South Africa's new Finance Minister David van Rooyen says he is facing a colossal assignment at a time when the economy is struggling. Van Rooyen who replaces the axed Nhalanhla Nene has issued a televised statement saying that he will focus on developing the country's economy for all people - not just the few. The Minister says his department will become more accessible to all the country's people. Van Rooyen says he's mindful of the difficult economic conditions that the country is facing...
SAfm — South Africa's new Finance Minister David van Rooyen says he is facing a colossal assignment at a time when the economy is struggling. Van Rooyen who replaces the axed Nhalanhla Nene has issued a televised statement saying that he will focus on developing the country's economy for all people - not just the few. The Minister says his department will become more accessible to all the country's people. Van Rooyen says he's mindful of the difficult economic conditions that the country is facing...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The South African State Theatre in Pretoria recently announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize. Mkhize is a heavyweight in the arts, culture and heritage sector. Not only is he the former CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg and Chief Director of Cultural Affairs at the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, he also spent five years as the CEO of the landmark Robben Island Museum before joining The State Theatre.
SAfm — The South African State Theatre in Pretoria recently announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize. Mkhize is a heavyweight in the arts, culture and heritage sector. Not only is he the former CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg and Chief Director of Cultural Affairs at the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, he also spent five years as the CEO of the landmark Robben Island Museum before joining The State Theatre.
SAfm — Convicted murderer, Sindisiwe Manqele has broken down in the dock after she was found guilty of unlawfully and intentionally killing her rap star boyfriend, Flabba Hadebe. The High Court sitting in Randburg handed down judgment a short while ago. Acting Judge Solly Sithole also found that there was some premeditation to her actions. Manqele fatally stabbed Habedi at his Alexandra home in March this year during an apparent violent altercation.
SAfm — The South African State Theatre in Pretoria recently announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize. Mkhize is a heavyweight in the arts, culture and heritage sector. Not only is he the former CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg and Chief Director of Cultural Affairs at the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, he also spent five years as the CEO of the landmark Robben Island Museum before joining The State Theatre.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Convicted murderer, Sindisiwe Manqele has broken down in the dock after she was found guilty of unlawfully and intentionally killing her rap star boyfriend, Flabba Hadebe. The High Court sitting in Randburg handed down judgment a short while ago. Acting Judge Solly Sithole also found that there was some premeditation to her actions. Manqele fatally stabbed Habedi at his Alexandra home in March this year during an apparent violent altercation.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The South African State Theatre in Pretoria recently announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize. Mkhize is a heavyweight in the arts, culture and heritage sector. Not only is he the former CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg and Chief Director of Cultural Affairs at the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, he also spent five years as the CEO of the landmark Robben Island Museum before joining The State Theatre.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Convicted murderer, Sindisiwe Manqele has broken down in the dock after she was found guilty of unlawfully and intentionally killing her rap star boyfriend, Flabba Hadebe. The High Court sitting in Randburg handed down judgment a short while ago. Acting Judge Solly Sithole also found that there was some premeditation to her actions. Manqele fatally stabbed Habedi at his Alexandra home in March this year during an apparent violent altercation.
SAfm — Convicted murderer, Sindisiwe Manqele has broken down in the dock after she was found guilty of unlawfully and intentionally killing her rap star boyfriend, Flabba Hadebe. The High Court sitting in Randburg handed down judgment a short while ago. Acting Judge Solly Sithole also found that there was some premeditation to her actions. Manqele fatally stabbed Habedi at his Alexandra home in March this year during an apparent violent altercation.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Chairperson of the Disciplinary Inquiry against SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Advocate Willem Edeling, says he will make a decision later on whether the media may have access to audio recordings of the witnesses' testimonies. The media have been barred from attending the proceedings in line with an application by the SABC's lawyers. They argued that media coverage of employees testimony could be prejudicial to them. The first witness to testify was SABC Group Executive of Human Resources, Jabulani Mabaso, followed by Chief Audit Executive Lorraine Francois.
SAfm — Chairperson of the Disciplinary Inquiry against SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Advocate Willem Edeling, says he will make a decision later on whether the media may have access to audio recordings of the witnesses' testimonies. The media have been barred from attending the proceedings in line with an application by the SABC's lawyers. They argued that media coverage of employees testimony could be prejudicial to them. The first witness to testify was SABC Group Executive of Human Resources, Jabulani Mabaso, followed by Chief Audit Executive Lorraine Francois.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal officials are continuing to monitor the situation in Tugela Ferry after the area was hit by a storm last night. Two people have reportedly died while scores have been injured. Homes, schools and other buildings have also been damaged. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal has since deployed a disaster management team to assist those affected.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Chairperson of the Disciplinary Inquiry against SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Advocate Willem Edeling, says he will make a decision later on whether the media may have access to audio recordings of the witnesses' testimonies. The media have been barred from attending the proceedings in line with an application by the SABC's lawyers. They argued that media coverage of employees testimony could be prejudicial to them. The first witness to testify was SABC Group Executive of Human Resources, Jabulani Mabaso, followed by Chief Audit Executive Lorraine Francois.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Chairperson of the Disciplinary Inquiry against SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Advocate Willem Edeling, says he will make a decision later on whether the media may have access to audio recordings of the witnesses' testimonies. The media have been barred from attending the proceedings in line with an application by the SABC's lawyers. They argued that media coverage of employees testimony could be prejudicial to them. The first witness to testify was SABC Group Executive of Human Resources, Jabulani Mabaso, followed by Chief Audit Executive Lorraine Francois.
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal officials are continuing to monitor the situation in Tugela Ferry after the area was hit by a storm last night. Two people have reportedly died while scores have been injured. Homes, schools and other buildings have also been damaged. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal has since deployed a disaster management team to assist those affected.
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal officials are continuing to monitor the situation in Tugela Ferry after the area was hit by a storm last night. Two people have reportedly died while scores have been injured. Homes, schools and other buildings have also been damaged. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal has since deployed a disaster management team to assist those affected.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — KwaZulu Natal officials are continuing to monitor the situation in Tugela Ferry after the area was hit by a storm last night. Two people have reportedly died while scores have been injured. Homes, schools and other buildings have also been damaged. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal has since deployed a disaster management team to assist those affected.
SAfm — In our "Tech Talk" feature this week........We all know of Wi-Fi - a system that uses antennaes to transmit radio signals which are received by mobile devices, enabling digital world interaction from anywhere in the physical world. But instead of using radio waves, what if we could use something else to allow us to access the internet. Something like light?
SAfm — In our "Tech Talk" feature this week........We all know of Wi-Fi - a system that uses antennaes to transmit radio signals which are received by mobile devices, enabling digital world interaction from anywhere in the physical world. But instead of using radio waves, what if we could use something else to allow us to access the internet. Something like light?Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius was released on ten thousand rand bail, with strict conditions, pending his leave to appeal his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court. Pistorius re-applied for bail after his culpable murder conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court of Appeal, and changed to murder. Pistorius murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentyn's Day 2013, by firing four shots through the toilet cubicle door of his luxury home in the Silverwoods Estate in Pretoria.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In our "Tech Talk" feature this week........We all know of Wi-Fi - a system that uses antennaes to transmit radio signals which are received by mobile devices, enabling digital world interaction from anywhere in the physical world. But instead of using radio waves, what if we could use something else to allow us to access the internet. Something like light?
SAfm — In our "Tech Talk" feature this week........We all know of Wi-Fi - a system that uses antennaes to transmit radio signals which are received by mobile devices, enabling digital world interaction from anywhere in the physical world. But instead of using radio waves, what if we could use something else to allow us to access the internet. Something like light?Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius was released on ten thousand rand bail, with strict conditions, pending his leave to appeal his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court. Pistorius re-applied for bail after his culpable murder conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court of Appeal, and changed to murder. Pistorius murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentyn's Day 2013, by firing four shots through the toilet cubicle door of his luxury home in the Silverwoods Estate in Pretoria.
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius was released on ten thousand rand bail, with strict conditions, pending his leave to appeal his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court. Pistorius re-applied for bail after his culpable murder conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court of Appeal, and changed to murder. Pistorius murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentyn's Day 2013, by firing four shots through the toilet cubicle door of his luxury home in the Silverwoods Estate in Pretoria.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius was released on ten thousand rand bail, with strict conditions, pending his leave to appeal his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court. Pistorius re-applied for bail after his culpable murder conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court of Appeal, and changed to murder. Pistorius murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentyn's Day 2013, by firing four shots through the toilet cubicle door of his luxury home in the Silverwoods Estate in Pretoria.
SAfm — Buying property is one of the biggest and most important purchases any consumer can make. However, the process is never easy and with so many people desperate to own a home, there is always someone ready to take advantage of them. Speak Out is often inundated with complaints related to property sales. We spoke to Sanelisiwe Ngcobo who is a lawyer at Gunstons Attorneys and started by asking her what consumers should look out when buying property.
SAfm — Buying property is one of the biggest and most important purchases any consumer can make. However, the process is never easy and with so many people desperate to own a home, there is always someone ready to take advantage of them. Speak Out is often inundated with complaints related to property sales. We spoke to Sanelisiwe Ngcobo who is a lawyer at Gunstons Attorneys and started by asking her what consumers should look out when buying property.
SAfm — Buying property is one of the biggest and most important purchases any consumer can make. However, the process is never easy and with so many people desperate to own a home, there is always someone ready to take advantage of them. Speak Out is often inundated with complaints related to property sales. We spoke to Sanelisiwe Ngcobo who is a lawyer at Gunstons Attorneys and started by asking her what consumers should look out when buying property.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Police have defused tensions during a DA protest at the ANC's Western Cape office in the Cape Town CBD. DA leaders organised the protests against what they said was the ANC's cosy relations with gangsters. Meanwhile, the ANC in the Western Cape says it will proceed with plans to try and remove Helen Zille as the premier of the province. ANC spokesperson Cobus Grobler, alleges that Zille has abused her position in office. He was referring to reports that Zille hired a private investigator to debug cellphones in her department. The ANC is accusing Zille of using taxpayers' money to spy on the opposition and her colleagues.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Police have defused tensions during a DA protest at the ANC's Western Cape office in the Cape Town CBD. DA leaders organised the protests against what they said was the ANC's cosy relations with gangsters. Meanwhile, the ANC in the Western Cape says it will proceed with plans to try and remove Helen Zille as the premier of the province. ANC spokesperson Cobus Grobler, alleges that Zille has abused her position in office. He was referring to reports that Zille hired a private investigator to debug cellphones in her department. The ANC is accusing Zille of using taxpayers' money to spy on the opposition and her colleagues.
SAfm — Police have defused tensions during a DA protest at the ANC's Western Cape office in the Cape Town CBD. DA leaders organised the protests against what they said was the ANC's cosy relations with gangsters. Meanwhile, the ANC in the Western Cape says it will proceed with plans to try and remove Helen Zille as the premier of the province. ANC spokesperson Cobus Grobler, alleges that Zille has abused her position in office. He was referring to reports that Zille hired a private investigator to debug cellphones in her department. The ANC is accusing Zille of using taxpayers' money to spy on the opposition and her colleagues.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Police have defused tensions during a DA protest at the ANC's Western Cape office in the Cape Town CBD. DA leaders organised the protests against what they said was the ANC's cosy relations with gangsters. Meanwhile, the ANC in the Western Cape says it will proceed with plans to try and remove Helen Zille as the premier of the province. ANC spokesperson Cobus Grobler, alleges that Zille has abused her position in office. He was referring to reports that Zille hired a private investigator to debug cellphones in her department. The ANC is accusing Zille of using taxpayers' money to spy on the opposition and her colleagues.
SAfm — Nigerian Televangelist T.B Joshua is expected to appear at the Lagos High Court today to answer to charges over the collapse of his six story guest house in September 2014. 85 South Africans were killed during the incident which led to many calling for action against Joshua. The Synagogue Church of all Nations has denied responsibility for the tragedy, blaming the incident on sabotage.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nigerian Televangelist T.B Joshua is expected to appear at the Lagos High Court today to answer to charges over the collapse of his six story guest house in September 2014. 85 South Africans were killed during the incident which led to many calling for action against Joshua. The Synagogue Church of all Nations has denied responsibility for the tragedy, blaming the incident on sabotage.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nigerian Televangelist T.B Joshua is expected to appear at the Lagos High Court today to answer to charges over the collapse of his six story guest house in September 2014. 85 South Africans were killed during the incident which led to many calling for action against Joshua. The Synagogue Church of all Nations has denied responsibility for the tragedy, blaming the incident on sabotage.
SAfm — Nigerian Televangelist T.B Joshua is expected to appear at the Lagos High Court today to answer to charges over the collapse of his six story guest house in September 2014. 85 South Africans were killed during the incident which led to many calling for action against Joshua. The Synagogue Church of all Nations has denied responsibility for the tragedy, blaming the incident on sabotage.
SAfm — The Tlokwe Municipality independent candidates and COPE in the North West say the role, responsibility and credibility of the IEC during elections should be in question. The Constitutional court has found that eight by-elections which took place within the Tlokwe municipality in 2013 were not free and fair.The Independent candidates have expressed happiness after the Constitutional Court ruled in their favour.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Tlokwe Municipality independent candidates and COPE in the North West say the role, responsibility and credibility of the IEC during elections should be in question. The Constitutional court has found that eight by-elections which took place within the Tlokwe municipality in 2013 were not free and fair.The Independent candidates have expressed happiness after the Constitutional Court ruled in their favour.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Tlokwe Municipality independent candidates and COPE in the North West say the role, responsibility and credibility of the IEC during elections should be in question. The Constitutional court has found that eight by-elections which took place within the Tlokwe municipality in 2013 were not free and fair.The Independent candidates have expressed happiness after the Constitutional Court ruled in their favour.
SAfm — The Tlokwe Municipality independent candidates and COPE in the North West say the role, responsibility and credibility of the IEC during elections should be in question. The Constitutional court has found that eight by-elections which took place within the Tlokwe municipality in 2013 were not free and fair.The Independent candidates have expressed happiness after the Constitutional Court ruled in their favour.
SAfm — The SABC says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court ruling that the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the company's COO be set aside. The DA challenged Motsoeneng's appointment as permanent COO after the public protector found that he had lied about his qualifications and purged senior staff among others.
SAfm — The SABC says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court ruling that the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the company's COO be set aside. The DA challenged Motsoeneng's appointment as permanent COO after the public protector found that he had lied about his qualifications and purged senior staff among others.
SAfm — Pope Francis has arrived in Uganda on the second leg of his African tour. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries were at Kampala's international airport to welcoem the pontiff. Earlier, the head of the Catholic church wound up his tour of Kenya by addressing a packed Nairobi stadium. The Pope urged young Kenyan not to yield to the sweet lure of corruption, and urged them to help those tempted by fanatical ideologies. He also attacked tribalism, drugs and leaders who refuse to step downLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Pope Francis has arrived in Uganda on the second leg of his African tour. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries were at Kampala's international airport to welcoem the pontiff. Earlier, the head of the Catholic church wound up his tour of Kenya by addressing a packed Nairobi stadium. The Pope urged young Kenyan not to yield to the sweet lure of corruption, and urged them to help those tempted by fanatical ideologies. He also attacked tribalism, drugs and leaders who refuse to step downLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The SABC says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court ruling that the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the company's COO be set aside. The DA challenged Motsoeneng's appointment as permanent COO after the public protector found that he had lied about his qualifications and purged senior staff among others.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Most will remember Ricardo Groenewald for his smash-hit, 'I love you Daddy' but many, will remember him for not only influencing his immediate community but a whole generation. The 43-year old succumbed to stage four lymphatic cancer midweek at Cape Town's Tygerberg hospital. The childhood star of the 1980's became a house hold name with his unique voice and moves on the stage. He also shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder performing the song, Children of the World. On this week's OPEN MIC, our producer Asanda Ntame with the assistance of our reporter in Cape Town, Berenice Moss compiled this tribute for one of the country's icons.
SAfm — The SABC says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court ruling that the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the company's COO be set aside. The DA challenged Motsoeneng's appointment as permanent COO after the public protector found that he had lied about his qualifications and purged senior staff among others.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Most will remember Ricardo Groenewald for his smash-hit, 'I love you Daddy' but many, will remember him for not only influencing his immediate community but a whole generation. The 43-year old succumbed to stage four lymphatic cancer midweek at Cape Town's Tygerberg hospital. The childhood star of the 1980's became a house hold name with his unique voice and moves on the stage. He also shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder performing the song, Children of the World. On this week's OPEN MIC, our producer Asanda Ntame with the assistance of our reporter in Cape Town, Berenice Moss compiled this tribute for one of the country's icons.
SAfm — Most will remember Ricardo Groenewald for his smash-hit, 'I love you Daddy' but many, will remember him for not only influencing his immediate community but a whole generation. The 43-year old succumbed to stage four lymphatic cancer midweek at Cape Town's Tygerberg hospital. The childhood star of the 1980's became a house hold name with his unique voice and moves on the stage. He also shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder performing the song, Children of the World. On this week's OPEN MIC, our producer Asanda Ntame with the assistance of our reporter in Cape Town, Berenice Moss compiled this tribute for one of the country's icons.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Pope Francis has arrived in Uganda on the second leg of his African tour. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries were at Kampala's international airport to welcoem the pontiff. Earlier, the head of the Catholic church wound up his tour of Kenya by addressing a packed Nairobi stadium. The Pope urged young Kenyan not to yield to the sweet lure of corruption, and urged them to help those tempted by fanatical ideologies. He also attacked tribalism, drugs and leaders who refuse to step down
SAfm — Pope Francis has arrived in Uganda on the second leg of his African tour. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries were at Kampala's international airport to welcoem the pontiff. Earlier, the head of the Catholic church wound up his tour of Kenya by addressing a packed Nairobi stadium. The Pope urged young Kenyan not to yield to the sweet lure of corruption, and urged them to help those tempted by fanatical ideologies. He also attacked tribalism, drugs and leaders who refuse to step down
SAfm — Most will remember Ricardo Groenewald for his smash-hit, 'I love you Daddy' but many, will remember him for not only influencing his immediate community but a whole generation. The 43-year old succumbed to stage four lymphatic cancer midweek at Cape Town's Tygerberg hospital. The childhood star of the 1980's became a house hold name with his unique voice and moves on the stage. He also shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder performing the song, Children of the World. On this week's OPEN MIC, our producer Asanda Ntame with the assistance of our reporter in Cape Town, Berenice Moss compiled this tribute for one of the country's icons.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Some of Pikitup's striking workers have returned to work with at least one depot fully operational again. However, striking workers are still blockading the company's landfill sites. Pikitup managing director Amanda Nair says armed security personnel is on its way to the landfill sites to make them accessible again.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Some of Pikitup's striking workers have returned to work with at least one depot fully operational again. However, striking workers are still blockading the company's landfill sites. Pikitup managing director Amanda Nair says armed security personnel is on its way to the landfill sites to make them accessible again.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Some of Pikitup's striking workers have returned to work with at least one depot fully operational again. However, striking workers are still blockading the company's landfill sites. Pikitup managing director Amanda Nair says armed security personnel is on its way to the landfill sites to make them accessible again.
SAfm — Some of Pikitup's striking workers have returned to work with at least one depot fully operational again. However, striking workers are still blockading the company's landfill sites. Pikitup managing director Amanda Nair says armed security personnel is on its way to the landfill sites to make them accessible again.
SAfm — While the National carrier SAA finds itself in yet another financial debacle, its leadership remains confident that all will be well. Treasury has warned SAA that the decision to restructure a previous deal with Airbus could result in financial instability. The SAA board argues that the restructured lease will save SAA money and reduce the currency risk. Despite the impasse, the board chairperson Dudu Myeni says the national carrier is in good hands.…
SAfm — While the National carrier SAA finds itself in yet another financial debacle, its leadership remains confident that all will be well. Treasury has warned SAA that the decision to restructure a previous deal with Airbus could result in financial instability. The SAA board argues that the restructured lease will save SAA money and reduce the currency risk. Despite the impasse, the board chairperson Dudu Myeni says the national carrier is in good hands.…
SAfm — While the National carrier SAA finds itself in yet another financial debacle, its leadership remains confident that all will be well. Treasury has warned SAA that the decision to restructure a previous deal with Airbus could result in financial instability. The SAA board argues that the restructured lease will save SAA money and reduce the currency risk. Despite the impasse, the board chairperson Dudu Myeni says the national carrier is in good hands.…Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — While the National carrier SAA finds itself in yet another financial debacle, its leadership remains confident that all will be well. Treasury has warned SAA that the decision to restructure a previous deal with Airbus could result in financial instability. The SAA board argues that the restructured lease will save SAA money and reduce the currency risk. Despite the impasse, the board chairperson Dudu Myeni says the national carrier is in good hands.…Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Striking members of trade union NEHAWU have left the Parliamentary precinct after riot police entered it. This as chief whips of political parties were earlier locked in a meeting to seek the way forward on how the National Assembly proceedings should continue. Striking members of trade union NEHAWU occupied the public gallery of the chamber. This is the second time that the union members are striking over bonuses after negotiations deadlocked. The workers also disrupted committee meetings by chasing parliamentarians out of the meetings.
SAfm — Striking members of trade union NEHAWU have left the Parliamentary precinct after riot police entered it. This as chief whips of political parties were earlier locked in a meeting to seek the way forward on how the National Assembly proceedings should continue. Striking members of trade union NEHAWU occupied the public gallery of the chamber. This is the second time that the union members are striking over bonuses after negotiations deadlocked. The workers also disrupted committee meetings by chasing parliamentarians out of the meetings.
SAfm — Striking members of trade union NEHAWU have left the Parliamentary precinct after riot police entered it. This as chief whips of political parties were earlier locked in a meeting to seek the way forward on how the National Assembly proceedings should continue. Striking members of trade union NEHAWU occupied the public gallery of the chamber. This is the second time that the union members are striking over bonuses after negotiations deadlocked. The workers also disrupted committee meetings by chasing parliamentarians out of the meetings.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Food and Allied Workers Union, FAWU, has joined teachers union SADTU in endorsing Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of ANC president in 2017. The latest move points to a strong indication that the trade union federation COSATU will throw its weight behind Ramaphosa to succeed Jacob Zuma as the country's Head of State in 2018. The ANC Women's and Youth leagues have declared their support for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to be at the helm of the ruling party in two years time. Speaking on the sidelines of COSATU's national congress in Midrand north of Johannesburg, FAWU's General Secretary Katishi Masemola said they backed Ramaphosa to be the ANC's next President.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Food and Allied Workers Union, FAWU, has joined teachers union SADTU in endorsing Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of ANC president in 2017. The latest move points to a strong indication that the trade union federation COSATU will throw its weight behind Ramaphosa to succeed Jacob Zuma as the country's Head of State in 2018. The ANC Women's and Youth leagues have declared their support for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to be at the helm of the ruling party in two years time. Speaking on the sidelines of COSATU's national congress in Midrand north of Johannesburg, FAWU's General Secretary Katishi Masemola said they backed Ramaphosa to be the ANC's next President.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Food and Allied Workers Union, FAWU, has joined teachers union SADTU in endorsing Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of ANC president in 2017. The latest move points to a strong indication that the trade union federation COSATU will throw its weight behind Ramaphosa to succeed Jacob Zuma as the country's Head of State in 2018. The ANC Women's and Youth leagues have declared their support for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to be at the helm of the ruling party in two years time. Speaking on the sidelines of COSATU's national congress in Midrand north of Johannesburg, FAWU's General Secretary Katishi Masemola said they backed Ramaphosa to be the ANC's next President.
SAfm — The Food and Allied Workers Union, FAWU, has joined teachers union SADTU in endorsing Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of ANC president in 2017. The latest move points to a strong indication that the trade union federation COSATU will throw its weight behind Ramaphosa to succeed Jacob Zuma as the country's Head of State in 2018. The ANC Women's and Youth leagues have declared their support for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to be at the helm of the ruling party in two years time. Speaking on the sidelines of COSATU's national congress in Midrand north of Johannesburg, FAWU's General Secretary Katishi Masemola said they backed Ramaphosa to be the ANC's next President.
SAfm — Striking members of trade union NEHAWU have left the Parliamentary precinct after riot police entered it. This as chief whips of political parties were earlier locked in a meeting to seek the way forward on how the National Assembly proceedings should continue. Striking members of trade union NEHAWU occupied the public gallery of the chamber. This is the second time that the union members are striking over bonuses after negotiations deadlocked. The workers also disrupted committee meetings by chasing parliamentarians out of the meetings.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — When people say a name is bigger than the face, Dj Ganyani believes this could not be more true than when referring to himself. Having been in the music industry for over 20 years, the house DJ says he still comes across people who don't believe him when he introduces himself at DJ Ganyani. Our producer Asanda Ntame caught with him and started by asking him whether he is aware of his footprint in the SADeC regionLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — When people say a name is bigger than the face, Dj Ganyani believes this could not be more true than when referring to himself. Having been in the music industry for over 20 years, the house DJ says he still comes across people who don't believe him when he introduces himself at DJ Ganyani. Our producer Asanda Ntame caught with him and started by asking him whether he is aware of his footprint in the SADeC region
SAfm — When people say a name is bigger than the face, Dj Ganyani believes this could not be more true than when referring to himself. Having been in the music industry for over 20 years, the house DJ says he still comes across people who don't believe him when he introduces himself at DJ Ganyani. Our producer Asanda Ntame caught with him and started by asking him whether he is aware of his footprint in the SADeC region
SAfm — When people say a name is bigger than the face, Dj Ganyani believes this could not be more true than when referring to himself. Having been in the music industry for over 20 years, the house DJ says he still comes across people who don't believe him when he introduces himself at DJ Ganyani. Our producer Asanda Ntame caught with him and started by asking him whether he is aware of his footprint in the SADeC regionLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South African Airways has suspended its chief commercial officer Sylvain Bosc. It is reported that a forensic investigation by ENSafrica into various allegations were received through the Deloittes Tip Offs hotline. The airline says the tip-off allegation had enough substance to suggest that Bosc "doctored the numbers for Abu Dhabi to favour the opening of this route and sold SAA out". The goal was to use this new route as a gateway to the Far East for SAA passengers into China and India, and would operate at a substantial profit, as the current routes into those destinations were causing losses to SAA in excess of 400 million rand per annum.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South African Airways has suspended its chief commercial officer Sylvain Bosc. It is reported that a forensic investigation by ENSafrica into various allegations were received through the Deloittes Tip Offs hotline. The airline says the tip-off allegation had enough substance to suggest that Bosc "doctored the numbers for Abu Dhabi to favour the opening of this route and sold SAA out". The goal was to use this new route as a gateway to the Far East for SAA passengers into China and India, and would operate at a substantial profit, as the current routes into those destinations were causing losses to SAA in excess of 400 million rand per annum.
SAfm — South African Airways has suspended its chief commercial officer Sylvain Bosc. It is reported that a forensic investigation by ENSafrica into various allegations were received through the Deloittes Tip Offs hotline. The airline says the tip-off allegation had enough substance to suggest that Bosc "doctored the numbers for Abu Dhabi to favour the opening of this route and sold SAA out". The goal was to use this new route as a gateway to the Far East for SAA passengers into China and India, and would operate at a substantial profit, as the current routes into those destinations were causing losses to SAA in excess of 400 million rand per annum.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South African Airways has suspended its chief commercial officer Sylvain Bosc. It is reported that a forensic investigation by ENSafrica into various allegations were received through the Deloittes Tip Offs hotline. The airline says the tip-off allegation had enough substance to suggest that Bosc "doctored the numbers for Abu Dhabi to favour the opening of this route and sold SAA out". The goal was to use this new route as a gateway to the Far East for SAA passengers into China and India, and would operate at a substantial profit, as the current routes into those destinations were causing losses to SAA in excess of 400 million rand per annum.
SAfm — Leadership from the trade union, Nehawu, are again locked in a closed meeting with Parliament's management. Last week, staff, affiliated to the trade union started striking over performance bonuses and better working conditions. On Friday, they announced that they are not interested in talking to management anymore, while the institution said it was time for an independent mediator to step in. Earlier today, staff declared that they will only enter into talks with management if the portion of their salaries that were docked, will be reversed. Parliament deduced three days' salaries from the affected staff, after a week-long wildcat strike on the premises.
SAfm — Eskom may ask for an electricity tariff increase of about 17 percent next year. The power utility has told the National Energy Regulator it has to cover costs amounting to 23 billion rand incurred as it tried to keep the lights on earlier this year. The power utility has promised no load-shedding during their scheduled maintenance. Eskom spent billions on running diesel generators in a bid to avoid major power outages. Official opposition political party said it was concerned politically connected individuals may have made huge profits from the sale of fuel to Eskom. Eskom held a media briefing earlier today and our reporter, Frank Nxumalo attended
SAfm — The investigation into the Paris terror attacks is said to be focusing on a Belgian man of Moroccan decent as the possible master mind. He has been named as Abdelhamid Abaaoud. French authorities have identified two more of the attackers. Sami Amimour is said to have been one of the suicide bombers at the Bataclan concert hall.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The investigation into the Paris terror attacks is said to be focusing on a Belgian man of Moroccan decent as the possible master mind. He has been named as Abdelhamid Abaaoud. French authorities have identified two more of the attackers. Sami Amimour is said to have been one of the suicide bombers at the Bataclan concert hall.
SAfm — The investigation into the Paris terror attacks is said to be focusing on a Belgian man of Moroccan decent as the possible master mind. He has been named as Abdelhamid Abaaoud. French authorities have identified two more of the attackers. Sami Amimour is said to have been one of the suicide bombers at the Bataclan concert hall.
SAfm — Eskom may ask for an electricity tariff increase of about 17 percent next year. The power utility has told the National Energy Regulator it has to cover costs amounting to 23 billion rand incurred as it tried to keep the lights on earlier this year. The power utility has promised no load-shedding during their scheduled maintenance. Eskom spent billions on running diesel generators in a bid to avoid major power outages. Official opposition political party said it was concerned politically connected individuals may have made huge profits from the sale of fuel to Eskom. Eskom held a media briefing earlier today and our reporter, Frank Nxumalo attendedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The investigation into the Paris terror attacks is said to be focusing on a Belgian man of Moroccan decent as the possible master mind. He has been named as Abdelhamid Abaaoud. French authorities have identified two more of the attackers. Sami Amimour is said to have been one of the suicide bombers at the Bataclan concert hall.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Eskom may ask for an electricity tariff increase of about 17 percent next year. The power utility has told the National Energy Regulator it has to cover costs amounting to 23 billion rand incurred as it tried to keep the lights on earlier this year. The power utility has promised no load-shedding during their scheduled maintenance. Eskom spent billions on running diesel generators in a bid to avoid major power outages. Official opposition political party said it was concerned politically connected individuals may have made huge profits from the sale of fuel to Eskom. Eskom held a media briefing earlier today and our reporter, Frank Nxumalo attended
SAfm — Eskom may ask for an electricity tariff increase of about 17 percent next year. The power utility has told the National Energy Regulator it has to cover costs amounting to 23 billion rand incurred as it tried to keep the lights on earlier this year. The power utility has promised no load-shedding during their scheduled maintenance. Eskom spent billions on running diesel generators in a bid to avoid major power outages. Official opposition political party said it was concerned politically connected individuals may have made huge profits from the sale of fuel to Eskom. Eskom held a media briefing earlier today and our reporter, Frank Nxumalo attendedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Leadership from the trade union, Nehawu, are again locked in a closed meeting with Parliament's management. Last week, staff, affiliated to the trade union started striking over performance bonuses and better working conditions. On Friday, they announced that they are not interested in talking to management anymore, while the institution said it was time for an independent mediator to step in. Earlier today, staff declared that they will only enter into talks with management if the portion of their salaries that were docked, will be reversed. Parliament deduced three days' salaries from the affected staff, after a week-long wildcat strike on the premises.
SAfm — Leadership from the trade union, Nehawu, are again locked in a closed meeting with Parliament's management. Last week, staff, affiliated to the trade union started striking over performance bonuses and better working conditions. On Friday, they announced that they are not interested in talking to management anymore, while the institution said it was time for an independent mediator to step in. Earlier today, staff declared that they will only enter into talks with management if the portion of their salaries that were docked, will be reversed. Parliament deduced three days' salaries from the affected staff, after a week-long wildcat strike on the premises.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Leadership from the trade union, Nehawu, are again locked in a closed meeting with Parliament's management. Last week, staff, affiliated to the trade union started striking over performance bonuses and better working conditions. On Friday, they announced that they are not interested in talking to management anymore, while the institution said it was time for an independent mediator to step in. Earlier today, staff declared that they will only enter into talks with management if the portion of their salaries that were docked, will be reversed. Parliament deduced three days' salaries from the affected staff, after a week-long wildcat strike on the premises.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Relief organisation 'Gift of the Givers', together with SAfm, will next week embark on a drought relief effort in Northern Cape. Several areas in the province have been identified to recieve food parcels. The food parcel programme will kick off in Okiep, a tiny town that was once the centre of the South African copper mining industry.
SAfm — Police are maintaining a strong presence at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) where three students have been arrested after a building was set alight this morning. Extensive damage at the Res Life building which was gutted as protests over fees continue. Today, a group of students gathered a few meters away while police kept a close watch. Another fire was started with furniture pulled into the flames.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Relief organisation 'Gift of the Givers', together with SAfm, will next week embark on a drought relief effort in Northern Cape. Several areas in the province have been identified to recieve food parcels. The food parcel programme will kick off in Okiep, a tiny town that was once the centre of the South African copper mining industry.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Police are maintaining a strong presence at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) where three students have been arrested after a building was set alight this morning. Extensive damage at the Res Life building which was gutted as protests over fees continue. Today, a group of students gathered a few meters away while police kept a close watch. Another fire was started with furniture pulled into the flames.
SAfm — Relief organisation 'Gift of the Givers', together with SAfm, will next week embark on a drought relief effort in Northern Cape. Several areas in the province have been identified to recieve food parcels. The food parcel programme will kick off in Okiep, a tiny town that was once the centre of the South African copper mining industry.
SAfm — Police are maintaining a strong presence at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) where three students have been arrested after a building was set alight this morning. Extensive damage at the Res Life building which was gutted as protests over fees continue. Today, a group of students gathered a few meters away while police kept a close watch. Another fire was started with furniture pulled into the flames.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Relief organisation 'Gift of the Givers', together with SAfm, will next week embark on a drought relief effort in Northern Cape. Several areas in the province have been identified to recieve food parcels. The food parcel programme will kick off in Okiep, a tiny town that was once the centre of the South African copper mining industry.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Police are maintaining a strong presence at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) where three students have been arrested after a building was set alight this morning. Extensive damage at the Res Life building which was gutted as protests over fees continue. Today, a group of students gathered a few meters away while police kept a close watch. Another fire was started with furniture pulled into the flames.
SAfm — Parliament's Police committee has recommended an inquiry be instituted against suspended National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega. This is for her role in the press statement by senior police management in support of her. The committee is releasing its draft report after an inquiry on whether SAPS management were truthful in their dealings with them. It is the first time since 1994 that Parliament has conducted such an inquiry. SAPS management released a statement in August - shortly after the Farlam commission's recommendations were made public - in which they pledged support to Phiyega. Committee chairperson, Francois Beukman...
SAfm — At least 100 shacks are on fire in the Msawawa informal settlement near Kya Sands, north of Johannesburg. Emergency officials say no injuries or fatalies have been reported yet.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says a decision will be made later today on whether exams should continue tomorrow. This after the exams were cancelled today following student protests inside university premises. Five students have since been arrested on charges of grievous bodily harm. One person was injured during the protest. Students have apparently also caused extensive damage to university property.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At least 100 shacks are on fire in the Msawawa informal settlement near Kya Sands, north of Johannesburg. Emergency officials say no injuries or fatalies have been reported yet.
SAfm — At least 100 shacks are on fire in the Msawawa informal settlement near Kya Sands, north of Johannesburg. Emergency officials say no injuries or fatalies have been reported yet.
