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Nghamula Chauke pulls no punches! Nghamula Chauke brings you unfiltered discussions of the main issues affecting the province and beyond. His strong views, genuine curiosity and a critical mind see him head Limpopo's most engaging talk show, weekdays between 6 pm and 8 pm. The show is a potent mixture of politics, hard news, business and social issues of national interest. No room for propaganda!! He tells it as it is; and is fact driven. Tune in for Nghamula display of a critical mind, interesting perspectives and impeccable understanding of politics.
The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it is saddened by the exclusion of organised labour representatives in the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. The council was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and it is mandated to provide strategic leadership on the elimination of gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, SAFTU's Nontobeko Luzipho who is the Deputy General Secretary said they do not believe that those who have been appointed have enough knowledge of how women are victimised in the workplace and they hope that the President will reconsider his decision.
Employees of the University of South Africa have reached a breaking point due to intense workload and other unfavourable working conditions at the institution. This has been revealed by a survey conducted by Solidarity which says it has called on the government to urgently intervene. Solidarity’s Anique Niemand who is the organisation's Network Organiser for Professional Sector has told Nghamula Chauke that some employees are already suffering from mental breakdown and one of the solutions that can be implemented is to have the institution providing extra support to lessen the workload on employees.
The Winter initiations season has claimed 43 lives of initiates. The Deputy Chairperson of the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission George Mahlangu spoke to Nghamula Chauke and said that cases vary per province from initiates who died from dehydration while others were part of illegal initiation schools which were non-compliant with safety regulations. Mahlangu says the commission has launched an independent investigative mechanism, known as the Section 7 Committee, to investigate the deaths and ensure accountability for any violations linked to the initiation season.
The South African Social Security Agency in Limpopo has admitted that there was a time when its internal systems were compromised and that progress has been made to ensure that there are no corrupt activities by its employees moving forward. This conversation comes after the agency released a media statement informing the public that four officials from the Nebo Local Office in Sekhukhune have been dismissed following their alleged involvement in fraudulent activities amounting to R33 million in social grants. Nghamula Chauke spoke to SASSA Limpopo’s Senior manager Communications and Marketing Tebogo Tshipi.
The South African Local Government Association in Limpopo says the developments around the National Treasury temporarily withholding the July 2026 equitable share transfers to selected municipalities in the province and across the country is a bitter pill to swallow. SALGA says municipalities also need ensure that they practice fiscal discipline and ensure that public money is properly managed. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, SALGA chairperson in Limpopo, councillor John Mpe says there are some interventions that have been put in place to assist the affected municipalities.
The Democratic Alliance in Limpopo has told Nghamula Chauke that it welcomes the precautionary suspension of the Limpopo Legislature Secretary, Dr. Timothy Maake following allegations of irregularities including alleged procurement scandal of R12.5 million paid to a law firm with alleged family ties to him. The party is calling on the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to probe the allegations of irregularities which occurred during Dr. Maake's tenure. Both Advocate Franco Marx who is the DA provincial spokesperson on Legislature Oversight and the Limpopo Legislature speaker Dr Makoma Makhurupetje had this to say about this matter.
The University of Mpumalanga has denounced the campaign spearheaded by some academics that suggest that the institution is responsible for the death of one of its lecturers Dr Mpho Motseki who is said to have succumbed to depression. Fellow academic and Motseki family spokesperson Professor Kgothatso Shai told Nghamula Chauke that the late academic was subjected to bullying and unfair labour practices in the institution. University of Mpumalanga spokesperson Tlangelani Ubisi says it is unfortunate that Professor Shai and others are peddling untrue information around this matter which is viewed as uncultured.
The MEC for Transport and Community safety in Limpopo Violet Mathye has issued a stern warning to road users, this as the department launched the Easter Road Safety Arrive Alive Campaign. Mathye says the province will deploy law enforcement officers at all the major routes in the province and there will be cameras all over that will capture those who are speeding. She told Nghamula Chauke that this time around; officers will show no mercy to those who are found disobeying the rules of the road.
Limpopo government says by the end of June, it will be done with its project of building a home for the mother of twins who were born conjoined. The Premier of Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba led a sod-turning ceremony at Navana village under Majeje Tribal Authority, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. The twins were born on 28 January 2026 to a 29-year-old mother at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital where they were successfully separated by a team of specialist doctors led by Professor Nyaweleni Tshifularo. Premier Ramathuba has told Nghamula Chauke that she had promised to build a home for the family before the surgery and now she says they will be able to spend Christmas in the home that will also be fully furnished.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Mimmy Gondwe has visited colleges in and around Polokwane as part of the intergovernmental campaign to uncover and shutdown bogus institutions. The deputy minister says these bogus colleges are a complex problem that requires a firm response from every level of government and are linked to criminal activities. In Mankweng, she issued an ultimatum to College of Africa and Pentagon Colleges to comply with government regulations or face closure. This is what she had to say while speaking to Nghamula Chauke:
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has assured women that the endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in certain brands of sanitary towels and panty liners are normal. He was speaking to Nghamula Chauke after the press briefing that he had with journalists as a response to research conducted by the University of the Free State which found EDCs in 16 popular sanitary products. Motsoaledi says that these EDCs are not new, and they are found literally everywhere even in the foods that are consumed daily.
The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality John Mpe has attributed the city's water woes to inconsistencies of Lepelle Northern Water in pumping water. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mpe said that after deliberations with leaders at the department of Water and Sanitation and the Limpopo office of the Premier, the municipality has decided to take legal action against the entity for breach of the level service agreement.
Nghamula Chauke speaks to Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Fhulufhelo Tshivhula, and Clinical Psychologist, Molebogeng Moholo, about infertility, unpacking both the physiological and psychological challenges and the impact it has on individuals. The experts address the ongoing stigma and misinformation surrounding infertility, emphasising that it affects both men and women.
The Premier of Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba has described the late Dr Hosi Tinyiko Phylia N’wamitwa II as a gender activist who stood firmly and showed immense support to women leaders especially in the Traditional leadership sector. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Premier Ramathuba said that the late Hosi was a fearless leader who shattered the shackles of patriarchal oppression that saw many women oppressed and a heroine for women's rights.
The Greater Giyani Municipality has defended the appointment of Masindi Raliphada as its new Chief Financial Officer. Her appointment has been met with hostility from some residents who are saying the predominantly Tsonga speaking municipality should have appointed a local person. The municipality says it is disappointed in the tribalistic undertones of the criticism. Still on this, the ANC Women's League in Limpopo says tribalism does not have a place in the province and should be condemned as and when it rears its ugly head. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Greater Giyani Municipality Spokesperson Steven Mavundza and ANCWL Limpopo Secretary Tebogo Mamorobela.
Residents of Vuyelani Village in Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality say the recent heavy floods have worsened the poor state of service delivery in the area by the municipality. Community members say they have not had water supply since the heavy rains started about three weeks ago and have resorted to buying water. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, community representative Simon Seruba said pipes have been washed away and the municipality is failing to provide relief through water tankers. Still on this, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Mayor Merriam Malatji has acknowledged the three-week water shortage and says the bulk pipeline at the water Selati River has been damaged due to severe flooding but officials are working on creating a bypass as a temporary measure.