SAfm — After its world premiere in May 2014, Madiba the African Opera returns on stage for its second run on the 27 November 2015 at the State Theatre, Pretoria. In partnership with the South African State Theatre through their MzansiFela Festival, powered by the Department of Arts and Culture's Mzansi Golden Economy; the producers, Opera South Africa, promises a bigger and better production this time around. We spoke to the show's Director, Unathi Mtirara...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Eight former police officers convicted of murdering Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia have been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in the High Court in Pretoria. Handing down sentence Judge Bert Bam described the police officers' actions as both barbaric and inexcusable.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Eight former police officers convicted of murdering Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia have been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in the High Court in Pretoria. Handing down sentence Judge Bert Bam described the police officers' actions as both barbaric and inexcusable.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says a decision will be made later today on whether exams should continue tomorrow. This after the exams were cancelled today following student protests inside university premises. Five students have since been arrested on charges of grievous bodily harm. One person was injured during the protest. Students have apparently also caused extensive damage to university property.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — After its world premiere in May 2014, Madiba the African Opera returns on stage for its second run on the 27 November 2015 at the State Theatre, Pretoria. In partnership with the South African State Theatre through their MzansiFela Festival, powered by the Department of Arts and Culture's Mzansi Golden Economy; the producers, Opera South Africa, promises a bigger and better production this time around. We spoke to the show's Director, Unathi Mtirara...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Parliament's Police committee has recommended an inquiry be instituted against suspended National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega. This is for her role in the press statement by senior police management in support of her. The committee is releasing its draft report after an inquiry on whether SAPS management were truthful in their dealings with them. It is the first time since 1994 that Parliament has conducted such an inquiry. SAPS management released a statement in August - shortly after the Farlam commission's recommendations were made public - in which they pledged support to Phiyega. Committee chairperson, Francois Beukman...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Parliament's Police committee has recommended an inquiry be instituted against suspended National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega. This is for her role in the press statement by senior police management in support of her. The committee is releasing its draft report after an inquiry on whether SAPS management were truthful in their dealings with them. It is the first time since 1994 that Parliament has conducted such an inquiry. SAPS management released a statement in August - shortly after the Farlam commission's recommendations were made public - in which they pledged support to Phiyega. Committee chairperson, Francois Beukman...
SAfm — Eight former police officers convicted of murdering Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia have been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in the High Court in Pretoria. Handing down sentence Judge Bert Bam described the police officers' actions as both barbaric and inexcusable.
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says a decision will be made later today on whether exams should continue tomorrow. This after the exams were cancelled today following student protests inside university premises. Five students have since been arrested on charges of grievous bodily harm. One person was injured during the protest. Students have apparently also caused extensive damage to university property.
SAfm — After its world premiere in May 2014, Madiba the African Opera returns on stage for its second run on the 27 November 2015 at the State Theatre, Pretoria. In partnership with the South African State Theatre through their MzansiFela Festival, powered by the Department of Arts and Culture's Mzansi Golden Economy; the producers, Opera South Africa, promises a bigger and better production this time around. We spoke to the show's Director, Unathi Mtirara...
SAfm — At least 100 shacks are on fire in the Msawawa informal settlement near Kya Sands, north of Johannesburg. Emergency officials say no injuries or fatalies have been reported yet.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — After its world premiere in May 2014, Madiba the African Opera returns on stage for its second run on the 27 November 2015 at the State Theatre, Pretoria. In partnership with the South African State Theatre through their MzansiFela Festival, powered by the Department of Arts and Culture's Mzansi Golden Economy; the producers, Opera South Africa, promises a bigger and better production this time around. We spoke to the show's Director, Unathi Mtirara...
SAfm — The University of the Western Cape says a decision will be made later today on whether exams should continue tomorrow. This after the exams were cancelled today following student protests inside university premises. Five students have since been arrested on charges of grievous bodily harm. One person was injured during the protest. Students have apparently also caused extensive damage to university property.
SAfm — Parliament's Police committee has recommended an inquiry be instituted against suspended National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega. This is for her role in the press statement by senior police management in support of her. The committee is releasing its draft report after an inquiry on whether SAPS management were truthful in their dealings with them. It is the first time since 1994 that Parliament has conducted such an inquiry. SAPS management released a statement in August - shortly after the Farlam commission's recommendations were made public - in which they pledged support to Phiyega. Committee chairperson, Francois Beukman...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Eight former police officers convicted of murdering Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia have been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in the High Court in Pretoria. Handing down sentence Judge Bert Bam described the police officers' actions as both barbaric and inexcusable.
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The newly formed South African Public Service Union (Sapsu) has reportedly latched onto issues which have been long neglected in public sector bargaining as a launch pad and is set to take part in the upcoming round of wage talks. SAPSU says the formation of a progressive,non-aligned union for public service workers was conceptualized by the workers who decided to distance themselves ,their membership from public sector unions who were in alliance with political parties in governance.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit.
SAfm — The newly formed South African Public Service Union (Sapsu) has reportedly latched onto issues which have been long neglected in public sector bargaining as a launch pad and is set to take part in the upcoming round of wage talks. SAPSU says the formation of a progressive,non-aligned union for public service workers was conceptualized by the workers who decided to distance themselves ,their membership from public sector unions who were in alliance with political parties in governance.
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Disciplinary measures should be taken against Health Professions Council of South Africa senior management found guilty of mismanagement and poor governance. Those are some of the recommendations by the Ministerial Task Team which investigated complaints of irregularities taking place at the council. The task team has recommended that CEO, Dr Buyiswa Matshamba, COO, Tshepo Boikanyo and general manager for legal service be suspended. The task team was established in March this year following letters of complaints from 30 whistle blowers. Health Minister, DR Aaron Motsoaledi revealed the findings of the report in Pretoria todayLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The newly formed South African Public Service Union (Sapsu) has reportedly latched onto issues which have been long neglected in public sector bargaining as a launch pad and is set to take part in the upcoming round of wage talks. SAPSU says the formation of a progressive,non-aligned union for public service workers was conceptualized by the workers who decided to distance themselves ,their membership from public sector unions who were in alliance with political parties in governance.
SAfm — The newly formed South African Public Service Union (Sapsu) has reportedly latched onto issues which have been long neglected in public sector bargaining as a launch pad and is set to take part in the upcoming round of wage talks. SAPSU says the formation of a progressive,non-aligned union for public service workers was conceptualized by the workers who decided to distance themselves ,their membership from public sector unions who were in alliance with political parties in governance.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit.
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Disciplinary measures should be taken against Health Professions Council of South Africa senior management found guilty of mismanagement and poor governance. Those are some of the recommendations by the Ministerial Task Team which investigated complaints of irregularities taking place at the council. The task team has recommended that CEO, Dr Buyiswa Matshamba, COO, Tshepo Boikanyo and general manager for legal service be suspended. The task team was established in March this year following letters of complaints from 30 whistle blowers. Health Minister, DR Aaron Motsoaledi revealed the findings of the report in Pretoria todayLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Disciplinary measures should be taken against Health Professions Council of South Africa senior management found guilty of mismanagement and poor governance. Those are some of the recommendations by the Ministerial Task Team which investigated complaints of irregularities taking place at the council. The task team has recommended that CEO, Dr Buyiswa Matshamba, COO, Tshepo Boikanyo and general manager for legal service be suspended. The task team was established in March this year following letters of complaints from 30 whistle blowers. Health Minister, DR Aaron Motsoaledi revealed the findings of the report in Pretoria today
SAfm — Disciplinary measures should be taken against Health Professions Council of South Africa senior management found guilty of mismanagement and poor governance. Those are some of the recommendations by the Ministerial Task Team which investigated complaints of irregularities taking place at the council. The task team has recommended that CEO, Dr Buyiswa Matshamba, COO, Tshepo Boikanyo and general manager for legal service be suspended. The task team was established in March this year following letters of complaints from 30 whistle blowers. Health Minister, DR Aaron Motsoaledi revealed the findings of the report in Pretoria today
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.
SAfm — In 2003 Mary Shaw from Potterville outside Cape town bought 75 Telkom shares at a cost of R28 each through a company called Computershare. But when she recently enquired about them she was told that they had vanished from her portfolio.
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit. Edward Mokhoanatse, president of the Agency for New Agenda does not agree.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit. Edward Mokhoanatse, president of the Agency for New Agenda does not agree.
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit. Edward Mokhoanatse, president of the Agency for New Agenda does not agree.
SAfm — Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he's satisfied that the demographics of the national rugby team are inclusive. He was briefing the media in Sandton, north of Johannesburg about issues surrounding the recent Rugby World Cup. Several interest groups have expressed concern about a lack of transformation in the sport. However, Mbalula says that all the Springbok players are selected on merit. Edward Mokhoanatse, president of the Agency for New Agenda does not agree.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nigeria has renewed MTN's operating spectrum in that country and extended its operating licence for just under 95 million dollars. MTN's licence and spectrum were issued in 2001 and due to expire in February next year, but has now been extended to 2021, if it pays the money by December to secure it. Reports suggest that while MTN has failed to get a waiver for the 76 billion rand fine, concessions may be made.
SAfm — Nigeria has renewed MTN's operating spectrum in that country and extended its operating licence for just under 95 million dollars. MTN's licence and spectrum were issued in 2001 and due to expire in February next year, but has now been extended to 2021, if it pays the money by December to secure it. Reports suggest that while MTN has failed to get a waiver for the 76 billion rand fine, concessions may be made.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nigeria has renewed MTN's operating spectrum in that country and extended its operating licence for just under 95 million dollars. MTN's licence and spectrum were issued in 2001 and due to expire in February next year, but has now been extended to 2021, if it pays the money by December to secure it. Reports suggest that while MTN has failed to get a waiver for the 76 billion rand fine, concessions may be made.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nigeria has renewed MTN's operating spectrum in that country and extended its operating licence for just under 95 million dollars. MTN's licence and spectrum were issued in 2001 and due to expire in February next year, but has now been extended to 2021, if it pays the money by December to secure it. Reports suggest that while MTN has failed to get a waiver for the 76 billion rand fine, concessions may be made.
SAfm — The questions asked by the full bench of judges at the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), have been indicative of the direction the Oscar Pistorius case will take. This is according to Gauteng legal commentator Brenda Wartle. Wartle says the judges focussed on aspects such as the accused's intent to kill. Meanwhile, the NPA has expressed satisfaction with its appeal against Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction. The Supreme Court of Appeal today reserved judgment as the state applied to have the former paralympian found guilty of murder in the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The questions asked by the full bench of judges at the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), have been indicative of the direction the Oscar Pistorius case will take. This is according to Gauteng legal commentator Brenda Wartle. Wartle says the judges focussed on aspects such as the accused's intent to kill. Meanwhile, the NPA has expressed satisfaction with its appeal against Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction. The Supreme Court of Appeal today reserved judgment as the state applied to have the former paralympian found guilty of murder in the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
SAfm — The questions asked by the full bench of judges at the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), have been indicative of the direction the Oscar Pistorius case will take. This is according to Gauteng legal commentator Brenda Wartle. Wartle says the judges focussed on aspects such as the accused's intent to kill. Meanwhile, the NPA has expressed satisfaction with its appeal against Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction. The Supreme Court of Appeal today reserved judgment as the state applied to have the former paralympian found guilty of murder in the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The questions asked by the full bench of judges at the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), have been indicative of the direction the Oscar Pistorius case will take. This is according to Gauteng legal commentator Brenda Wartle. Wartle says the judges focussed on aspects such as the accused's intent to kill. Meanwhile, the NPA has expressed satisfaction with its appeal against Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction. The Supreme Court of Appeal today reserved judgment as the state applied to have the former paralympian found guilty of murder in the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
SAfm — Communicating with your service provider if you are unable to meet your financial obligations is vital if you want to avoid dire consequences. This is a lesson that Moshibudi Mothapo from Polokwane learnt the hard way after being involved in a car accident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Communicating with your service provider if you are unable to meet your financial obligations is vital if you want to avoid dire consequences. This is a lesson that Moshibudi Mothapo from Polokwane learnt the hard way after being involved in a car accident.
SAfm — Communicating with your service provider if you are unable to meet your financial obligations is vital if you want to avoid dire consequences. This is a lesson that Moshibudi Mothapo from Polokwane learnt the hard way after being involved in a car accident.
SAfm — Communicating with your service provider if you are unable to meet your financial obligations is vital if you want to avoid dire consequences. This is a lesson that Moshibudi Mothapo from Polokwane learnt the hard way after being involved in a car accident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, says free tertiary education is only for the poor. He told Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education today that those who can afford will have to pay. The committee had asked about his department's plans to address the matter of student fees at universities. Nzimande assured MPs that government was trying to source the extra 37 billion rand needed to provide free tertiary education to those who would otherwise be left out. The Minister also reiterated the call for those students who have not returned to class to go back and prepare for examinations.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, says free tertiary education is only for the poor. He told Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education today that those who can afford will have to pay. The committee had asked about his department's plans to address the matter of student fees at universities. Nzimande assured MPs that government was trying to source the extra 37 billion rand needed to provide free tertiary education to those who would otherwise be left out. The Minister also reiterated the call for those students who have not returned to class to go back and prepare for examinations.
SAfm — The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, says free tertiary education is only for the poor. He told Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education today that those who can afford will have to pay. The committee had asked about his department's plans to address the matter of student fees at universities. Nzimande assured MPs that government was trying to source the extra 37 billion rand needed to provide free tertiary education to those who would otherwise be left out. The Minister also reiterated the call for those students who have not returned to class to go back and prepare for examinations.
SAfm — The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, says free tertiary education is only for the poor. He told Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education today that those who can afford will have to pay. The committee had asked about his department's plans to address the matter of student fees at universities. Nzimande assured MPs that government was trying to source the extra 37 billion rand needed to provide free tertiary education to those who would otherwise be left out. The Minister also reiterated the call for those students who have not returned to class to go back and prepare for examinations.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Flitting between the 50s and contemporary South Africa, A New Song, is an elegy, a lament and a triumphant new work by playwright, director and poet, Napo Masheane. Set in a middle class Johannesburg suburb, we are introduced to nine women who formally eke out their existence as domestic workers, juggling the struggle, intemperate madams and motherhood.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Flitting between the 50s and contemporary South Africa, A New Song, is an elegy, a lament and a triumphant new work by playwright, director and poet, Napo Masheane. Set in a middle class Johannesburg suburb, we are introduced to nine women who formally eke out their existence as domestic workers, juggling the struggle, intemperate madams and motherhood.
SAfm — Flitting between the 50s and contemporary South Africa, A New Song, is an elegy, a lament and a triumphant new work by playwright, director and poet, Napo Masheane. Set in a middle class Johannesburg suburb, we are introduced to nine women who formally eke out their existence as domestic workers, juggling the struggle, intemperate madams and motherhood.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Flitting between the 50s and contemporary South Africa, A New Song, is an elegy, a lament and a triumphant new work by playwright, director and poet, Napo Masheane. Set in a middle class Johannesburg suburb, we are introduced to nine women who formally eke out their existence as domestic workers, juggling the struggle, intemperate madams and motherhood.
SAfm — Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande confirms that an agreement has been reached that tuition fee increases will be capped at 6 percent.
SAfm — Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande confirms that an agreement has been reached that tuition fee increases will be capped at 6 percent.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande confirms that an agreement has been reached that tuition fee increases will be capped at 6 percent.
SAfm — Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande confirms that an agreement has been reached that tuition fee increases will be capped at 6 percent.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Protesting Wits students have overturned the car of a fellow student who drove through their blockade and beat the driver up. Police rescued him from the protesters. The student's condition is not clear at present. Protesting students are wielding rocks and sticks on Empire Road in Parktown in Johannesburg - which has been closed - causing major traffic disruptions. The university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today regarding the ten point five percent hike in tuition fees that has been suspended pending a decision in November.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Protesting Wits students have overturned the car of a fellow student who drove through their blockade and beat the driver up. Police rescued him from the protesters. The student's condition is not clear at present. Protesting students are wielding rocks and sticks on Empire Road in Parktown in Johannesburg - which has been closed - causing major traffic disruptions. The university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today regarding the ten point five percent hike in tuition fees that has been suspended pending a decision in November.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Protesting Wits students have overturned the car of a fellow student who drove through their blockade and beat the driver up. Police rescued him from the protesters. The student's condition is not clear at present. Protesting students are wielding rocks and sticks on Empire Road in Parktown in Johannesburg - which has been closed - causing major traffic disruptions. The university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today regarding the ten point five percent hike in tuition fees that has been suspended pending a decision in November.
SAfm — Protesting Wits students have overturned the car of a fellow student who drove through their blockade and beat the driver up. Police rescued him from the protesters. The student's condition is not clear at present. Protesting students are wielding rocks and sticks on Empire Road in Parktown in Johannesburg - which has been closed - causing major traffic disruptions. The university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today regarding the ten point five percent hike in tuition fees that has been suspended pending a decision in November.
SAfm — Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is to meet with vice chancellors from various institutions to tackle the issue of fee hikes. It comes after country-wide protests at institutions of higher learning over fee increases. He will also be meeting with university council chairs, students and workers. At a media briefing in Pretoria this afternoon, the minister appealed to students to give efforts aimed at resolving their grievances a chance. Meanwhile Wits University students have vowed to continue with their protests until their demands are met. This after the university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today on the proposed 10.5 percent hike in tuition fees. However, the council did announce that it is to waive the deposit students are required to pay when enrolling at the institution.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is to meet with vice chancellors from various institutions to tackle the issue of fee hikes. It comes after country-wide protests at institutions of higher learning over fee increases. He will also be meeting with university council chairs, students and workers. At a media briefing in Pretoria this afternoon, the minister appealed to students to give efforts aimed at resolving their grievances a chance. Meanwhile Wits University students have vowed to continue with their protests until their demands are met. This after the university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today on the proposed 10.5 percent hike in tuition fees. However, the council did announce that it is to waive the deposit students are required to pay when enrolling at the institution.
SAfm — Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is to meet with vice chancellors from various institutions to tackle the issue of fee hikes. It comes after country-wide protests at institutions of higher learning over fee increases. He will also be meeting with university council chairs, students and workers. At a media briefing in Pretoria this afternoon, the minister appealed to students to give efforts aimed at resolving their grievances a chance. Meanwhile Wits University students have vowed to continue with their protests until their demands are met. This after the university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today on the proposed 10.5 percent hike in tuition fees. However, the council did announce that it is to waive the deposit students are required to pay when enrolling at the institution.
SAfm — Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is to meet with vice chancellors from various institutions to tackle the issue of fee hikes. It comes after country-wide protests at institutions of higher learning over fee increases. He will also be meeting with university council chairs, students and workers. At a media briefing in Pretoria this afternoon, the minister appealed to students to give efforts aimed at resolving their grievances a chance. Meanwhile Wits University students have vowed to continue with their protests until their demands are met. This after the university's Executive Council failed to meet the students at noon today on the proposed 10.5 percent hike in tuition fees. However, the council did announce that it is to waive the deposit students are required to pay when enrolling at the institution.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Wits University students have blocked their Vice Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, from leaving the Braamfontein campus. Habib was due to address the students on the way forward with regards to their protests against the proposed ten-point-five per cent increase in tuition fees. Today, marks the third day of the students' protests which led to the suspension of all activities on the university's campuses.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Newly appointed Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) chairperson, Vuma Mashinini says his past position within the president's office should not be viewed as him being a 'presidency man'. Mashinini briefed media in Pretoria on his new role, and preparations for next year's municipal elections. Opposition parties have raised concerns with his appointment.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Wits University students have blocked their Vice Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, from leaving the Braamfontein campus. Habib was due to address the students on the way forward with regards to their protests against the proposed ten-point-five per cent increase in tuition fees. Today, marks the third day of the students' protests which led to the suspension of all activities on the university's campuses.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Newly appointed Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) chairperson, Vuma Mashinini says his past position within the president's office should not be viewed as him being a 'presidency man'. Mashinini briefed media in Pretoria on his new role, and preparations for next year's municipal elections. Opposition parties have raised concerns with his appointment.
SAfm — Wits University students have blocked their Vice Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, from leaving the Braamfontein campus. Habib was due to address the students on the way forward with regards to their protests against the proposed ten-point-five per cent increase in tuition fees. Today, marks the third day of the students' protests which led to the suspension of all activities on the university's campuses.
SAfm — Newly appointed Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) chairperson, Vuma Mashinini says his past position within the president's office should not be viewed as him being a 'presidency man'. Mashinini briefed media in Pretoria on his new role, and preparations for next year's municipal elections. Opposition parties have raised concerns with his appointment.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Newly appointed Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) chairperson, Vuma Mashinini says his past position within the president's office should not be viewed as him being a 'presidency man'. Mashinini briefed media in Pretoria on his new role, and preparations for next year's municipal elections. Opposition parties have raised concerns with his appointment.
SAfm — Wits University students have blocked their Vice Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, from leaving the Braamfontein campus. Habib was due to address the students on the way forward with regards to their protests against the proposed ten-point-five per cent increase in tuition fees. Today, marks the third day of the students' protests which led to the suspension of all activities on the university's campuses.
SAfm — John Block has resigned as Northern Cape Chairperson of the ANC and PEC as well as MEC for Finance and Tourism. This after Block was found guilty of corruption and money laundering by the Kimberley High Court . His co-accused, Trifecta director Christo Scholtz was found guilty while deputy secretary Alvin Botes has been acquitted of all charges.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — John Block has resigned as Northern Cape Chairperson of the ANC and PEC as well as MEC for Finance and Tourism. This after Block was found guilty of corruption and money laundering by the Kimberley High Court . His co-accused, Trifecta director Christo Scholtz was found guilty while deputy secretary Alvin Botes has been acquitted of all charges.
SAfm — John Block has resigned as Northern Cape Chairperson of the ANC and PEC as well as MEC for Finance and Tourism. This after Block was found guilty of corruption and money laundering by the Kimberley High Court . His co-accused, Trifecta director Christo Scholtz was found guilty while deputy secretary Alvin Botes has been acquitted of all charges.
SAfm — John Block has resigned as Northern Cape Chairperson of the ANC and PEC as well as MEC for Finance and Tourism. This after Block was found guilty of corruption and money laundering by the Kimberley High Court . His co-accused, Trifecta director Christo Scholtz was found guilty while deputy secretary Alvin Botes has been acquitted of all charges.Links: Listen & Download,
City of Joburg’s Executive Director for Transport, Lisa Seftel says a full investigation will go ahead to determine the cause of Wednesday’s pedestrian bridge accident in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.
SAfm — The national civic alliance is urging government to conduct an urgent investigation into the cause of yesterday's structural bridge collapse near Grayston Drive in Sandton. Two people died and more than twenty others were injured following the incident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The national civic alliance is urging government to conduct an urgent investigation into the cause of yesterday's structural bridge collapse near Grayston Drive in Sandton. Two people died and more than twenty others were injured following the incident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The M1 highway in Sandton, north of Johannesburg has been re-opened to traffic after it was closed for about 24 hours. This follows the collapse of a pedestrian bridge under construction near the Grayston Drive off-ramp yesterday afternoon. Two people died and more than 20 others injured, three of them critically. Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau re-opened the road after he was assured that it was safe for use.
SAfm — The national civic alliance is urging government to conduct an urgent investigation into the cause of yesterday's structural bridge collapse near Grayston Drive in Sandton. Two people died and more than twenty others were injured following the incident.
SAfm — The M1 highway in Sandton, north of Johannesburg has been re-opened to traffic after it was closed for about 24 hours. This follows the collapse of a pedestrian bridge under construction near the Grayston Drive off-ramp yesterday afternoon. Two people died and more than 20 others injured, three of them critically. Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau re-opened the road after he was assured that it was safe for use.
SAfm — The M1 highway in Sandton, north of Johannesburg has been re-opened to traffic after it was closed for about 24 hours. This follows the collapse of a pedestrian bridge under construction near the Grayston Drive off-ramp yesterday afternoon. Two people died and more than 20 others injured, three of them critically. Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau re-opened the road after he was assured that it was safe for use.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The M1 highway in Sandton, north of Johannesburg has been re-opened to traffic after it was closed for about 24 hours. This follows the collapse of a pedestrian bridge under construction near the Grayston Drive off-ramp yesterday afternoon. Two people died and more than 20 others injured, three of them critically. Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau re-opened the road after he was assured that it was safe for use.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The national civic alliance is urging government to conduct an urgent investigation into the cause of yesterday's structural bridge collapse near Grayston Drive in Sandton. Two people died and more than twenty others were injured following the incident.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's decision to suspend National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Phiyega has been suspended with immediate effect, pending a board of inquiry into her fitness to hold office. The inquiry was instituted following the recommendation of the Marikana Commission that probed the deaths of 44 people during the strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in 2012. DA spokesperson Zakhele Mbele says the DA has long called for the President to act against Phiyega...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's decision to suspend National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Phiyega has been suspended with immediate effect, pending a board of inquiry into her fitness to hold office. The inquiry was instituted following the recommendation of the Marikana Commission that probed the deaths of 44 people during the strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in 2012. DA spokesperson Zakhele Mbele says the DA has long called for the President to act against Phiyega...
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's decision to suspend National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Phiyega has been suspended with immediate effect, pending a board of inquiry into her fitness to hold office. The inquiry was instituted following the recommendation of the Marikana Commission that probed the deaths of 44 people during the strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in 2012. DA spokesperson Zakhele Mbele says the DA has long called for the President to act against Phiyega...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance has welcomed President Jacob Zuma's decision to suspend National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Phiyega has been suspended with immediate effect, pending a board of inquiry into her fitness to hold office. The inquiry was instituted following the recommendation of the Marikana Commission that probed the deaths of 44 people during the strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in 2012. DA spokesperson Zakhele Mbele says the DA has long called for the President to act against Phiyega...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo's bid to avoid imprisonment is gradually fading as the state has filed papers opposing his application for the extension of his bail. The King intends taking the Supreme Court of Appeal's decision to the Constitutional Court on the grounds that indigenous legal aspects were never taken into consideration during his conviction. He was convicted of crimes including kidnapping, culpable homicide, assault and arson, committed between 1995 and 1996.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo's bid to avoid imprisonment is gradually fading as the state has filed papers opposing his application for the extension of his bail. The King intends taking the Supreme Court of Appeal's decision to the Constitutional Court on the grounds that indigenous legal aspects were never taken into consideration during his conviction. He was convicted of crimes including kidnapping, culpable homicide, assault and arson, committed between 1995 and 1996.
SAfm — The AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo's bid to avoid imprisonment is gradually fading as the state has filed papers opposing his application for the extension of his bail. The King intends taking the Supreme Court of Appeal's decision to the Constitutional Court on the grounds that indigenous legal aspects were never taken into consideration during his conviction. He was convicted of crimes including kidnapping, culpable homicide, assault and arson, committed between 1995 and 1996.
SAfm — The AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo's bid to avoid imprisonment is gradually fading as the state has filed papers opposing his application for the extension of his bail. The King intends taking the Supreme Court of Appeal's decision to the Constitutional Court on the grounds that indigenous legal aspects were never taken into consideration during his conviction. He was convicted of crimes including kidnapping, culpable homicide, assault and arson, committed between 1995 and 1996.Links: Listen & Download,
SABMiller has accepted "in principle" a new takeover bid from rival brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev. SABMiller had rejected previous offers, claiming that they "very substantially" undervalued the company.
SAfm — The judge in the case against Northern Cape ANC chairperson, John Block, party deputy secretary, Alvin Botes, as well as Trifecta director, Christo Scholtz is expected to continue to hand down judgment at the High Court in Kimberley tomorrow. The three are accused of fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to multi-million rand government lease tenders. Economic Freedom Fighters members have been picketing outside the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley. The jubilant EFF members say the case must be finalised.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The judge in the case against Northern Cape ANC chairperson, John Block, party deputy secretary, Alvin Botes, as well as Trifecta director, Christo Scholtz is expected to continue to hand down judgment at the High Court in Kimberley tomorrow. The three are accused of fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to multi-million rand government lease tenders. Economic Freedom Fighters members have been picketing outside the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley. The jubilant EFF members say the case must be finalised.
SAfm — An agreement has been reached in principle for the world's largest brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to buy South Africa's British brewing company SABMiller for more than a trillion-rand. If the take-over deal succeeds, a single company will be selling one in every three beers across the globe. The deal is still subject to international regulators' scrutinyLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The judge in the case against Northern Cape ANC chairperson, John Block, party deputy secretary, Alvin Botes, as well as Trifecta director, Christo Scholtz is expected to continue to hand down judgment at the High Court in Kimberley tomorrow. The three are accused of fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to multi-million rand government lease tenders. Economic Freedom Fighters members have been picketing outside the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley. The jubilant EFF members say the case must be finalised.
SAfm — An agreement has been reached in principle for the world's largest brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to buy South Africa's British brewing company SABMiller for more than a trillion-rand. If the take-over deal succeeds, a single company will be selling one in every three beers across the globe. The deal is still subject to international regulators' scrutiny
SAfm — An agreement has been reached in principle for the world's largest brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to buy South Africa's British brewing company SABMiller for more than a trillion-rand. If the take-over deal succeeds, a single company will be selling one in every three beers across the globe. The deal is still subject to international regulators' scrutinyLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The judge in the case against Northern Cape ANC chairperson, John Block, party deputy secretary, Alvin Botes, as well as Trifecta director, Christo Scholtz is expected to continue to hand down judgment at the High Court in Kimberley tomorrow. The three are accused of fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to multi-million rand government lease tenders. Economic Freedom Fighters members have been picketing outside the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley. The jubilant EFF members say the case must be finalised.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — An agreement has been reached in principle for the world's largest brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to buy South Africa's British brewing company SABMiller for more than a trillion-rand. If the take-over deal succeeds, a single company will be selling one in every three beers across the globe. The deal is still subject to international regulators' scrutiny
SAfm — Human Rights Watch in southern Africa says South Africa's threat to pull out of the ICC will undo the country's good work as a promoter of human rights on the continent and worldwide. The ANC has directed government to review its membership of the international court. The governing party says the ICC has lost direction and it is being used by some powerful states that are not signatories to the Rome Statute. Ntebo Mokobo compiled this report.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Human Rights Watch in southern Africa says South Africa's threat to pull out of the ICC will undo the country's good work as a promoter of human rights on the continent and worldwide. The ANC has directed government to review its membership of the international court. The governing party says the ICC has lost direction and it is being used by some powerful states that are not signatories to the Rome Statute. Ntebo Mokobo compiled this report.
SAfm — Human Rights Watch in southern Africa says South Africa's threat to pull out of the ICC will undo the country's good work as a promoter of human rights on the continent and worldwide. The ANC has directed government to review its membership of the international court. The governing party says the ICC has lost direction and it is being used by some powerful states that are not signatories to the Rome Statute. Ntebo Mokobo compiled this report.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Human Rights Watch in southern Africa says South Africa's threat to pull out of the ICC will undo the country's good work as a promoter of human rights on the continent and worldwide. The ANC has directed government to review its membership of the international court. The governing party says the ICC has lost direction and it is being used by some powerful states that are not signatories to the Rome Statute. Ntebo Mokobo compiled this report.
SAfm — The ANC's National General Council gets underway tomorrow. The party has confirmed that it's all systems go. Some of the key economic issues that will be discussed include the rand's performance, SA companies listed overseas and the problems facing the low performing economy with high unemployment rateLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.
SAfm — The ANC's National General Council gets underway tomorrow. The party has confirmed that it's all systems go. Some of the key economic issues that will be discussed include the rand's performance, SA companies listed overseas and the problems facing the low performing economy with high unemployment rate
SAfm — The ANC's National General Council gets underway tomorrow. The party has confirmed that it's all systems go. Some of the key economic issues that will be discussed include the rand's performance, SA companies listed overseas and the problems facing the low performing economy with high unemployment rate
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.
SAfm — The ANC's National General Council gets underway tomorrow. The party has confirmed that it's all systems go. Some of the key economic issues that will be discussed include the rand's performance, SA companies listed overseas and the problems facing the low performing economy with high unemployment rateLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 1980 Nkululeko Mxokiswa worked for Mercedez Benz and left in 1984. He received his pension fund payout shortly after leaving the company. In 2008 the Motor Industry Fund Administrators announced that all workers in the motor industry who had withdrawn their benefits before 2004 qualified for a surplus. Mxokiswa tried in vain for the past seven years to get a pay out from the Surplus Fund. This is his story.
SAfm — In 1980 Nkululeko Mxokiswa worked for Mercedez Benz and left in 1984. He received his pension fund payout shortly after leaving the company. In 2008 the Motor Industry Fund Administrators announced that all workers in the motor industry who had withdrawn their benefits before 2004 qualified for a surplus. Mxokiswa tried in vain for the past seven years to get a pay out from the Surplus Fund. This is his story.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 1980 Nkululeko Mxokiswa worked for Mercedez Benz and left in 1984. He received his pension fund payout shortly after leaving the company. In 2008 the Motor Industry Fund Administrators announced that all workers in the motor industry who had withdrawn their benefits before 2004 qualified for a surplus. Mxokiswa tried in vain for the past seven years to get a pay out from the Surplus Fund. This is his story.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In 1980 Nkululeko Mxokiswa worked for Mercedez Benz and left in 1984. He received his pension fund payout shortly after leaving the company. In 2008 the Motor Industry Fund Administrators announced that all workers in the motor industry who had withdrawn their benefits before 2004 qualified for a surplus. Mxokiswa tried in vain for the past seven years to get a pay out from the Surplus Fund. This is his story.
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Public Protector cannot fulfill the constitutional purpose of her office if other organs of State second-guess her findings and ignore her recommendations. That's the ruling made by a full bench of justices of the Appeal Court in Bloemfontein. The ruling follows the application lodged by the SABC, Communications Minister and broadcaster's chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. The court dismissed with costs their application against a Public Protector's recommendation that Motsoeneng should be suspended. In the judgement, the court ruled that the Public Protector can implement remedial action.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Public Protector cannot fulfill the constitutional purpose of her office if other organs of State second-guess her findings and ignore her recommendations. That's the ruling made by a full bench of justices of the Appeal Court in Bloemfontein. The ruling follows the application lodged by the SABC, Communications Minister and broadcaster's chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. The court dismissed with costs their application against a Public Protector's recommendation that Motsoeneng should be suspended. In the judgement, the court ruled that the Public Protector can implement remedial action.
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.
SAfm — With just hours away from the opening of the ANC's national general council, the governing party's alliance partners - the SACP and Cosatu - have a mixed bag of expectations. E-tolls, the National Development Plan and the struggling economy are some of the issues that the two tripartite alliance members want clarity on.
SAfm — The Public Protector cannot fulfill the constitutional purpose of her office if other organs of State second-guess her findings and ignore her recommendations. That's the ruling made by a full bench of justices of the Appeal Court in Bloemfontein. The ruling follows the application lodged by the SABC, Communications Minister and broadcaster's chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. The court dismissed with costs their application against a Public Protector's recommendation that Motsoeneng should be suspended. In the judgement, the court ruled that the Public Protector can implement remedial action.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Public Protector cannot fulfill the constitutional purpose of her office if other organs of State second-guess her findings and ignore her recommendations. That's the ruling made by a full bench of justices of the Appeal Court in Bloemfontein. The ruling follows the application lodged by the SABC, Communications Minister and broadcaster's chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. The court dismissed with costs their application against a Public Protector's recommendation that Motsoeneng should be suspended. In the judgement, the court ruled that the Public Protector can implement remedial action.
SAfm — SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on the SABC is adamant that there's nothing illegal about the way in which it has obtained emails relating to Bob Hewitt rape and sexual assault case. SABC News is in possession of documents showing that the three women who accused former tennis champion Bob Hewitt of rape and sexual assault may have colluded prior to his trial. The 75-year-old former tennis coach was sentenced to six years in prison earlier this year after being convicted on two counts of rape and one of sexual assault.
SAfm — SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on the SABC is adamant that there's nothing illegal about the way in which it has obtained emails relating to Bob Hewitt rape and sexual assault case. SABC News is in possession of documents showing that the three women who accused former tennis champion Bob Hewitt of rape and sexual assault may have colluded prior to his trial. The 75-year-old former tennis coach was sentenced to six years in prison earlier this year after being convicted on two counts of rape and one of sexual assault.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — African Court on Human and People's Rights has been commended for dispensing justice across the continent. In just a decade of its existence the court is to have recorded tremendous achievements. This year alone the court based in Arusha, Tanzania has received 17 contentious applications. And joining me in the studio is the President of the Court, Justice Augustino Ramadhani.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on the SABC is adamant that there's nothing illegal about the way in which it has obtained emails relating to Bob Hewitt rape and sexual assault case. SABC News is in possession of documents showing that the three women who accused former tennis champion Bob Hewitt of rape and sexual assault may have colluded prior to his trial. The 75-year-old former tennis coach was sentenced to six years in prison earlier this year after being convicted on two counts of rape and one of sexual assault.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — African Court on Human and People's Rights has been commended for dispensing justice across the continent. In just a decade of its existence the court is to have recorded tremendous achievements. This year alone the court based in Arusha, Tanzania has received 17 contentious applications. And joining me in the studio is the President of the Court, Justice Augustino Ramadhani.
SAfm — SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on the SABC is adamant that there's nothing illegal about the way in which it has obtained emails relating to Bob Hewitt rape and sexual assault case. SABC News is in possession of documents showing that the three women who accused former tennis champion Bob Hewitt of rape and sexual assault may have colluded prior to his trial. The 75-year-old former tennis coach was sentenced to six years in prison earlier this year after being convicted on two counts of rape and one of sexual assault.
SAfm — African Court on Human and People's Rights has been commended for dispensing justice across the continent. In just a decade of its existence the court is to have recorded tremendous achievements. This year alone the court based in Arusha, Tanzania has received 17 contentious applications. And joining me in the studio is the President of the Court, Justice Augustino Ramadhani.
SAfm — African Court on Human and People's Rights has been commended for dispensing justice across the continent. In just a decade of its existence the court is to have recorded tremendous achievements. This year alone the court based in Arusha, Tanzania has received 17 contentious applications. And joining me in the studio is the President of the Court, Justice Augustino Ramadhani.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Today marks World Teacher's Day. It is a day on which the vital role played by educators in developing and shaping young minds is acknowledged. However this role is being undermined across the world by tecaher shortages. Teachers also face numerous challenges with many working without the necessary resources or proper training.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Today marks World Teacher's Day. It is a day on which the vital role played by educators in developing and shaping young minds is acknowledged. However this role is being undermined across the world by tecaher shortages. Teachers also face numerous challenges with many working without the necessary resources or proper training.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Ibrahim Index of African Governance, launched today, indicates that over the last four years, governance progress in Africa has stalled, and reveals a shifting landscape. During the period 2011-14, the African average overall governance score in the IIAG increased only slightly by +0.2 points to 50.1 with considerable changes in performance during the last four years at all levels of the Index, both at country and at category level. Mo Ibrahim, Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, says: "While Africans overall are certainly healthier and live in more democratic societies than 15 years ago, the 2015 IIAG shows that recent progress in other key areas on the continent has either stalled or reversed, and that some key countries seem to be faltering. This is a warning sign for all of us. Only shared and sustained improvements across all areas of governance will deliver the future that Africans deserve and demand."Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Ibrahim Index of African Governance, launched today, indicates that over the last four years, governance progress in Africa has stalled, and reveals a shifting landscape. During the period 2011-14, the African average overall governance score in the IIAG increased only slightly by +0.2 points to 50.1 with considerable changes in performance during the last four years at all levels of the Index, both at country and at category level. Mo Ibrahim, Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, says: "While Africans overall are certainly healthier and live in more democratic societies than 15 years ago, the 2015 IIAG shows that recent progress in other key areas on the continent has either stalled or reversed, and that some key countries seem to be faltering. This is a warning sign for all of us. Only shared and sustained improvements across all areas of governance will deliver the future that Africans deserve and demand."
SAfm — The Ibrahim Index of African Governance, launched today, indicates that over the last four years, governance progress in Africa has stalled, and reveals a shifting landscape. During the period 2011-14, the African average overall governance score in the IIAG increased only slightly by +0.2 points to 50.1 with considerable changes in performance during the last four years at all levels of the Index, both at country and at category level. Mo Ibrahim, Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, says: "While Africans overall are certainly healthier and live in more democratic societies than 15 years ago, the 2015 IIAG shows that recent progress in other key areas on the continent has either stalled or reversed, and that some key countries seem to be faltering. This is a warning sign for all of us. Only shared and sustained improvements across all areas of governance will deliver the future that Africans deserve and demand."Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Today marks World Teacher's Day. It is a day on which the vital role played by educators in developing and shaping young minds is acknowledged. However this role is being undermined across the world by tecaher shortages. Teachers also face numerous challenges with many working without the necessary resources or proper training.
SAfm — The Ibrahim Index of African Governance, launched today, indicates that over the last four years, governance progress in Africa has stalled, and reveals a shifting landscape. During the period 2011-14, the African average overall governance score in the IIAG increased only slightly by +0.2 points to 50.1 with considerable changes in performance during the last four years at all levels of the Index, both at country and at category level. Mo Ibrahim, Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, says: "While Africans overall are certainly healthier and live in more democratic societies than 15 years ago, the 2015 IIAG shows that recent progress in other key areas on the continent has either stalled or reversed, and that some key countries seem to be faltering. This is a warning sign for all of us. Only shared and sustained improvements across all areas of governance will deliver the future that Africans deserve and demand."
SAfm — Today marks World Teacher's Day. It is a day on which the vital role played by educators in developing and shaping young minds is acknowledged. However this role is being undermined across the world by tecaher shortages. Teachers also face numerous challenges with many working without the necessary resources or proper training.
SAfm — ON THIS WEEK'S OPEN MIC, Our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with flutist and composer, Wouter Kellerman. The Grammy award winner has released his forth album, titled Love language. The album encapsulates the myriad ways that people connect on the topics of life and love - and the countless languages with which people speak of the universal connection that binds them one to another. The globe trotting flutist took away three SAMA awards last year and has since been topping the Billboards Music Chart...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — ON THIS WEEK'S OPEN MIC, Our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with flutist and composer, Wouter Kellerman. The Grammy award winner has released his forth album, titled Love language. The album encapsulates the myriad ways that people connect on the topics of life and love - and the countless languages with which people speak of the universal connection that binds them one to another. The globe trotting flutist took away three SAMA awards last year and has since been topping the Billboards Music Chart...
SAfm — ON THIS WEEK'S OPEN MIC, Our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with flutist and composer, Wouter Kellerman. The Grammy award winner has released his forth album, titled Love language. The album encapsulates the myriad ways that people connect on the topics of life and love - and the countless languages with which people speak of the universal connection that binds them one to another. The globe trotting flutist took away three SAMA awards last year and has since been topping the Billboards Music Chart...
SAfm — Making a decision to study while working is often difficult but it can be rewarding for many people once made. It was this aim to fulfill a dream that saw Judith Marumo from Rustenburg register to write matric with distance education provider INTEC College at the end of 2014. She paid the required deposit of R2000 but the College failed to honour its part of the agreement. She says she did not receive a student number and when she inquired she was told that the Education Department needed to allocate an exam centre first.
SAfm — Making a decision to study while working is often difficult but it can be rewarding for many people once made. It was this aim to fulfill a dream that saw Judith Marumo from Rustenburg register to write matric with distance education provider INTEC College at the end of 2014. She paid the required deposit of R2000 but the College failed to honour its part of the agreement. She says she did not receive a student number and when she inquired she was told that the Education Department needed to allocate an exam centre first.
SAfm — Making a decision to study while working is often difficult but it can be rewarding for many people once made. It was this aim to fulfill a dream that saw Judith Marumo from Rustenburg register to write matric with distance education provider INTEC College at the end of 2014. She paid the required deposit of R2000 but the College failed to honour its part of the agreement. She says she did not receive a student number and when she inquired she was told that the Education Department needed to allocate an exam centre first.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — AbaThembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, has lost his appeal against his 15 year sentence and has instead been sentenced to 12 years imprisonement. King Dalindyebo was found guilty of arson, kidnapping, assault and defeating the ends of justice. The king was convicted for disciplining a group of people by torching their homes. He appealed his 15 year sentence after he was convicted in 2009
SAfm — AbaThembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, has lost his appeal against his 15 year sentence and has instead been sentenced to 12 years imprisonement. King Dalindyebo was found guilty of arson, kidnapping, assault and defeating the ends of justice. The king was convicted for disciplining a group of people by torching their homes. He appealed his 15 year sentence after he was convicted in 2009Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — AbaThembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, has lost his appeal against his 15 year sentence and has instead been sentenced to 12 years imprisonement. King Dalindyebo was found guilty of arson, kidnapping, assault and defeating the ends of justice. The king was convicted for disciplining a group of people by torching their homes. He appealed his 15 year sentence after he was convicted in 2009
SAfm — Road Agency, SANRAL, says a court decision halting plans to toll sections of the N1 and N2 in the Cape Winelands means that the highways may not be upgraded for at least the next 20 years, if at all. The agency was reacting to a decision by the Cape Town High Court, which found that the decision to toll was improper and unlawful. The court says if SANRAL and the transport minister want to go ahead with tolling plans, a comprehensive public participation process needs to be undertaken.
SAfm — Road Agency, SANRAL, says a court decision halting plans to toll sections of the N1 and N2 in the Cape Winelands means that the highways may not be upgraded for at least the next 20 years, if at all. The agency was reacting to a decision by the Cape Town High Court, which found that the decision to toll was improper and unlawful. The court says if SANRAL and the transport minister want to go ahead with tolling plans, a comprehensive public participation process needs to be undertaken.
SAfm — Quality assurance body, Umalusi, says it has identified risks ahead of the final matric exams. These includes inadequate staffing, lack of transport, lack of secure storage for exam papers as well as inadequate resources. Umalusi officials briefed the media at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park today on their preparedness for this year's National Senior Certificate exams. They say the mass cheating scandal that marred last year's exams in various provinces, remains a focal point in this year's preparations.
SAfm — Road Agency, SANRAL, says a court decision halting plans to toll sections of the N1 and N2 in the Cape Winelands means that the highways may not be upgraded for at least the next 20 years, if at all. The agency was reacting to a decision by the Cape Town High Court, which found that the decision to toll was improper and unlawful. The court says if SANRAL and the transport minister want to go ahead with tolling plans, a comprehensive public participation process needs to be undertaken.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Quality assurance body, Umalusi, says it has identified risks ahead of the final matric exams. These includes inadequate staffing, lack of transport, lack of secure storage for exam papers as well as inadequate resources. Umalusi officials briefed the media at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park today on their preparedness for this year's National Senior Certificate exams. They say the mass cheating scandal that marred last year's exams in various provinces, remains a focal point in this year's preparations.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Quality assurance body, Umalusi, says it has identified risks ahead of the final matric exams. These includes inadequate staffing, lack of transport, lack of secure storage for exam papers as well as inadequate resources. Umalusi officials briefed the media at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park today on their preparedness for this year's National Senior Certificate exams. They say the mass cheating scandal that marred last year's exams in various provinces, remains a focal point in this year's preparations.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — Audiences should prepare for a night of romance, comedy and pure enchantment when they book for AGP World's spectacular theatrical production 'Blame it on Bollywood'. It's hot off the stages of India where critics have been praising the performances of the star-studded and multi-talented Indian cast.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Despite NEDLAC not granting the workers a day off to the Anti-corruption much as per request by the organisers, hundreds of people gathered in different parts of the country to march against corruption. Former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been leading one of the anti-corruption marches at the Union Buildings in PretoriaLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Despite NEDLAC not granting the workers a day off to the Anti-corruption much as per request by the organisers, hundreds of people gathered in different parts of the country to march against corruption. Former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been leading one of the anti-corruption marches at the Union Buildings in Pretoria
SAfm — Despite NEDLAC not granting the workers a day off to the Anti-corruption much as per request by the organisers, hundreds of people gathered in different parts of the country to march against corruption. Former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been leading one of the anti-corruption marches at the Union Buildings in Pretoria
SAfm — Audiences should prepare for a night of romance, comedy and pure enchantment when they book for AGP World's spectacular theatrical production 'Blame it on Bollywood'. It's hot off the stages of India where critics have been praising the performances of the star-studded and multi-talented Indian cast.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — Audiences should prepare for a night of romance, comedy and pure enchantment when they book for AGP World's spectacular theatrical production 'Blame it on Bollywood'. It's hot off the stages of India where critics have been praising the performances of the star-studded and multi-talented Indian cast.
SAfm — One of South Africa's most loved comics Trevor Noah, is going to assume his role as the new Daily Show host on Monday. The American political satire show runs on US television. On Monday, Noah will make his debut as the show's new host taking over from comedian John Stewart. We spoke to our colleague Dhashen Moodley who met with Trevor Noah in New York...
SAfm — One of South Africa's most loved comics Trevor Noah, is going to assume his role as the new Daily Show host on Monday. The American political satire show runs on US television. On Monday, Noah will make his debut as the show's new host taking over from comedian John Stewart. We spoke to our colleague Dhashen Moodley who met with Trevor Noah in New York...
SAfm — One of South Africa's most loved comics Trevor Noah, is going to assume his role as the new Daily Show host on Monday. The American political satire show runs on US television. On Monday, Noah will make his debut as the show's new host taking over from comedian John Stewart. We spoke to our colleague Dhashen Moodley who met with Trevor Noah in New York...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Letsetja Kganyago, has announced that the bank's repo rate will remain unchanged at 6-per cent and the prime lending rate at 9-point-5 per cent. This is in line with the prediction by most economists. Speaking in Pretoria, Kganyago cited a few concerned which led to the decision. These include a weaker rand and the exchange rate, electricity increases and low domestic growth.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Letsetja Kganyago, has announced that the bank's repo rate will remain unchanged at 6-per cent and the prime lending rate at 9-point-5 per cent. This is in line with the prediction by most economists. Speaking in Pretoria, Kganyago cited a few concerned which led to the decision. These include a weaker rand and the exchange rate, electricity increases and low domestic growth.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — As the nation prepares to celebrate its colourful diversities tommorow on heritage day, Owami Woman and Brand SA are presenting a one of a kind Woman tailored heritage day celebration. The Owami Women and Brand South Africa event will amongst other things, highlight various Women in different fields. Trough their leadership and contribution,these women have positively affected their communities and environment for the greater good of South Africa.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The application by two Mpumalanga rhino breeders to overturn government's moratorium on the sale of rhino horn continued in the High Court in Pretoria today. John Hume and Johan Kruger are challenging the government's legislation and moratorium barring trading in rhino horn. Hume own over a 1000 rhinos at his farm. Meanwhile, advocate David Unterhalter was replaced by Isabel Goodman as lawyer standing in for ministry of Environmental Affairs. Goodman, in her heads of arguments told the court that the moratorium is in line with international law that prevents private rhino horn trade and sale.
SAfm — As the nation prepares to celebrate its colourful diversities tommorow on heritage day, Owami Woman and Brand SA are presenting a one of a kind Woman tailored heritage day celebration. The Owami Women and Brand South Africa event will amongst other things, highlight various Women in different fields. Trough their leadership and contribution,these women have positively affected their communities and environment for the greater good of South Africa.
SAfm — As the nation prepares to celebrate its colourful diversities tommorow on heritage day, Owami Woman and Brand SA are presenting a one of a kind Woman tailored heritage day celebration. The Owami Women and Brand South Africa event will amongst other things, highlight various Women in different fields. Trough their leadership and contribution,these women have positively affected their communities and environment for the greater good of South Africa.
SAfm — The application by two Mpumalanga rhino breeders to overturn government's moratorium on the sale of rhino horn continued in the High Court in Pretoria today. John Hume and Johan Kruger are challenging the government's legislation and moratorium barring trading in rhino horn. Hume own over a 1000 rhinos at his farm. Meanwhile, advocate David Unterhalter was replaced by Isabel Goodman as lawyer standing in for ministry of Environmental Affairs. Goodman, in her heads of arguments told the court that the moratorium is in line with international law that prevents private rhino horn trade and sale.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Letsetja Kganyago, has announced that the bank's repo rate will remain unchanged at 6-per cent and the prime lending rate at 9-point-5 per cent. This is in line with the prediction by most economists. Speaking in Pretoria, Kganyago cited a few concerned which led to the decision. These include a weaker rand and the exchange rate, electricity increases and low domestic growth.
SAfm — The application by two Mpumalanga rhino breeders to overturn government's moratorium on the sale of rhino horn continued in the High Court in Pretoria today. John Hume and Johan Kruger are challenging the government's legislation and moratorium barring trading in rhino horn. Hume own over a 1000 rhinos at his farm. Meanwhile, advocate David Unterhalter was replaced by Isabel Goodman as lawyer standing in for ministry of Environmental Affairs. Goodman, in her heads of arguments told the court that the moratorium is in line with international law that prevents private rhino horn trade and sale.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Letsetja Kganyago, has announced that the bank's repo rate will remain unchanged at 6-per cent and the prime lending rate at 9-point-5 per cent. This is in line with the prediction by most economists. Speaking in Pretoria, Kganyago cited a few concerned which led to the decision. These include a weaker rand and the exchange rate, electricity increases and low domestic growth.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Letsetja Kganyago, has announced that the bank's repo rate will remain unchanged at 6-per cent and the prime lending rate at 9-point-5 per cent. This is in line with the prediction by most economists. Speaking in Pretoria, Kganyago cited a few concerned which led to the decision. These include a weaker rand and the exchange rate, electricity increases and low domestic growth.
SAfm — Reserve Bank Governor, Letsetja Kganyago, has announced that the bank's repo rate will remain unchanged at 6-per cent and the prime lending rate at 9-point-5 per cent. This is in line with the prediction by most economists. Speaking in Pretoria, Kganyago cited a few concerned which led to the decision. These include a weaker rand and the exchange rate, electricity increases and low domestic growth.
SAfm — European Union ministers are meeting in Brussels to try to resolve a dispute over how to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers who have recently arrived in Europe. Some central European states have resisted calls for EU members to accept mandatory quotas. Whatever is decided, the United Nations says the EU's plans will not be enough. The migrants are part of 500,000 that have arrived by sea this year so far. Germany says it expects up to a million this year.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Power failure on the 18th of June at Letaba Hospital was the reason behind the death of one of the three patients, who died at the Letaba Hospital outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. This was revealed by health minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi in Polokwane today when he released the findings into the incidents of that day. Motsoaledi says the hospital had not experienced load shedding, but that a back up generator which ran for a long time had ran out of diesel. Motsoaledi says the patient relied on a ventilator which no longer had power supply.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Power failure on the 18th of June at Letaba Hospital was the reason behind the death of one of the three patients, who died at the Letaba Hospital outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. This was revealed by health minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi in Polokwane today when he released the findings into the incidents of that day. Motsoaledi says the hospital had not experienced load shedding, but that a back up generator which ran for a long time had ran out of diesel. Motsoaledi says the patient relied on a ventilator which no longer had power supply.
SAfm — European Union ministers are meeting in Brussels to try to resolve a dispute over how to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers who have recently arrived in Europe. Some central European states have resisted calls for EU members to accept mandatory quotas. Whatever is decided, the United Nations says the EU's plans will not be enough. The migrants are part of 500,000 that have arrived by sea this year so far. Germany says it expects up to a million this year.
SAfm — Power failure on the 18th of June at Letaba Hospital was the reason behind the death of one of the three patients, who died at the Letaba Hospital outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. This was revealed by health minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi in Polokwane today when he released the findings into the incidents of that day. Motsoaledi says the hospital had not experienced load shedding, but that a back up generator which ran for a long time had ran out of diesel. Motsoaledi says the patient relied on a ventilator which no longer had power supply.
SAfm — European Union ministers are meeting in Brussels to try to resolve a dispute over how to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers who have recently arrived in Europe. Some central European states have resisted calls for EU members to accept mandatory quotas. Whatever is decided, the United Nations says the EU's plans will not be enough. The migrants are part of 500,000 that have arrived by sea this year so far. Germany says it expects up to a million this year.
SAfm — Reports coming out of the capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou are that a deadline for the coutry's elite guards to surrender has passed. Troops loyal to Burkina Faso's deposed government said they were preparing to attack Camp Naaba military base near the capital's presidential palace, which is held by troops who staged a coup last week. The coup leader, General Gilbert Diendere, has defied an ultimatum to step down, saying his forces will retaliate if attacked.The guards had ousted the civilian government in a coup last Thursday. The Regular army, which gave the ultimatum, has been massing in the capital and residents have been told to stay in doors
SAfm — Reports coming out of the capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou are that a deadline for the coutry's elite guards to surrender has passed. Troops loyal to Burkina Faso's deposed government said they were preparing to attack Camp Naaba military base near the capital's presidential palace, which is held by troops who staged a coup last week. The coup leader, General Gilbert Diendere, has defied an ultimatum to step down, saying his forces will retaliate if attacked.The guards had ousted the civilian government in a coup last Thursday. The Regular army, which gave the ultimatum, has been massing in the capital and residents have been told to stay in doors
SAfm — Reports coming out of the capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou are that a deadline for the coutry's elite guards to surrender has passed. Troops loyal to Burkina Faso's deposed government said they were preparing to attack Camp Naaba military base near the capital's presidential palace, which is held by troops who staged a coup last week. The coup leader, General Gilbert Diendere, has defied an ultimatum to step down, saying his forces will retaliate if attacked.The guards had ousted the civilian government in a coup last Thursday. The Regular army, which gave the ultimatum, has been massing in the capital and residents have been told to stay in doorsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Free State University Vice chancellor, Professor Jonathan Jansen, says South Africa spends the biggest share of its GDP on education than any other country, yet its results are among the worst in the world. Jansen was addressing a dialogue on raising the standard of education in SA in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. He says says this crisis is due to government's inefficiency to turn their resources into results.
SAfm — Free State University Vice chancellor, Professor Jonathan Jansen, says South Africa spends the biggest share of its GDP on education than any other country, yet its results are among the worst in the world. Jansen was addressing a dialogue on raising the standard of education in SA in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. He says says this crisis is due to government's inefficiency to turn their resources into results.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Free State University Vice chancellor, Professor Jonathan Jansen, says South Africa spends the biggest share of its GDP on education than any other country, yet its results are among the worst in the world. Jansen was addressing a dialogue on raising the standard of education in SA in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. He says says this crisis is due to government's inefficiency to turn their resources into results.
SAfm — COSATU has continued to campaign that companies must discontinue doing business with Apartheid Israeli regime as an instrument to isolate the intransigent regime against ill-treatment meted against the people of Palestine.COSATU says they agree with BDS-South Africa that 'International mobilisation, mass protests, global boycotts and specifically the cultural and sports boycott against the oppressive and racist Apartheid system in South Africa were used as ways to mobilise huge pressure on the Apartheid regime in the 1980s, largely accelerating our struggle towards freedom'.
SAfm — COSATU has continued to campaign that companies must discontinue doing business with Apartheid Israeli regime as an instrument to isolate the intransigent regime against ill-treatment meted against the people of Palestine.COSATU says they agree with BDS-South Africa that 'International mobilisation, mass protests, global boycotts and specifically the cultural and sports boycott against the oppressive and racist Apartheid system in South Africa were used as ways to mobilise huge pressure on the Apartheid regime in the 1980s, largely accelerating our struggle towards freedom'.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — COSATU has continued to campaign that companies must discontinue doing business with Apartheid Israeli regime as an instrument to isolate the intransigent regime against ill-treatment meted against the people of Palestine.COSATU says they agree with BDS-South Africa that 'International mobilisation, mass protests, global boycotts and specifically the cultural and sports boycott against the oppressive and racist Apartheid system in South Africa were used as ways to mobilise huge pressure on the Apartheid regime in the 1980s, largely accelerating our struggle towards freedom'.
SAfm — The basic education department says it is not backing down on its decision to continue with the Annual National Assessment (ANA) examinations in December. This, despite the unions' outrage and threats that they will boycott the assessment examinations. It was earlier announced that the assessment will take place in February next year. But on Friday basic education Minister, Angie Motshekga announced that the department had reached an agreement with the unions and the assessments will be conducted in December. The union's briefed the media in Pretoria earlier today and are adamant that the assessments will not be written this year.
SAfm — It's not entirely a 'Happy day for Pharell as he prepares for his first concert in South Africa. The City of Cape Town says its finalising security arrangements for this evening's Pharrell Williams concert at Grand West Casino as thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters are expected to protest outside the venue ahead of the start of the event.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — It's not entirely a 'Happy day for Pharell as he prepares for his first concert in South Africa. The City of Cape Town says its finalising security arrangements for this evening's Pharrell Williams concert at Grand West Casino as thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters are expected to protest outside the venue ahead of the start of the event.
SAfm — The basic education department says it is not backing down on its decision to continue with the Annual National Assessment (ANA) examinations in December. This, despite the unions' outrage and threats that they will boycott the assessment examinations. It was earlier announced that the assessment will take place in February next year. But on Friday basic education Minister, Angie Motshekga announced that the department had reached an agreement with the unions and the assessments will be conducted in December. The union's briefed the media in Pretoria earlier today and are adamant that the assessments will not be written this year.
SAfm — It's not entirely a 'Happy day for Pharell as he prepares for his first concert in South Africa. The City of Cape Town says its finalising security arrangements for this evening's Pharrell Williams concert at Grand West Casino as thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters are expected to protest outside the venue ahead of the start of the event.
SAfm — The basic education department says it is not backing down on its decision to continue with the Annual National Assessment (ANA) examinations in December. This, despite the unions' outrage and threats that they will boycott the assessment examinations. It was earlier announced that the assessment will take place in February next year. But on Friday basic education Minister, Angie Motshekga announced that the department had reached an agreement with the unions and the assessments will be conducted in December. The union's briefed the media in Pretoria earlier today and are adamant that the assessments will not be written this year.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — As the Macufe annual festival draws nearer, on this week's OPEN MIC our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with legendary musicians Caiphus Semenya and his wife Letta Mbulu. The pair are amongst various artists that will entertain thousands of music junkies in Bloemfontein during the main festival on the 10th of October. Kicking off from the 3rd of the same month and ending off with a soccer clash between one of the Soweto Giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfotein Celtics, the Macufe festival continues to draw crowds from across the country, including neighbouring SADeC countries such as Lesotho, Namibia and Mozambique
SAfm — As the Macufe annual festival draws nearer, on this week's OPEN MIC our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with legendary musicians Caiphus Semenya and his wife Letta Mbulu. The pair are amongst various artists that will entertain thousands of music junkies in Bloemfontein during the main festival on the 10th of October. Kicking off from the 3rd of the same month and ending off with a soccer clash between one of the Soweto Giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfotein Celtics, the Macufe festival continues to draw crowds from across the country, including neighbouring SADeC countries such as Lesotho, Namibia and MozambiqueLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — As the Macufe annual festival draws nearer, on this week's OPEN MIC our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with legendary musicians Caiphus Semenya and his wife Letta Mbulu. The pair are amongst various artists that will entertain thousands of music junkies in Bloemfontein during the main festival on the 10th of October. Kicking off from the 3rd of the same month and ending off with a soccer clash between one of the Soweto Giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfotein Celtics, the Macufe festival continues to draw crowds from across the country, including neighbouring SADeC countries such as Lesotho, Namibia and Mozambique
SAfm — Kenya's Education ministry has ordered the closure of all public primary and secondary schools following a three week nationwide teachers' strike. Kenyan teachers went on strike at the beginning of the term following a pay dispute with the government. The country's Supreme Court ruled that a 50 - 60 per cent pay increament awarded by the Industrial court in a ruling last month, was justified. However, President Uhuru Kenyatta says the country cannot afford to pay the teachers this much.
SAfm — The Annual National Assesment exams, or ANA's, will be written from the 1st to the 4th December this year. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has annouced this in Pretoria today. She says Education MEC's in all provinces indicated that they will able to go ahead with ANA's
SAfm — Kenya's Education ministry has ordered the closure of all public primary and secondary schools following a three week nationwide teachers' strike. Kenyan teachers went on strike at the beginning of the term following a pay dispute with the government. The country's Supreme Court ruled that a 50 - 60 per cent pay increament awarded by the Industrial court in a ruling last month, was justified. However, President Uhuru Kenyatta says the country cannot afford to pay the teachers this much.
SAfm — The Annual National Assesment exams, or ANA's, will be written from the 1st to the 4th December this year. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has annouced this in Pretoria today. She says Education MEC's in all provinces indicated that they will able to go ahead with ANA'sLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Kenya's Education ministry has ordered the closure of all public primary and secondary schools following a three week nationwide teachers' strike. Kenyan teachers went on strike at the beginning of the term following a pay dispute with the government. The country's Supreme Court ruled that a 50 - 60 per cent pay increament awarded by the Industrial court in a ruling last month, was justified. However, President Uhuru Kenyatta says the country cannot afford to pay the teachers this much.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Annual National Assesment exams, or ANA's, will be written from the 1st to the 4th December this year. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has annouced this in Pretoria today. She says Education MEC's in all provinces indicated that they will able to go ahead with ANA's
SAfm — Legal representative for the Democratic Alliance Advocate Anton Katz has stressed that disciplinary action without suspension would be meaningless.The DA is the first respondent in the appeal case by the SABC against the Western Cape High Court ruling that the public broadcaster's chief operating officer be suspended and disciplinary action be taken against him. The DA wants the SABC to implement Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's recommendation that Motsoeneng be removed from office. Last year, a High Court judge ordered the SABC to serve Motsoeneng with charges and institute disciplinary action over his alleged abuse of power and lying about his qualifications. For more on this we are joined on the line by our reporter Teboho Letsaba...
SAfm — The 2015 Rugby World Cup kick's of in London tonight, with the hosts England taking on Fiji in the opening match at Twickenham. Fans were officially welcomed to the United Kingdom by Britain's Prince Harry and the Prime Minister David Cameron in central London last night. Aphiwe Honono asks commuters for messages for support for the BOKS
SAfm — The taxi driver phoned by murder accused Sindisiwe Manqele on the night before she killed her rap star boyfriend Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi has taken the stand in the High court sitting in Randburg. During his testimony Khumbulani Ncube has contradicted evidence given by Manqele. Manqele stabbed her boyfriend Flabba to death during an argument at the rapper's home in Alexandra north of Johannesburg in March this year. Our reporter Noma Bolani was in court earlier...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Legal representative for the Democratic Alliance Advocate Anton Katz has stressed that disciplinary action without suspension would be meaningless.The DA is the first respondent in the appeal case by the SABC against the Western Cape High Court ruling that the public broadcaster's chief operating officer be suspended and disciplinary action be taken against him. The DA wants the SABC to implement Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's recommendation that Motsoeneng be removed from office. Last year, a High Court judge ordered the SABC to serve Motsoeneng with charges and institute disciplinary action over his alleged abuse of power and lying about his qualifications. For more on this we are joined on the line by our reporter Teboho Letsaba...
SAfm — The 2015 Rugby World Cup kick's of in London tonight, with the hosts England taking on Fiji in the opening match at Twickenham. Fans were officially welcomed to the United Kingdom by Britain's Prince Harry and the Prime Minister David Cameron in central London last night. Aphiwe Honono asks commuters for messages for support for the BOKS
SAfm — Legal representative for the Democratic Alliance Advocate Anton Katz has stressed that disciplinary action without suspension would be meaningless.The DA is the first respondent in the appeal case by the SABC against the Western Cape High Court ruling that the public broadcaster's chief operating officer be suspended and disciplinary action be taken against him. The DA wants the SABC to implement Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's recommendation that Motsoeneng be removed from office. Last year, a High Court judge ordered the SABC to serve Motsoeneng with charges and institute disciplinary action over his alleged abuse of power and lying about his qualifications. For more on this we are joined on the line by our reporter Teboho Letsaba...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The taxi driver phoned by murder accused Sindisiwe Manqele on the night before she killed her rap star boyfriend Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi has taken the stand in the High court sitting in Randburg. During his testimony Khumbulani Ncube has contradicted evidence given by Manqele. Manqele stabbed her boyfriend Flabba to death during an argument at the rapper's home in Alexandra north of Johannesburg in March this year. Our reporter Noma Bolani was in court earlier...
SAfm — The 2015 Rugby World Cup kick's of in London tonight, with the hosts England taking on Fiji in the opening match at Twickenham. Fans were officially welcomed to the United Kingdom by Britain's Prince Harry and the Prime Minister David Cameron in central London last night. Aphiwe Honono asks commuters for messages for support for the BOKSLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The taxi driver phoned by murder accused Sindisiwe Manqele on the night before she killed her rap star boyfriend Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi has taken the stand in the High court sitting in Randburg. During his testimony Khumbulani Ncube has contradicted evidence given by Manqele. Manqele stabbed her boyfriend Flabba to death during an argument at the rapper's home in Alexandra north of Johannesburg in March this year. Our reporter Noma Bolani was in court earlier...
SAfm — UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressd shock following Hungary's closure of its border with Serbia. This after thousands of migrants and refugees flocked to that country in recent weeks en route to Europe. Meanwhile crowds of migrants and refugees crossing from Serbia have now broken through riot police lines on the Croatian border at Tovarnik. Croatia is struggling to deal with at least 6,000 arrivals since yesterday morning after Hungary closed its border with Serbia, blocking the previous route into the European Union. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Media and Communications Officer for the International Organisation for Migration, Itayi Viriri.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation has won the Student Representative Council elections at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. DASO retain it's twelve seats in the council and SASCO dropped from nine seats it got last year to seven seats while the EFF Student Command managed 920 votes which gave them one seat as compared to their dismal debut in last year's election. DASO is winning the elections at NMMU for the third time as the majority in council office has been rotating between DASO and SASCO. This is the first time DASO is winning the SRC elections for two consecutive years.
SAfm — UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressd shock following Hungary's closure of its border with Serbia. This after thousands of migrants and refugees flocked to that country in recent weeks en route to Europe. Meanwhile crowds of migrants and refugees crossing from Serbia have now broken through riot police lines on the Croatian border at Tovarnik. Croatia is struggling to deal with at least 6,000 arrivals since yesterday morning after Hungary closed its border with Serbia, blocking the previous route into the European Union. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Media and Communications Officer for the International Organisation for Migration, Itayi Viriri.
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation has won the Student Representative Council elections at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. DASO retain it's twelve seats in the council and SASCO dropped from nine seats it got last year to seven seats while the EFF Student Command managed 920 votes which gave them one seat as compared to their dismal debut in last year's election. DASO is winning the elections at NMMU for the third time as the majority in council office has been rotating between DASO and SASCO. This is the first time DASO is winning the SRC elections for two consecutive years.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation has won the Student Representative Council elections at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. DASO retain it's twelve seats in the council and SASCO dropped from nine seats it got last year to seven seats while the EFF Student Command managed 920 votes which gave them one seat as compared to their dismal debut in last year's election. DASO is winning the elections at NMMU for the third time as the majority in council office has been rotating between DASO and SASCO. This is the first time DASO is winning the SRC elections for two consecutive years.
SAfm — UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressd shock following Hungary's closure of its border with Serbia. This after thousands of migrants and refugees flocked to that country in recent weeks en route to Europe. Meanwhile crowds of migrants and refugees crossing from Serbia have now broken through riot police lines on the Croatian border at Tovarnik. Croatia is struggling to deal with at least 6,000 arrivals since yesterday morning after Hungary closed its border with Serbia, blocking the previous route into the European Union. For more on this we are now joined on the line by the Media and Communications Officer for the International Organisation for Migration, Itayi Viriri.
SAfm — After working for government for nearly 20 years Lazarus Batji was baffled when he could not receive his entire pension fund pay out. His problem started in 2013 and Batji says his frustration was exacerbated by the fact that he has a small child.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — After working for government for nearly 20 years Lazarus Batji was baffled when he could not receive his entire pension fund pay out. His problem started in 2013 and Batji says his frustration was exacerbated by the fact that he has a small child.
SAfm — After working for government for nearly 20 years Lazarus Batji was baffled when he could not receive his entire pension fund pay out. His problem started in 2013 and Batji says his frustration was exacerbated by the fact that he has a small child.