Five regions of the ANC in Limpopo have proposed to pursue unity towards the elective conference in March. The regions have decided to go with Dr Phophi Ramathuba as the chairperson and John Mpe as her deputy as part of a top 5 leadership. This as the party says it is avoiding a situation that will divide its membership post the elective conference. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Norman Mashabane ANC PEC member and regional spokesperson Peter Ngobeni to get clarity on these developments.
Following his oversight to the Greater Giyani Municipality, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Namane Dickson Masemola has told Nghamula Chauke that COGTA together with Limpopo government and local municipalities, will work together to assess the damage caused by floods and compile a comprehensive report that will be sent to Treasury for funding to rebuild infrastructure that has been damaged by floods.
Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality John Mpe has spoken to Nghamula Chauke about the decommissioned Seshego borehole which was found to have high turbidity. The municipality has since appointed an independent private laboratory to conduct tests, prompted by allegations of water contamination and reported cases of diarrhoea. Mpe has assured the public that water in Seshego and Polokwane is safe for consumption.He says they have resolved to install a new package water purification plant to treat the water and to ensure proper treatment before water enters the reticulation network.
In a letter sent to the ANC national office asking for permission to step aside from his duties, Limpopo ANC Chairperson Stan Mathabatha cites unethical behaviour that goes against the party values in relation to the conference of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions, however political commentator Mbhazima Shilowa told Nghamula Chauke that Mathabatha is coming across as factional because as a leader why would he single out only 2 regions whereas all 5 regional conferences were marred by grievances. Still on this, the ANC Youth League in Limpopo, through its chair Faith Sebopela, also communicated with Chauke and expressed its sadness over the decision taken by Mathabatha adding that the party is in its renewal process and does not expect this kind of behaviour.
Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the Mogalakwena Local Municipality Mayor Ngoako Tauetsoala condemned the social media posts purporting that they were written by municipal manager, Morris Maluleka claiming that he made corrupt transactions of millions of rands to companies linked to Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and COGHSTA MEC Basikopo Makamu. Tauetsoala says Maluleka does not have a Facebook account and that both Premier Ramathuba and MEC Makamu do not have close relations with the municipal manager.
Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, MEC for Limpopo Transport and Community Safety Violet Mathye expressed optimism when she said that the department leadership has launched a task team that will look into issues of violence within the taxi industry. This comes after weeks of violent altercations between several taxi associations in Lebowakgomo which affected operations in surrounding areas. Mathye and Head of Department Stephen Matjena met with SANTACO and Limpopo National Taxi Alliance and says that she is optimistic that the issues at hand will be dealt with, once and for all.
The family of the late Thorisho Themane is not happy with news that one of their child's killers is applying for parole. This as the family says the accused,Kgothatso Teffo has only served 3 of his ten year sentence. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Thorisho's brother Karabo Themane says they feel that the justice system is failing to recognise their pain, especially looking at how Thorisho lost his life. Themane says as a family, they suspect that the pain of losing Thorisho in such a brutal manner is what has led to their mom's untimely death.
Lieutenant-Colonel Mpho Kwinika, who is the former president of the South African Police Union, has decided to speak out about the retaliation he faced after helping to uncover irregularities in a R45-million police tender for a cellphone surveillance device commonly referred to as a “cellphone grabber.” He says he hopes the Commission of Inquiry into the criminal justice system will accommodate him after being forced out of the police for exposing tender fraud. He had a conversation with Nghamula Chauke, and this is what he had to say:
Executive Mayor of Polokwane municipality John Mpe has denied allegations of nepotism. This comes after he announced that unemployed residents who participated in Nelson Mandela Day activities will be considered for the Expanded Public Works Programme. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, EM Mpe said that the individuals referred to, during his Mandela Day address were simply acknowledged for their voluntary service and were registered in the municipality’s unemployment database. He adds that this registration does not guarantee employment, but places them into the system for consideration, subject to qualification and compliance with all existing EPWP recruitment criteria.
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers in Limpopo has lambasted the Health department in Limpopo together with the security company that is appointed to provide safety services at the Ga-Chuene clinic. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, NUPSAW Limpopo secretary Ntata Sekgota said that the abduction and sexual assault of two nurses at the clinic could have been avoided if the department and the security company could have ensured safer working conditions.
Limpopo MEC for Education Mavhungu Lurule Ramakhanya said that she was very happy with the improved performance of the province in the matric results of 2024. She told Nghamula Chauke that having attained the 6th position, she hopes to be in the top 5 in the new year. Lurule-Ramakhanya says she is even happier at the great performance of all the districts as most have managed to record Bachelor passes.
Nghamula Chauke speaks to 3 experts author and life coach Dr Mabilu Mathebula, Clinical Psychologist Mpho Mashila and Jonathan Hoffenberg who is the Programmes Manager from The Parent Centre about raising teenagers and the challenges that come with it for parents and guardians. The experts touched on the different growth stages, the developmental changes and how parents can guide their children during this stage.
The Limpopo Health department together with the South African Medical Association Trade Union in Limpopo have condemned an incident that recently took place at Musina hospital whereby a doctor was assaulted by a civilian. Both the department and SAMATU have raised concerns on the safety of health care professionals saying that communities have to understand that the safety of health workers is in their hands and that attacking the very professionals will only affect them(patients) as and when they require medical attention. Nghamula Chauke spoke to spokesperson of Health in Limpopo Neil Shikwambana and SAMATU NEC member Dr Nkateko Mnisi and this is what they had to say:
While the ANC Youth League in Limpopo agrees with the notion that prevention is better than cure, it is however disappointed in the manner at which the food poisoning matter is being handled by the Limpopo Education department. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, ANCYL Provincial Secretary Oliver Mabunda said it can never be right that South African hawkers are the ones taking the flak for developments around recent hospitalisation of learners who are alleged to have consumed poisonous food stuff. Mabunda is urging government to look into the root cause of the problem and deal with illegal immigrants who are operating spaza shops.
The Limpopo Department of Education has decided to suspend the sale of food in and around schools in the province. This comes after the death of a 13 year old who is alleged to have eaten snacks from a local shop. Limpopo Education Media Liaison Officer Matome Moremi Taueatsoala told Nghamula Chauke that this is a temporary measure as the department and other stakeholders are still trying to navigate around these developments, adding that it is a necessary step to take to prevent the loss of more lives.
Former unionist and Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa has shared his fondest memories with Nghamula Chauke about the late Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni. Shilowa who described Mboweni as his Maseve, said the late Finance Minister was a hard worker and a disciplinarian. He says Mboweni loved and enjoyed his favourite dish of vuswa and huku adding that he spent his retirement days showing off his culinary skills which became the talk of social media.
The Great North Transport has assured pension beneficiaries who once worked for the company that their grievances are being addressed and will be finalized soon. The pensioners staged a night vigil in Polokwane in the premier's office, complaining that they still have not received their pension payment after years of service. GNT Spokesperson Leo Gama told Nghamula Chauke that the process of processing all the documents is taking longer however everyone will get what is due to them.
Issues of administration at the embattled Thabazimbi Municipality have resulted in the Limpopo government appointing an administrator who is expected to breathe life into this municipality which has seen the dissolution of its council recently. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC Basikopo Makamu said the administrator is acting on his behalf and that he is expected to ensure stability in the municipality over a period of six months. Makamu added that there will be meetings regularly to keep track of the developments in the municipality.