SAfm — INTRO: The leader of a coup in Burkina Faso says the country's interim president and prime minister are in good health and will be released. President Michel Kafando and his cabinet were detained by soldiers during a cabinet meeting last night. General Gilbert Diendere says the coup was launched by the presidential guard because of what he called the serious pre-election security situation. The country is preparing for its first elections since long time leader Blaise Compaore was overthrown last year. In the meantime coup leaders have declared a curfew and closed borders. For an update on this we spoke to veteran journalist, Mathata Tsedu who is Burkina Faso
SAfm — INTRO: The leader of a coup in Burkina Faso says the country's interim president and prime minister are in good health and will be released. President Michel Kafando and his cabinet were detained by soldiers during a cabinet meeting last night. General Gilbert Diendere says the coup was launched by the presidential guard because of what he called the serious pre-election security situation. The country is preparing for its first elections since long time leader Blaise Compaore was overthrown last year. In the meantime coup leaders have declared a curfew and closed borders. For an update on this we spoke to veteran journalist, Mathata Tsedu who is Burkina FasoLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — INTRO: The leader of a coup in Burkina Faso says the country's interim president and prime minister are in good health and will be released. President Michel Kafando and his cabinet were detained by soldiers during a cabinet meeting last night. General Gilbert Diendere says the coup was launched by the presidential guard because of what he called the serious pre-election security situation. The country is preparing for its first elections since long time leader Blaise Compaore was overthrown last year. In the meantime coup leaders have declared a curfew and closed borders. For an update on this we spoke to veteran journalist, Mathata Tsedu who is Burkina Faso
SAfm — INTRO: The leader of a coup in Burkina Faso says the country's interim president and prime minister are in good health and will be released. President Michel Kafando and his cabinet were detained by soldiers during a cabinet meeting last night. General Gilbert Diendere says the coup was launched by the presidential guard because of what he called the serious pre-election security situation. The country is preparing for its first elections since long time leader Blaise Compaore was overthrown last year. In the meantime coup leaders have declared a curfew and closed borders. For an update on this we spoke to veteran journalist, Mathata Tsedu who is Burkina Faso
SAfm — The four day World Social Science Forum 2015 hosted in Durban has now ended. The Forum is considered to be the most significant gathering of scholars and policy-oriented intellectuals drawn from all the regions of the world and across different disciplinary interests in the social sciences and humanities. We earlier caught up with the Chairperson of the 3rd World Social Science Forum 2015, Prof Olive Shisana and started by asking her to share with us the declarations of the forum
SAfm — The four day World Social Science Forum 2015 hosted in Durban has now ended. The Forum is considered to be the most significant gathering of scholars and policy-oriented intellectuals drawn from all the regions of the world and across different disciplinary interests in the social sciences and humanities. We earlier caught up with the Chairperson of the 3rd World Social Science Forum 2015, Prof Olive Shisana and started by asking her to share with us the declarations of the forumLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The four day World Social Science Forum 2015 hosted in Durban has now ended. The Forum is considered to be the most significant gathering of scholars and policy-oriented intellectuals drawn from all the regions of the world and across different disciplinary interests in the social sciences and humanities. We earlier caught up with the Chairperson of the 3rd World Social Science Forum 2015, Prof Olive Shisana and started by asking her to share with us the declarations of the forum
SAfm — The four day World Social Science Forum 2015 hosted in Durban has now ended. The Forum is considered to be the most significant gathering of scholars and policy-oriented intellectuals drawn from all the regions of the world and across different disciplinary interests in the social sciences and humanities. We earlier caught up with the Chairperson of the 3rd World Social Science Forum 2015, Prof Olive Shisana and started by asking her to share with us the declarations of the forum
SAfm — The KwaZulu Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu is currently hosting a media briefing following two attacks in the province today. Three people were killed when gunmen opened fire at the Brook Street Taxi Rank in the Durban CBD in what is suspected to be a taxi related feud. Three others were wounded in the shooting. The taxi rank was temporarily closed today. Police say they have confiscated a variety of fire-arms, including high calibre rifles, hand guns and ammunition.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The KwaZulu Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu is currently hosting a media briefing following two attacks in the province today. Three people were killed when gunmen opened fire at the Brook Street Taxi Rank in the Durban CBD in what is suspected to be a taxi related feud. Three others were wounded in the shooting. The taxi rank was temporarily closed today. Police say they have confiscated a variety of fire-arms, including high calibre rifles, hand guns and ammunition.
SAfm — Following sold-out performances of his smash hit show STAGE by STAGE in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year and in a first for the Teatro and Jonathan Roxmouth, the multi-award winning star of local theatre will perform three concerts entitled FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS, featuring a variety of hits from internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musicals such as CHICAGO, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISÈRABLES, SWEENEY TODD and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The concerts will be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2015
SAfm — The KwaZulu Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu is currently hosting a media briefing following two attacks in the province today. Three people were killed when gunmen opened fire at the Brook Street Taxi Rank in the Durban CBD in what is suspected to be a taxi related feud. Three others were wounded in the shooting. The taxi rank was temporarily closed today. Police say they have confiscated a variety of fire-arms, including high calibre rifles, hand guns and ammunition.
SAfm — Following sold-out performances of his smash hit show STAGE by STAGE in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year and in a first for the Teatro and Jonathan Roxmouth, the multi-award winning star of local theatre will perform three concerts entitled FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS, featuring a variety of hits from internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musicals such as CHICAGO, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISÈRABLES, SWEENEY TODD and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The concerts will be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2015
SAfm — The KwaZulu Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu is currently hosting a media briefing following two attacks in the province today. Three people were killed when gunmen opened fire at the Brook Street Taxi Rank in the Durban CBD in what is suspected to be a taxi related feud. Three others were wounded in the shooting. The taxi rank was temporarily closed today. Police say they have confiscated a variety of fire-arms, including high calibre rifles, hand guns and ammunition.
SAfm — Following sold-out performances of his smash hit show STAGE by STAGE in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year and in a first for the Teatro and Jonathan Roxmouth, the multi-award winning star of local theatre will perform three concerts entitled FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS, featuring a variety of hits from internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musicals such as CHICAGO, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISÈRABLES, SWEENEY TODD and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The concerts will be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2015Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Following sold-out performances of his smash hit show STAGE by STAGE in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year and in a first for the Teatro and Jonathan Roxmouth, the multi-award winning star of local theatre will perform three concerts entitled FROM THE FOOTLIGHTS, featuring a variety of hits from internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musicals such as CHICAGO, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISÈRABLES, SWEENEY TODD and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The concerts will be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2015
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — The SRC of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville Campus say they will not back down until their demands are met. Students went on a violent protest burning and damaging university property. The protest also spread to UKZN's Howard College in Durban. SRC Secretary General at the Westville campus, Ngcebo Mazibuko, says students' concerns include security on and off campus, as well as closure of access to the university's foundation programmes.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The SRC of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville Campus say they will not back down until their demands are met. Students went on a violent protest burning and damaging university property. The protest also spread to UKZN's Howard College in Durban. SRC Secretary General at the Westville campus, Ngcebo Mazibuko, says students' concerns include security on and off campus, as well as closure of access to the university's foundation programmes.
SAfm — The SRC of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville Campus say they will not back down until their demands are met. Students went on a violent protest burning and damaging university property. The protest also spread to UKZN's Howard College in Durban. SRC Secretary General at the Westville campus, Ngcebo Mazibuko, says students' concerns include security on and off campus, as well as closure of access to the university's foundation programmes.
SAfm — The SRC of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville Campus say they will not back down until their demands are met. Students went on a violent protest burning and damaging university property. The protest also spread to UKZN's Howard College in Durban. SRC Secretary General at the Westville campus, Ngcebo Mazibuko, says students' concerns include security on and off campus, as well as closure of access to the university's foundation programmes.
SAfm — Political scientists and economists say free and compulsory education could be one of many solutions that could help address social challenges such poverty and inequality especially in most developing countries. The team of academics gathered in this discussion trying to find solutions to global challenges on the second day of the World Social Science Forum currently underway in Durban. According to these academics, the extent of inequality and poverty within third world countries is overwhelming and should be addressed.
SAfm — Political scientists and economists say free and compulsory education could be one of many solutions that could help address social challenges such poverty and inequality especially in most developing countries. The team of academics gathered in this discussion trying to find solutions to global challenges on the second day of the World Social Science Forum currently underway in Durban. According to these academics, the extent of inequality and poverty within third world countries is overwhelming and should be addressed.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Political scientists and economists say free and compulsory education could be one of many solutions that could help address social challenges such poverty and inequality especially in most developing countries. The team of academics gathered in this discussion trying to find solutions to global challenges on the second day of the World Social Science Forum currently underway in Durban. According to these academics, the extent of inequality and poverty within third world countries is overwhelming and should be addressed.
SAfm — Political scientists and economists say free and compulsory education could be one of many solutions that could help address social challenges such poverty and inequality especially in most developing countries. The team of academics gathered in this discussion trying to find solutions to global challenges on the second day of the World Social Science Forum currently underway in Durban. According to these academics, the extent of inequality and poverty within third world countries is overwhelming and should be addressed.
SAfm — Multi-award winning music sensation, Ntando Bangani is back with a new album. The Afro-pop singer is expected to release his latest offering, titled 'Brand New' next week. One of his singles that has been dominating the airwaves is Kulikhuni. Speaking to our producer Asanda Ntame, Ntando says the song was inspired by a conversation he had shared with his farther about choosing to leave a simple life. In this segment of OPEN MIC, he starts off by explaining how he parted ways with his former record-label, TS Records...
SAfm — Multi-award winning music sensation, Ntando Bangani is back with a new album. The Afro-pop singer is expected to release his latest offering, titled 'Brand New' next week. One of his singles that has been dominating the airwaves is Kulikhuni. Speaking to our producer Asanda Ntame, Ntando says the song was inspired by a conversation he had shared with his farther about choosing to leave a simple life. In this segment of OPEN MIC, he starts off by explaining how he parted ways with his former record-label, TS Records...
SAfm — Multi-award winning music sensation, Ntando Bangani is back with a new album. The Afro-pop singer is expected to release his latest offering, titled 'Brand New' next week. One of his singles that has been dominating the airwaves is Kulikhuni. Speaking to our producer Asanda Ntame, Ntando says the song was inspired by a conversation he had shared with his farther about choosing to leave a simple life. In this segment of OPEN MIC, he starts off by explaining how he parted ways with his former record-label, TS Records...
SAfm — Multi-award winning music sensation, Ntando Bangani is back with a new album. The Afro-pop singer is expected to release his latest offering, titled 'Brand New' next week. One of his singles that has been dominating the airwaves is Kulikhuni. Speaking to our producer Asanda Ntame, Ntando says the song was inspired by a conversation he had shared with his farther about choosing to leave a simple life. In this segment of OPEN MIC, he starts off by explaining how he parted ways with his former record-label, TS Records...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Municipalities as well as state entities such as Eskom have the responsibility to provide electricity to citizens. But Ephraim Malahlela was not afforded the opportunity to enjoy his right to access electricity. He was sent from pillar to post by Eskom employees in Polokwane when he applied to have electricity installed at his home in Mankweng Village.
SAfm — Municipalities as well as state entities such as Eskom have the responsibility to provide electricity to citizens. But Ephraim Malahlela was not afforded the opportunity to enjoy his right to access electricity. He was sent from pillar to post by Eskom employees in Polokwane when he applied to have electricity installed at his home in Mankweng Village.
SAfm — Municipalities as well as state entities such as Eskom have the responsibility to provide electricity to citizens. But Ephraim Malahlela was not afforded the opportunity to enjoy his right to access electricity. He was sent from pillar to post by Eskom employees in Polokwane when he applied to have electricity installed at his home in Mankweng Village.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Municipalities as well as state entities such as Eskom have the responsibility to provide electricity to citizens. But Ephraim Malahlela was not afforded the opportunity to enjoy his right to access electricity. He was sent from pillar to post by Eskom employees in Polokwane when he applied to have electricity installed at his home in Mankweng Village.
SAfm — Wits Professor Lee Berger says scientists are hoping to try and extract some DNA from the fossils found deep inside a cave at Maropeng north west of Johannesburg. Prof Berger and a host of other scientists have revealed over one and a half thousand fossil fragments of a new type of early human, named 'Homo Naledi'. The small-brained creature is said to have walked upright - but also had long fingers that were suitable for climbing and tool use.
SAfm — Wits Professor Lee Berger says scientists are hoping to try and extract some DNA from the fossils found deep inside a cave at Maropeng north west of Johannesburg. Prof Berger and a host of other scientists have revealed over one and a half thousand fossil fragments of a new type of early human, named 'Homo Naledi'. The small-brained creature is said to have walked upright - but also had long fingers that were suitable for climbing and tool use.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Wits Professor Lee Berger says scientists are hoping to try and extract some DNA from the fossils found deep inside a cave at Maropeng north west of Johannesburg. Prof Berger and a host of other scientists have revealed over one and a half thousand fossil fragments of a new type of early human, named 'Homo Naledi'. The small-brained creature is said to have walked upright - but also had long fingers that were suitable for climbing and tool use.
SAfm — Wits Professor Lee Berger says scientists are hoping to try and extract some DNA from the fossils found deep inside a cave at Maropeng north west of Johannesburg. Prof Berger and a host of other scientists have revealed over one and a half thousand fossil fragments of a new type of early human, named 'Homo Naledi'. The small-brained creature is said to have walked upright - but also had long fingers that were suitable for climbing and tool use.
SAfm — The rate of forest loss has been halved in the last twenty-five years. But efforts to sustain their survival must continue unabated. That was the message from the release of the 2015 Global Forest resources Assessment Report at World Forestry Congress in Durban. In spite of this somewhat positive news, civil society voices at the 14th World Forestry Congress in Durban are calling for a new definition of forests saying, that plantations simply do not cut it
SAfm — State witness Thapelo Sello says murder accused, Sindisiwe Manqele, seemed remorseful after fatally stabbing her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi. Sello was cross examined in the high court sitting in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, the credibility of the state's second witness came under severe scrutiny as Mpho Motsoari, has admitted to smoking dagga and drinking alcohol a few hours before Habedi was killed.
SAfm — State witness Thapelo Sello says murder accused, Sindisiwe Manqele, seemed remorseful after fatally stabbing her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi. Sello was cross examined in the high court sitting in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, the credibility of the state's second witness came under severe scrutiny as Mpho Motsoari, has admitted to smoking dagga and drinking alcohol a few hours before Habedi was killed.
SAfm — Some workers reported late for work while others did not go to work at all after 21 busses were torched last night at Marapong in Lephalale in Limpopo. The incident affected a few construction workers at Medupi and miners at EXXARO's Grootgeluk Coal Mine who rely on the torched busses for transport. Some of the unemployed youth and those who were dismissed from the construction project at the Medupi power station, say the burning of busses and other property will highlight their demand for jobs. A satellite police station, a municipal office and part of a library were burnt last night. They say the property was burnt to put pressure on ESKOM to give them jobs at the power station.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — State witness Thapelo Sello says murder accused, Sindisiwe Manqele, seemed remorseful after fatally stabbing her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi. Sello was cross examined in the high court sitting in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, the credibility of the state's second witness came under severe scrutiny as Mpho Motsoari, has admitted to smoking dagga and drinking alcohol a few hours before Habedi was killed.
SAfm — The rate of forest loss has been halved in the last twenty-five years. But efforts to sustain their survival must continue unabated. That was the message from the release of the 2015 Global Forest resources Assessment Report at World Forestry Congress in Durban. In spite of this somewhat positive news, civil society voices at the 14th World Forestry Congress in Durban are calling for a new definition of forests saying, that plantations simply do not cut itLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Some workers reported late for work while others did not go to work at all after 21 busses were torched last night at Marapong in Lephalale in Limpopo. The incident affected a few construction workers at Medupi and miners at EXXARO's Grootgeluk Coal Mine who rely on the torched busses for transport. Some of the unemployed youth and those who were dismissed from the construction project at the Medupi power station, say the burning of busses and other property will highlight their demand for jobs. A satellite police station, a municipal office and part of a library were burnt last night. They say the property was burnt to put pressure on ESKOM to give them jobs at the power station.
SAfm — Some workers reported late for work while others did not go to work at all after 21 busses were torched last night at Marapong in Lephalale in Limpopo. The incident affected a few construction workers at Medupi and miners at EXXARO's Grootgeluk Coal Mine who rely on the torched busses for transport. Some of the unemployed youth and those who were dismissed from the construction project at the Medupi power station, say the burning of busses and other property will highlight their demand for jobs. A satellite police station, a municipal office and part of a library were burnt last night. They say the property was burnt to put pressure on ESKOM to give them jobs at the power station.
SAfm — Some workers reported late for work while others did not go to work at all after 21 busses were torched last night at Marapong in Lephalale in Limpopo. The incident affected a few construction workers at Medupi and miners at EXXARO's Grootgeluk Coal Mine who rely on the torched busses for transport. Some of the unemployed youth and those who were dismissed from the construction project at the Medupi power station, say the burning of busses and other property will highlight their demand for jobs. A satellite police station, a municipal office and part of a library were burnt last night. They say the property was burnt to put pressure on ESKOM to give them jobs at the power station.
SAfm — Experts say literacy is important because it also results in a more vibrant democracy. This comes as the World marks International Literacy Day. A UN report released last year shows that there are 250 million children in primary schools around the world who cannot read, write or do basic sums. In South Africa, almost 5 million people are illiterate. The Education Department says about 54 percent of the population has not completed an adequate level of education.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Experts say literacy is important because it also results in a more vibrant democracy. This comes as the World marks International Literacy Day. A UN report released last year shows that there are 250 million children in primary schools around the world who cannot read, write or do basic sums. In South Africa, almost 5 million people are illiterate. The Education Department says about 54 percent of the population has not completed an adequate level of education.
SAfm — Experts say literacy is important because it also results in a more vibrant democracy. This comes as the World marks International Literacy Day. A UN report released last year shows that there are 250 million children in primary schools around the world who cannot read, write or do basic sums. In South Africa, almost 5 million people are illiterate. The Education Department says about 54 percent of the population has not completed an adequate level of education.
SAfm — State witness Thapelo Sello says murder accused, Sindisiwe Manqele, seemed remorseful after fatally stabbing her rapper boyfriend, Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi. Sello was cross examined in the high court sitting in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, the credibility of the state's second witness came under severe scrutiny as Mpho Motsoari, has admitted to smoking dagga and drinking alcohol a few hours before Habedi was killed.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The rate of forest loss has been halved in the last twenty-five years. But efforts to sustain their survival must continue unabated. That was the message from the release of the 2015 Global Forest resources Assessment Report at World Forestry Congress in Durban. In spite of this somewhat positive news, civil society voices at the 14th World Forestry Congress in Durban are calling for a new definition of forests saying, that plantations simply do not cut it
SAfm — The rate of forest loss has been halved in the last twenty-five years. But efforts to sustain their survival must continue unabated. That was the message from the release of the 2015 Global Forest resources Assessment Report at World Forestry Congress in Durban. In spite of this somewhat positive news, civil society voices at the 14th World Forestry Congress in Durban are calling for a new definition of forests saying, that plantations simply do not cut it
SAfm — Experts say literacy is important because it also results in a more vibrant democracy. This comes as the World marks International Literacy Day. A UN report released last year shows that there are 250 million children in primary schools around the world who cannot read, write or do basic sums. In South Africa, almost 5 million people are illiterate. The Education Department says about 54 percent of the population has not completed an adequate level of education.
SAfm — In July 2014 Jim Mthethwa from Gauteng submitted a claim for his provident fund pay out after leaving his job at Kelly Industrial. A year later he was yet to receive it. When he initially applied to the Road Freight and Logistics Provident Fund, he was told that he would be paid in 3 to 6 months. But this did not happen. When he followed up on the matter he was told that he had not submitted his documents.
SAfm — In July 2014 Jim Mthethwa from Gauteng submitted a claim for his provident fund pay out after leaving his job at Kelly Industrial. A year later he was yet to receive it. When he initially applied to the Road Freight and Logistics Provident Fund, he was told that he would be paid in 3 to 6 months. But this did not happen. When he followed up on the matter he was told that he had not submitted his documents.
SAfm — In July 2014 Jim Mthethwa from Gauteng submitted a claim for his provident fund pay out after leaving his job at Kelly Industrial. A year later he was yet to receive it. When he initially applied to the Road Freight and Logistics Provident Fund, he was told that he would be paid in 3 to 6 months. But this did not happen. When he followed up on the matter he was told that he had not submitted his documents.
SAfm — In July 2014 Jim Mthethwa from Gauteng submitted a claim for his provident fund pay out after leaving his job at Kelly Industrial. A year later he was yet to receive it. When he initially applied to the Road Freight and Logistics Provident Fund, he was told that he would be paid in 3 to 6 months. But this did not happen. When he followed up on the matter he was told that he had not submitted his documents.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The situation remains tense in Vuwani, Limpopo. This after the Municipal Demarcation Board's handover to the new municipal outer boundary determinations and re-determinations to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in preparation for the 2016 Local Government Elections. This morning a school property was damaged as the result of the on-going protests in the area. Spokesperson for the six traditional leaders, Chief Livhuwani Matsila says they will be filing court papers to interdict the demarcation board before the end of the week.
SAfm — The situation remains tense in Vuwani, Limpopo. This after the Municipal Demarcation Board's handover to the new municipal outer boundary determinations and re-determinations to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in preparation for the 2016 Local Government Elections. This morning a school property was damaged as the result of the on-going protests in the area. Spokesperson for the six traditional leaders, Chief Livhuwani Matsila says they will be filing court papers to interdict the demarcation board before the end of the week.
SAfm — The situation remains tense in Vuwani, Limpopo. This after the Municipal Demarcation Board's handover to the new municipal outer boundary determinations and re-determinations to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in preparation for the 2016 Local Government Elections. This morning a school property was damaged as the result of the on-going protests in the area. Spokesperson for the six traditional leaders, Chief Livhuwani Matsila says they will be filing court papers to interdict the demarcation board before the end of the week.
SAfm — The situation remains tense in Vuwani, Limpopo. This after the Municipal Demarcation Board's handover to the new municipal outer boundary determinations and re-determinations to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in preparation for the 2016 Local Government Elections. This morning a school property was damaged as the result of the on-going protests in the area. Spokesperson for the six traditional leaders, Chief Livhuwani Matsila says they will be filing court papers to interdict the demarcation board before the end of the week.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater , one of the world's most popular global modern dance companies, returns to South Africa in September after 17 years with 13 performances in Johannesburg at the Teatro at Montecasino from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 13 September 2015 and seven shows in Cape Town at Artscape, from 16 to 20 September 2015. Founded in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artists have performed for an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents. For more on this tour we are joined in studio by , General Manager of the Teatro, Brian Hill...
SAfm — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater , one of the world's most popular global modern dance companies, returns to South Africa in September after 17 years with 13 performances in Johannesburg at the Teatro at Montecasino from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 13 September 2015 and seven shows in Cape Town at Artscape, from 16 to 20 September 2015. Founded in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artists have performed for an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents. For more on this tour we are joined in studio by , General Manager of the Teatro, Brian Hill...
SAfm — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater , one of the world's most popular global modern dance companies, returns to South Africa in September after 17 years with 13 performances in Johannesburg at the Teatro at Montecasino from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 13 September 2015 and seven shows in Cape Town at Artscape, from 16 to 20 September 2015. Founded in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artists have performed for an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents. For more on this tour we are joined in studio by , General Manager of the Teatro, Brian Hill...
SAfm — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater , one of the world's most popular global modern dance companies, returns to South Africa in September after 17 years with 13 performances in Johannesburg at the Teatro at Montecasino from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 13 September 2015 and seven shows in Cape Town at Artscape, from 16 to 20 September 2015. Founded in 1958, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artists have performed for an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents. For more on this tour we are joined in studio by , General Manager of the Teatro, Brian Hill...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Manzini Magistrate court in Manzini Swaziland, has denied the bail application for Sigwili Ndzimandze. Ndzimandze is one of the drivers of the trucks involved in a crash that caused multiple deaths last Friday. The trucks crashed while transporting maidens to the annual reed dance in Eludzidzini. The government says 11 maidens and two traditional leaders were killed, but opposition groups have put the death toll at between 38 and 65..Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Manzini Magistrate court in Manzini Swaziland, has denied the bail application for Sigwili Ndzimandze. Ndzimandze is one of the drivers of the trucks involved in a crash that caused multiple deaths last Friday. The trucks crashed while transporting maidens to the annual reed dance in Eludzidzini. The government says 11 maidens and two traditional leaders were killed, but opposition groups have put the death toll at between 38 and 65..
SAfm — The Manzini Magistrate court in Manzini Swaziland, has denied the bail application for Sigwili Ndzimandze. Ndzimandze is one of the drivers of the trucks involved in a crash that caused multiple deaths last Friday. The trucks crashed while transporting maidens to the annual reed dance in Eludzidzini. The government says 11 maidens and two traditional leaders were killed, but opposition groups have put the death toll at between 38 and 65..
SAfm — The Manzini Magistrate court in Manzini Swaziland, has denied the bail application for Sigwili Ndzimandze. Ndzimandze is one of the drivers of the trucks involved in a crash that caused multiple deaths last Friday. The trucks crashed while transporting maidens to the annual reed dance in Eludzidzini. The government says 11 maidens and two traditional leaders were killed, but opposition groups have put the death toll at between 38 and 65..
SAfm — One of the truck drivers that is suspected to have caused the crash that killed eleven Swazi maidens and two tribal authorities in Swaziland on Friday has been arrested and briefly appeared in court. The driver who is a government driver employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources has been charged with culpable homicide. According to Swaziland Police the driver will again appear in court tomorrow. For more on this we are joined on the line by the Swaziland Government spokesperson, Percy Simelane...
SAfm — One of the truck drivers that is suspected to have caused the crash that killed eleven Swazi maidens and two tribal authorities in Swaziland on Friday has been arrested and briefly appeared in court. The driver who is a government driver employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources has been charged with culpable homicide. According to Swaziland Police the driver will again appear in court tomorrow. For more on this we are joined on the line by the Swaziland Government spokesperson, Percy Simelane...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — One of the truck drivers that is suspected to have caused the crash that killed eleven Swazi maidens and two tribal authorities in Swaziland on Friday has been arrested and briefly appeared in court. The driver who is a government driver employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources has been charged with culpable homicide. According to Swaziland Police the driver will again appear in court tomorrow. For more on this we are joined on the line by the Swaziland Government spokesperson, Percy Simelane...
SAfm — One of the truck drivers that is suspected to have caused the crash that killed eleven Swazi maidens and two tribal authorities in Swaziland on Friday has been arrested and briefly appeared in court. The driver who is a government driver employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources has been charged with culpable homicide. According to Swaziland Police the driver will again appear in court tomorrow. For more on this we are joined on the line by the Swaziland Government spokesperson, Percy Simelane...
SAfm — Government says it has accepted that not all jobs will be saved in the mining sector. His statement comes after the sector confirmed that it had signed a broad plan with unions and the government to stem a wave of job losses that falling commodity prices and soaring costs have triggered. The plan includes boosting platinum by promoting the metal as a central bank reserve asset. It also seeks to make commitments to delay lay-offs and sell distressed mining assets instead of closing them. Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says they are considering several measures to alleviate the job losses..
SAfm — Government says it has accepted that not all jobs will be saved in the mining sector. His statement comes after the sector confirmed that it had signed a broad plan with unions and the government to stem a wave of job losses that falling commodity prices and soaring costs have triggered. The plan includes boosting platinum by promoting the metal as a central bank reserve asset. It also seeks to make commitments to delay lay-offs and sell distressed mining assets instead of closing them. Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says they are considering several measures to alleviate the job losses..
SAfm — Government says it has accepted that not all jobs will be saved in the mining sector. His statement comes after the sector confirmed that it had signed a broad plan with unions and the government to stem a wave of job losses that falling commodity prices and soaring costs have triggered. The plan includes boosting platinum by promoting the metal as a central bank reserve asset. It also seeks to make commitments to delay lay-offs and sell distressed mining assets instead of closing them. Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says they are considering several measures to alleviate the job losses..Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Government says it has accepted that not all jobs will be saved in the mining sector. His statement comes after the sector confirmed that it had signed a broad plan with unions and the government to stem a wave of job losses that falling commodity prices and soaring costs have triggered. The plan includes boosting platinum by promoting the metal as a central bank reserve asset. It also seeks to make commitments to delay lay-offs and sell distressed mining assets instead of closing them. Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says they are considering several measures to alleviate the job losses..
SAfm — It has been found that speeding caused the derailment of PRASA's Shosholoza Meyl train near Kimberly earlier this month. This follows the release of preliminary investigation report by the Railway Safety Regulator, RSR, today. The train derailed between Modderrivier and Heuningneskloof stations in the Northern Cape. 60 passengers‚ including the train driver‚ his assistant and technician were injured in the derailment. We are now joined on the line by Railway Safety Regulator spokesperson, Babalwa Mpendu,Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — It has been found that speeding caused the derailment of PRASA's Shosholoza Meyl train near Kimberly earlier this month. This follows the release of preliminary investigation report by the Railway Safety Regulator, RSR, today. The train derailed between Modderrivier and Heuningneskloof stations in the Northern Cape. 60 passengers‚ including the train driver‚ his assistant and technician were injured in the derailment. We are now joined on the line by Railway Safety Regulator spokesperson, Babalwa Mpendu,
SAfm — It has been found that speeding caused the derailment of PRASA's Shosholoza Meyl train near Kimberly earlier this month. This follows the release of preliminary investigation report by the Railway Safety Regulator, RSR, today. The train derailed between Modderrivier and Heuningneskloof stations in the Northern Cape. 60 passengers‚ including the train driver‚ his assistant and technician were injured in the derailment. We are now joined on the line by Railway Safety Regulator spokesperson, Babalwa Mpendu,
SAfm — It has been found that speeding caused the derailment of PRASA's Shosholoza Meyl train near Kimberly earlier this month. This follows the release of preliminary investigation report by the Railway Safety Regulator, RSR, today. The train derailed between Modderrivier and Heuningneskloof stations in the Northern Cape. 60 passengers‚ including the train driver‚ his assistant and technician were injured in the derailment. We are now joined on the line by Railway Safety Regulator spokesperson, Babalwa Mpendu,
SAfm — The Black Students Movement at Rhodes University has vowed to continue occupying the Council Chambers at the university until management addresses their demands. They have been staging a sit-in since Wednesday night. They say their action has been triggered by the failure of management to address grievances detailed in a memorandum that was handed over to management on Tuesday. The movement says their demands includes changing the name of the institution and curriculum transformation.
SAfm — The Springbok assistant coaches say the spirit among players in the training squad for the Rugby World Cup is high. This is despite criticism about the lack of transformation in the national squad after the Boks lost against Argentina for the first time in Springbok rugby history. Amid criticism from former Bok coach Peter de Villiers, a Spingbok jersey was burnt at the launch of a group against racism in rugby at the weekend. Assistant coach Richie Gray says the players are focussing on their game ahead of the announcement of the 31-man World Cup team.
SAfm — The Springbok assistant coaches say the spirit among players in the training squad for the Rugby World Cup is high. This is despite criticism about the lack of transformation in the national squad after the Boks lost against Argentina for the first time in Springbok rugby history. Amid criticism from former Bok coach Peter de Villiers, a Spingbok jersey was burnt at the launch of a group against racism in rugby at the weekend. Assistant coach Richie Gray says the players are focussing on their game ahead of the announcement of the 31-man World Cup team.
SAfm — The Black Students Movement at Rhodes University has vowed to continue occupying the Council Chambers at the university until management addresses their demands. They have been staging a sit-in since Wednesday night. They say their action has been triggered by the failure of management to address grievances detailed in a memorandum that was handed over to management on Tuesday. The movement says their demands includes changing the name of the institution and curriculum transformation.
SAfm — The Springbok assistant coaches say the spirit among players in the training squad for the Rugby World Cup is high. This is despite criticism about the lack of transformation in the national squad after the Boks lost against Argentina for the first time in Springbok rugby history. Amid criticism from former Bok coach Peter de Villiers, a Spingbok jersey was burnt at the launch of a group against racism in rugby at the weekend. Assistant coach Richie Gray says the players are focussing on their game ahead of the announcement of the 31-man World Cup team.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Black Students Movement at Rhodes University has vowed to continue occupying the Council Chambers at the university until management addresses their demands. They have been staging a sit-in since Wednesday night. They say their action has been triggered by the failure of management to address grievances detailed in a memorandum that was handed over to management on Tuesday. The movement says their demands includes changing the name of the institution and curriculum transformation.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — MXO was born in Kwa-dwesi, Port Elizabeth in 1978. Singing began quite naturally for him as a young child growing up in the township and participating in both school choir and the scout choir. It was the musical legends such as Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masikela, Miriam Makeba as well as the social and political climate of the early 1980's that influenced the youngster and he was part of two groups - Black Power Crew and Lil Homies - that were in demand throughout Port Elizabeth. MXO just dropped his latests single Zinathi which he will be performing at the Baseline on September 11 alongside ROOTS 2000, Aphiwe Honono had a chat with this fella and started by asking what influenced him to pursue a career in music.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Black Students Movement at Rhodes University has vowed to continue occupying the Council Chambers at the university until management addresses their demands. They have been staging a sit-in since Wednesday night. They say their action has been triggered by the failure of management to address grievances detailed in a memorandum that was handed over to management on Tuesday. The movement says their demands includes changing the name of the institution and curriculum transformation.
SAfm — MXO was born in Kwa-dwesi, Port Elizabeth in 1978. Singing began quite naturally for him as a young child growing up in the township and participating in both school choir and the scout choir. It was the musical legends such as Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masikela, Miriam Makeba as well as the social and political climate of the early 1980's that influenced the youngster and he was part of two groups - Black Power Crew and Lil Homies - that were in demand throughout Port Elizabeth. MXO just dropped his latests single Zinathi which he will be performing at the Baseline on September 11 alongside ROOTS 2000, Aphiwe Honono had a chat with this fella and started by asking what influenced him to pursue a career in music.
SAfm — MXO was born in Kwa-dwesi, Port Elizabeth in 1978. Singing began quite naturally for him as a young child growing up in the township and participating in both school choir and the scout choir. It was the musical legends such as Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masikela, Miriam Makeba as well as the social and political climate of the early 1980's that influenced the youngster and he was part of two groups - Black Power Crew and Lil Homies - that were in demand throughout Port Elizabeth. MXO just dropped his latests single Zinathi which he will be performing at the Baseline on September 11 alongside ROOTS 2000, Aphiwe Honono had a chat with this fella and started by asking what influenced him to pursue a career in music.
SAfm — The Springbok assistant coaches say the spirit among players in the training squad for the Rugby World Cup is high. This is despite criticism about the lack of transformation in the national squad after the Boks lost against Argentina for the first time in Springbok rugby history. Amid criticism from former Bok coach Peter de Villiers, a Spingbok jersey was burnt at the launch of a group against racism in rugby at the weekend. Assistant coach Richie Gray says the players are focussing on their game ahead of the announcement of the 31-man World Cup team.
SAfm — MXO was born in Kwa-dwesi, Port Elizabeth in 1978. Singing began quite naturally for him as a young child growing up in the township and participating in both school choir and the scout choir. It was the musical legends such as Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masikela, Miriam Makeba as well as the social and political climate of the early 1980's that influenced the youngster and he was part of two groups - Black Power Crew and Lil Homies - that were in demand throughout Port Elizabeth. MXO just dropped his latests single Zinathi which he will be performing at the Baseline on September 11 alongside ROOTS 2000, Aphiwe Honono had a chat with this fella and started by asking what influenced him to pursue a career in music.
SAfm — Although tow truck companies provide motorists with an essential service, sometimes they do not adhere to the rules and regulations that govern their industry
SAfm — Although tow truck companies provide motorists with an essential service, sometimes they do not adhere to the rules and regulations that govern their industry
SAfm — Although tow truck companies provide motorists with an essential service, sometimes they do not adhere to the rules and regulations that govern their industry
SAfm — Although tow truck companies provide motorists with an essential service, sometimes they do not adhere to the rules and regulations that govern their industryLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Ten police officers appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate's Court, East of Johannesburg today. They were arrested this morning for the alleged torture and murder of a 37-year old man in Ivory Park. It's alleged the officers arrested the man late last year and tortured him on the way to the police station. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID, is probing the matter. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Grace Langa, she is the National spokesperson for IPID
SAfm — Ten police officers appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate's Court, East of Johannesburg today. They were arrested this morning for the alleged torture and murder of a 37-year old man in Ivory Park. It's alleged the officers arrested the man late last year and tortured him on the way to the police station. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID, is probing the matter. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Grace Langa, she is the National spokesperson for IPID
SAfm — Ten police officers appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate's Court, East of Johannesburg today. They were arrested this morning for the alleged torture and murder of a 37-year old man in Ivory Park. It's alleged the officers arrested the man late last year and tortured him on the way to the police station. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID, is probing the matter. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Grace Langa, she is the National spokesperson for IPIDLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Ten police officers appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate's Court, East of Johannesburg today. They were arrested this morning for the alleged torture and murder of a 37-year old man in Ivory Park. It's alleged the officers arrested the man late last year and tortured him on the way to the police station. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID, is probing the matter. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Grace Langa, she is the National spokesperson for IPID
SAfm — The University of Stellenbosch has strongly condemned all forms of discrimination and racism at the University. This follows the release of a documentary called 'Luister' by the Open Stellenbosch Movement which features students accounts of alleged racism at the university.
SAfm — The University of Stellenbosch has strongly condemned all forms of discrimination and racism at the University. This follows the release of a documentary called 'Luister' by the Open Stellenbosch Movement which features students accounts of alleged racism at the university.
SAfm — The University of Stellenbosch has strongly condemned all forms of discrimination and racism at the University. This follows the release of a documentary called 'Luister' by the Open Stellenbosch Movement which features students accounts of alleged racism at the university.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The University of Stellenbosch has strongly condemned all forms of discrimination and racism at the University. This follows the release of a documentary called 'Luister' by the Open Stellenbosch Movement which features students accounts of alleged racism at the university.
SAfm — The SEAexpo is a one-of-a-kind meeting ground for people in the Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts industries. Leading businesses in these industries will have set up stalls around the expo venue where attendees will be able to find them and discuss opportunities for future business. Simultaneously a conference is held each day where industry leaders impart wisdom to attendees with themed conversation focuses
SAfm — The Broadcast Electronic Media and Allied Workers' Union (Bemawu) at the SABC is alleging that staff members at the Durban office were thrown out of their work stations and threatened with dismissal during a visit by the National Intelligence Agency. It is not clear as to what the purpose of the NIA operators was as staff members were asked to vacate their offices for as long as two hours. Bemawu's president Hannes du Buisson says nothing was explained to the staff and he has since written a letter to the public broadcaster's CEO Frans Matlala questioning the presence of NIA operatives at the Durban office
SAfm — The Broadcast Electronic Media and Allied Workers' Union (Bemawu) at the SABC is alleging that staff members at the Durban office were thrown out of their work stations and threatened with dismissal during a visit by the National Intelligence Agency. It is not clear as to what the purpose of the NIA operators was as staff members were asked to vacate their offices for as long as two hours. Bemawu's president Hannes du Buisson says nothing was explained to the staff and he has since written a letter to the public broadcaster's CEO Frans Matlala questioning the presence of NIA operatives at the Durban office
SAfm — The SEAexpo is a one-of-a-kind meeting ground for people in the Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts industries. Leading businesses in these industries will have set up stalls around the expo venue where attendees will be able to find them and discuss opportunities for future business. Simultaneously a conference is held each day where industry leaders impart wisdom to attendees with themed conversation focuses
SAfm — The Broadcast Electronic Media and Allied Workers' Union (Bemawu) at the SABC is alleging that staff members at the Durban office were thrown out of their work stations and threatened with dismissal during a visit by the National Intelligence Agency. It is not clear as to what the purpose of the NIA operators was as staff members were asked to vacate their offices for as long as two hours. Bemawu's president Hannes du Buisson says nothing was explained to the staff and he has since written a letter to the public broadcaster's CEO Frans Matlala questioning the presence of NIA operatives at the Durban office
SAfm — The SEAexpo is a one-of-a-kind meeting ground for people in the Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts industries. Leading businesses in these industries will have set up stalls around the expo venue where attendees will be able to find them and discuss opportunities for future business. Simultaneously a conference is held each day where industry leaders impart wisdom to attendees with themed conversation focuses
SAfm — The SEAexpo is a one-of-a-kind meeting ground for people in the Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts industries. Leading businesses in these industries will have set up stalls around the expo venue where attendees will be able to find them and discuss opportunities for future business. Simultaneously a conference is held each day where industry leaders impart wisdom to attendees with themed conversation focusesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Broadcast Electronic Media and Allied Workers' Union (Bemawu) at the SABC is alleging that staff members at the Durban office were thrown out of their work stations and threatened with dismissal during a visit by the National Intelligence Agency. It is not clear as to what the purpose of the NIA operators was as staff members were asked to vacate their offices for as long as two hours. Bemawu's president Hannes du Buisson says nothing was explained to the staff and he has since written a letter to the public broadcaster's CEO Frans Matlala questioning the presence of NIA operatives at the Durban officeLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — One in five learners surveyed in Gauteng and Limpopo say they feel pressured by teachers to have sex with them. These are some of the findings of a survey done by NGO Action Aid South Africa. They also found that 55-percent of respondents are sexually active with their partners, 15 percent with older men and 3 percent with their teachers.
SAfm — An sms sent by a pupil who died after the North West Secondary School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad caught fire yesterday, will assist police in establishing the cause of the tragedy. Three learners died on the blaze, while over 50 others were injured. Chairperson for the portfolio committee on education in the provincial legislature, Kelebogile Moiloa believes the sms can prove the cause of the fire.
SAfm — An sms sent by a pupil who died after the North West Secondary School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad caught fire yesterday, will assist police in establishing the cause of the tragedy. Three learners died on the blaze, while over 50 others were injured. Chairperson for the portfolio committee on education in the provincial legislature, Kelebogile Moiloa believes the sms can prove the cause of the fire.
SAfm — One in five learners surveyed in Gauteng and Limpopo say they feel pressured by teachers to have sex with them. These are some of the findings of a survey done by NGO Action Aid South Africa. They also found that 55-percent of respondents are sexually active with their partners, 15 percent with older men and 3 percent with their teachers.
SAfm — SARS Customs officials have confiscated one of the biggest consignments of drugs worth R37.6 million at O.R. International Airport. This happened during an operation last night after a baggage handler's trolley with unclaimed bags was scanned and a detector dog's reaction indicated that there couls be narcotics in the bag. A serach of the bags revealed that there was the drug known as meth in liquid form. Viagra tablets and branded sneakers worth R7.25 million were confiscted during a weekend bust. For more on this we are now joined on the line by SARS Spokesperson Luther Lebelo.
SAfm — SARS Customs officials have confiscated one of the biggest consignments of drugs worth R37.6 million at O.R. International Airport. This happened during an operation last night after a baggage handler's trolley with unclaimed bags was scanned and a detector dog's reaction indicated that there couls be narcotics in the bag. A serach of the bags revealed that there was the drug known as meth in liquid form. Viagra tablets and branded sneakers worth R7.25 million were confiscted during a weekend bust. For more on this we are now joined on the line by SARS Spokesperson Luther Lebelo.
SAfm — One in five learners surveyed in Gauteng and Limpopo say they feel pressured by teachers to have sex with them. These are some of the findings of a survey done by NGO Action Aid South Africa. They also found that 55-percent of respondents are sexually active with their partners, 15 percent with older men and 3 percent with their teachers.
SAfm — An sms sent by a pupil who died after the North West Secondary School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad caught fire yesterday, will assist police in establishing the cause of the tragedy. Three learners died on the blaze, while over 50 others were injured. Chairperson for the portfolio committee on education in the provincial legislature, Kelebogile Moiloa believes the sms can prove the cause of the fire.
SAfm — An sms sent by a pupil who died after the North West Secondary School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad caught fire yesterday, will assist police in establishing the cause of the tragedy. Three learners died on the blaze, while over 50 others were injured. Chairperson for the portfolio committee on education in the provincial legislature, Kelebogile Moiloa believes the sms can prove the cause of the fire.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — One in five learners surveyed in Gauteng and Limpopo say they feel pressured by teachers to have sex with them. These are some of the findings of a survey done by NGO Action Aid South Africa. They also found that 55-percent of respondents are sexually active with their partners, 15 percent with older men and 3 percent with their teachers.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — SARS Customs officials have confiscated one of the biggest consignments of drugs worth R37.6 million at O.R. International Airport. This happened during an operation last night after a baggage handler's trolley with unclaimed bags was scanned and a detector dog's reaction indicated that there couls be narcotics in the bag. A serach of the bags revealed that there was the drug known as meth in liquid form. Viagra tablets and branded sneakers worth R7.25 million were confiscted during a weekend bust. For more on this we are now joined on the line by SARS Spokesperson Luther Lebelo.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — SARS Customs officials have confiscated one of the biggest consignments of drugs worth R37.6 million at O.R. International Airport. This happened during an operation last night after a baggage handler's trolley with unclaimed bags was scanned and a detector dog's reaction indicated that there couls be narcotics in the bag. A serach of the bags revealed that there was the drug known as meth in liquid form. Viagra tablets and branded sneakers worth R7.25 million were confiscted during a weekend bust. For more on this we are now joined on the line by SARS Spokesperson Luther Lebelo.
SAfm — All the eight former policemen accused of the murder of Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia in 2013 have been found GUILTY in the High court in Pretoria. Macia died after he was dragged behind a police van two years ago. A footage showing the incident went viral, sparking international outrage. The eight former policemen have maintained their innocence throughout trial. They have been sent to custody. Judge Bert Bam has rejected their version of events, saying their evidence was improbable.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — All the eight former policemen accused of the murder of Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia in 2013 have been found GUILTY in the High court in Pretoria. Macia died after he was dragged behind a police van two years ago. A footage showing the incident went viral, sparking international outrage. The eight former policemen have maintained their innocence throughout trial. They have been sent to custody. Judge Bert Bam has rejected their version of events, saying their evidence was improbable.
SAfm — All the eight former policemen accused of the murder of Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia in 2013 have been found GUILTY in the High court in Pretoria. Macia died after he was dragged behind a police van two years ago. A footage showing the incident went viral, sparking international outrage. The eight former policemen have maintained their innocence throughout trial. They have been sent to custody. Judge Bert Bam has rejected their version of events, saying their evidence was improbable.
SAfm — All the eight former policemen accused of the murder of Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia in 2013 have been found GUILTY in the High court in Pretoria. Macia died after he was dragged behind a police van two years ago. A footage showing the incident went viral, sparking international outrage. The eight former policemen have maintained their innocence throughout trial. They have been sent to custody. Judge Bert Bam has rejected their version of events, saying their evidence was improbable.
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints were brought by unions Satawu and the National Transport Movement. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana is under suspension because of alleged tender irregularities. Here is what she had to say with regards to Millions of rands lost by PRASA due to the unlawful suspension of its employees... the renting of premises by Prasa in Braamfontein...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has urged Transport minister Dipuo Peters to take cognisance of damning findings against the Passenger Rail Agency. Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at Prasa. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela said transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with supply chain policies. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana, who has since resigned, was painted by Madonsela as corrupt, saying his friends and business associates benefited from the irregular awarding of tenders. She has asked the Prasa board to act against those implicated.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has urged Transport minister Dipuo Peters to take cognisance of damning findings against the Passenger Rail Agency. Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at Prasa. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela said transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with supply chain policies. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana, who has since resigned, was painted by Madonsela as corrupt, saying his friends and business associates benefited from the irregular awarding of tenders. She has asked the Prasa board to act against those implicated.
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has urged Transport minister Dipuo Peters to take cognisance of damning findings against the Passenger Rail Agency. Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at Prasa. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela said transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with supply chain policies. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana, who has since resigned, was painted by Madonsela as corrupt, saying his friends and business associates benefited from the irregular awarding of tenders. She has asked the Prasa board to act against those implicated.
SAfm — Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has urged Transport minister Dipuo Peters to take cognisance of damning findings against the Passenger Rail Agency. Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at Prasa. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela said transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with supply chain policies. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana, who has since resigned, was painted by Madonsela as corrupt, saying his friends and business associates benefited from the irregular awarding of tenders. She has asked the Prasa board to act against those implicated.
SAfm — The ANC Women's League wants the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, not to apply the general parole regulations to Oscar Pistorius, citing the sensitivity of the case. About 300 members of the ANC Women's League, from across the country, marched to the offices of the minister in Pretoria and handed over a memorandum to a representative of the minister. Aphiwe Honono speaks to commuters on their thoughts on the issueLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of SA, PRASA, has suspendend seven staff members who organised, what it considered , an unauthorised gathering in support of the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. PRASA's Acting CEO, Nathi Khena says the affected staff members have been peddling a number of untruths which have become matters of public discourse. Khena says they intend to provide the actual facts to try and put an end to such misbehaviours. He says PRASA has about 18 000 staff members of which only 70 participated in the unauthorized gathering.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of SA, PRASA, has suspendend seven staff members who organised, what it considered , an unauthorised gathering in support of the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. PRASA's Acting CEO, Nathi Khena says the affected staff members have been peddling a number of untruths which have become matters of public discourse. Khena says they intend to provide the actual facts to try and put an end to such misbehaviours. He says PRASA has about 18 000 staff members of which only 70 participated in the unauthorized gathering.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of SA, PRASA, has suspendend seven staff members who organised, what it considered , an unauthorised gathering in support of the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. PRASA's Acting CEO, Nathi Khena says the affected staff members have been peddling a number of untruths which have become matters of public discourse. Khena says they intend to provide the actual facts to try and put an end to such misbehaviours. He says PRASA has about 18 000 staff members of which only 70 participated in the unauthorized gathering.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The ANC Women's League wants the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, not to apply the general parole regulations to Oscar Pistorius, citing the sensitivity of the case. About 300 members of the ANC Women's League, from across the country, marched to the offices of the minister in Pretoria and handed over a memorandum to a representative of the minister. Aphiwe Honono speaks to commuters on their thoughts on the issue
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of SA, PRASA, has suspendend seven staff members who organised, what it considered , an unauthorised gathering in support of the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. PRASA's Acting CEO, Nathi Khena says the affected staff members have been peddling a number of untruths which have become matters of public discourse. Khena says they intend to provide the actual facts to try and put an end to such misbehaviours. He says PRASA has about 18 000 staff members of which only 70 participated in the unauthorized gathering.
SAfm — The ANC Women's League wants the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, not to apply the general parole regulations to Oscar Pistorius, citing the sensitivity of the case. About 300 members of the ANC Women's League, from across the country, marched to the offices of the minister in Pretoria and handed over a memorandum to a representative of the minister. Aphiwe Honono speaks to commuters on their thoughts on the issue
SAfm — The ANC Women's League wants the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, not to apply the general parole regulations to Oscar Pistorius, citing the sensitivity of the case. About 300 members of the ANC Women's League, from across the country, marched to the offices of the minister in Pretoria and handed over a memorandum to a representative of the minister. Aphiwe Honono speaks to commuters on their thoughts on the issue
SAfm — The Go George bus service is expected to resume operations this afternoon on selected routes around George in the Southern Cape. Services were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, following widespread violence, which saw several Go George buses set alight. One person has been arrested after taxi owners tried to prevent a police roadblock at the entrance of Thembalethu earlier today.
SAfm — Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is to be dismissed. Three weeks ago a departmental hearing found him guilty of misconduct for his role in the arrest and rendition of a group of Zimbabwean murder suspects in 2010. However, he had denied the allegations saying he was targeted for leading the investigation and arrest of former crime intelligence head, Richard Mdluli. The Hawks national head, Anwar Dramat was given a golden hand shake to leave his post. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says it is believed his lawyers have informed him about his immediate dismissal.
SAfm — The Go George bus service is expected to resume operations this afternoon on selected routes around George in the Southern Cape. Services were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, following widespread violence, which saw several Go George buses set alight. One person has been arrested after taxi owners tried to prevent a police roadblock at the entrance of Thembalethu earlier today.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is to be dismissed. Three weeks ago a departmental hearing found him guilty of misconduct for his role in the arrest and rendition of a group of Zimbabwean murder suspects in 2010. However, he had denied the allegations saying he was targeted for leading the investigation and arrest of former crime intelligence head, Richard Mdluli. The Hawks national head, Anwar Dramat was given a golden hand shake to leave his post. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says it is believed his lawyers have informed him about his immediate dismissal.
SAfm — Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is to be dismissed. Three weeks ago a departmental hearing found him guilty of misconduct for his role in the arrest and rendition of a group of Zimbabwean murder suspects in 2010. However, he had denied the allegations saying he was targeted for leading the investigation and arrest of former crime intelligence head, Richard Mdluli. The Hawks national head, Anwar Dramat was given a golden hand shake to leave his post. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says it is believed his lawyers have informed him about his immediate dismissal.
SAfm — The Go George bus service is expected to resume operations this afternoon on selected routes around George in the Southern Cape. Services were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, following widespread violence, which saw several Go George buses set alight. One person has been arrested after taxi owners tried to prevent a police roadblock at the entrance of Thembalethu earlier today.
SAfm — Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is to be dismissed. Three weeks ago a departmental hearing found him guilty of misconduct for his role in the arrest and rendition of a group of Zimbabwean murder suspects in 2010. However, he had denied the allegations saying he was targeted for leading the investigation and arrest of former crime intelligence head, Richard Mdluli. The Hawks national head, Anwar Dramat was given a golden hand shake to leave his post. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says it is believed his lawyers have informed him about his immediate dismissal.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Go George bus service is expected to resume operations this afternoon on selected routes around George in the Southern Cape. Services were temporarily suspended on Wednesday, following widespread violence, which saw several Go George buses set alight. One person has been arrested after taxi owners tried to prevent a police roadblock at the entrance of Thembalethu earlier today.
SAfm — The Albinism Society of South Africa, ASSA, has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of a 20-year old albino woman in Kwazulu-Natal. Thandazile Mpunzi's body was found in a shallow grave on Sunday after she was reported missing by her family early this month. A preacher and a traditional healer are amongst the four men charged for Mpunzi's murder. The community refuses to allow her body to be buried in the village until the rest of her body is found. The burial was supposed to take place this weekend.
SAfm — The South African Council of Churches has just hosted a media briefing to air their views on the recent spates of church related incidents, in which church members were made to eat grass, drink petrol and eat human hair, snakes and mice. Meanwhile, a nationwide investigation has been launched into the commercialisation of religion, as well as the mushrooming of charismatic churches. The investigation has been initiated by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities. This follows various religious practices that have raised eyebrows in the country.
SAfm — The NGOs Sonke Gender Justice, the TAC and Section 27 say they are confident that the South Gauteng High Court will accept their application to be friends of the court in the class action against the entire mining industry. The lawsuit pertains to the mine workers who are suffering from silicosis and tubercolosis as a result of working in the mines.
SAfm — The NGOs Sonke Gender Justice, the TAC and Section 27 say they are confident that the South Gauteng High Court will accept their application to be friends of the court in the class action against the entire mining industry. The lawsuit pertains to the mine workers who are suffering from silicosis and tubercolosis as a result of working in the mines.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The South African Council of Churches has just hosted a media briefing to air their views on the recent spates of church related incidents, in which church members were made to eat grass, drink petrol and eat human hair, snakes and mice. Meanwhile, a nationwide investigation has been launched into the commercialisation of religion, as well as the mushrooming of charismatic churches. The investigation has been initiated by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities. This follows various religious practices that have raised eyebrows in the country.
SAfm — The South African Council of Churches has just hosted a media briefing to air their views on the recent spates of church related incidents, in which church members were made to eat grass, drink petrol and eat human hair, snakes and mice. Meanwhile, a nationwide investigation has been launched into the commercialisation of religion, as well as the mushrooming of charismatic churches. The investigation has been initiated by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities. This follows various religious practices that have raised eyebrows in the country.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The NGOs Sonke Gender Justice, the TAC and Section 27 say they are confident that the South Gauteng High Court will accept their application to be friends of the court in the class action against the entire mining industry. The lawsuit pertains to the mine workers who are suffering from silicosis and tubercolosis as a result of working in the mines.
SAfm — The Albinism Society of South Africa, ASSA, has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of a 20-year old albino woman in Kwazulu-Natal. Thandazile Mpunzi's body was found in a shallow grave on Sunday after she was reported missing by her family early this month. A preacher and a traditional healer are amongst the four men charged for Mpunzi's murder. The community refuses to allow her body to be buried in the village until the rest of her body is found. The burial was supposed to take place this weekend.
SAfm — The Albinism Society of South Africa, ASSA, has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of a 20-year old albino woman in Kwazulu-Natal. Thandazile Mpunzi's body was found in a shallow grave on Sunday after she was reported missing by her family early this month. A preacher and a traditional healer are amongst the four men charged for Mpunzi's murder. The community refuses to allow her body to be buried in the village until the rest of her body is found. The burial was supposed to take place this weekend.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Albinism Society of South Africa, ASSA, has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of a 20-year old albino woman in Kwazulu-Natal. Thandazile Mpunzi's body was found in a shallow grave on Sunday after she was reported missing by her family early this month. A preacher and a traditional healer are amongst the four men charged for Mpunzi's murder. The community refuses to allow her body to be buried in the village until the rest of her body is found. The burial was supposed to take place this weekend.
SAfm — The South African Council of Churches has just hosted a media briefing to air their views on the recent spates of church related incidents, in which church members were made to eat grass, drink petrol and eat human hair, snakes and mice. Meanwhile, a nationwide investigation has been launched into the commercialisation of religion, as well as the mushrooming of charismatic churches. The investigation has been initiated by the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities. This follows various religious practices that have raised eyebrows in the country.
SAfm — The NGOs Sonke Gender Justice, the TAC and Section 27 say they are confident that the South Gauteng High Court will accept their application to be friends of the court in the class action against the entire mining industry. The lawsuit pertains to the mine workers who are suffering from silicosis and tubercolosis as a result of working in the mines.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has defended its action of issuing some of its senior managers notices of suspension. The managers held a press conference yesterday calling for among others the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. The employees also protested outside Prasa's offices in Pretoria - claiming the company is in chaos since Montana's dismissal.
SAfm — As a wise man once said, “Existing customers are a goldmine to your business.” This is the reason why Manneko Nkabinde from Gauteng felt disappointed when, after four years of loyalty to Altech Autopage, they wouldn’t resolve a query she had.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has defended its action of issuing some of its senior managers notices of suspension. The managers held a press conference yesterday calling for among others the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. The employees also protested outside Prasa's offices in Pretoria - claiming the company is in chaos since Montana's dismissal.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has defended its action of issuing some of its senior managers notices of suspension. The managers held a press conference yesterday calling for among others the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. The employees also protested outside Prasa's offices in Pretoria - claiming the company is in chaos since Montana's dismissal.
SAfm — The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has defended its action of issuing some of its senior managers notices of suspension. The managers held a press conference yesterday calling for among others the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. The employees also protested outside Prasa's offices in Pretoria - claiming the company is in chaos since Montana's dismissal.
SAfm — As a wise man once said, “Existing customers are a goldmine to your business.” This is the reason why Manneko Nkabinde from Gauteng felt disappointed when, after four years of loyalty to Altech Autopage, they wouldn’t resolve a query she had.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — As a wise man once said, “Existing customers are a goldmine to your business.” This is the reason why Manneko Nkabinde from Gauteng felt disappointed when, after four years of loyalty to Altech Autopage, they wouldn’t resolve a query she had.
SAfm — As a wise man once said, “Existing customers are a goldmine to your business.” This is the reason why Manneko Nkabinde from Gauteng felt disappointed when, after four years of loyalty to Altech Autopage, they wouldn’t resolve a query she had.
SAfm — It seems there is no legal justification for the Justice and Correctional Services minister, Michael Masutha, to postpone the release of Oscar Pistorius on correctional supervision. Masutha indicated he will get legal opinion after the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa handed a petition to him asking him to postpone Pistorius' release until the end of August, which is women's month. Pistorius served a tenth of his five year sentence for culpable homicide. The rest will be served under correctional supervision. Pistorius was jailed for shooting and killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013
SAfm — It seems there is no legal justification for the Justice and Correctional Services minister, Michael Masutha, to postpone the release of Oscar Pistorius on correctional supervision. Masutha indicated he will get legal opinion after the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa handed a petition to him asking him to postpone Pistorius' release until the end of August, which is women's month. Pistorius served a tenth of his five year sentence for culpable homicide. The rest will be served under correctional supervision. Pistorius was jailed for shooting and killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013
SAfm — It seems there is no legal justification for the Justice and Correctional Services minister, Michael Masutha, to postpone the release of Oscar Pistorius on correctional supervision. Masutha indicated he will get legal opinion after the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa handed a petition to him asking him to postpone Pistorius' release until the end of August, which is women's month. Pistorius served a tenth of his five year sentence for culpable homicide. The rest will be served under correctional supervision. Pistorius was jailed for shooting and killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013
SAfm — It seems there is no legal justification for the Justice and Correctional Services minister, Michael Masutha, to postpone the release of Oscar Pistorius on correctional supervision. Masutha indicated he will get legal opinion after the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa handed a petition to him asking him to postpone Pistorius' release until the end of August, which is women's month. Pistorius served a tenth of his five year sentence for culpable homicide. The rest will be served under correctional supervision. Pistorius was jailed for shooting and killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At least 27 people, including foreigners, are reported to have died after a bomb exploded close to the Erawan shrine in the centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Reports say a second bomb has been found in the area and made safe. The Thai government says the attack was aimed at foreigners due to the Hindu shrine being a popular tourist destination. One of the witnesses, Richard Srikurecha, was near the shrine when the blast happened...
SAfm — At least 14 people have been killed in an accident involving a minibus taxi and a train at Shakaskraal near KwaDukuza on the Kwazulu-Natal north coast. It's believed that the taxi lost control and veered off the R102 onto the adjacent railway line, where it was hit by a moving train. EMRS spokesperson Robert Mackenzie says police are investigating
SAfm — At least 14 people have been killed in an accident involving a minibus taxi and a train at Shakaskraal near KwaDukuza on the Kwazulu-Natal north coast. It's believed that the taxi lost control and veered off the R102 onto the adjacent railway line, where it was hit by a moving train. EMRS spokesperson Robert Mackenzie says police are investigatingLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At least 14 people have been killed in an accident involving a minibus taxi and a train at Shakaskraal near KwaDukuza on the Kwazulu-Natal north coast. It's believed that the taxi lost control and veered off the R102 onto the adjacent railway line, where it was hit by a moving train. EMRS spokesperson Robert Mackenzie says police are investigating
SAfm — At least 27 people, including foreigners, are reported to have died after a bomb exploded close to the Erawan shrine in the centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Reports say a second bomb has been found in the area and made safe. The Thai government says the attack was aimed at foreigners due to the Hindu shrine being a popular tourist destination. One of the witnesses, Richard Srikurecha, was near the shrine when the blast happened...
SAfm — Two of South Sudan's warring factions have signed a peace agreement in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa, hours before the expiry of a deadline for them to do so. Lead mediator Seyoum Mesfin says only the rebels and the SPLM, part of South Sudan's opposition signed the agreement. The government declined to sign, citing reservations to some of the clauses, but said it would sign in the next 15 days. South Sudan's civil war, which began in 2013, is estimated to have cost between 50-thousand and 100-thousand lives, including many civilians.
SAfm — At least 27 people, including foreigners, are reported to have died after a bomb exploded close to the Erawan shrine in the centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Reports say a second bomb has been found in the area and made safe. The Thai government says the attack was aimed at foreigners due to the Hindu shrine being a popular tourist destination. One of the witnesses, Richard Srikurecha, was near the shrine when the blast happened...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Two of South Sudan's warring factions have signed a peace agreement in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa, hours before the expiry of a deadline for them to do so. Lead mediator Seyoum Mesfin says only the rebels and the SPLM, part of South Sudan's opposition signed the agreement. The government declined to sign, citing reservations to some of the clauses, but said it would sign in the next 15 days. South Sudan's civil war, which began in 2013, is estimated to have cost between 50-thousand and 100-thousand lives, including many civilians.
SAfm — At least 27 people, including foreigners, are reported to have died after a bomb exploded close to the Erawan shrine in the centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Reports say a second bomb has been found in the area and made safe. The Thai government says the attack was aimed at foreigners due to the Hindu shrine being a popular tourist destination. One of the witnesses, Richard Srikurecha, was near the shrine when the blast happened...
SAfm — Two of South Sudan's warring factions have signed a peace agreement in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa, hours before the expiry of a deadline for them to do so. Lead mediator Seyoum Mesfin says only the rebels and the SPLM, part of South Sudan's opposition signed the agreement. The government declined to sign, citing reservations to some of the clauses, but said it would sign in the next 15 days. South Sudan's civil war, which began in 2013, is estimated to have cost between 50-thousand and 100-thousand lives, including many civilians.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The World Bank's report on South Africa's economy says the country should address its current power crisis and labour relations as a matter of urgency. The report has also warned that South Africa will need to do a lot more to achieve the five percent annual growth envisioned in the National Development Plan. The report recommends that the country train the majority of its unemployed working age population. For more on this we are joined on the line by the author of the World Bank's report on jobs and South Africa's growing working age population, Catriona Purfield.
SAfm — The World Bank's report on South Africa's economy says the country should address its current power crisis and labour relations as a matter of urgency. The report has also warned that South Africa will need to do a lot more to achieve the five percent annual growth envisioned in the National Development Plan. The report recommends that the country train the majority of its unemployed working age population. For more on this we are joined on the line by the author of the World Bank's report on jobs and South Africa's growing working age population, Catriona Purfield.
SAfm — The World Bank's report on South Africa's economy says the country should address its current power crisis and labour relations as a matter of urgency. The report has also warned that South Africa will need to do a lot more to achieve the five percent annual growth envisioned in the National Development Plan. The report recommends that the country train the majority of its unemployed working age population. For more on this we are joined on the line by the author of the World Bank's report on jobs and South Africa's growing working age population, Catriona Purfield.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — ESKOM's profits fell from 7.1 billion Rands the previous year to 3.6 billion Rands this financial year. The company says the losses were as a result of debt owed by municipalities, loss of industrial customers and delays in commissioning of the power plants. The utility also plans to borrow 20-billion Rand from the domestic market and international bond markets.
SAfm — ESKOM's profits fell from 7.1 billion Rands the previous year to 3.6 billion Rands this financial year. The company says the losses were as a result of debt owed by municipalities, loss of industrial customers and delays in commissioning of the power plants. The utility also plans to borrow 20-billion Rand from the domestic market and international bond markets.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Filling stations in Gauteng will continue to run dry in the next few days, while the rest of the country remains unaffected by the fuel shortage. Fuel Retailers Association CEO Reggie Sibiya says unleaded petrol and diesel are affected. He says over 100 service stations have reported running dry. Sibiya says over and above the planned shutdown at the Engen Refinery in Durban, disruptions have occurred on production at SA Petroleum Refineries, also in Durban, leading to product shortages via pipeline. Sibiya says the situation seems to be improving, but the's not sure when it will be resolved.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Filling stations in Gauteng will continue to run dry in the next few days, while the rest of the country remains unaffected by the fuel shortage. Fuel Retailers Association CEO Reggie Sibiya says unleaded petrol and diesel are affected. He says over 100 service stations have reported running dry. Sibiya says over and above the planned shutdown at the Engen Refinery in Durban, disruptions have occurred on production at SA Petroleum Refineries, also in Durban, leading to product shortages via pipeline. Sibiya says the situation seems to be improving, but the's not sure when it will be resolved.
SAfm — ESKOM's profits fell from 7.1 billion Rands the previous year to 3.6 billion Rands this financial year. The company says the losses were as a result of debt owed by municipalities, loss of industrial customers and delays in commissioning of the power plants. The utility also plans to borrow 20-billion Rand from the domestic market and international bond markets.
SAfm — Filling stations in Gauteng will continue to run dry in the next few days, while the rest of the country remains unaffected by the fuel shortage. Fuel Retailers Association CEO Reggie Sibiya says unleaded petrol and diesel are affected. He says over 100 service stations have reported running dry. Sibiya says over and above the planned shutdown at the Engen Refinery in Durban, disruptions have occurred on production at SA Petroleum Refineries, also in Durban, leading to product shortages via pipeline. Sibiya says the situation seems to be improving, but the's not sure when it will be resolved.
SAfm — World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Unicef has found that breastfed babies have a six times greater chance of survival in the early months than formula-fed children. However, many women around the world face prejudice and stigma in public and work places in a bid to exercise this right.
SAfm — World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Unicef has found that breastfed babies have a six times greater chance of survival in the early months than formula-fed children. However, many women around the world face prejudice and stigma in public and work places in a bid to exercise this right.
SAfm — World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Unicef has found that breastfed babies have a six times greater chance of survival in the early months than formula-fed children. However, many women around the world face prejudice and stigma in public and work places in a bid to exercise this right.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The government is meeting with labour unions and mining companies in Pretoria to find a way of saving jobs. Mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says the meeting will carry on until something is committed on paper. Ramatlhodi says he hopes to lift the suspension imposed this week on Glencore's Optimum coalmine if the mining giant meets government directives over jobcuts. The talks come as the National of Mineworkers rejected the Chamber of Mine's final wage offer. Amcu rejected the offer on Sunday. Solidarity says it will likely accept the offer.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The government is meeting with labour unions and mining companies in Pretoria to find a way of saving jobs. Mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says the meeting will carry on until something is committed on paper. Ramatlhodi says he hopes to lift the suspension imposed this week on Glencore's Optimum coalmine if the mining giant meets government directives over jobcuts. The talks come as the National of Mineworkers rejected the Chamber of Mine's final wage offer. Amcu rejected the offer on Sunday. Solidarity says it will likely accept the offer.
SAfm — The government is meeting with labour unions and mining companies in Pretoria to find a way of saving jobs. Mining minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says the meeting will carry on until something is committed on paper. Ramatlhodi says he hopes to lift the suspension imposed this week on Glencore's Optimum coalmine if the mining giant meets government directives over jobcuts. The talks come as the National of Mineworkers rejected the Chamber of Mine's final wage offer. Amcu rejected the offer on Sunday. Solidarity says it will likely accept the offer.
SAfm — Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema is a free man for now. This after his fraud and corruption charges were struck off the roll in the high court in Polokwane. Judge Billy Motlhe ruled tha the case has dragged on for too long and rejected an application for another postponement by accused number five Kagiso Dichabe.
SAfm — Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema is a free man for now. This after his fraud and corruption charges were struck off the roll in the high court in Polokwane. Judge Billy Motlhe ruled tha the case has dragged on for too long and rejected an application for another postponement by accused number five Kagiso Dichabe.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema is a free man for now. This after his fraud and corruption charges were struck off the roll in the high court in Polokwane. Judge Billy Motlhe ruled tha the case has dragged on for too long and rejected an application for another postponement by accused number five Kagiso Dichabe.
SAfm — Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela has denied that she has allowed herself and her office to become a political football in the battle against the ANC and some opposition parties. She was responding to questions at a media briefing called to clarify what she says is the confusion regarding whether or not in her remedial action she requested President Zuma to ask Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to determine how much he should pay for non-security upgrades at his private residence.
SAfm — Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela has denied that she has allowed herself and her office to become a political football in the battle against the ANC and some opposition parties. She was responding to questions at a media briefing called to clarify what she says is the confusion regarding whether or not in her remedial action she requested President Zuma to ask Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to determine how much he should pay for non-security upgrades at his private residence.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela has denied that she has allowed herself and her office to become a political football in the battle against the ANC and some opposition parties. She was responding to questions at a media briefing called to clarify what she says is the confusion regarding whether or not in her remedial action she requested President Zuma to ask Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to determine how much he should pay for non-security upgrades at his private residence.
SAfm — Many people do not think that a verbal agreement is binding. However, the laws of our country state very clearly that both oral and written agreements are legally binding. Thembikhaya Zama from Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape found this out the hard way after he spoke to a sales consultant from Standard Bank.