Limpopo MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Jerry Maseko says the Limpopo Arts and Culture Council was properly constituted and is inclusive of individuals who specialise in various sectors and not just the creative sector. This after chairperson of the Limpopo Artists Movement Mphoza Mashabela opposed the appointment of the council, saying they have no hope in its ability to adequately address pressing issues in the creative industry. Both Maseko and Mashabela spoke to Nghamula Chauke and this is what they had to say:
Outspoken political analyst Prince Mashele has told Nghamula Chauke that the resignation of Floyd Shivambu from the party is a signal that the end is near. Shivambu has joined a new political home, the MK Party under the leadership of former President Jacob Zuma. Mashele says the party will not perform well in the upcoming local and national elections in 2026 and 2029 respectively. He says many people are beginning to lose confidence in the EFF.
Speaking to Nghamula Cahuke, Psychologist Granny Hlongwane who is a Specialist Wellness Counsellor says unlike women, men do not have much pressure in terms of impressing the in-laws. Hlongwane says what is needed from them is only the financial ability to take care of the wife and the kids, if any. She says usually men get respect and recognition from their in laws if they are financially stable.
The first female Premier of Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba had a lengthy conversation with Nghamula Chauke about her plans for the 7th administration saying that service delivery is on top of her list of priorities. Ramathuba who has been meeting various stakeholders since she assumed office, says so far, she is happy with how the meetings went saying that she will be working hand in hand with traditional authorities.
The ANC Youth League in Limpopo says the appointment of their chairperson Earnest Rachoene as Public Works MEC is an indication that the ANC did listen to their call of having young person's being appointed in critical positions of leadership. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, ANC Limpopo secretary Oliver Mabunda said they are not entirely over the moon as they had hoped to see more young people as MECs but having the likes of Rachoene and Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego in the EXCO is giving them hope.
The Democratic Nurses Organisation of South Africa in Limpopo says in honour of nurses, government should look into employing more nurses in clinics and hospitals across the province as most of these facilities are short staffed. The organisation's Jacob Molepo was responding to the commemoration of International Nurses day that falls on the 12th of May. Molepo also reiterated that it is sad that to this day nurses are working in dilapidated infrastructure which also affect service delivery to patients. Here is Molepo in conversation with Nghamula Chauke.
Days away from the national and provincial elections on the 29th of May 2024, Nghamula Chauke spoke to Political analyst Prince Mashele about the campaigns and manifestos that have been running thus far and Mashele applauded political parties and South Africans in general for the maturity that they have displayed so far. Mashele says this year's general elections are one of the biggest since the dawn of democracy in 1994.
Nghamula Chauke speaks to legal and political analysts Benedict Phiri and Dr Levy Ndou on the legal and political battles faced by the speaker of the national assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned as the speaker after her legal bid to interdict her arrest was dismissed by the court. Analysts also believed she couldn't continue in her role as speaker because of the charges she is facing as she couldn't expect support from her political party.
The Limpopo Department of Education says parents are still in the dark about the issue of unregistered private and independent schools. The department says anyone who runs an independent school should register with its office of the HOD. According to chief education specialist from the department, Marwala Rasethaba when speaking to Nghamula Chauke, parents who want to home-school their children are required to register with the department and submit the progress assessments of their children timeously.
Urogynaecologist Dr Dakalo Muavha says there are multiple factors contributing to a lot of unplanned pregnancies especially in black communities. Joining Nghamula Chauke in studio, Dr Muavha was answering questions from 2 of Capricorn Talk listeners who said suggested that, black families do not do family planning. Dr Muavha said inconsistent use of family planning methods are some of the contributing factors. There are also myths about the usage of contraceptives that dissuade people from using them.
Transport and Community Safety MEC in Limpopo Florence Radzilani says all critical posts in the department have been filled especially for positions that were budgeted for. Radzilani told Nghamula Chauke that once the budget has been passed, the department must make sure that it is implemented to ensure that when it is time to account, there are no difficulties. She also applauded the Treasury Department for the financial allocation towards Gateway Airports Authority Limited of a R74 million that is earmarked for capital expenditure for maintenance and repairs.
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Parks Tau has told Nghamula Chauke that they have as government mobilised a range of partners that they can work with in the local government to find solutions to challenges faced by municipalities. Speaking about a meeting with the Sekhukhune District Municipality, Tau said the meeting looked at interventions that can be made to find support from private entities. He says they also reached out to mining houses in Sekhukhune area to contribute to resolving some of the water challenges.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that there is a shortage of water in the Musina area. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the DG of the department Dr Sean Phillips said there has been several disruptive protests in the Musina area with the department looking at possible interventions for a while. Dr Phillips says that signing the MOU between South Africa and Zimbabwe to ease the Musina water woes is the most cost-effective route especially because the project is expected to be completed in 2 years.
MEC for Agriculture in Limpopo Thabo Mokone says during the past year, the Department increased participation of producers in the integrated value chain through support of 8700 producers across various agriculture commodity groups. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mokone said that to date the department managed to support 13 298 producers across various agriculture commodity groups and in the coming financial year, 2024/25, the Department has targeted the increased participation of producers through the integrated value chain.
Former ActionSA Premier Candiate Kgoshi Letsiri Phaahla has left the party to join the uMkhoto We Sizwe. Phaahla told Nghamula Chauke that he had to resign due to lack of resources for campaigning adding that at some point he was told that the party has no money but later found out that it is not the truth. He says he will now dedicate his time to serve the constituency of traditional leaders while in the MK party.
Council on Higher Education has said that it is difficult to defend the exorbitant salaries and perks for executives at South Africa's universities. This comes after findings that at least half of the Vice Chancellors at public universities earned well above R4 million in 2019. This has angered the Socialist Youth Movement saying this is nothing but greed. Socialist Youth Movement’s Zaki Mamdoo had this to say when he was engaging Nghamula Chauke.
The department of Social Development is calling on South Africans to support the good work that is executed by Non-Profit Organisations throughout the country. speaking to Nghamula Chauke on NGO Day which takes place every year on the 27th February, NPOs Chief Director Mpho Mngxitma said, these NPOs demand on philanthropic efforts hence it is important for all individuals to give any form of support to them.
Health MEC in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba says she s happy with the progress made by the department and other stakeholders to ensure that all unemployed health workers are absorbed in the system. Ramathuba told Nghamula Chauke that she managed to have meetings with the Head of Department and representatives of the unemployed workers and she is happy to report that there is progress.
The 2030 Reading Panel led by former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has revealed that 82% of Grade 4 children across the country cannot read for meaning. During the release of the report, Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka said that when it comes to reading, there is a need for massive investment so that the country can break the back of the problem so that it does not persist. Siphumelele Lucwaba from the 2030 Reading Panel spoke to Nghamula Chauke to further this discussion.
The former chairperson of the Democratic Alliance Youth structure in Limpopo Tiego Thotse spoke to Nghamula Chauke in the aftermath of his resignation from the party and the roles he held. He was a chairperson and member of both the DA Limpopo PEC and the DA Youth Federal Executive Committee. He said that the party did not want to prioritise the concerns of the majority in rural areas and their challenges.