SAfm — Many people do not think that a verbal agreement is binding. However, the laws of our country state very clearly that both oral and written agreements are legally binding. Thembikhaya Zama from Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape found this out the hard way after he spoke to a sales consultant from Standard Bank.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Many people do not think that a verbal agreement is binding. However, the laws of our country state very clearly that both oral and written agreements are legally binding. Thembikhaya Zama from Lady Frere in the Eastern Cape found this out the hard way after he spoke to a sales consultant from Standard Bank.
SAfm — Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says the re-introduction of specialised police units will help in fighting violent crimes in the province. Gauteng has recently experienced a spate of violent crimes and at times communities have been forced to take the law into their own hands. Nkosi-Malobane has condemned the murder of two officers in Gauteng in just 24-hours, saying this may prompt officers to use force when confronted by criminals.
SAfm — Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says the re-introduction of specialised police units will help in fighting violent crimes in the province. Gauteng has recently experienced a spate of violent crimes and at times communities have been forced to take the law into their own hands. Nkosi-Malobane has condemned the murder of two officers in Gauteng in just 24-hours, saying this may prompt officers to use force when confronted by criminals.
SAfm — Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says the re-introduction of specialised police units will help in fighting violent crimes in the province. Gauteng has recently experienced a spate of violent crimes and at times communities have been forced to take the law into their own hands. Nkosi-Malobane has condemned the murder of two officers in Gauteng in just 24-hours, saying this may prompt officers to use force when confronted by criminals.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has been re-admitted to a Cape Town hospital after compaining of discomfort. His family says the 83-year-old popular cleric has been put on bed rest while doctors obeserve his condition. Chris Mabuya reports...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has been re-admitted to a Cape Town hospital after compaining of discomfort. His family says the 83-year-old popular cleric has been put on bed rest while doctors obeserve his condition. Chris Mabuya reports...
SAfm — Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has been re-admitted to a Cape Town hospital after compaining of discomfort. His family says the 83-year-old popular cleric has been put on bed rest while doctors obeserve his condition. Chris Mabuya reports...
SAfm — National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega strongly disagrees with some of the findings of the Marikana report released by President Jacob Zuma last month. Phiyega has released a detailed statement in reaction to the findings and recommendations of the report. She says the insinuation that police management went to work on August 16, 2012 with murderous intent has no substance. For more on this we are joined on the line by Police spokesperson Lieutenant-General Solomon Makgale....Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega strongly disagrees with some of the findings of the Marikana report released by President Jacob Zuma last month. Phiyega has released a detailed statement in reaction to the findings and recommendations of the report. She says the insinuation that police management went to work on August 16, 2012 with murderous intent has no substance. For more on this we are joined on the line by Police spokesperson Lieutenant-General Solomon Makgale....
SAfm — National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega strongly disagrees with some of the findings of the Marikana report released by President Jacob Zuma last month. Phiyega has released a detailed statement in reaction to the findings and recommendations of the report. She says the insinuation that police management went to work on August 16, 2012 with murderous intent has no substance. For more on this we are joined on the line by Police spokesperson Lieutenant-General Solomon Makgale....
SAfm — Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22-year-old daughter of the late Whitney Houston, has died six months after suffering brain damage in an incident at her home. Aphiwe Honono and Nkensani Hlangwane filed this report.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22-year-old daughter of the late Whitney Houston, has died six months after suffering brain damage in an incident at her home. Aphiwe Honono and Nkensani Hlangwane filed this report.
SAfm — Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22-year-old daughter of the late Whitney Houston, has died six months after suffering brain damage in an incident at her home. Aphiwe Honono and Nkensani Hlangwane filed this report.
SAfm — Lonmin is set to shed six-thousand jobs, including contractors, as it's planning to close or mothball several mine shafts in South Africa. The platinum producer is reported to have told a union in a letter that four-thousand-500 members of the Lonmin workforce could be laid off. The union hasn't been named. Lonmin shares on the London Stock Exchange have fallen by more than seven percent to an all time low after the news. Lonmin and other platinum miners have been hit by rising costs and a plunge in platinum prices to a six-and-half year low.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Lonmin is set to shed six-thousand jobs, including contractors, as it's planning to close or mothball several mine shafts in South Africa. The platinum producer is reported to have told a union in a letter that four-thousand-500 members of the Lonmin workforce could be laid off. The union hasn't been named. Lonmin shares on the London Stock Exchange have fallen by more than seven percent to an all time low after the news. Lonmin and other platinum miners have been hit by rising costs and a plunge in platinum prices to a six-and-half year low.
SAfm — Lonmin is set to shed six-thousand jobs, including contractors, as it's planning to close or mothball several mine shafts in South Africa. The platinum producer is reported to have told a union in a letter that four-thousand-500 members of the Lonmin workforce could be laid off. The union hasn't been named. Lonmin shares on the London Stock Exchange have fallen by more than seven percent to an all time low after the news. Lonmin and other platinum miners have been hit by rising costs and a plunge in platinum prices to a six-and-half year low.
SAfm — Lonmin is set to shed six-thousand jobs, including contractors, as it's planning to close or mothball several mine shafts in South Africa. The platinum producer is reported to have told a union in a letter that four-thousand-500 members of the Lonmin workforce could be laid off. The union hasn't been named. Lonmin shares on the London Stock Exchange have fallen by more than seven percent to an all time low after the news. Lonmin and other platinum miners have been hit by rising costs and a plunge in platinum prices to a six-and-half year low.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Lonmin is set to shed six-thousand jobs, including contractors, as it's planning to close or mothball several mine shafts in South Africa. The platinum producer is reported to have told a union in a letter that four-thousand-500 members of the Lonmin workforce could be laid off. The union hasn't been named. Lonmin shares on the London Stock Exchange have fallen by more than seven percent to an all time low after the news. Lonmin and other platinum miners have been hit by rising costs and a plunge in platinum prices to a six-and-half year low.
SAfm — Lonmin is set to shed six-thousand jobs, including contractors, as it's planning to close or mothball several mine shafts in South Africa. The platinum producer is reported to have told a union in a letter that four-thousand-500 members of the Lonmin workforce could be laid off. The union hasn't been named. Lonmin shares on the London Stock Exchange have fallen by more than seven percent to an all time low after the news. Lonmin and other platinum miners have been hit by rising costs and a plunge in platinum prices to a six-and-half year low.
SAfm — The Department of Health recently suspended two doctors after they performed a Caesarean section on a teenager in a general ward at Evander Hospital in Mpumalanga. Ordinarily, this would have been performed in a theatre. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi opened a criminal case against the two doctors, saying they had "a tendency to disregard instructions with impunity". However, health union the South African Medical Association says the Ministers suggesions that the two face criminal charges before an internal probe could be concluded was "reckless, premature, misguided and irresponsible".
SAfm — The Department of Health recently suspended two doctors after they performed a Caesarean section on a teenager in a general ward at Evander Hospital in Mpumalanga. Ordinarily, this would have been performed in a theatre. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi opened a criminal case against the two doctors, saying they had "a tendency to disregard instructions with impunity". However, health union the South African Medical Association says the Ministers suggesions that the two face criminal charges before an internal probe could be concluded was "reckless, premature, misguided and irresponsible".Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Department of Health recently suspended two doctors after they performed a Caesarean section on a teenager in a general ward at Evander Hospital in Mpumalanga. Ordinarily, this would have been performed in a theatre. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi opened a criminal case against the two doctors, saying they had "a tendency to disregard instructions with impunity". However, health union the South African Medical Association says the Ministers suggesions that the two face criminal charges before an internal probe could be concluded was "reckless, premature, misguided and irresponsible".
SAfm — Chairperson of the Nkandla ad hoc committee Cedrick Frolick has acknowledged that the much talked about "firepool" at President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home is also a recreational facility. He made the remark after inspecting Zuma's private home. He quickly added that it could also be utilised to fight fires. Government has been at pains to explain why the firepool should be seen as a security feature meant to extinguish fires. Frolick has described today's visit by parliamentarians to Nkandla as an eye opener, which confirms that there was a gross inflation of prices in the construction of buildings at Nkandla.
SAfm — Chairperson of the Nkandla ad hoc committee Cedrick Frolick has acknowledged that the much talked about "firepool" at President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home is also a recreational facility. He made the remark after inspecting Zuma's private home. He quickly added that it could also be utilised to fight fires. Government has been at pains to explain why the firepool should be seen as a security feature meant to extinguish fires. Frolick has described today's visit by parliamentarians to Nkandla as an eye opener, which confirms that there was a gross inflation of prices in the construction of buildings at Nkandla.
SAfm — Chairperson of the Nkandla ad hoc committee Cedrick Frolick has acknowledged that the much talked about "firepool" at President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home is also a recreational facility. He made the remark after inspecting Zuma's private home. He quickly added that it could also be utilised to fight fires. Government has been at pains to explain why the firepool should be seen as a security feature meant to extinguish fires. Frolick has described today's visit by parliamentarians to Nkandla as an eye opener, which confirms that there was a gross inflation of prices in the construction of buildings at Nkandla.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A national flag bearing the colours blue, white and red will be raised in Washington later today and it's not the American flag. Cuba's 'standard' will for the first time in 54 years again fly outside the country's stately embassy in the U.S. capital to formally reflect the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Havana and Washington. Some 500 guests including South Africa's Ambassador have been invited to Monday's event that will be followed by a historic joint press conference between the countries' two chief diplomats at the State Department. Sherwin Bryce-Pease is in Washington for the historic moment,
SAfm — A national flag bearing the colours blue, white and red will be raised in Washington later today and it's not the American flag. Cuba's 'standard' will for the first time in 54 years again fly outside the country's stately embassy in the U.S. capital to formally reflect the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Havana and Washington. Some 500 guests including South Africa's Ambassador have been invited to Monday's event that will be followed by a historic joint press conference between the countries' two chief diplomats at the State Department. Sherwin Bryce-Pease is in Washington for the historic moment,
SAfm — A national flag bearing the colours blue, white and red will be raised in Washington later today and it's not the American flag. Cuba's 'standard' will for the first time in 54 years again fly outside the country's stately embassy in the U.S. capital to formally reflect the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Havana and Washington. Some 500 guests including South Africa's Ambassador have been invited to Monday's event that will be followed by a historic joint press conference between the countries' two chief diplomats at the State Department. Sherwin Bryce-Pease is in Washington for the historic moment,Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — It's all systems go for tomorrow's controversial presidential elections in Burundi. Opposition politicians have accused President Pierre Nkurunziza of violating the constitution by running for a third term and are boycotting the vote. Last minute peace talks called to solve Burundi's political crisis were derailed yesterday following a boycott by the Burundi government. Dozens of people have already died in protests.
SAfm — It's all systems go for tomorrow's controversial presidential elections in Burundi. Opposition politicians have accused President Pierre Nkurunziza of violating the constitution by running for a third term and are boycotting the vote. Last minute peace talks called to solve Burundi's political crisis were derailed yesterday following a boycott by the Burundi government. Dozens of people have already died in protests.
SAfm — The Railway Safety Regulator has just released its preliminary report into Friday's train accident in Booysens this afternoon. About 200 people were injured in that crash. The regulator has raised concern about the lack of maintance of ageing equipment. Metrorail is also expected to release details about it's investigation into the accident.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Railway Safety Regulator has just released its preliminary report into Friday's train accident in Booysens this afternoon. About 200 people were injured in that crash. The regulator has raised concern about the lack of maintance of ageing equipment. Metrorail is also expected to release details about it's investigation into the accident.
SAfm — It's all systems go for tomorrow's controversial presidential elections in Burundi. Opposition politicians have accused President Pierre Nkurunziza of violating the constitution by running for a third term and are boycotting the vote. Last minute peace talks called to solve Burundi's political crisis were derailed yesterday following a boycott by the Burundi government. Dozens of people have already died in protests.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Railway Safety Regulator has just released its preliminary report into Friday's train accident in Booysens this afternoon. About 200 people were injured in that crash. The regulator has raised concern about the lack of maintance of ageing equipment. Metrorail is also expected to release details about it's investigation into the accident.
SAfm — Protesting residents of Vuwani in Limpopo have handed a memorandum of their demands to the MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba in the area today. Ramathuba received the memorandum on behalf of premier Stan Mathabatha. Residents blockaded main roads demanding that the Municipal Demarcation Board reverse its decision to merge their area with Malamulele to form a new municipality.Ramathuba promised that she will deliver the petition to Mathabatha and the demarcation board.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The City of Johannesburg's Emergency Services says striking fire-fighters are not affecting their services. The fire-fighters have vowed to continue clocking in at 8am and knocking off at 4pm, leaving stations understaffed for three hours until management takes their overtime grievances seriously. Joburg EMS's spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says they are using reservists to cover the three hours per day during which their fire-fighters are striking.
SAfm — Protesting residents of Vuwani in Limpopo have handed a memorandum of their demands to the MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba in the area today. Ramathuba received the memorandum on behalf of premier Stan Mathabatha. Residents blockaded main roads demanding that the Municipal Demarcation Board reverse its decision to merge their area with Malamulele to form a new municipality.Ramathuba promised that she will deliver the petition to Mathabatha and the demarcation board.
SAfm — Protesting residents of Vuwani in Limpopo have handed a memorandum of their demands to the MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba in the area today. Ramathuba received the memorandum on behalf of premier Stan Mathabatha. Residents blockaded main roads demanding that the Municipal Demarcation Board reverse its decision to merge their area with Malamulele to form a new municipality.Ramathuba promised that she will deliver the petition to Mathabatha and the demarcation board.
SAfm — The City of Johannesburg's Emergency Services says striking fire-fighters are not affecting their services. The fire-fighters have vowed to continue clocking in at 8am and knocking off at 4pm, leaving stations understaffed for three hours until management takes their overtime grievances seriously. Joburg EMS's spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says they are using reservists to cover the three hours per day during which their fire-fighters are striking.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The City of Johannesburg's Emergency Services says striking fire-fighters are not affecting their services. The fire-fighters have vowed to continue clocking in at 8am and knocking off at 4pm, leaving stations understaffed for three hours until management takes their overtime grievances seriously. Joburg EMS's spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says they are using reservists to cover the three hours per day during which their fire-fighters are striking.
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture section this week.....Number 43, Trelawney Park, a modest house in a suburb of Manzini, Swaziland, was for many years a vital base of operations for the ANC. Told in the first person, Elias Masilela's book puts a tragic, and in some ways nostalgic, human face life in exile during the apartheid years. The book tells the stories of the ANC and PAC cadres who passed through Number 43, revealing their hopes and fears, and highlighting the high price that was paid for liberation.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Author, Elias Masilela and started by asking how the conception of the project came about..Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture section this week.....Number 43, Trelawney Park, a modest house in a suburb of Manzini, Swaziland, was for many years a vital base of operations for the ANC. Told in the first person, Elias Masilela's book puts a tragic, and in some ways nostalgic, human face life in exile during the apartheid years. The book tells the stories of the ANC and PAC cadres who passed through Number 43, revealing their hopes and fears, and highlighting the high price that was paid for liberation.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Author, Elias Masilela and started by asking how the conception of the project came about..
SAfm — In our Arts and Culture section this week.....Number 43, Trelawney Park, a modest house in a suburb of Manzini, Swaziland, was for many years a vital base of operations for the ANC. Told in the first person, Elias Masilela's book puts a tragic, and in some ways nostalgic, human face life in exile during the apartheid years. The book tells the stories of the ANC and PAC cadres who passed through Number 43, revealing their hopes and fears, and highlighting the high price that was paid for liberation.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Author, Elias Masilela and started by asking how the conception of the project came about..
SAfm — Numsa says Cosatu unions opposed to the expulsion of Numsa and former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi are meeting today to chart a way forward after suffering massive losses at the Cosatu special national congress currently underway in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. They failed to push for the agenda of congress to include debate on the expulsions
SAfm — Numsa says Cosatu unions opposed to the expulsion of Numsa and former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi are meeting today to chart a way forward after suffering massive losses at the Cosatu special national congress currently underway in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. They failed to push for the agenda of congress to include debate on the expulsionsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Numsa says Cosatu unions opposed to the expulsion of Numsa and former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi are meeting today to chart a way forward after suffering massive losses at the Cosatu special national congress currently underway in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. They failed to push for the agenda of congress to include debate on the expulsions
SAfm — COSATU president Sdumo Dlamini says expelled affiliate NUMSA wants to destroy the federation. Dlamini called on affiliates supporting NUMSA to come back to the Central Executive Committee - they have been boycotting since NUMSA was booted out in November last year. But disgruntled unions also hit back during the open debateLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — COSATU president Sdumo Dlamini says expelled affiliate NUMSA wants to destroy the federation. Dlamini called on affiliates supporting NUMSA to come back to the Central Executive Committee - they have been boycotting since NUMSA was booted out in November last year. But disgruntled unions also hit back during the open debate
SAfm — COSATU president Sdumo Dlamini says expelled affiliate NUMSA wants to destroy the federation. Dlamini called on affiliates supporting NUMSA to come back to the Central Executive Committee - they have been boycotting since NUMSA was booted out in November last year. But disgruntled unions also hit back during the open debate
SAfm — Negotiations are continuing between the embassies of South Africa and Britain and Chinese authorities over the arrests of 20 people - ten of them South Africans - in Inner Mongolia. Chinese authorities have accused them of having links to a terror organisation, but have since released eleven people. Five South Africans remain under arrest. According to the Gift of the Givers group the group was on a 47-day tour of ancient China when they were arrested.
SAfm — Negotiations are continuing between the embassies of South Africa and Britain and Chinese authorities over the arrests of 20 people - ten of them South Africans - in Inner Mongolia. Chinese authorities have accused them of having links to a terror organisation, but have since released eleven people. Five South Africans remain under arrest. According to the Gift of the Givers group the group was on a 47-day tour of ancient China when they were arrested.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Negotiations are continuing between the embassies of South Africa and Britain and Chinese authorities over the arrests of 20 people - ten of them South Africans - in Inner Mongolia. Chinese authorities have accused them of having links to a terror organisation, but have since released eleven people. Five South Africans remain under arrest. According to the Gift of the Givers group the group was on a 47-day tour of ancient China when they were arrested.
SAfm — Cosatu's Special National Congress is expected go to vote on whether newly formed metalworkers union LIMUSA and Second Deputy President Zingiswa Losi stay in the Congress. It is understood that unions sympathetic to expelled NUMSA and general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi would not accept the credentials until LIMUSA and Losi are excluded. The Congress was discussing credentials behind closed doors after the media was asked to temporarily leave.
SAfm — Cosatu's Special National Congress is expected go to vote on whether newly formed metalworkers union LIMUSA and Second Deputy President Zingiswa Losi stay in the Congress. It is understood that unions sympathetic to expelled NUMSA and general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi would not accept the credentials until LIMUSA and Losi are excluded. The Congress was discussing credentials behind closed doors after the media was asked to temporarily leave.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Cosatu's Special National Congress is expected go to vote on whether newly formed metalworkers union LIMUSA and Second Deputy President Zingiswa Losi stay in the Congress. It is understood that unions sympathetic to expelled NUMSA and general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi would not accept the credentials until LIMUSA and Losi are excluded. The Congress was discussing credentials behind closed doors after the media was asked to temporarily leave.
SAfm — COSATU says it has it on good authority that there are plans to disrupt the much awaited Special National Congress next week. However it says all is in place to ensure it goes ahead as planned. PM Live host Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to COSATU President, Sdumo Dlamini.
SAfm — Deputy minister of Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Obed Bapela in the Eastern Cape after a a young man lost his manhood and four others critically in hospital following a botched circumcisionLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has recommitted South Africa to the BRICS member states and undertaken to continue supporting businesses operating in South Africa by those from member states. He was speaking at the 7th BRICS summit in the city of Ufa in Russia.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — More than 14-thousand illegal firearms have been destroyed in Vereeniging in the Vaal Triangle. It's the second time a stash of guns has been destroyed by police this year. The initiative is aimed at making South Africa safer. Sashin Naidoo reports
SAfm — COSATU says it has it on good authority that there are plans to disrupt the much awaited Special National Congress next week. However it says all is in place to ensure it goes ahead as planned. PM Live host Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to COSATU President, Sdumo Dlamini.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — More than 14-thousand illegal firearms have been destroyed in Vereeniging in the Vaal Triangle. It's the second time a stash of guns has been destroyed by police this year. The initiative is aimed at making South Africa safer. Sashin Naidoo reportsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Deputy minister of Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Obed Bapela in the Eastern Cape after a a young man lost his manhood and four others critically in hospital following a botched circumcision
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has recommitted South Africa to the BRICS member states and undertaken to continue supporting businesses operating in South Africa by those from member states. He was speaking at the 7th BRICS summit in the city of Ufa in Russia.
SAfm — COSATU says it has it on good authority that there are plans to disrupt the much awaited Special National Congress next week. However it says all is in place to ensure it goes ahead as planned. PM Live host Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to COSATU President, Sdumo Dlamini.
SAfm — More than 14-thousand illegal firearms have been destroyed in Vereeniging in the Vaal Triangle. It's the second time a stash of guns has been destroyed by police this year. The initiative is aimed at making South Africa safer. Sashin Naidoo reports
SAfm — Deputy minister of Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Obed Bapela in the Eastern Cape after a a young man lost his manhood and four others critically in hospital following a botched circumcision
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has recommitted South Africa to the BRICS member states and undertaken to continue supporting businesses operating in South Africa by those from member states. He was speaking at the 7th BRICS summit in the city of Ufa in Russia.
SAfm — The Labour Court has ordered Telkom to stop its plans to cut four-thousand jobs. The court order followed an application by labour union, Solidarity. Union deputy general secretary Johan Kruger says the judgment is a victory for Telkom workers who are regularly being subjected to restructuring processes. Telkom launched its retrenchment packages in an effort to balance its books. PM Live host TTelkom spokesperson Jaqui 'O Sullivan said in her reaction to the ruling the fix-line operator did not have a choice but to cut jobs.
SAfm — The Labour Court has ordered Telkom to stop its plans to cut four-thousand jobs. The court order followed an application by labour union, Solidarity. Union deputy general secretary Johan Kruger says the judgment is a victory for Telkom workers who are regularly being subjected to restructuring processes. Telkom launched its retrenchment packages in an effort to balance its books. PM Live host TTelkom spokesperson Jaqui 'O Sullivan said in her reaction to the ruling the fix-line operator did not have a choice but to cut jobs.
SAfm — The Labour Court has ordered Telkom to stop its plans to cut four-thousand jobs. The court order followed an application by labour union, Solidarity. Union deputy general secretary Johan Kruger says the judgment is a victory for Telkom workers who are regularly being subjected to restructuring processes. Telkom launched its retrenchment packages in an effort to balance its books. PM Live host TTelkom spokesperson Jaqui 'O Sullivan said in her reaction to the ruling the fix-line operator did not have a choice but to cut jobs.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Lagos State has indicted TB Joshua's Synagogue Church for the collapse of the guest house in which 114 people were killed - including 81 South Africans. Coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, says the church should be probed for not obtaining approval for the the construction of the guest house. Komolafe says the church is guilty of criminal negligence over the collapse. The residential building collapsed in September last year and it took many months for the remains of the South African victims to be returned home. For some reaction, PM Live's Bongi Gwala speaks to the Synagogue Church represantative in South Africa, Bally Chuene
SAfm — The City of Joburg has spent more than 120-million-rand installing 38-kilometres of new bicycle lanes in the CBD, Soweto, Alexandra and even in Orange Farm. This is to promote eco-friendly transport options. Officials are hoping motorists will swop their cars for bicycles. The lanes also provide added safety for cyclists using busy routes such as those between Auckland Park and Braamfontein. But, how much of a difference will these lanes make and is cycling a safe and practical option. SABC Reporter, Noma Bolani took a ride from Brixton to Braamfontein and filed this report...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The City of Joburg has spent more than 120-million-rand installing 38-kilometres of new bicycle lanes in the CBD, Soweto, Alexandra and even in Orange Farm. This is to promote eco-friendly transport options. Officials are hoping motorists will swop their cars for bicycles. The lanes also provide added safety for cyclists using busy routes such as those between Auckland Park and Braamfontein. But, how much of a difference will these lanes make and is cycling a safe and practical option. SABC Reporter, Noma Bolani took a ride from Brixton to Braamfontein and filed this report...
SAfm — The City of Joburg has spent more than 120-million-rand installing 38-kilometres of new bicycle lanes in the CBD, Soweto, Alexandra and even in Orange Farm. This is to promote eco-friendly transport options. Officials are hoping motorists will swop their cars for bicycles. The lanes also provide added safety for cyclists using busy routes such as those between Auckland Park and Braamfontein. But, how much of a difference will these lanes make and is cycling a safe and practical option. SABC Reporter, Noma Bolani took a ride from Brixton to Braamfontein and filed this report...
SAfm — Lagos State has indicted TB Joshua's Synagogue Church for the collapse of the guest house in which 114 people were killed - including 81 South Africans. Coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, says the church should be probed for not obtaining approval for the the construction of the guest house. Komolafe says the church is guilty of criminal negligence over the collapse. The residential building collapsed in September last year and it took many months for the remains of the South African victims to be returned home. For some reaction, PM Live's Bongi Gwala speaks to the Synagogue Church represantative in South Africa, Bally Chuene
SAfm — Lagos State has indicted TB Joshua's Synagogue Church for the collapse of the guest house in which 114 people were killed - including 81 South Africans. Coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, says the church should be probed for not obtaining approval for the the construction of the guest house. Komolafe says the church is guilty of criminal negligence over the collapse. The residential building collapsed in September last year and it took many months for the remains of the South African victims to be returned home. For some reaction, PM Live's Bongi Gwala speaks to the Synagogue Church represantative in South Africa, Bally ChueneLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Custom officials confiscated cocaine worth 7 million rand at OR Tambo international airport earlier today. SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo confirmed that the 26kgs of cocaine is one of the biggest busts at the airport, however no arrests have been made. In addition to that, 40 thousand tablets of Viagra disguised as plastic toys, have also been seized by SARS officials at the National Mail Distribution centre. PM Live co-host Bongi Gwala speaks to SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Custom officials confiscated cocaine worth 7 million rand at OR Tambo international airport earlier today. SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo confirmed that the 26kgs of cocaine is one of the biggest busts at the airport, however no arrests have been made. In addition to that, 40 thousand tablets of Viagra disguised as plastic toys, have also been seized by SARS officials at the National Mail Distribution centre. PM Live co-host Bongi Gwala speaks to SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo.
SAfm — Custom officials confiscated cocaine worth 7 million rand at OR Tambo international airport earlier today. SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo confirmed that the 26kgs of cocaine is one of the biggest busts at the airport, however no arrests have been made. In addition to that, 40 thousand tablets of Viagra disguised as plastic toys, have also been seized by SARS officials at the National Mail Distribution centre. PM Live co-host Bongi Gwala speaks to SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo.
SAfm — Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister, Obed Bapela, says they're working with other government departments to ensure that they criminalize running of illegal initiation schools.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister, Obed Bapela, says they're working with other government departments to ensure that they criminalize running of illegal initiation schools.
SAfm — Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister, Obed Bapela, says they're working with other government departments to ensure that they criminalize running of illegal initiation schools.
SAfm — There still is confusion over reports that African Peoples' Convention president Themba Godi had been suspended by his own party. Godi is the APC"s sole member of Parliament and the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. While Godi refutes the suspension, APC Deputy President, Hlabirwa Mathume says they have written to Parliament to inform it of the latest move. It is alleged that Godi failed to attend a disciplinary hearing and his membership was terminated in absentia. Mathume says he is now the APC's acting presidentLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — There still is confusion over reports that African Peoples' Convention president Themba Godi had been suspended by his own party. Godi is the APC"s sole member of Parliament and the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. While Godi refutes the suspension, APC Deputy President, Hlabirwa Mathume says they have written to Parliament to inform it of the latest move. It is alleged that Godi failed to attend a disciplinary hearing and his membership was terminated in absentia. Mathume says he is now the APC's acting president
SAfm — There still is confusion over reports that African Peoples' Convention president Themba Godi had been suspended by his own party. Godi is the APC"s sole member of Parliament and the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. While Godi refutes the suspension, APC Deputy President, Hlabirwa Mathume says they have written to Parliament to inform it of the latest move. It is alleged that Godi failed to attend a disciplinary hearing and his membership was terminated in absentia. Mathume says he is now the APC's acting president
SAfm — The public meeting that will incude the community of Mamelodi, has been set for Sunday, in an effort to resolve the Autopax/taxi operators clashes. The clashes, accompanied by incidents of violence has left several busses damaged and four people injured. The dispute started as a result of PUTCO terminating it's services in Gauteng, including in Mamelodi and the new operator, Autopax taking over. The taxi operators in Mamelodi say they do not want Autopax to operate. Leaders including, Gauteng premier David Makhura and Tshwane mayor Kgosientsho Ramokgopa met on Friday in a bid to resolve this dispute.
SAfm — The public meeting that will incude the community of Mamelodi, has been set for Sunday, in an effort to resolve the Autopax/taxi operators clashes. The clashes, accompanied by incidents of violence has left several busses damaged and four people injured. The dispute started as a result of PUTCO terminating it's services in Gauteng, including in Mamelodi and the new operator, Autopax taking over. The taxi operators in Mamelodi say they do not want Autopax to operate. Leaders including, Gauteng premier David Makhura and Tshwane mayor Kgosientsho Ramokgopa met on Friday in a bid to resolve this dispute.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The public meeting that will incude the community of Mamelodi, has been set for Sunday, in an effort to resolve the Autopax/taxi operators clashes. The clashes, accompanied by incidents of violence has left several busses damaged and four people injured. The dispute started as a result of PUTCO terminating it's services in Gauteng, including in Mamelodi and the new operator, Autopax taking over. The taxi operators in Mamelodi say they do not want Autopax to operate. Leaders including, Gauteng premier David Makhura and Tshwane mayor Kgosientsho Ramokgopa met on Friday in a bid to resolve this dispute.
SAfm — The family of slain former LESOTHO army commander Maaparankoe Mahao says they are convinced that the government is concealing a planned assassination. Addressing a media briefing in the capital Maseru Mahao's brother Nqosa Mahao said the government was on a deliberate propaganda drive to mislead the nation. He says the family expects the government to condemn Mahao's murder and order the arrest of the perpetrators but do neither. Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing said in a statement that the government had requested support from SADeC to investigate the killing
SAfm — The family of slain former LESOTHO army commander Maaparankoe Mahao says they are convinced that the government is concealing a planned assassination. Addressing a media briefing in the capital Maseru Mahao's brother Nqosa Mahao said the government was on a deliberate propaganda drive to mislead the nation. He says the family expects the government to condemn Mahao's murder and order the arrest of the perpetrators but do neither. Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing said in a statement that the government had requested support from SADeC to investigate the killing
SAfm — The family of slain former LESOTHO army commander Maaparankoe Mahao says they are convinced that the government is concealing a planned assassination. Addressing a media briefing in the capital Maseru Mahao's brother Nqosa Mahao said the government was on a deliberate propaganda drive to mislead the nation. He says the family expects the government to condemn Mahao's murder and order the arrest of the perpetrators but do neither. Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing said in a statement that the government had requested support from SADeC to investigate the killingLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator says it will look at ways of giving incentives to Eskom to maintain its aging fleet of power plants and penalise the utility for poor performance. Nersa head of electricity Thembani Bukula says they want to incentivise them for good maintenance and penalise them for bad performance. The regulator earlier rejected Eskom's application for a ten percent tariff increase.
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator says it will look at ways of giving incentives to Eskom to maintain its aging fleet of power plants and penalise the utility for poor performance. Nersa head of electricity Thembani Bukula says they want to incentivise them for good maintenance and penalise them for bad performance. The regulator earlier rejected Eskom's application for a ten percent tariff increase.
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator says it will look at ways of giving incentives to Eskom to maintain its aging fleet of power plants and penalise the utility for poor performance. Nersa head of electricity Thembani Bukula says they want to incentivise them for good maintenance and penalise them for bad performance. The regulator earlier rejected Eskom's application for a ten percent tariff increase.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has invited Eskom to re-submit a new application for electricity tariff hikes. It earlier rejected the power utiliy's current application, with calls for more certainty and transparency. The regulator says Eskom didn't align its application with the requirements of the Multi-Year Price Determination which guides the levels of increases. Nersa chairperson Jacob Modise says the door is not closed to the power utilityLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has invited Eskom to re-submit a new application for electricity tariff hikes. It earlier rejected the power utiliy's current application, with calls for more certainty and transparency. The regulator says Eskom didn't align its application with the requirements of the Multi-Year Price Determination which guides the levels of increases. Nersa chairperson Jacob Modise says the door is not closed to the power utility
SAfm — The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has invited Eskom to re-submit a new application for electricity tariff hikes. It earlier rejected the power utiliy's current application, with calls for more certainty and transparency. The regulator says Eskom didn't align its application with the requirements of the Multi-Year Price Determination which guides the levels of increases. Nersa chairperson Jacob Modise says the door is not closed to the power utility
SAfm — The Gauteng Health Department has announced new alternate measures aimed at resolving disputes around medical negligence claims in the province. These include mediation as the first option before lawyers are brought in. A retired judge will be brought on board to precide over the matters. The department has been sued for millions by patients over negligence on the part of it's staff.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The ANC has again criticised a court decision, saying a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria regarding the al-Bashir saga was political. Judge Dunstan Mlambo outlined a number of reasons today why government was in contempt for letting Sudanese President Orma al-Bashir leave the country last week. He slipped out of South Africa, despite an interim court order prohibiting him to do so. Meanwhile Judge President Dustan Mlambo has requested the National Director of Public Prosecutions to consider initiating criminal charges over al-Bashir's controversial departure from South Africa.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Gauteng Health Department has announced new alternate measures aimed at resolving disputes around medical negligence claims in the province. These include mediation as the first option before lawyers are brought in. A retired judge will be brought on board to precide over the matters. The department has been sued for millions by patients over negligence on the part of it's staff.
SAfm — The ANC has again criticised a court decision, saying a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria regarding the al-Bashir saga was political. Judge Dunstan Mlambo outlined a number of reasons today why government was in contempt for letting Sudanese President Orma al-Bashir leave the country last week. He slipped out of South Africa, despite an interim court order prohibiting him to do so. Meanwhile Judge President Dustan Mlambo has requested the National Director of Public Prosecutions to consider initiating criminal charges over al-Bashir's controversial departure from South Africa.
SAfm — The Gauteng Health Department has announced new alternate measures aimed at resolving disputes around medical negligence claims in the province. These include mediation as the first option before lawyers are brought in. A retired judge will be brought on board to precide over the matters. The department has been sued for millions by patients over negligence on the part of it's staff.
SAfm — The ANC has again criticised a court decision, saying a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria regarding the al-Bashir saga was political. Judge Dunstan Mlambo outlined a number of reasons today why government was in contempt for letting Sudanese President Orma al-Bashir leave the country last week. He slipped out of South Africa, despite an interim court order prohibiting him to do so. Meanwhile Judge President Dustan Mlambo has requested the National Director of Public Prosecutions to consider initiating criminal charges over al-Bashir's controversial departure from South Africa.
SAfm — Unions in the Gold sector have declared a dispute with the Chamber of Mines accusing them of providing misleading information in financial statements. The two parties were meeting in Boksburg on the East Rand to discuss wage increments.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Unions in the Gold sector have declared a dispute with the Chamber of Mines accusing them of providing misleading information in financial statements. The two parties were meeting in Boksburg on the East Rand to discuss wage increments.
SAfm — Unions in the Gold sector have declared a dispute with the Chamber of Mines accusing them of providing misleading information in financial statements. The two parties were meeting in Boksburg on the East Rand to discuss wage increments.
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has struck the application by Lawyers for Human Rights against Operation Fiela from the court roll. Judge Jan Hiemstra has ruled that LHR should carry the costs. The group was seeking a court order declaring government's Operation Fiela unlawful and unconstitutional. Fiela is a national operation by the police, the SANDF, the army and Home Affairs officials that often involves searching of premises. LHR lawyer Paul Kennedy argued that the operation was being conducted without search warrants. But the state argued successfully that the application wasn't urgent and that it should be struck off the court's roll.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has struck the application by Lawyers for Human Rights against Operation Fiela from the court roll. Judge Jan Hiemstra has ruled that LHR should carry the costs. The group was seeking a court order declaring government's Operation Fiela unlawful and unconstitutional. Fiela is a national operation by the police, the SANDF, the army and Home Affairs officials that often involves searching of premises. LHR lawyer Paul Kennedy argued that the operation was being conducted without search warrants. But the state argued successfully that the application wasn't urgent and that it should be struck off the court's roll.
SAfm — The High Court in Pretoria has struck the application by Lawyers for Human Rights against Operation Fiela from the court roll. Judge Jan Hiemstra has ruled that LHR should carry the costs. The group was seeking a court order declaring government's Operation Fiela unlawful and unconstitutional. Fiela is a national operation by the police, the SANDF, the army and Home Affairs officials that often involves searching of premises. LHR lawyer Paul Kennedy argued that the operation was being conducted without search warrants. But the state argued successfully that the application wasn't urgent and that it should be struck off the court's roll.
SAfm — The Tourism Business Council of South Africa has released the findings of its impact assessment study on South Africa' s new immigration regulations on the travel and tourism industry. The study, whose outcomes were released at a national press club briefing this afternoon,this is the second of two impact assessment studies the Council has conducted since the implementation of the new regulations.
SAfm — The Tourism Business Council of South Africa has released the findings of its impact assessment study on South Africa' s new immigration regulations on the travel and tourism industry. The study, whose outcomes were released at a national press club briefing this afternoon,this is the second of two impact assessment studies the Council has conducted since the implementation of the new regulations.
SAfm — The Tourism Business Council of South Africa has released the findings of its impact assessment study on South Africa' s new immigration regulations on the travel and tourism industry. The study, whose outcomes were released at a national press club briefing this afternoon,this is the second of two impact assessment studies the Council has conducted since the implementation of the new regulations.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — the Mpumalanga health department is also under fire for alleged sickening conditions at KwaMhlanga hospital. It's alleged patients admitted to the hospital are not fed on time and relatives visiting them are forced to bring water in bottles due to water shortages.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The parties to the Gold-Sector wage talks tabled their offers this afternoon, they also agreed finally to Moe Allie as the chairman of the talks. The National Union of Mineworkers says it is up to the Chamber of Mines to give mineworkers a wage increase in line with the costly standard of living. Wage talks in the gold mining sector are expected to start today. The NUM is demanding up to 80 per cent increase for its lowest paid members and AMCU wants 12 thousand-500-rand. Employers have indicated that the poor performance of gold could have an effect on wage negotiations.
SAfm — the Mpumalanga health department is also under fire for alleged sickening conditions at KwaMhlanga hospital. It's alleged patients admitted to the hospital are not fed on time and relatives visiting them are forced to bring water in bottles due to water shortages.
SAfm — The parties to the Gold-Sector wage talks tabled their offers this afternoon, they also agreed finally to Moe Allie as the chairman of the talks. The National Union of Mineworkers says it is up to the Chamber of Mines to give mineworkers a wage increase in line with the costly standard of living. Wage talks in the gold mining sector are expected to start today. The NUM is demanding up to 80 per cent increase for its lowest paid members and AMCU wants 12 thousand-500-rand. Employers have indicated that the poor performance of gold could have an effect on wage negotiations.
SAfm — the Mpumalanga health department is also under fire for alleged sickening conditions at KwaMhlanga hospital. It's alleged patients admitted to the hospital are not fed on time and relatives visiting them are forced to bring water in bottles due to water shortages.
SAfm — The parties to the Gold-Sector wage talks tabled their offers this afternoon, they also agreed finally to Moe Allie as the chairman of the talks. The National Union of Mineworkers says it is up to the Chamber of Mines to give mineworkers a wage increase in line with the costly standard of living. Wage talks in the gold mining sector are expected to start today. The NUM is demanding up to 80 per cent increase for its lowest paid members and AMCU wants 12 thousand-500-rand. Employers have indicated that the poor performance of gold could have an effect on wage negotiations.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Two patients died yesterday while in the Intensive Care Unit in Letaba hospital near Tzaneen after the hospital's generator failed to kick-in during load shedding.The Minister of Health, Doctor Aaron Motsoaledi is visiting the hospital this afternoon.
SAfm — Two patients died yesterday while in the Intensive Care Unit in Letaba hospital near Tzaneen after the hospital's generator failed to kick-in during load shedding.The Minister of Health, Doctor Aaron Motsoaledi is visiting the hospital this afternoon.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Two patients died yesterday while in the Intensive Care Unit in Letaba hospital near Tzaneen after the hospital's generator failed to kick-in during load shedding.The Minister of Health, Doctor Aaron Motsoaledi is visiting the hospital this afternoon.
SAfm — South Sudan's former Vice President Reich Machar has called for president Salva Kiir to resign in July when his term comes to an end. Machar has been in the bush since 2013 when violence erupted. Kiir had accused Machar of planning a coup - a charge Machar has denied. His call comes as the African Union heads of state summit decided on a new peace process that will include all of the continent's regional blocks. South Africa will also be part of the mediation efforts. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was already part of the mediation efforts within the ruling SPLM party. More than a million people have been displaced by the civil war. Deputy Political Editor Mahlatse Gallens spoke to Reich Machar and joins us in the studio...
SAfm — SISANDA Myataza is a relentless young woman who has been performing for audiences since Age 7. This great great grandaughter of choral composer BB Myataza. is now embarking on a trip to the UK to record an EP and share her south African heritage in an international space. Today, she joins us in today to talk about her cultural exchange plans....
SAfm — SISANDA Myataza is a relentless young woman who has been performing for audiences since Age 7. This great great grandaughter of choral composer BB Myataza. is now embarking on a trip to the UK to record an EP and share her south African heritage in an international space. Today, she joins us in today to talk about her cultural exchange plans....Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — SISANDA Myataza is a relentless young woman who has been performing for audiences since Age 7. This great great grandaughter of choral composer BB Myataza. is now embarking on a trip to the UK to record an EP and share her south African heritage in an international space. Today, she joins us in today to talk about her cultural exchange plans....
SAfm — South Sudan's former Vice President Reich Machar has called for president Salva Kiir to resign in July when his term comes to an end. Machar has been in the bush since 2013 when violence erupted. Kiir had accused Machar of planning a coup - a charge Machar has denied. His call comes as the African Union heads of state summit decided on a new peace process that will include all of the continent's regional blocks. South Africa will also be part of the mediation efforts. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was already part of the mediation efforts within the ruling SPLM party. More than a million people have been displaced by the civil war. Deputy Political Editor Mahlatse Gallens spoke to Reich Machar and joins us in the studio...
SAfm — South Sudan's former Vice President Reich Machar has called for president Salva Kiir to resign in July when his term comes to an end. Machar has been in the bush since 2013 when violence erupted. Kiir had accused Machar of planning a coup - a charge Machar has denied. His call comes as the African Union heads of state summit decided on a new peace process that will include all of the continent's regional blocks. South Africa will also be part of the mediation efforts. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was already part of the mediation efforts within the ruling SPLM party. More than a million people have been displaced by the civil war. Deputy Political Editor Mahlatse Gallens spoke to Reich Machar and joins us in the studio...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — [LISTEN] The South African National Defence Force, Head of Communication Siphiwe Dlamini has denied reports that the Sudanese army reportedly held hundreds of South African peacekeepers hostage to guarantee the safe return of President Omar al-Bashir.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — [LISTEN] The South African National Defence Force, Head of Communication Siphiwe Dlamini has denied reports that the Sudanese army reportedly held hundreds of South African peacekeepers hostage to guarantee the safe return of President Omar al-Bashir.
SAfm — [LISTEN] The South African National Defence Force, Head of Communication Siphiwe Dlamini has denied reports that the Sudanese army reportedly held hundreds of South African peacekeepers hostage to guarantee the safe return of President Omar al-Bashir.
SAfm — Judge Hans Fabricius has ruled that the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, be prohibited from leaving South Africa, and that the Department of Home Affairs should ensure that the order is sent to every port of entry and exit in country. This pending the final ruling by the High Court in Pretoria tomorrow, on the application by Southern African Litigation Centre to have the South African government arrest Al-Bashir. Lawyer from the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC), Caroline James & Professor Charles Villa-Vicencio, senior research fellow in the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation ...
SAfm — Judge Hans Fabricius has ruled that the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, be prohibited from leaving South Africa, and that the Department of Home Affairs should ensure that the order is sent to every port of entry and exit in country. This pending the final ruling by the High Court in Pretoria tomorrow, on the application by Southern African Litigation Centre to have the South African government arrest Al-Bashir. Lawyer from the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC), Caroline James & Professor Charles Villa-Vicencio, senior research fellow in the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation ...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Judge Hans Fabricius has ruled that the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, be prohibited from leaving South Africa, and that the Department of Home Affairs should ensure that the order is sent to every port of entry and exit in country. This pending the final ruling by the High Court in Pretoria tomorrow, on the application by Southern African Litigation Centre to have the South African government arrest Al-Bashir. Lawyer from the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC), Caroline James & Professor Charles Villa-Vicencio, senior research fellow in the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation ...
SAfm — At a recent Security Summit on Cyber Crime, it was revealed that South Africa is the most attacked country on the African continent. Although the problem is acute in the country, it is not widely reported. One of the major ways is the theft of personal identities. This costs in excess of three-billion-rand per annum. Director of the Centre for Cyber Security at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Basie Von Solms...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — At a recent Security Summit on Cyber Crime, it was revealed that South Africa is the most attacked country on the African continent. Although the problem is acute in the country, it is not widely reported. One of the major ways is the theft of personal identities. This costs in excess of three-billion-rand per annum. Director of the Centre for Cyber Security at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Basie Von Solms...
SAfm — At a recent Security Summit on Cyber Crime, it was revealed that South Africa is the most attacked country on the African continent. Although the problem is acute in the country, it is not widely reported. One of the major ways is the theft of personal identities. This costs in excess of three-billion-rand per annum. Director of the Centre for Cyber Security at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Basie Von Solms...
SAfm — Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him of working towards establishing an alternative federation to Cosatu for the last three years
SAfm — Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him of working towards establishing an alternative federation to Cosatu for the last three years...
SAfm — Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him of working towards establishing an alternative federation to Cosatu for the last three yearsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him of working towards establishing an alternative federation to Cosatu for the last three years...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him of working towards establishing an alternative federation to Cosatu for the last three years
SAfm — Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him of working towards establishing an alternative federation to Cosatu for the last three years...
SAfm — The Correctional Services Department has confirmed that Oscar Pistorious who was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has been recommended for release on parole. Pistorious will be released on 21 August 2015 after serving only ten months of his five year prison term. The recommendation to release him on parole was made last week by officials at Kgosi Mampuru II last week. Meanwhile the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein says once various legal procedures involving the State and Pistorius's defence team have taken place, it could hear the appeal in November. The State will appeal against Judge Thokozile Masipa's decision to convict Pistorius of culpable homicide but acquit him of murder for shooting dead his girlfriend, Reeva SteenkampLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison on parole in August after serving 10 months for culpable homicide in the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.The Paralympic track star is currently serving a five year prison sentence after being convicted in October last year. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court of Appealsays it's most likely that a full bench will hear the State's arguments appealing against the murder acquittal of Oscar Pistorius in November. Our Talking Point, what do you make of these developments?Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison on parole in August after serving 10 months for culpable homicide in the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.The Paralympic track star is currently serving a five year prison sentence after being convicted in October last year. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court of Appealsays it's most likely that a full bench will hear the State's arguments appealing against the murder acquittal of Oscar Pistorius in November. Our Talking Point, what do you make of these developments?
SAfm — Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison on parole in August after serving 10 months for culpable homicide in the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.The Paralympic track star is currently serving a five year prison sentence after being convicted in October last year. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court of Appealsays it's most likely that a full bench will hear the State's arguments appealing against the murder acquittal of Oscar Pistorius in November. Our Talking Point, what do you make of these developments?
SAfm — The Correctional Services Department has confirmed that Oscar Pistorious who was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has been recommended for release on parole. Pistorious will be released on 21 August 2015 after serving only ten months of his five year prison term. The recommendation to release him on parole was made last week by officials at Kgosi Mampuru II last week. Meanwhile the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein says once various legal procedures involving the State and Pistorius's defence team have taken place, it could hear the appeal in November. The State will appeal against Judge Thokozile Masipa's decision to convict Pistorius of culpable homicide but acquit him of murder for shooting dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp
SAfm — The Correctional Services Department has confirmed that Oscar Pistorious who was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has been recommended for release on parole. Pistorious will be released on 21 August 2015 after serving only ten months of his five year prison term. The recommendation to release him on parole was made last week by officials at Kgosi Mampuru II last week. Meanwhile the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein says once various legal procedures involving the State and Pistorius's defence team have taken place, it could hear the appeal in November. The State will appeal against Judge Thokozile Masipa's decision to convict Pistorius of culpable homicide but acquit him of murder for shooting dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp
SAfm — The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is expected to release a statement this afternoon indicating how it plans to move forward on the parole of Clive Derby Lewis. The North Gauteng High Court ruled last week that Derby Lewis, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of SACP leader Chris Hani in 1993, be released on medical parole by the end of the day today. The statement will provide clarity on whether the department will appeal the court's decision or release him. Derby Lewis took to the court after he was denied medical parole by the department in January because of insufficient evidence that his illness warranted his release. The department also said he had failed to show remorse.
SAfm — he latest allegations of corruption to hit Fifa are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. According to an Egyptian sports official, the country refused to pay a $7m bribe to the former Fifa vice-president. The FIFA scandal is the focus of this week's edition of Talk on the move.
SAfm — Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says if Africa can secure funding for its infrastructure roll out - its growth rate could surpass that of China and India. Brown says he is pleased that there is political will from the continent's leaders to invest in the much needed infrastructure. Brown was speaking after meeting President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town earlier today. Currently the continent has an infrastructure gap of 100 billion dollars a year.
SAfm — he latest allegations of corruption to hit Fifa are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. According to an Egyptian sports official, the country refused to pay a $7m bribe to the former Fifa vice-president. The FIFA scandal is the focus of this week's edition of Talk on the move.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says if Africa can secure funding for its infrastructure roll out - its growth rate could surpass that of China and India. Brown says he is pleased that there is political will from the continent's leaders to invest in the much needed infrastructure. Brown was speaking after meeting President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town earlier today. Currently the continent has an infrastructure gap of 100 billion dollars a year.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is expected to release a statement this afternoon indicating how it plans to move forward on the parole of Clive Derby Lewis. The North Gauteng High Court ruled last week that Derby Lewis, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of SACP leader Chris Hani in 1993, be released on medical parole by the end of the day today. The statement will provide clarity on whether the department will appeal the court's decision or release him. Derby Lewis took to the court after he was denied medical parole by the department in January because of insufficient evidence that his illness warranted his release. The department also said he had failed to show remorse.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says if Africa can secure funding for its infrastructure roll out - its growth rate could surpass that of China and India. Brown says he is pleased that there is political will from the continent's leaders to invest in the much needed infrastructure. Brown was speaking after meeting President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town earlier today. Currently the continent has an infrastructure gap of 100 billion dollars a year.
SAfm — he latest allegations of corruption to hit Fifa are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. According to an Egyptian sports official, the country refused to pay a $7m bribe to the former Fifa vice-president. The FIFA scandal is the focus of this week's edition of Talk on the move.
SAfm — The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is expected to release a statement this afternoon indicating how it plans to move forward on the parole of Clive Derby Lewis. The North Gauteng High Court ruled last week that Derby Lewis, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of SACP leader Chris Hani in 1993, be released on medical parole by the end of the day today. The statement will provide clarity on whether the department will appeal the court's decision or release him. Derby Lewis took to the court after he was denied medical parole by the department in January because of insufficient evidence that his illness warranted his release. The department also said he had failed to show remorse.
SAfm — Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has said that he will reveal all he knows about corruption at the world football body. Warner, who said he feared for his life, also said he could link Fifa officials to general elections in his native Trinidad and Tobago in 2010. He is one of the 14 people charged by the US over alleged corruption at Fifa.
SAfm — Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has said that he will reveal all he knows about corruption at the world football body. Warner, who said he feared for his life, also said he could link Fifa officials to general elections in his native Trinidad and Tobago in 2010. He is one of the 14 people charged by the US over alleged corruption at Fifa.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has said that he will reveal all he knows about corruption at the world football body. Warner, who said he feared for his life, also said he could link Fifa officials to general elections in his native Trinidad and Tobago in 2010. He is one of the 14 people charged by the US over alleged corruption at Fifa.
SAfm — Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula and the the department's Director General, Alec Moemi hosted a media briefing earlier on to address the issue of 10 million US alleged bribery to bring the 2010 world cup to South Africa. Mbalula says the 10 million US dollars paid to the Caribbean countries was a donation for the Diaspora Legacy Programme Fund and not a bribeLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula and the the department's Director General, Alec Moemi hosted a media briefing earlier on to address the issue of 10 million US alleged bribery to bring the 2010 world cup to South Africa. Mbalula says the 10 million US dollars paid to the Caribbean countries was a donation for the Diaspora Legacy Programme Fund and not a bribe
SAfm — Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula and the the department's Director General, Alec Moemi hosted a media briefing earlier on to address the issue of 10 million US alleged bribery to bring the 2010 world cup to South Africa. Mbalula says the 10 million US dollars paid to the Caribbean countries was a donation for the Diaspora Legacy Programme Fund and not a bribe
SAfm — The SA Revenue Service has withdrawn its sequestration case against EFF leader, Julius Malema. Without supplying reasons, lawyers representing SARS told the high court in Pretoria they had been instructed to withdraw the matter. Malema is said to owe SARS 18 million rand. After a compromise was reached he had to pay just over seven million rand. SARS initially went with the sequestration application after claiming that Malema had not made a full disclosure. . Julius Malema's lawyer, Tumi MokoenaLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The SA Revenue Service has withdrawn its sequestration case against EFF leader, Julius Malema. Without supplying reasons, lawyers representing SARS told the high court in Pretoria they had been instructed to withdraw the matter. Malema is said to owe SARS 18 million rand. After a compromise was reached he had to pay just over seven million rand. SARS initially went with the sequestration application after claiming that Malema had not made a full disclosure. . Julius Malema's lawyer, Tumi Mokoena
SAfm — The SA Revenue Service has withdrawn its sequestration case against EFF leader, Julius Malema. Without supplying reasons, lawyers representing SARS told the high court in Pretoria they had been instructed to withdraw the matter. Malema is said to owe SARS 18 million rand. After a compromise was reached he had to pay just over seven million rand. SARS initially went with the sequestration application after claiming that Malema had not made a full disclosure. . Julius Malema's lawyer, Tumi Mokoena
SAfm — The Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities says South Africa's new visa regulations for children have already begun to affect tourism in the province. A new law kicked in today which requires that minors travelling to and from the country apply for new birth certificates. We speak to the Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities Minister, Alan Winde.
SAfm — The Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities says South Africa's new visa regulations for children have already begun to affect tourism in the province. A new law kicked in today which requires that minors travelling to and from the country apply for new birth certificates. We speak to the Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities Minister, Alan Winde.
SAfm — The Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities says South Africa's new visa regulations for children have already begun to affect tourism in the province. A new law kicked in today which requires that minors travelling to and from the country apply for new birth certificates. We speak to the Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities Minister, Alan Winde.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The long awaited Labour Force survey has been released and its not looking good. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, official unemployment figures in the first quarter of this year were at 26.4 percent. Statistician General Pali Lehohla says this is a highest unemployment rate since the early 2000s when unemployment figures were around 30 percent. Lehohla however says year-on-year employment has increased, while on quarter-to quarter unemployment has increased with more than 600 thousand people having lost their jobsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The long awaited Labour Force survey has been released and its not looking good. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, official unemployment figures in the first quarter of this year were at 26.4 percent. Statistician General Pali Lehohla says this is a highest unemployment rate since the early 2000s when unemployment figures were around 30 percent. Lehohla however says year-on-year employment has increased, while on quarter-to quarter unemployment has increased with more than 600 thousand people having lost their jobs
SAfm — The long awaited Labour Force survey has been released and its not looking good. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, official unemployment figures in the first quarter of this year were at 26.4 percent. Statistician General Pali Lehohla says this is a highest unemployment rate since the early 2000s when unemployment figures were around 30 percent. Lehohla however says year-on-year employment has increased, while on quarter-to quarter unemployment has increased with more than 600 thousand people having lost their jobs
SAfm — The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the provincial government. The ANC, used as evidence, a document that it claimed was part of the news diary of the newspaper.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the provincial government. The ANC, used as evidence, a document that it claimed was part of the news diary of the newspaper.
SAfm — The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the provincial government. The ANC, used as evidence, a document that it claimed was part of the news diary of the newspaper. Earlier we caught up with the editor of the Dispatch newspaper , Bongani SiqokoLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the provincial government. The ANC, used as evidence, a document that it claimed was part of the news diary of the newspaper.
SAfm — The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the provincial government. The ANC, used as evidence, a document that it claimed was part of the news diary of the newspaper. Earlier we caught up with the editor of the Dispatch newspaper , Bongani Siqoko
SAfm — The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the provincial government. The ANC, used as evidence, a document that it claimed was part of the news diary of the newspaper. Earlier we caught up with the editor of the Dispatch newspaper , Bongani Siqoko
SAfm — Speak out helps 20 Post office drivers get their money for services renderedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Heavily indebted consumers can heave a sigh of relief, as the monetary policy committee decides to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at five point seven five percent. Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, announced the decision today, amid concerns of sluggish growth and upside risks to the domestic inflation profile. This is what Kganyago said in his announcement
SAfm — Heavily indebted consumers can heave a sigh of relief, as the monetary policy committee decides to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at five point seven five percent. Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, announced the decision today, amid concerns of sluggish growth and upside risks to the domestic inflation profile. This is what Kganyago said in his announcementLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Heavily indebted consumers can heave a sigh of relief, as the monetary policy committee decides to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at five point seven five percent. Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, announced the decision today, amid concerns of sluggish growth and upside risks to the domestic inflation profile. This is what Kganyago said in his announcement
SAfm — he battle between NUMSA and COSATU continues as lawyers representing both parties are expected to argue for a date for arguments on NUMSA's case against their expulsion. Meanwhile, ANC has re-committed itself to assisting in forging unity within the labour federation. The federation has been marred by serious divisions caused by the expulsion of former secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi as well as it's biggest affiliate Numsa. Several unions have since boycotted central executive committee meetings in a bid to show their dissatisfaction about these decisions. To help us understand how the constitution of COSATU works,Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — he battle between NUMSA and COSATU continues as lawyers representing both parties are expected to argue for a date for arguments on NUMSA's case against their expulsion. Meanwhile, ANC has re-committed itself to assisting in forging unity within the labour federation. The federation has been marred by serious divisions caused by the expulsion of former secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi as well as it's biggest affiliate Numsa. Several unions have since boycotted central executive committee meetings in a bid to show their dissatisfaction about these decisions. To help us understand how the constitution of COSATU works,
SAfm — he battle between NUMSA and COSATU continues as lawyers representing both parties are expected to argue for a date for arguments on NUMSA's case against their expulsion. Meanwhile, ANC has re-committed itself to assisting in forging unity within the labour federation. The federation has been marred by serious divisions caused by the expulsion of former secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi as well as it's biggest affiliate Numsa. Several unions have since boycotted central executive committee meetings in a bid to show their dissatisfaction about these decisions. To help us understand how the constitution of COSATU works,
SAfm — A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has travelled to Eleven African countries altogether including South Africa.
SAfm — A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has travelled to Eleven African countries altogether including South Africa.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has travelled to Eleven African countries altogether including South Africa.
SAfm — On Person I am this week we feature adventurer, Lerato Molele. She recently returned from a life changing experience in Nepal while following her passion for adventure
SAfm — On Person I am this week we feature adventurer, Lerato Molele. She recently returned from a life changing experience in Nepal while following her passion for adventureLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — On Person I am this week we feature adventurer, Lerato Molele. She recently returned from a life changing experience in Nepal while following her passion for adventure
SAfm — A Burundi army general says President Pierre Nkurunziza has been "overthrown", amid unrest over his bid to be re-elected for a third term. Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up but his level of support is unclear. Thousands of people who are protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating. President Nkurunziza is currently in Tanzania where he is meeting other East African leaders to discuss the crisis. Nkurunziza'aide dismissed the coup claims as "a joke".
SAfm — A Burundi army general says President Pierre Nkurunziza has been "overthrown", amid unrest over his bid to be re-elected for a third term. Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up but his level of support is unclear. Thousands of people who are protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating. President Nkurunziza is currently in Tanzania where he is meeting other East African leaders to discuss the crisis. Nkurunziza'aide dismissed the coup claims as "a joke".
SAfm — A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has travelled to Eleven African countries altogether including South Africa.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A Burundi army general says President Pierre Nkurunziza has been "overthrown", amid unrest over his bid to be re-elected for a third term. Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up but his level of support is unclear. Thousands of people who are protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating. President Nkurunziza is currently in Tanzania where he is meeting other East African leaders to discuss the crisis. Nkurunziza'aide dismissed the coup claims as "a joke".Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Association of Mine and Constructionworkers Union, AMCU, has agreed to the decision by largest platinum producer Lonmin, to cut about three and a half thousand jobs at its mines in South Africa. Company spokesperson Sue Vey, says that the decision was taken in consultation with the majority union, and the decision is in an attempt to withstand low platinum prices.
SAfm — High Court Judge Hans Fabricius says absence of legislation and the urgency of an application were some of the reasons for his judgement in permitting assisted suicide. Last Thursday, Fabricius granted terminally ill cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford permission for a physician-assisted suicide. Stransham-Ford died on the same day. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono asked commuters what their thoughts were on euthanasia
SAfm — High Court Judge Hans Fabricius says absence of legislation and the urgency of an application were some of the reasons for his judgement in permitting assisted suicide. Last Thursday, Fabricius granted terminally ill cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford permission for a physician-assisted suicide. Stransham-Ford died on the same day. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono asked commuters what their thoughts were on euthanasia
SAfm — The Association of Mine and Constructionworkers Union, AMCU, has agreed to the decision by largest platinum producer Lonmin, to cut about three and a half thousand jobs at its mines in South Africa. Company spokesperson Sue Vey, says that the decision was taken in consultation with the majority union, and the decision is in an attempt to withstand low platinum prices.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — High Court Judge Hans Fabricius says absence of legislation and the urgency of an application were some of the reasons for his judgement in permitting assisted suicide. Last Thursday, Fabricius granted terminally ill cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford permission for a physician-assisted suicide. Stransham-Ford died on the same day. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono asked commuters what their thoughts were on euthanasiaLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Association of Mine and Constructionworkers Union, AMCU, has agreed to the decision by largest platinum producer Lonmin, to cut about three and a half thousand jobs at its mines in South Africa. Company spokesperson Sue Vey, says that the decision was taken in consultation with the majority union, and the decision is in an attempt to withstand low platinum prices.
SAfm — The lawyer representing the former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela believes that they have a strong case against the executors of the Mandela estate and Land Affairs minister. This is over Madikizela-Mandela's claim to have the Qunu home outside Mthatha under her ownership. Yesterday, Mvuzo Notyesi filed an urgent affidavit opposing an affidavit by the executors which described Winnie's claim as illegal in terms of civil law as they were divorced. Notyesi believes their case is strong under customary law.
SAfm — The lawyer representing the former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela believes that they have a strong case against the executors of the Mandela estate and Land Affairs minister. This is over Madikizela-Mandela's claim to have the Qunu home outside Mthatha under her ownership. Yesterday, Mvuzo Notyesi filed an urgent affidavit opposing an affidavit by the executors which described Winnie's claim as illegal in terms of civil law as they were divorced. Notyesi believes their case is strong under customary law.
SAfm — The lawyer representing the former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela believes that they have a strong case against the executors of the Mandela estate and Land Affairs minister. This is over Madikizela-Mandela's claim to have the Qunu home outside Mthatha under her ownership. Yesterday, Mvuzo Notyesi filed an urgent affidavit opposing an affidavit by the executors which described Winnie's claim as illegal in terms of civil law as they were divorced. Notyesi believes their case is strong under customary law.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Parliament has had a tough time explaining its 11th hour application for a deadline extension. The Constitutional court had declared certain sections of the sexual offences act invalid to the extent that they criminalised consensual sexual conduct between children under the age of 16. Parliament was given 16 months to remedy the defect. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details.... last minute proposals on the finalisation of the Sexual Offences Act.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — Parliament has had a tough time explaining its 11th hour application for a deadline extension. The Constitutional court had declared certain sections of the sexual offences act invalid to the extent that they criminalised consensual sexual conduct between children under the age of 16. Parliament was given 16 months to remedy the defect. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details.... last minute proposals on the finalisation of the Sexual Offences Act.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — Parliament has had a tough time explaining its 11th hour application for a deadline extension. The Constitutional court had declared certain sections of the sexual offences act invalid to the extent that they criminalised consensual sexual conduct between children under the age of 16. Parliament was given 16 months to remedy the defect. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details.... last minute proposals on the finalisation of the Sexual Offences Act.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The victims of recent xenophobic attacks in KwaZulu Natal have been left out in the cold without food and shelter. The tents and other infrastructure at Isipingo camp were removed over the weekend. This after the eThekwini municipality decided to shut down the camp. The camp housed around 200 foreign nationals, originally from Burundi, Congo and Rwanda. The Spokesperson for foreign nationals, Daniel Dunia says they cannot return to their countries since there is conflict
SAfm — The victims of recent xenophobic attacks in KwaZulu Natal have been left out in the cold without food and shelter. The tents and other infrastructure at Isipingo camp were removed over the weekend. This after the eThekwini municipality decided to shut down the camp. The camp housed around 200 foreign nationals, originally from Burundi, Congo and Rwanda. The Spokesperson for foreign nationals, Daniel Dunia says they cannot return to their countries since there is conflict
SAfm — The victims of recent xenophobic attacks in KwaZulu Natal have been left out in the cold without food and shelter. The tents and other infrastructure at Isipingo camp were removed over the weekend. This after the eThekwini municipality decided to shut down the camp. The camp housed around 200 foreign nationals, originally from Burundi, Congo and Rwanda. The Spokesperson for foreign nationals, Daniel Dunia says they cannot return to their countries since there is conflictLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its branches and leadership squabbles. The ruling party disbanded its regional leadership in the metro and replaced it with an interim task team led by party veteran politician Charles Nqakula. our reporter in Port Elizabeth, Mcebisi Ngqina has the updateLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its branches and leadership squabbles. The ruling party disbanded its regional leadership in the metro and replaced it with an interim task team led by party veteran politician Charles Nqakula.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its branches and leadership squabbles. The ruling party disbanded its regional leadership in the metro and replaced it with an interim task team led by party veteran politician Charles Nqakula. our reporter in Port Elizabeth, Mcebisi Ngqina has the update
SAfm — Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its branches and leadership squabbles. The ruling party disbanded its regional leadership in the metro and replaced it with an interim task team led by party veteran politician Charles Nqakula.
SAfm — Two Kimberley pastors who narrowly escaped the Nepal earthquake have safely returned to South Africa. The two, who planned to summit Mount Everest in an effort to raise funds for a local charity have abandoned this mission and will not be returning to Nepal. Bongi Gwala spoke to one of the pastors, Andre Venter and started by asking how it feels to be back home
SAfm — Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its branches and leadership squabbles. The ruling party disbanded its regional leadership in the metro and replaced it with an interim task team led by party veteran politician Charles Nqakula. our reporter in Port Elizabeth, Mcebisi Ngqina has the update
SAfm — Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its branches and leadership squabbles. The ruling party disbanded its regional leadership in the metro and replaced it with an interim task team led by party veteran politician Charles Nqakula.
SAfm — Two Kimberley pastors who narrowly escaped the Nepal earthquake have safely returned to South Africa. The two, who planned to summit Mount Everest in an effort to raise funds for a local charity have abandoned this mission and will not be returning to Nepal. Bongi Gwala spoke to one of the pastors, Andre Venter and started by asking how it feels to be back home
SAfm — Two Kimberley pastors who narrowly escaped the Nepal earthquake have safely returned to South Africa. The two, who planned to summit Mount Everest in an effort to raise funds for a local charity have abandoned this mission and will not be returning to Nepal. Bongi Gwala spoke to one of the pastors, Andre Venter and started by asking how it feels to be back homeLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the doctor who assists 65 year old Robin Stransham-Ford to commit suicide may not be prosecuted. Stransham-Ford suffers from terminal prostate cancer that has spread to his lower spine and kidneys. He says he only has at most a few weeks to live and wants to die with dignity surrounded by his family. His wish has now been granted
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the doctor who assists 65 year old Robin Stransham-Ford to commit suicide may not be prosecuted. Stransham-Ford suffers from terminal prostate cancer that has spread to his lower spine and kidneys. He says he only has at most a few weeks to live and wants to die with dignity surrounded by his family. His wish has now been granted
SAfm — The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the doctor who assists 65 year old Robin Stransham-Ford to commit suicide may not be prosecuted. Stransham-Ford suffers from terminal prostate cancer that has spread to his lower spine and kidneys. He says he only has at most a few weeks to live and wants to die with dignity surrounded by his family. His wish has now been grantedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The police and national guard troops have enforced a new curfew on tuesday night in Baltimore in response to ONGIONG riots. The curfew is set to last for the whole week and all residents are expected to be indoors by 10:00pm to 5:00am. An exception will only be made to those who are going to work or are attending to medical emergency. So far rioters have set ablaze 19 buildings and 144 vehicles, with more than 250 arrested and 20 police officers arrestedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The police and national guard troops have enforced a new curfew on tuesday night in Baltimore in response to ONGIONG riots. The curfew is set to last for the whole week and all residents are expected to be indoors by 10:00pm to 5:00am. An exception will only be made to those who are going to work or are attending to medical emergency. So far rioters have set ablaze 19 buildings and 144 vehicles, with more than 250 arrested and 20 police officers arrested
SAfm — Preliminary findings indicate that one of the trains involved in the accident that claimed one life and left more than 200 injured drove past the danger signal. The accident occurred when one of the trains crashed into a stationery train at the Denver station in Johannesburg yesterday (Tuesday). PRASA says it will conduct its own investigations and cooperate with an independent safety regulator in a separate probe. Earlier on we spoke to CEO at the Railway Safety Regular, Nkululeko Poyo.
SAfm — Preliminary findings indicate that one of the trains involved in the accident that claimed one life and left more than 200 injured drove past the danger signal. The accident occurred when one of the trains crashed into a stationery train at the Denver station in Johannesburg yesterday (Tuesday). PRASA says it will conduct its own investigations and cooperate with an independent safety regulator in a separate probe. Earlier on we spoke to CEO at the Railway Safety Regular, Nkululeko Poyo.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The number of people known to have been killed in Saturday's devastating earthquake in Nepal has risen to more than five-thousand. The government says it's been overwhelmed by the scale of the catastrophe and is struggling to respond to appeals for help. Meanwhile, a group of South African mountain climbers survived the earthquake and they are yet to make a decision weather to continue with their quest to summit Mount Everest or not. We earlier caught up with the team leader of climbing expedition on Mount Everest.
SAfm — The number of people known to have been killed in Saturday's devastating earthquake in Nepal has risen to more than five-thousand. The government says it's been overwhelmed by the scale of the catastrophe and is struggling to respond to appeals for help. Meanwhile, a group of South African mountain climbers survived the earthquake and they are yet to make a decision weather to continue with their quest to summit Mount Everest or not. We earlier caught up with the team leader of climbing expedition on Mount Everest.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — 21 striking workers at Eskom's Medupi power plant in Lephalale, Limpopo, who'd been taken in for questioning by police have been released. They were allegedly among the striking workers who were intimidating their non-striking colleagues. The workers earlier blockaded roads in the area. Thousands of workers are demanding to be paid ten-thousand rand bonuses for the completion of unit six of the station.