Chief Director for planning and implementation at Department of Basic Education James Ndlebe has reiterated the call by Minister Angie Motshekga to have parents participating in the upcoming school governing body elections. Ndlebe says parents and the community needs to be supportive and involved in the activities of their schools. He says every school must elect their SGB in a year cycle. The elections will be held at all schools across the country from March 1st-31st.
The office of the ANC provincial secretary in Limpopo says it is concerned with the reports they have received from the Makhado municipality. Reports from the DA in the municipality have accused the speaker Gumani Mukwevho who is an ANC deployee of failing to run the council fairly. The DA has since decided to launch a motion of no confidence against Mukwevho which they believe they have support of ANC members who are unhappy with Mukwevho's performance. ANC Limpopo spokesperson Jimmy Machaka has told Nghamula Chauke that the party is working on resolving the matter.
While the South African Human Rights Commission in Limpopo says it is making strides in addressing racism, it is still clear that a lot still needs to be done. Nghamula Chauke spoke to the SAHRC Limpopo provincial manager Victor Mavhidula and other important stakeholders about recent racist incidents especially in small towns of the province. Mavhidula says all stakeholders need to work together to overcome the challenge of racism in some parts of the province.
Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa is calling on political leaders to refrain from using traditional leaders for garnering political support. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, CONTRALESA leader Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena says, during the election season, political leaders visit traditional authorities in numbers making empty promises and after elections they are nowhere to be found.
Commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi from the South African Human Rights Commission has told Nghamula Chauke that there was no evidence to support a link between former President Jacob Zuma's arrest to the July unrests. Madlingozi was communicating the findings of the July Unrests report which was released on recently. He has also indicated that there are recommendations that SAPS and other bodies to conduct further imvestigations beyond the scope of the Human Rights Commission's office.
The Limpopo Human Rights Commission provincial manager Victor Mavhidula told Nghamula Chauke that there has been progress made by the department of education in Limpopo. Mavhidula says although there are still some challenges that need to be addressed, generally many schools have kick started the 2024 academic year on the right footing. He says past challenges of delayed stationery delivery in schools have been overcome as most learners have already received their learning materials, however the biggest concern for now is the issue of overcrowding in some schools. The commission was on a school readiness monitoring program as schools reopened.
Some parents in all the Limpopo districts are still frustrated with the placement of their children for the academic year 2024. Many have decided to camp outside the head offices of the department in Polokwane saying they will not rest until their children are accommodated at the schools of their choice. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Education Spokesperson Mike Maringa said the process is still ongoing and is expected to be finalised soon, adding that there are challenges that they are still busy addressing.
The president of the South African Emergency Personnel's Union, Mpho Mpogeng has told Nghamula Chauke that the union is surprised that the Limpopo Health department is reacting with shock to the incident that happened in the Sekhukhune district. This after an EMS crew from Philadelphia hospital was attacked by robbers while responding to an emergency call that happened at Kgobokwane Village. Mpogeng says this problem will never stop until the department prioritises the safety of EMS personnel. He says the department has ignored the calls by the union to have cameras installed in ambulances.
Both Okkie Terblanche, the DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Police and Criminologist Prof. Kholofelo Mabena Rakubu concur that there are elements of recklessness on how some in the security cluster handle safety of firearms and ammunition. This after the security cluster ministers revealed that more than 400 government-issued firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been lost or stolen in the past five years. Rakubu and Terblanche told Nghamula Chauke that there is an urgent need to address this problem which affects the safety of the public as these firearms could be used for criminal activities.
Civil society organisation, Conty Lebepe Foundation has accused leaders of Forum for Limpopo Entrepreneurs to stop using its name to fight internal and external battles. Conty Lebepe from the Foundation has accused FOLE's chairperson, Motinki Mahlo of engaging them under the guise of having information to share which was merely at attempt to gather information to smear provincial MEC's. The provincial secretary of FOLE Siviko Mabunda says Mahlo is no longer with the forum, however Mahlo says Mabunda resigned from the forum that he now leads as chairperson. When speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mahlo denied the allegations made against him by the Conty Lebepe Foundation.
Health MEC in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba says her department is set to purchase more ambulances as a way of amplifying service delivery challenges. Ramathuba told Nghamula Chauke that they are addressing challenges that the department had experienced due to shortage of ambulances which was unacceptable. She has refuted allegations that the department was not adding to the fleet but merely parading the same ambulances as new ones. The MEC had earlier in the day handed over a new fleet of ambulances to the Voortrekker hospital emergency centre.
The Road Accident Fund Spokesperson Mclntosh Polela has told Nghamula Chauke that RAF is appalled by the entitlement that some foreign nationals have on how the entity should conduct its business. Polela was explaining RAF's position on the exclusion of foreign nationals regarding them being barred from making claims in the country according to a new bill. He gave an example that no South African national can go to a foreign country and demand to benefit from the purse of some entities in that country. He emphasized that this has nothing to do with discrimination, but certain processes adopted in some countries.
An expert from the National Research Foundation says as part of World Food Day, there is a need to promote the eating of indigenous foods which have proven to be healthy and less expensive. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, National Research Foundation Chair in Food Environments, Nutrition and Health Prof Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane said interventions are needed in the country to ensure the consumption of foods with health benefits. Prof. Mbhenyane has also highlighted her concern that there is a low consumption and sale of indigenous plants in the country, despite their health benefits.
Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the South African Medical Association Trade Union's General Secretary Dr Cedric Sihlangu expressed concern on the increasing number of bogus health professionals. He says the health department must find ways to curb this problem before it spirals out of control. Dr Sihlangu says it is sad that when these doctors are not found and dealt with legally, poor patients will be the ones to bear the brunt of these corrupt activities.
The mayor of Mogalakwena Municipality Ngoako Taueatsoalo denies that the municipality is having governance issues. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Tauetsoalo said although the municipal assets were on the verge of being auctioned as per the High court order to settle the bill of a service provider, the municipality is still functional. The mayor said the bill has since been settled but there are internal investigations that are still underway. He also took advantage of the set up to also share the municipality's stand on the issue of Municipal Manager Morris Maluleke's appointment which the court has declared to be unlawful.
As we wrap up Heritage month, we decided to look at what Christianity says about ancestral matters. Nghamula Chauke spoke Pastor Othaniel Maepa of Eternal Life International church who agrees that there are ancestors but says as per the Biblical standards, they are not meant to be worshipped. He says it is however sad that Christians have decided to abandon their culture which is something that should not be condoned.
The Masia Traditional Council has announced its decision to remove Livhuwani Matsila from his position as the leader of HaMatsila village. The traditional council's Head of Communication Abraham Matsila told Nghamula Chauke that Matsila was no longer taking instructions from the Chief and that he would invite high profile dignitaries to the village without the Chief's knowledge. still on this, Matsila's Spokesperson Ambani Thenga said Chief Masia is fighting battles that seek to undermine the leadership of Matsila and that he is spreading malicious and unfounded rumours.
A cultural expert from the University of Limpopo Professor Sekgothe Mogoetjane says it is important for Africans to remember that Heritage month and day is not just about the wearing of colourful cultural themed clothes. Professor Mogoetjane told Nghamula Chauke that there is more to heritage than clothes that some of them are not even cultural clothes as many believe. He has called on Africans to do more research about what heritage is and adds that there is a need to preserve everything that comes with the concept of Heritage.
Residents of Seshego have stopped a newly launched infrastructure project of the Seshego Traffic Circle. Community representative Hani Mafalo told Nghamula Chauke that they were never consulted by the municipality about this project. He further says they demand to be included in the project as community members.
Members of the ANC Sepeke branch under the Norman Mashabane region are accusing REC member who is also the Mayor of Maruleng Municipality Tsheko Musolwa of dividing the party. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Chairperson of the ANC Sepeke Branch Aubrey Pule, said Musolwa is going around using state resources to garner unwarranted support from members. He adds that they have since decided to take this matter up with the powers that be at the region. Still on this, ANC Norman Mashabane Spokesperson Peter Ngobeni said the members' memorandum of grievances has been received and the leadership is still looking into it.
The Limpopo MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs Basikopo Makamu is appealing to members of the community and private sector to assist government in its efforts to ensure that life goes back to normal for displaced fire victims. Makamu told Nghamula Chauke that the fires that ravaged some houses and a lodge in Phalaborwa had devastating effects on the victims. The government has decided to step in and offer the much-needed support. He adds that there is a serious need for education about fires to those who downplay their dangers.
Tributes continue to pour in for the late founder of the IFP and member of parliament Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi who passed on at the age of 95. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Political commentator and Honorary President of Azanian People's Organization Dr Mosibudi Mangena who says Buthelezi will be greatly missed. Dr Mangena told Chauke that while Buthelezi's political legacy was divisive and complex, one of his legacies would be his love of culture and the eagerness to preserve it. He says Buthelezi was fond of his people, the Zulu language and that he wishes all ethnic groups can follow in his footsteps.
The Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality Mamedupi Teffo says she has noted concerns raised by communities under Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality. Teffo visited the municipality as part of the imbizo engagements to listen and resolve service delivery issues faced by communities. She told Nghamula Chauke that community members are complaining about water provision and the installation of smart meters, where most want their historic debts to be erased before accepting the new order of things. Teffo has also raised concerns about the non-payment of municipal services by businesses and some government departments.
Head of Coverage for Business and Commercial Banking, Limpopo, Standard Bank South Africa Sydney Hlatswayo says it is important for businesses to have a banking partner that understands their needs given the economic conditions that the country is facing. Hlatshwayo spoke to Nghamula Chauke about this important topic, as he reiterated that businesses in South Africa are facing significant challenges, and this is where Standard Bank comes in with a team of its experts. Hlatshwayo was joined by one of the bank’s client Rabbi Mashabela from Mashabela Attorneys Incorporated who sang praises to Standard Bank saying that when he ventured into his business adventures, he was faced by serious challenges and Standard Bank came through for him. He says Standard Bank has opened doors for him that no other financial institution has.
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo has acknowledged that there are serious challenges of water in the Polokwane city and surrounding areas. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mahlobo made a commitment that these challenges will soon be a thing of the past. The department is working very closely with Polokwane municipality, Lepelle Northern Water and Limpopo government to ensure that the water challenges are resolved at least by the end of December this year.
Limpopo Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe joined Nghamula Chauke to speak about the crime statistics for first quarter of 2023/2024. Hadebe says although there are improvements that have been registered in through their crime fighting efforts, she is still having sleepless nights with Thohoyandou and Lebowakgomo police stations. She further said she is hopeful that the measures that have been put in place will see positive results in the next quarter.
Economic and political analyst, Khaya Sithole says the findings of the Reserve Bank on the Phala Phala farm theft investigation are surprising. The Reserve bank was investigating whether there were any exchange control violations linked to stolen foreign currency in the president's farm. Sithole told Nghamula Chauke that the bank seems to have limited its scope and found a lopehole in the rules, to arrive at a finding that there was no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Nghamula Chauke gets updates from some of the key role players in the litigation processes of the 2012 Marikana tragedy. 34 mineworkers were killed during a wage strike. Solicitor General Fhedzisani Pandelani said the government has paid over R330 million to families who sued the state up to so far. The lawyer for the Marikana victims Andries Nkome said while most of the families have been compensated, they are still pursuing a constitutional damage claim.
The CONLEF Foundation has accused the Limpopo Department of Health of privatising the pharmaceutical depot. The chairperson of the Foundation, Conty Lebepe says the department has outsourced the running of the facility to a private company, at the cost of 50 million rands. According to Lebepe it is currently costing the department around 5 million rands to run the facility. Lebepe told Nghamula Chauke that this new contract reeks of corruption.
Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the Department of Social development's Director responsible for Child Rights Advocacy, David Chabalala said that there were 207 child marriages in 2021. Chabalala said this remains a huge concern to the department despite a decline on the numbers because the goal is to record zero child marriages in the country. The shocking figures as supplied by Statistics South Africa were presented to the African Union Special Rapporteur, who is in the country to assess the country’s progress in its drive to end child marriages.
Great North Transport has defended its decision to have wi-fi installed in its busses for commuters. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, GNT Spokesperson Patrick Monkoe said the world is evolving and people should have easy access to technology. Monkoe was responding to criticism from Limpopo Democratic Alliance's Rishaam Maharaj who said the company should prioritise depots that are under resourced and understaffed.
Nghamula Chauke and Apostle Joseph Sithole of Bethsaida Word Centre discuss whether the institution of marriage is still relevant to contemporary women. Women and young girls used to be raised and trained to eventually be married but how much has the times changed? Apostle Joseph Sithole says while marriage and the institution itself remain very important, not everyone will get married nor is it the ultimate definition of success for a woman.
ANC Veterans League president Snuki Zikalala says the renewal of the organisation is one of their top priorities as they emerge from an elective conference. Zikalala was speaking to Nghamula Chauke about the outcomes of the league's elective conference held recently. He emphasised that they don't support coalitions hence their position that the ANC should prepare itself thoroughly for next year's general elections to win outrightly.
The spokesperson of the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality Thabiso Mokoena has laid the responsibility of purchasing a vehicle for the Mayor, that has been alleged to be way above the legally stipulated financial range at the door of the municipal council. He was responding to allegations made to Nghamula Chauke by the leader of the Bolsheviks party Seun Mogotji. Mogotji has reported to the Hawks and the Public Protector allegations of irregularity in the purchase of an official vehicle for Mayor Eddie Maila.
Labour Expert, Osborne Molatudi says employees should not abuse sick leave. This follows a case of a SARS employee who was fired for having lied about being sick and got caught attending a political party public protest. Molatudi told Nghamula Chauke that it is important for employees to give honest reasons for their absence at work and take appropriate leave.
Raising stepchildren can be a daunting task to many and in some cases a cause for divorce or separations. Social worker responsible for child protection services in the Limpopo Provincial Department of Social Development Shirley Mphahlele, says having a set of parenting guidelines and understanding should help. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, she said the idea of blended families is not a new concept in the black culture however, the process of bonding should not be forced but allowed to happen naturally to avoid rejection and resentment.