SAfm — 21 striking workers at Eskom's Medupi power plant in Lephalale, Limpopo, who'd been taken in for questioning by police have been released. They were allegedly among the striking workers who were intimidating their non-striking colleagues. The workers earlier blockaded roads in the area. Thousands of workers are demanding to be paid ten-thousand rand bonuses for the completion of unit six of the station.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to be tolerant. He made the call during Freedom Day celebrations at the Union buildings in Pretoria following recent attacks on foreign nationals. Dignitaries including Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa are attending the celebrations. President Zuma says in light of the 21 years of freedom, South Africans should make their country a better place to live In.
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to be tolerant. He made the call during Freedom Day celebrations at the Union buildings in Pretoria following recent attacks on foreign nationals. Dignitaries including Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa are attending the celebrations. President Zuma says in light of the 21 years of freedom, South Africans should make their country a better place to live In.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Department of Social Development and Ekurhuleni Municipality, this morning were in Primrose, Germiston East of Johannesburg launching a campaign with an attempt to reintegrate the foreign nationals into their communities .
SAfm — The Department of Social Development and Ekurhuleni Municipality, this morning were in Primrose, Germiston East of Johannesburg launching a campaign with an attempt to reintegrate the foreign nationals into their communities .Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — While politicians and analysts are discussing the impact of xenophobia, thousands of people's lives are turned upside down by this phenomenon. Izak du Plessis asked foreigners and South Africans what their opinion of xenophobia is and how it is affecting their lives.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has ordered the Road Accident Fund to pay compensation to children orphaned by a road accident. The highest court rejected the RAF's argument that paying out claims for loss of support would amount to double compensation because the children already benefited from Foster Care Grants. The case was brought by three children who lost their mother and sole breadwinner in a pedestrian road accident. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has ordered the Road Accident Fund to pay compensation to children orphaned by a road accident. The highest court rejected the RAF's argument that paying out claims for loss of support would amount to double compensation because the children already benefited from Foster Care Grants. The case was brought by three children who lost their mother and sole breadwinner in a pedestrian road accident. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the detailsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — While politicians and analysts are discussing the impact of xenophobia, thousands of people's lives are turned upside down by this phenomenon. Izak du Plessis asked foreigners and South Africans what their opinion of xenophobia is and how it is affecting their lives.
SAfm — Musician Ringo Madlingozi has cancelled his shows in Harare, Zimbabwe after receiving anonymous "threats" that his performances would be disrupted because of the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. I spoke to Ringo Madlingozi and coordinator of South African National AIDS Council Sports and Entertainment Sector Coordinator, Mabalane Mfundisi, and started by asking how what is happening in South Africa has affected Madlingozi as an artist...
SAfm — Many parts of South Africa have in recent weeks been engulfed in turmoil after xenophobic attacks, killings and looting. Government and police have had a difficult time containing the situation and restoring order. In KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg thousands of foreign nationals have been placed in safe shelters under 24 hour police security after they were forced to flee their homes. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono took to the streets to ask commuters what their views are on the matter…
SAfm — Many parts of South Africa have in recent weeks been engulfed in turmoil after xenophobic attacks, killings and looting. Government and police have had a difficult time containing the situation and restoring order. In KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg thousands of foreign nationals have been placed in safe shelters under 24 hour police security after they were forced to flee their homes. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono took to the streets to ask commuters what their views are on the matter…Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Musician Ringo Madlingozi has cancelled his shows in Harare, Zimbabwe after receiving anonymous "threats" that his performances would be disrupted because of the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. I spoke to Ringo Madlingozi and coordinator of South African National AIDS Council Sports and Entertainment Sector Coordinator, Mabalane Mfundisi, and started by asking how what is happening in South Africa has affected Madlingozi as an artist...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — EFF leader Julius Malema has blamed Zuma for the current spate of xenophobic attacks, saying he's responsible for the violence. Malema accused the president of having lost control of the country and his family. He says Zuma has also failed to engage Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini over alleged xenophobic remarksLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — ACDP Leader, Kenneth Meshwe, called for respect of parliament in order to encourage overall respect
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — EFF leader Julius Malema has blamed Zuma for the current spate of xenophobic attacks, saying he's responsible for the violence. Malema accused the president of having lost control of the country and his family. He says Zuma has also failed to engage Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini over alleged xenophobic remarks
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — ACDP Leader, Kenneth Meshwe, called for respect of parliament in order to encourage overall respectLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — IFP Leader Mangosuthu Buthulezi, lamented the slow pace in dealing with and condemning xenophobic attacksLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — IFP Leader Mangosuthu Buthulezi, lamented the slow pace in dealing with and condemning xenophobic attacks
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has called for an end to the xenophobic attacks around the country. Speaking at the unveiling of the Chris Hani Memorial and Wall of Remembrance in Boksburg, on the East Rand, Zuma said that no amount of economic hardship and discontent will ever justify attacking foreign nationals who own shops and other businesses:Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma has called for an end to the xenophobic attacks around the country. Speaking at the unveiling of the Chris Hani Memorial and Wall of Remembrance in Boksburg, on the East Rand, Zuma said that no amount of economic hardship and discontent will ever justify attacking foreign nationals who own shops and other businesses:
SAfm — Cellphones and a computer were seized from forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan's home in Sandown during a police raid ealier today. An investigation unit raided the home following allegations of fraud. O'Sullivan has been accused of circulating a fraudulent bank statement he alleged belonged to Airports Company SA chief executive Dudu Myeni.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Cellphones and a computer were seized from forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan's home in Sandown during a police raid ealier today. An investigation unit raided the home following allegations of fraud. O'Sullivan has been accused of circulating a fraudulent bank statement he alleged belonged to Airports Company SA chief executive Dudu Myeni.
SAfm — United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in South Africa, Tina GhelliLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Speak out attempts to help Velile Sithole who took his car in for a spray paint job at Dent boys. a Day later when he was meant to pick the vehicle up he was told it would not start.
SAfm — Government's priority in the xenophobic attacks is to protect the lives of all people and end the violence against foreign nationals. This is the assurance given by Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu to diplomats representing six African states in a meeting held in Durban. Gigaba and Mchunu met with representatives from Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia and Mozambique. The violence against foreign nationals continues to spread to different parts of the eThekwini municipality including the city of Durban - threatening more lives and stability in the province. At least five people have been killed since the violence started.
SAfm — Government's priority in the xenophobic attacks is to protect the lives of all people and end the violence against foreign nationals. This is the assurance given by Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu to diplomats representing six African states in a meeting held in Durban. Gigaba and Mchunu met with representatives from Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia and Mozambique. The violence against foreign nationals continues to spread to different parts of the eThekwini municipality including the city of Durban - threatening more lives and stability in the province. At least five people have been killed since the violence started.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Government's priority in the xenophobic attacks is to protect the lives of all people and end the violence against foreign nationals. This is the assurance given by Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu to diplomats representing six African states in a meeting held in Durban. Gigaba and Mchunu met with representatives from Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia and Mozambique. The violence against foreign nationals continues to spread to different parts of the eThekwini municipality including the city of Durban - threatening more lives and stability in the province. At least five people have been killed since the violence started.
SAfm — Speak out attempts to help Velile Sithole who took his car in for a spray paint job at Dent boys. a Day later when he was meant to pick the vehicle up he was told it would not start.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Bongi Gwala.
SAfm — Millions of rail commuters will be looking to the Constitutional Court as it prepares to consider whether there is adequate security in trains. A metro-rail passenger wants to sue the Passenger Rail Agency or PRASA after he fell victim to a violent robbery while travelling on a train. The man lost his leg after he was flung off the moving train. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the detailsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — They say even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things and 29 year old 'Birdie' Mboweni is a true testimony to how big things can really come in small packages. Small in stature but carrying an organic voice which penetrates deep into your heart, the songstress will soon launch her debut album to an audience of jazzy yet soulful enthusiasts at the Obit in Johannesburg. Our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with her...
SAfm — They say even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things and 29 year old 'Birdie' Mboweni is a true testimony to how big things can really come in small packages. Small in stature but carrying an organic voice which penetrates deep into your heart, the songstress will soon launch her debut album to an audience of jazzy yet soulful enthusiasts at the Obit in Johannesburg. Our producer Asanda Ntame caught up with her...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Government has kept its promising for centralising tender advertisement and supply database. National Treasury has launched a Central Supplier Database and eTender Publishing portal which is set to reduce duplication of effort and cost for both business and government while enabling electronic procurement processes. PM Live host Tshepiso Makwetla speaks to Acting Chief Procurement Officer in the National Treasury, Schalk Human.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Government has kept its promising for centralising tender advertisement and supply database. National Treasury has launched a Central Supplier Database and eTender Publishing portal which is set to reduce duplication of effort and cost for both business and government while enabling electronic procurement processes. PM Live host Tshepiso Makwetla speaks to Acting Chief Procurement Officer in the National Treasury, Schalk Human.
SAfm — Some political parties in parliament have expressed mixed views about the defacing of the statue of Louis Botha outside Parliament. Botha is an Afrikaner and former first Prime Minister of the then Union of South Africa that was established in 1910 after the second world war. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent reportsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Some political parties in parliament have expressed mixed views about the defacing of the statue of Louis Botha outside Parliament. Botha is an Afrikaner and former first Prime Minister of the then Union of South Africa that was established in 1910 after the second world war. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent reports
SAfm — South African youth like any other young people across the world are facing the challenge of being recruited by Islamic States of Iraq and Syria,ISIS. State Security minister David Mahlobo has assured South Africans that they are safe from any form of terrorism. This after a 15-year-old school girl from Cape Town was taken off a flight to Johannesburg by police who suspected that she was going to board an international flight to join the Islamic State. Mahlobo says the girl was actively engaged with social media networks. Evidence found in her bedroom suggests that she had been in contact with ISIS recruiters. He says terrorism is a world wide problem but security officials in this country are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of South Africans.
SAfm — South African youth like any other young people across the world are facing the challenge of being recruited by Islamic States of Iraq and Syria,ISIS. State Security minister David Mahlobo has assured South Africans that they are safe from any form of terrorism. This after a 15-year-old school girl from Cape Town was taken off a flight to Johannesburg by police who suspected that she was going to board an international flight to join the Islamic State. Mahlobo says the girl was actively engaged with social media networks. Evidence found in her bedroom suggests that she had been in contact with ISIS recruiters. He says terrorism is a world wide problem but security officials in this country are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of South Africans.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — COSATU special Central Executive Committee has served Zwelinzima Vavi with divorce papers following his announcement that he will be boycotting the federations meetings. The decision was announced earlier today at a media briefing after the Cosatu leadership decided Vavi had acted improperly by refusing to attend meetings and failing to endorse the expulsion of Numsa, the federations largest affiliate. Vavi has been dismissed as general secretary with immediate effect.
SAfm — COSATU special Central Executive Committee has served Zwelinzima Vavi with divorce papers following his announcement that he will be boycotting the federations meetings. The decision was announced earlier today at a media briefing after the Cosatu leadership decided Vavi had acted improperly by refusing to attend meetings and failing to endorse the expulsion of Numsa, the federations largest affiliate. Vavi has been dismissed as general secretary with immediate effect.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nestle SA holds exclusive rights to the shape of its Kit Kat chocolate. South African courts recognised the trademark over the shape, forcing a competitor to recall its chocolates which have a similar shape. The Constitutional Court refused to step into the fray, meaning that a recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment holds sway. Senior Constitutional Court reporter, Candice Nolan has the detailsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Two men, wrongfully convicted for the 2002 murder of an off duty policeman, have just been released from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria. The Constitutional Court ordered their immediate release from prison after overturning their convictions and life imprisonment terms. The men had been convicted solely on the basis of the say-so of their fellow accused with no other evidence linking them to the crime. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the detailsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A meeting of all stakeholders of the University of Cape Town is expected to be held in a couple of hours to decide the future of a Cecil John Rhodes statue. The meeting will also discuss transformation at the institution. UCT Vice-Chancellor, Max Price says decisions coming out of the meeting will culminate in a proposal to the university council. A group of students has been occupying the main administration block since Friday to support their demands to remove the statue.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Independent Police Investigative Directorate IPID Head Robert Mcbride was suspended yesterday, following a notice of suspension that was served on him by Mnister of Police, Nkosinathi Nlheko. An urgent interdict McBride sought last week, to prevent his suspension from Ipid, was struck off the roll in the High Court in Pretoria. It's all about the ongoing debacle surrounding an investigation into the rendition of five Zimbabwean. PM Live's Bongi Gwalwa speaks Police minister's spokesperson, Musa Zondi.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A Cape Town family is in limbo despite a ruling by the Constitutional Court which effectively allows the foreign spouse to remain in South Africa. The Department of Home Affairs lost a costly appeal over its attempt to prevent a Zimbabwean man from re-entering the country. But his residency status remains uncertainLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South Africa's national cricket team will take on co-hosts New Zealand for a place in the final of the 2015 Cricket World Cup on in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Following their clinical nine-wicket victory over Sri lanka in last week's quarter-final, Proteas skipper AB de Villiers says the team is oozing confidence before this clash at Eden Park, despite having been knocked out by the Kiwis in the 2011 tournament and their Pool match defeat to Pakistan in Auckland. Just like South Africa, New Zealand have never made it past the semi-final stage of a World Cup. And the Kiwi's, like the Proteas, are hungry for a win in tomorrow's encounter at Eden Park. Black Caps captain Berndon McCullum believes that there won't be much separating the two sides, which have both played some consistent cricket in the past few weeksLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The trial of tennis doubles champion, Bob Hewitt has been postponed to next month. Earlier Hewitt was found guilty on two charges of rape and one of sexual assault. He's been granted 10 thousand rand bail in the Palm Ridge magistrates court, east of Johannesburg.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Lawyers for Human Rights have approached the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, asking that it removes obstacles which make it difficult for orphaned refugee children to be granted asylum. The Refugee Act does not include orphans in its definition of dependants for purposes of seeking asylum. This means that their aunts or uncles first have to be declared their legal guardians before they can assist these children to get the necessary Asylum Seekers permitLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Constitutional Court has sanctioned an agreed timetable for the finalisation of the tender process for the multi-billion rand social grant system. In April last year the court ordered the rerun of the tender after it found the tender awarded to Cash Paymaster Service was unlawful. CPS wanted to challenge the new Request for Proposals. But before the matter could be heard, the Social Security Agency promised to address Cash Paymaster's concerns and a new timetable was drawn up. But the Constitutional Court reserved judgment on a contentious part of the order added by the Black Sash Trust. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan reportsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A third man convicted for the 2002 murder of a police officer will finally have his conviction reconsidered by the Constitutional Court. In May last year, the Constitutional Court rejected Thembekile Molaodzi's appeal because he failed to raise any constitutional grounds. But in a lucky strike, Moloadzi's case will be reconsidered after two others convicted for the same crime raised a constitutional appeal. Senior Constitutional Reporter, Candice Nolan has the detailsLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — PM Live host Bongi Gwala speaks to Institute for Security Studies's Jacques Marais on Robert Mcbride's lawyers have told the High Court in Pretoria that a Parliamentary process should be the only way to suspend head of IPID to ensure independenceLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The funeral of murder hip hop icon, Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi will take place on Sunday at the Alexandra Stadium, north of Johannesburg. The award winning rapper was stabbed to death allegedly by his girlfriend. Earlier this week, hundreds of fans paid respect to the Skwatta Kamp member at his memorial service in Newtown. Today we pay Tribute to the hip-Hop star featuring some of his closest friends, Selwyn Ngwenya, Skwatta Kamp member SugarSmaxx, Nothende and Hhp.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Entrerprises Minister Lynne Brown has confirmed that she approved the suspension of four senior Eskom Executives by the utility's board. Brown says she's hopeful that the inquiry into Eskom will help put to rest, all the concerns about the running of the utility. I earlier spoke to the minister and first asked her if she was consulted before the decision was taken.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Grocery chain, Shoprite Checkers, has to convince the Constitutional Court that its grocers wine licence constitutes a property right and that the Eastern Cape government did not have sufficient reason to take it away. The provincial government's new liquor law effectively bans the sale of table wines inside grocery stores. If retailers like Shoprite want to continue selling those table wines they will have to apply for a new licence to open a liquour store on seperate premisesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — We attempt to help Leon Bester get his money back for items bought online but were never delivered. We Speak to online ombuds on what to look out for when shopping online.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A bitter court battle is looming against the world's third largest platinum producer, Lonmin Platinum Mine and the Bapo Ba Mogale Traditional Council over a R600 million rand equity deal closed in December 2014. This comes after Chairperson of a local Community Based Organisation, Kholisile Dingiswayo announced plans to approach the North West High Court, through the University of Western Cape's Legal Resources Centre to have the 2.6% equity deal between the traditional council and Lonmin reviewedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Deputy Chief Justice, Dikgang Moseneke, has lamented the slow pace of rural land reform in South Africa. The Deputy Chief Justice participated in a dialogue on land reform last friday. The inaugural dialogue series was launched at the Womens Jail on Constitution Hill. It is hosted by the Centre for Law and Society in partnership with Heinrich Boll StiftungLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Three men wrongfully convicted for the 2002 murder of a police officer, face the prospect of being released after spending over a decade in prison. This follows concessions from the National Prosecuting Authority during a Constitutional Court appeal. Although the Constitutional Court has reserved judgment, all indications point to the three being freedLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Benny Obayi contacted VIP movers to help him relocate from Eastern Cape to Gauteng. VIP Movers could not help after payment was made and Benny wanted his money backLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says this will assist in addressing mounting cases of negligence that are cost the health system millions of rand in litigation claims. Motsoaledi says South Africa will for the first time employ the services of a Health Care Ombudsman. He says the new office will investigate all wrong doings committed by health institutions and health practitioners.Motsowaledi was addressing a summit on medical negligence currently underway in PretoriaLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The government will inject two-billion-rand into sports development over the next seven years if Durban wins the 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Anna Mokhaba bought 3 Garage doors and Motors that stopped working a dew days after installation.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A forensic report into alleged impropriety in the sale of Cosatu's old head office and purchase of a new one in Johannesburg has implicated general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. The report, by auditing firm Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo shows that the auditors have not been able to meet Vavi despite attempts to do so. Cosatu deputy general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali says a letter will be written to Vavi, asking him to meet with the auditors. Vavi's stepdaughter was reportedly involved in one of the companies that worked on the head office transaction. Ntshalintshali meanwhile says Cosatu has been served court papers by metalworkers union Numsa challenging its suspension. Meanwhile, COSATU held a media briefing in Johannesburg following a three day Central Executive Committee meeting.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Lesotho Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili of the Democratic Congress and deputy prime minister, Mothetjwa Metsing of the Lesotho Congress for Democracy have signed an agreement to form a coalition with five other parties. The deal will make Mosisili leader of the coalition with Metsing his deputy. The development came after the Independent Electoral Commission announced the final results of the election. To get the latest on this we are joined on the line by our correspondent in Lesotho.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — We help Nape Motlouana from Pretoria get back a Laptop he took in to Ellerines for repairs in 2010.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The urgent application by Khulubuse Zuma has been dismissed with costs by the High Court in Pretoria. Zuma was seeking to nullify the Master of the High Court ruling that upheld creditors' 1-point-five billion rand claim against Aurora Empowerment Systems and its directors, who include Zuma. Lawyers representing President Jacob Zuma's nephew approached the court to reverse the Master's decision.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says his absence at the Central Executive Committee meeting currently underway is to send a message that the unity of the federation should come before the egos of the leaders. Vavi announced on his twitter page that continuing with the gathering with half of the affiliates refusing to participate, is not the best way to unify the federation. Seven unions, including SAMWU, CWU, Denosa and Fawu, continued with their boycott of the CEC meeting.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Sandros Ndlovu struggled for 6months to get a payout from mineworkers provident fund. He is now smiling all the way to the bank.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South Africa's economic growth figures GDP exceeded expectation, growing above forecasts by an annualised 4 point1 percent quarter-on-quarter in the last three months of 2014 compared with a revised growth of 2 point 1 percent in the third quarter. Growth figures released by Statistics South Africa earlier, show that the mining and manufacturing sectors both had a positive contribution to the growth. Joining us on the line to talk further on the matter is Statistics South Africa's Executive Manager for National Accounts, Gerhardt BouwerLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Spies, espionage, leaked documents - all the makings of a Hollywood thriller. Upon closer look this global headline story is much closer to home. News network Al Jazeera has in its possession hundreds of secret intelligence documents from some of the world's spy agencies - including South Africa. Among the documents include correspondence that South African and Ethiopian spies struggled to "neutralise" an assassination plot targeting a leading African diplomat as well as a spy cable exposing an alleged cover up of the theft of South African missile technology. PM Live host Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to Managing Director at the Institute for Security Studies, Anton Du Plessis.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — President Jacob Zuma's critics awaited his reply to the State of the Nation Address to see if he would use this to opportunity to instill confidence. Our producer Aphiwe Honono embarked on a taxi trip to gauge what ordinary South Africans felt about his reply...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa has warned African governments to urgently establish transfer pricing units within their revenue authorities to help combat the practice. The Panel, appointed in 2012, has made various findings and recommendations to retain capital in the continent. More than 50 billion US dollars is lost annually through commerical, criminal and corrupt practices. Head of the Panel, Former President Thabo Mbeki says countries with mineral resources are the most vulnerable..Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Tonny Masha, facilitate a Postgraduate Supervision Workshop in Johannesburg for Mersey Corporate Events and was never paid. After Speak out investigated, Mersey Programme manager has promised to pay for Mr Masha's services.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A report in the British newspaper, The Guardian, distorted remarks made by former president Thabo Mbeki on what transpired at last week's state-of-the-nation address, his office said on Monday."The article, headlined 'Thabo Mbeki slams Jacob Zuma over brawl in South Africa parliament' is a (mis) interpretation of what was said and amounts to a deliberate distortion," Mbeki's spokesman Mukoni Ratshitanga said in a statement.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — SONA 2015 was not only dominating social media, it was also the talk among Joburg commuters. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono got a view from taxi commuters this morning and her journey began with a car guard…Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — he DA wants both Speaker Baleka Mbete and the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Thandi Modise, to appear before the Powers and Privilages committee to account for the events that ensued in Parliament last night. The party is accusing both presiding officers of ordering the forceful removal of EFF members from the Chamber and the blocking of the cellphone signal.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — An EFF MP Bernard Josephs says they will defend the EFF through violent action if they have to. Josephs and a group of some 50 party supporters disrupted a press conference that was supposed to be addressed by fellow MP Andile Mngxitama in a Cape Town hotel.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Road Accident Fund had a tough time explaining why exceptions should be made for compensation claims in cases where people received a foster care grant. The Constitutional Court reserved judgment after hearing arguments in the case an hour earlier than usual. The exceptional early sitting was to accommodate the Justices, some of whom are travelling to Cape Town ahead of President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Today marks three years since the death of legendary musician Whitney Houston. Houston was found dead in a hotel room bath tub. She was 48-years old.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The case was brought by a curator on behalf of three orphans - who cannot be named. It comes on appeal from the Supreme Court of Appeal - which found that the foster care payments should be taken into account when it came to compensation from the RAFLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The South African economy managed to employ 2 hundred and 3 thousand more people in the last quarter of 2014. This came out on Stats South Africa's quarterly labour force figures release todayLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The SABC has confirmed that Simba Mhere's memorial service and funeral will both be streamed live on SABC News' and SABC3's YouTube channels.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The medical advisory parole board has recommended that Clive Derby-Lewis be released on medical parole. Derby-Lewis has served more than 21 years of his life sentence. He was convicted of conspiracy to kill the leader of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani, in 1993Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Constitutional Court has fixed a mistake made by President Jacob Zuma last year which had the unintended consequence of criminalising the provision of health care.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Head of the Special Investigating Unit, Vasi Soni, has resigned. Spokesperson Sefura Mongalo says Soni stepped down for personal reasons. Soni has admitted in an interview that his job had been stressful and a serious challenge. Soni, an advocate, was appointed by President Jacob Zuma in September 2013. He indicated he would be going into private practice.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Lawyers for Human Rights have described a statement by police linking the looting of foreign owned shops to acts of criminality as irresponsible. At least six people have been killed in the violence that started in Soweto last week and has since spread to Langlaagte and Alexandra. Top cops in Gauteng insist that the incidents have nothing to do with xenophobia.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The township plunged into chaos this week as residents went on the rampage looting foreign owned tuckshops. The violence was sparked by the shooting and killing of a Soweto teenager on Monday, blamed by residents on a foreign national. President Zuma was speaking in Davos where he attended the World Economic Forum. Presidential Correspondent Tshepo Ikaneng has filed this reportLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Disgraced former National Police Commissioner, Jackie Selebi, has died . Selebi, who also served as Interpol President, was the most senior government official to have been convicted of corruption. South Gauteng High Court Judge Meyer Joffe convicted Selebi on the 2nd of July 2010 for having accepted bribes worth 166-thousand Rand from convicted drug trafficker and dodgy businessman, Glenn Agliotti. Joffe sentenced Selebi to 15 years' imprisonment on the 3rd of August 2010. In a hard-hitting judgment, Joffe said Selebi had lied and manufactured evidence to escape the consequences of his crimesLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South Africa's architecture and design fraternities will once again come together at one of Africa's first and largest premier urban culture and design festivals, Architecture ZA 2015 taking place from 24 - 26 September 2015. This year's multi-faceted programme, themed Future City, brings together leading innovators and multi-disciplinary built environment practitioners from around the globe.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In just three months since Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona has been at the helm of the power utility, he's had to concede that Eskom has all but exhausted its reserve margins and expects a pattern of rolling blackouts for some time to come. This was earlier today, when Matona was addressing the media on the status of the country's power, as more blackouts are expected due to pressures, exerted by industry coming on the grid.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The UN director for women, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has called on UN member countries to work to get to help Nigeria to address the challenge of Boko Haram. The extremist group has launched a reign of terror in the West African country. In an exclusive interview with the SABC, Mlambo-Ngcuka challenged women not to shy away from contesting leadership position.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Clive Derby-Lewis's wife Gaye has warned the SACP and Chris Hani's widow against making claims about "wider conspiracies" involved in Hani's murder. The SACP and Limpho Hani are expected to make submissions to Justice Minister Michael Masutha next month. They have to explain why Derby-Lewis should not be urgently granted medical parole. In the past Hani's widow and the SACP maintained that Derby-Lewis had not revealed the whole truth about Hani's assassination. Gaye Derby-Lewis, however, denies this and has also hit out at Advocate George Bizos as also being a distructive force in a bid to have her husband released.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Ellen Tshabalala has stressed that although she has resigned, her fight is not over. This is part two of my Interview with the Former SABC chairpersonLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former SABC chairperson Ellen Tshabalala says she resigned because the pressure was getting too much. Tshabalala resigned today and the Presidency issued a statement saying her resignation was accepted. Tshabalala reportedly lied in her application to the SABC by saying she had a degree from Unisa, even though the academic institution denies such a qualification exists.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The EFF filed papers with the Constitutional Court challenging the suspension of some of its MPs by the National Assembly's powers and privileges committee. EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says it follows the refusal by the Western Cape High Court to hear the matter. The party filed its papers at the concourt on Friday after Cape High Court President Judge John Hlophe dismissed their application to contest the suspensions.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Nelson Mandela Foundation received more than 23-thousand voice messages after Madiba's death. From more than 130 countries around the world, individuals, families, organisations and communities sent their heartfelt tributes, condolences and memorabilia.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — On International Human Rights Day - Bafana Khumalo - the co-founder of Sonke Gender Justice will be honoured alongside US Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremony in New York tonight. They will be presented the inaugural Vital Voices Solidarity Award which recognises men who work to stop violence against women.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — News and Current Affairs show between 4pm & 6pm on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla and Dhashen Moodley.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has fired his deputy, Joice Mujuru, and seven government ministers who were accused of a plot to unseat the veteran leader.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Judge Thokozile Masipa will tomorrow give her decision on the state's application for leave to appeal the judgment and sentence of Oscar Pistorius.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Land invaders who have erected shacks on private land in Soshanguve north of Pretoria have vowed to defy any attempt by the City of Tshwane Metro-Police to evict them.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Social media is flooded with tributes to the Dikana family since the news broke that soul singer Lulu Dikana has passed away. Lulu, who's the sister of X Factor judge and singer Zonke Dikana, recently released a new album I Came to Love and she also opened for John Legend on the Johannesburg leg of his All of Me tour. We pay tribute to herLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils has warned that he will not hesitate to sue for being named in the a mysterious document of being part of a group which wanted to topple the current government.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The family is expecting Dewani's application to dismiss the charges against him to be rejected when proceedings resume in court on Monday.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services must consider the medical parole of right winger, Clive Derby-Lewis by no later than the end of January nextLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Power utility Eskom has said that No load shedding is planned for this week. Eskom says it has been able to replenish emergency reserves over the weekend. Last month, a coal storage silo at the Majuba power station in Mpumalanga collapsed, leading to rolling blackouts.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The Powers and Privileges Committee report recommending sanctions against 20 EF Mps is soon to be debated the National Assembly. Most opposition parties say they will vote against the report. The 20 Mps are facing various sanctions after they have been found guilty of various charges for contempt to parliament following the disruption of president Jacob Zuma's oral reply session.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Woolworths says they will meet with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions group before December 10.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Pro-Palestinian activists attending Woolworths Annual General Meeting in Cape Town today, called for an end to the company's trade relations with Israel.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — BDS SA initiated a campaign to boycott Woolworths over its trade relations with Israel following the war in Gaza.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Pro-Palestinian activists attending Woolworths Annual General Meeting in Cape Town today, called for an end to the company's trade relations with Israel.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — A new production of the award-winning classic play Sizwe Banzi is Dead premiered at the Market Theatre this month for a limited season, before touring international stages in 2015.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Muhammed Desai - from BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT AND SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL in SOUTH AFRICA...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — South African Airways says it stands by its decision to appoint Nico Bezuidenhout as Acting Chief Executive Officer, based on his proven experience, capability and track record.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Parliament's Multi-Party Chief Whips Forum is meeting this afternoon to discuss the agenda of the National Assembly sitting on Thursday.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and a security officer had a scuffle in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Monday when opposition parties met Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The defence for murder accused Shrien Dewani has concluded its arguments in an application to have the case against him dismissed in the Western Cape High Court. The case will now resume tomorrow when the State will present its arguments against the 174 discharge application.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Last week we brought you the case of Katy Majoro from Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State who paid the company PG Gates to erect two gates and install a motor earlier this year. She paid the full amount of R17 000 before the job was done. However, the company failed to install the motor. Instead the owner Phillimon Khoza made excuses every time he was supposed to finish his work. That was until Speak Out intervened.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Message from FIFA President Sepp Blatter on the Global Watch Summit against racism in sport.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — message from Thomas Bach, President of International Olympic Committee on the Global Watch Summit against racism in sportLinks: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Sakhile Hlengwa has been struggling since 2013 to vehicle tracking company Tracker address a mistake they made on his account. They had deducted more money than they needed to and when he told them about it they failed to resolve the matter. He then started reversing the payments, a move that saw him being harassed by Tracker's debt collectors.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Often when consumers want service providers to do a speedy but proper job they will pay the full amount upfront. But this can sometimes lead to problems where the company or service provider disappears before fulfilling their part of the agreement, as was the case between Katy Majoro from Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State and PG Gates based in Vereeniging.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Minister in the presidency Jeff Radebe says they remain hopeful that they will repatriate all victims of the Nigerian church collapse by Saturday. This after the Lagos state govenor Babtunda Fashola said the bodies of only 54 South African were ready for repatriation. Radebe says Nigerian officials have committed themselves to work around the clock to ensure that all bodies are repatriated...Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Nine COSATU affiliates say they will fight till the bitter end against COSATU expelling its largest affiliate NUMSA. COSATU is expected to decide NUMSA's fate when its Central Executive Committee meets this Friday following a strong push for its expulsion at the last meeting.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Madumetja Tsebe from Limpopo has been struggling since August 2014 to have the company Hotelia Travels based in Berdfordview, Johannesburg to refund him R3 490 that they deducted from his account without his permission. The company, which he had previous dealings with, had called him claiming that they wanted to confirm his details so that they could process a refund for a previous transaction but instead they took money from the account.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — rail agency PRASA has agreed to provide free transport to all three of the funerals of the sports stars who will be buried tomorrow. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is providing free transport to the various sporting codes to attend the funeral services and burial of the three sporting stars who recently passed away.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — It can be both sad and frustrating to invest money in your education and then later discover that the piece of paper you have is worthless. Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services now known as Izwe Training and Development four years ago. He paid nearly R8000 But to this day he is yet to get a recognised certificate.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The ANC and DA have both claimed vindication after the Western Cape High Court ruling that SABC COO Hlauli Motsoeneng should be suspended pending a disciplinary process. Both parties claimed the SABC judgment vindicated their clashing views on whether the public protector's findings are binding , an issue which is central to the Nkandla controversy.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In May 2010 Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services now known as Izwe Training and Development. He paid nearly R8 000 for the 3-day course. All went well until it was time for him to get the certificate.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — It can be both sad and frustrating to invest money in your education and then later discover that the piece of paper you have is worthless. Alex Mohlakoane from Limpopo attended an NQF LEVEL 7 Labour Intensive Construction course facilitated by the Construction Industry Education and Training Services now known as Izwe Training and Development four years ago. He paid nearly R8000 But to this day he is yet to get a certificate. The training institution refuses to take responsibility for this and claims that the Construction Education and Training Authority is to blame for not issuing Mohlakoane with a certificate but CETA are pleading not guilty.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Tsepiso makwetla speaks to Probation officer, Annette Vergeer, who battled to explain how placing Oscar Pistorius under house arrest could act as a deterrent for potential offenders. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel had asked her to justify how correctional supervision could be viewed as a harsh punishment. Vergeer struggled to find the words to support her recommendations.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — former ANC member of parliament, Ben Turok, has called on President Jacob Zuma to pay back a portion of the R246 million spent on improvements to his private Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In July this year we brought you a complaint by Emerald Kunene who had paid Eskom to install a prepaid electricity meter at his Umgababa South Coast home in KwaZulu Natal. But after paying R3900 in March 2014 he did not hear anything from the company and when he made inquiries he was sent from pillar to post.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In recent months, Speak Out has received many complaints relating to the purchase of property. We speak to Sanelisiwe Ngcobo who is an Attorney at Gunstons Attorneys in order to get more insight into this issue.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The 20 EFF MPs have abandoned the Powers and Privileges Committee inquiry into their conduct. They have decided not to be subjected to the Committee, claiming that the committee will be biased as it is made up of mostly ANC Members.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The murder trial of Shrien Dewani, has been adjourned until Wednesday. Dewani today pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in the Western high court in Cape Town. He allegedy arranged the murder of his wife Anni in Gugulethu on the Cape Flats in November 2010. The state will call its second witness when the case resumes.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Former President FW de Klerk, who received a Nobel Peace Prize together with late President Nelson Mandela in 1993, has lashed out at government after the suspension of the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace laureates in Cape Town.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, has expressed her disappointment after the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates was suspended.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — The KwaZulu-Natal government has set aside 30-million rand to weed-out wild life attacks on the poverty stricken community of Ukhukho area in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. This after the public Protector launched investigations after five residents were killed by wild animals belonging to the Hluhluwe Mfolozi game reserve.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Phindile Tlou has contacted Speak Out to tell us that she has, for nearly three years, been paying for a service she has not been receiving. This is her story….Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — In July this year we brought you a complaint by Emerald Kunene who had paid Eskom to install an electricity prepaid metre at his Umgababa South Coast home in KwaZulu Natal. But after paying R3900 in March he did not hear anything from the company and when he made enquiries he was sent from pillar to post.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — HIGHER Education Minister Blade Nzimande has likened the North West University to an apartheid enclave.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Two of the 25 people admitted at Pretoria's Steve Biko Academic hospital after arriving back from Nigeria, have been placed on the critical list.Links: Listen & Download,
SAfm — Municipal buildings, ANC regional offices and fire engines were set alight earlier today in Kirkwood. Shops were looted and shots were fired by owners to protect their property. Stones and rubble are strewn all over and the town is covered in smoke. Some schools had been evacuated as residents marched into town to voice their demands over service delivery issues.Links: Listen & Download,