The Limpopo Department of Education is refuting claims by the Economic Freedom Fighters that it is paying 2 salaries for 1 principal position at Seshigo High school. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the departmental spokesperson Mike Maringa says a former principal who was dismissed successfully legally challenged the department and won a case for his reinstatement. The department has since redeployed him to the district level and has appointed someone else in the principal position during the intervening period. EFF Limpopo Chairperson Tshilidzi Maraga insists that the department has replaced the other principal with someone who will be controlled and be used to push hidden agendas.
Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, National Union of Mineworkers's National Health and Safety Secretary Masibulele Naki raised concerns about the safety and emotional wellbeing of truck drivers. This follows incidents of burning trucks in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KZN. Naki also pointed out that companies should tighten security because if this situation continues, more drivers are likely to lose their jobs and risk their lives.
The onsite consumption of liquor in restaurants, nightclubs and taverns across Limpopo have no choice but to adjust to the new law effective from the 1st of August. Limpopo Economic Development and Environment MEC Rodgers Monama told Nghamula Chauke that the Limpopo Liquor Act will ensure that night clubs, taverns, shebeens and restaurants that sell alcohol are closed by midnight. He says this will also serve as another method of reducing the skyrocketing GBV numbers in the province.
Nghamula Chauke speaks to two young women from Limpopo regarding their work that was featured in News24 feature called“100 Young Mandelas 2023”. This as a way of celebrating the rich legacy left by Madiba. Chauke looked at the journey and work of Makungu Valoyi, a mental health advocate and Mulalo Nemataheni who is known for her community work.
South Africa continues to witness high divorce rate and there are always legal hurdles when it comes to them. This prompted Nghamula Chauke to sit with legal analyst Attorney Mike Maiwashe to look at the hurdles that come with one deciding to divorce. Maiwashe states several common reasons that spouses give as cause for separation.
The South African Human Rights Commission in Limpopo says it is shocked by the situation at the Paarl water waste treatment plant outside Lephalale. A delegation led by the Provincial Manager Victor Mavhidula together with officials including from the Lephalale Municipality visited the plant and found it in a bad state. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mavhidula said they needed to investigate whether the situation they found placed people's lives at risk.
SAMWU in Limpopo says it intends to urgently engage ANC Provincial officials to express its displeasure with the handling of the Municipal Systems Amendment Act by some ANC Regions. This comes after the union received numerous enquiries regarding its stance on letters received from municipalities and regions. In the communique the Vhembe region has instructed branches of the ANC not to elect municipal workers as branch leaders. SAMWU Limpopo Provincial Secretary Patrick Aphane speaks to Nghamula Chauke.
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa in Limpopo says shortage of nurses continues to overstretch and expose nurses to the risk of being unable to discharge their responsibilities. This follows the recent termination of the contracts of 706 nurses employed during the height of COVID-19. DENOSA Limpopo Chairperson Lesiba Monyaki told Nghamula Chauke that the organisation is angered by the step taken by the Health department in Limpopo in the midst of gross shortage of nurses. While Neil Shikwambana from the provincial department of health explained the process followed by the department.
The Health Department in Limpopo is concerned about leaked official documents about the awarding of a coal tender at hospitals without coal boilers. This follows revelations by the CONLEF Foundation that they suspect activities of corruption after whistleblowers furnished them with tender documents. Nghamula Chauke engages the CONLEF Chairperson Conty Lebepe and Health Department spokesperson Neil Shikwambana.
There are calls for Deputy President Paul Mashatile to take the country into his confidence. This is after a news report which says he is linked to various businesspeople who are accused of plundering public resources through state capture and corruption. This has prompted Public Interest SA to challenge him to come forth and clear these allegations as they are worrisome. Public Interest SA Chairperson Tebogo Khaas spoke to Nghamula Chauke.
There is always excitement when a young person scores a job opportunity, but the excitement can be short lived especially if one is not responsible with their finances. In the spirit of Youth Month, Nghamula Chauke had a discussion with Financial Advisor Nyiko Nghatsane about financial literacy in young people especially now when the world is facing tough economic times.
University of Limpopo academics, Dr Tebogo Kekana and Dr Edward Montle argue that the South African judiciary has not transformed adequately in the use of indigenous languages. In their research paper the academics say the courts have an over-reliance in the use of English even in circumstance that would allow indigenous languages. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, co-author of the paper Dr Tebogo Kekana said the overuse of the English language is an injustice on indigenous languages.
Nghamula Chauke speaks to DA Limpopo suspended Youth Leader Tiego Thotse and DA Limpopo provincial leader Lindy Wilson following a call by the youth leader for the provincial chairperson, Jacque Smalle, to withdraw from the new leadership collective. A group led by Thotse has called for Smalle to quit because he has failed previously as a provincial leader and the party experienced electoral loss under his leadership.
Journalist and Cultural critic Sandile Memela lambasted the youth of 1976 while speaking to Nghamula Chauke for failing to instill in their children the love and pride of being an African by not embracing African Languages. He however says he is not merely attacking the 1976 youth because it was not entirely their fault that African Languages have been under-developed since. Memela calls for today's youth to reflect on the type of future they want for their children.
The ANC in Limpopo has refuted the allegations levelled against some of its senior leaders in government by the ANC Youth League. The league claimed that little to nothing has been done to address challenges faced by young people in the province particularly to create employment and business opportunities. During a heated interview with Nghamula Chauke, both the league chairperson Tonny Rachoene and PEC spokesperson Jimmy Machaka accused each other of hanging their dirty linen in public for all to see.
The DA says the death of Marlene Van Staden who was the Mayor of Modimolle/Mookgophong Municipality is a hard pill to swallow. DA leader John Steenhuissen says although they were aware of her health challenges, death was the last thing the party members and supporters expected. Steenhuissen said Van Staden inspired the blueprint for the DA’s whole-of-society approach to governance which has the potential to change the face of South African government in its entirety.
Professor Sipho Mokoena from the University of Limpopo's Graduate School of Leadership says the institution is committed to live by its motto which focuses on finding solutions for Africa, hence they saw it fit to have regular conversations with thought leaders who are committed to uplifting communities and finding better solutions that will help in building better societies. He made this comment during an engagement with Nghamula Chauke about the event that the institution is hosting themed " TGSL Leadership Conversation Series with Prof Hlengani Mathebula" which is set to take place on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Speakers include Statistician General Risenga Maluleke, together with former Chairman of the South African Statistics Council, Ben Mphahlele.
The Bloemfontein High Court has dismissed Dr Nandipha Magudumana's urgent application to declare what she calls her deportation from Tanzania unlawful. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala who delved deeper into what Judge Phillip Loubser's judgement means for Dr Magudumana.
The Auditor General Tsakane Maluleke has revealed that the number of municipalities which obtained clean audits dropped in the financial year 2021/2022. 38 out of 257 municipalities received clean audits, down from 41 in the previous year. In Limpopo it is only Capricorn and Waterberg district municipalities that have received clean audit outcomes. Nghamula Chauke spoke to the Head of Provincial Audit from the AG's office Mabatho Sedikela who highlighted the challenges faced by municipalities across the country.
African Transformation Movement President Vuyo Zungula has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of using ANC members in parliament to block his impeachment on the Section 89 panel report which was released concerning the money stolen at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. African Transformation Movement National Spokesperson Zama Ntshona says the panel report mentioned a serious number of possible violations of the Constitution on the sitting president.
Agri SA CEO, Christo van der Rheede is calling for the agricultural sector to be exempt from rolling blackouts above stage six saying farmers are feeling the pinch in their pockets as they have to use generators daily. Van der Rheede says they have been part of a task team to advise the minister of Agriculture and land reform Thoko Didiza on interventions and one of those is looking to increase the Diesel rebate. He shared these details with Nghamula Chauke
Nghamula Chauke speaks to the Human Science Research Council's Clinical Projects Director, Dr. Shannon Bosman together with Treatment Action Campaign Limpopo Manager Daniel Mathebula about HSRC's concern regarding the uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis saying it is lower than the council had hoped.
Lepelle Northern Water board Chairperson Dr Nndweleni Mphephu said from the date of the board’s appointment, they have stabilized the organization's finances and improved from a deficit of R44 million to a surplus of R94 million.He says this is because of clean governance and introduction of cost containment measures. Dr Mphephu also took time to give a much-detailed update on the incomplete water projects across the province that have seen the growing frustrations in communities which often result in protests.
The province of Limpopo is known for its water scarcity issues and the ANC says it can never be right that people have to suffer so much in terms of accessing drinkable water. In some rural areas, people are still found to be sharing water with animals. The party says there are some projects that have been launched that seek to provide people with water but have been marred by stalling tendencies. ANC Limpopo Spokesperson Jimmy Machaka spoke to Nghamula Chauke and this is what he had to say:
Are private interests contributing to escalation of corruption at our universities? This is the source of the conversation between Nghamula Chauke and opinionator Advocate Selby Makgotho. Adv Makgotho had made several observations and suggested possible solutions on an opinion piece that he wrote.
More and more people find themselves agitated or confused by the implementation of loadshedding saying that the higher the stages, the more depressed they become, while some are saying they simply don't understand what different stages mean. Nghamula Chauke sat down in studio with Eskom Limpopo Spokesperson Matshidiso Phaladi to explain what different stages of loadshedding mean and the decision behind their implementation.
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has revealed that ongoing rolling blackouts have strained residents’ mental wellbeing. The group has conducted a study which has found that anxiety, panic, depression and isolation are what people struggle with the most during power cuts. SADAG’s Spokesperson Fatima Seedat had a conversation with Nghamula Chauke and had this to say:
The ANC in Limpopo has expressed disappointment over the election of a new mayor in the Lephalale Municipality who is also a member of the party saying Councillor Louisa Shongwe was not supposed to contest her counterpart from the party Aron Mokgetle. ANC Limpopo spokesperson Jimmy Machaka says what Shongwe did is a sign of ill-discipline, and this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated in the party. Shongwe defeated both Mokgetle and former mayor Nicholas Pienaar from the DA.
Health MEC in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba has responded to DENOSA Limpopo's claims that she is harassing workers and managers at the Rethabile clinic, this comes after a video that went viral on social media where the MEC is heard raising her voice to the health employees at the facility over the issue of masks and long queues. It is understood that the MEC visited the clinic after meeting with civil society organisations who were complaining about the state of the clinic and services. One of the organization's is the Capricorn Community Forum and Nghamula Chauke spoke to the Forum leader Rev Awedzani Nemaukwe, DENOSA Secretary Jacob Molepo and Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
The African National Congress in Limpopo says the comments of former presidents, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma and Kgalema Motlanthe on the challenges faced by the ANC under the leadership of president Ramaphosa are unfortunate. The party was reacting to reports in the media that the former leaders have criticized the ANC and pointed out its current challenges. Nghamula Chauke spoke to ANC Limpopo Secretary Reuben Madadzhe.
The Commission for Gender Equality has raised concerns about DNA tests done on alleged perpetrators who have been positively identified but return negative. The commission says it has observed this trend mostly in Gauteng. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke on Capricorn Talk, Baloyi said this was one of the issues discussed at the Presidential Gender Based Violence summit which was held in Gauteng.
The leadership of the Congress of the People is at loggerheads with each other, the factions are led by the President of the party Mosioua Lekota while the other is led by the Deputy President of the party Willie Madisha. At some point COPE used to have 30 seats in the national assembly but now it is left with only 2 MPs. Nghamula Chauke spoke to the two groups, and this is what was said.
Residents under the Ba-Phalabora municipality are facing serious water woes and this has prompted the Democratic Alliance to intervene and write a letter to the municipal Manager Dr Lucas Pilusa to explain these constant water cuts. The DA’s councilor under the municipality Sybrandt de Beer says the party has previously requested the Mopani District Municipality as the water authority to urgently communicate reasons for these developments and has also requested the Ba-Phalaborwa Mayor to inform the public on the status of this water restriction issue, as well as when normal supply will resume. Dr Pilusa has confirmed that they are experiencing water cut challenges however he blames Lepelle Nothern Water for what he calls failure to communicate with stakeholders involved. Both De Beer and Dr Pilusa spoke to Nghamula Chauke and this is what they had to say:
South Africa needs to move from debating about its position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and start developing policies to prepare for an economic fallout because of the conflict. This is according to Director at RiskRecon Dr Kingsley Makhubela, who spoke to Nghamula Chauke following an expert discussion this week, on the potential risks the country may face as a ripple effect of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as well as South Africa’s unpreparedness for the new order that might emerge because of the conflict.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has released a detailed report on the July riots and this after he appointed an expert panel to investigate the events that led to the looting that took place across the country last year in July. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Criminologist Professor Kholofelo Mabena-Rakubu to reflect on this report.
Columnist Enock Shishenge is calling on parents, black ones to embrace and preserve African languages especially when it comes to educational matters. Shishenge says he finds it awkward to hear parents demanding that their children be taught in English as opposed to vernacular.
The MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Dr Namane Dickson Masemola says his department is pleased with the progress made by contractors who are busy with the rural access road project that will link several district municipalities in Limpopo. Masemola was speaking to Nghamula Chauke reflecting on President Ramaphosa’s visit in the province as he came to inspect this project which is called the S’hamba Sonke programme. Masemola says this project has brought about huge economic activities in Limpopo.
The Limpopo 2021 matric class pass rate has raised questions about the state of the province's education and what needs to be done to improve. The province obtained a 66.7% pass rate which is a decline from 68.2% in 2020. Nghamula Chauke held a debate on the state of education and what can be done about it in the aftermath of the results. He spoke to SADTU's Mulalo Nevari, PEU's Klass Mohlatlole and educational expert and former curriculum advisor Dr Joe Tshifularo.
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)says it is important for parents and guardians to support and listen to young people who are waiting for their matric results. SADAG says as we get closer to the release of matric result by the department of basic education, communities should support matriculants as this time may be very stressful. Nghamula Chauke spoke to the operations manager at SADAG, Vanishaa Gordhan.
The Commission for Gender Equality says it cannot be right that students and employees are forced to vaccinate as this is suggested by some institutions of higher learning amongst other entities. The commission's spokesperson Javu Baloyi says a new study published in a medical journal details the possible side-effects of the vaccine on menstrual cycle. While medical expert Urogynecologist Dr Dakalo Muavha says the alleged side-effects are negligible. Nghamula Chauke spoke to both Javu Baloyi and Dr Dakalo Muavha.
The CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa Parmi Natesan says she will forever be grateful for the leadership lessons from Dr Reuel Khoza. Natesan says Dr Khoza is a well-thought leader who respects everyone regardless of their positions in life and he is very compassionate and humble. Natesan was paying homage to Dr Khoza as part of a build up to the big day of Chairman’s Conversation by Mr Given Mkhari. Parmi Natesan spoke to Nghamula Chauke and this is how the conversation went.
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) under the Department of Small Businesses Development has decided to host its 13th Annual Stakeholder Forum in Jane Furse, Sekhukhune and this 2-day event starting from the 22nd to the 23rd of this month is held under the theme: “Ecosystems Collaboration Enhanced to Accelerate the Growth of Small Enterprises”. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke on Progressive Talk, SEDA Provincial Manager Koenie Slabbert said this event seeks to empower people who run small businesses with ideas which will see their businesses growing to their full potential.
he death of the last apartheid President of South Africa FW de Klerk has divided the country with some saying even in death he should not be forgiven because of the many black people who died during his tenure as the President whereas some are saying his legacy must be celebrated because of the role he played in the transition from apartheid to democracy by ensuring that there is a peaceful and reconciliatory process. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Political Analyst Professor Muxe Nkondo and former general secretary of Cosatu and a member of the ANC’s negotiating team at the Codesa talks that led to the writing of SA’s democratic constitution Mbhazima Shilowa and this is what they had to say:
As part of his annual Chairman’s Conversation, the Chairperson of MSG Afrika Group Mr Given Mkhari will on the 25th of this month host a remarkable man Dr Reuel Khoza who wears many hats from business, academia, to writing books..just to mention a few. As part of the build-up to the big day, Nghamula Chauke spoke to an academic and Political Analyst Professor Tinyiko Maluleke who knows Dr Khoza very well and this is what Prof had to say about Dr Khoza's love for writing.
Nghamula Chauke sat down for a special edition of Progressive Talk with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President was in Limpopo for a weekend of local government elections campaigns for the ANC. He says the party is addressing the different issues that communities have raised with him.
The Ntiyiso Consulting Group says financial health of municipalities is one of the most important and critical aspect of service delivery. The Group helps municipalities to have sound financial records during a time when most of them are struggling with financial mismanagement which hampers service delivery. Ntiyiso Consulting’s Group Chief Advisor Miyelani Holeni had a conversation with Nghamula Chauke about the growth and journey of the Group.
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Dikeledi Magadzi has promised the people of Vhembe region that their water woes will soon come to an end, she made this promise during her recent visit to Kutama Sinthumule water project which has been going for over 5 years without completion. She told Nghamula Chauke that they expect to have a contractor onsite by the first week of October.
The South African Product Health Regulatory Authority has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children from the age of 12. SAHPRA CEO Boitumelo Semete said the regulator's decision came after a review of updated safety and efficacy information submitted in March this year. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Professor Mosa Moshabela for a reaction.
The Compensation Fund’s Assistant Director Vocational Rehabilitation Ntsoadi Mafa had a conversation with Nghamula Chauke about plans to empower previously employed persons who suffered occupational injuries or diseases which led to permanent disablement. He said Compensation Fund is inviting them as well as dependents of COID pensioners and dependents of COID clients with a permanent disablement, to apply for the Social Welfare and Vocational Rehabilitation Bursary Scheme for 2022 academic year.
The Independent Electoral Commission has amended its elections timetable and will reopen the councillor candidate list submittion process for the local government elections. Some opposition parties have decided to legally oppose this decision by the IEC. Nghamula Chauke had a discussion with IEC Limpopo Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta and Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala about these latest developments.
The South African Insurance Associations says there are a set of rules that are designed to ensure that policyholder’s or potential policyholder’s interests are protected when transacting with the non-life or short-term insurance products. SAIA's Mosidi Shomang says the rules detail how insurance company should treat policyholders, product design and rights that policyholders have when purchasing and these rules are legislated as part of the Short-term Insurance Act No: 53 of 1998 under section 55.
The Limpopo MEC for the health department, Dr Phophi Ramathuba says they are engaging liquor retailers in the province to work together in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. She says their move is from the realization that the liquor and entertainment industries are the first ones to be impacted by lockdowns. Dr Phophi Ramathuba told Nghamula Chauke that they want the industry to help them but there are no laws to enforce a ban of sale of alcohol to unvaccinated customers.
The former CEO of the Lepelle Nothern Water Board Phineas Legodi has disputed claims by the new chairperson of Lepelle Northern Water Board Dr Ndweleni Mphephu that the new board has already achieved a clean audit as an indication of the board already turning things around. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Legodi said credit should be given to the board he reported to and this audit outcome is a result of their hardwork.
Limpopo Progressive Women Movement is calling for the ANC Provincial Executive Committe to give a chance to a politically capable woman to be at the helm of the Polokwane Municipality. The Co-ordinator of the movement Nomonde Sivhabu told Nghamula Chauke that they are unhappy with talks that the ANC Peter Mokaba region is pushing for a man to take over the reins at the municipality, to replace the redeployed former Executive Mayor Thembi Simelane-Nkadimeng.
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute says it is disappointed in the manner in which the government is treating the families of the Marikana massacre victims. The institute says 9 years later, the government has failed to reach out to the families where the widows of the men who were murdered are still living in abject poverty. SERI Candidate Attorney Khuselwa Dyantyi spoke to Nghamula Chauke regarding the commemorations of the Marikana massacre and this is what she had to say.
Political Analyst Professor Tinyiko Maluleke says little has been done by the government to honor and celebrate the legacy of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke who was the first black woman in South Africa to graduate with a B.sc university degree. Prof Maluleke says there are no T-shirts that bears Maxeke's face yet even in death she continues to inspire hope and confidence in the lives of many people, in particular black women. Maluleke was in conversation with Nghamula Chauke regarding the Women's Day celebrations.
Constitutional Law Expert and Author Lwando Xaso spoke to Nghamula Chauke abut the importance of understanding matters pertaining to the constitution and how the law works. She said she is embarrassed by young people’s views on legal matters and most of them were exposed during that time when the Constitutional Court imposed a 15-month prison sentence on Former President Jacob Zuma for the contempt of court.
Political analyst Professor Barry Hanyane from North-west University says he concurs with recommendations by the Former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke that the Local Government elections which were supposed to be held in October this year be postponed to February next year, when there will be a likelihood that a lot of people will be vaccinated by then.
Political analyst and former Minister of Science and Technology Dr Mosibudi Mangena says besides talks that these ongoing protests mainly in KZN and Gauteng are driven by politics, they are also as a result of the forgotten masses on the ground by the government of today. He said young people are hungry and hopeless because they feel neglected and forgotten. Mangena is urging government leaders to go back to basics and remind themselves of why they are in power.
The Statistician General Risenga Maluleke has raised concerns about the ongoing lootings taking place in various parts of the country. He said this will have a negative impact on the economy of the country and the poor will become poorer especially the vulnerable ones which are women and children. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Maluleke called for calm during these trying times saying these protests and lootings will leave a trail of destruction and many people will lose their lives.
The state capture commission of inquiry has accused former President Jacob Zuma of abusing the courts, this after he asked the Pietermaritzburg High Court to order police to hold off on arresting him pending the outcome of his rescission application in the Constitutional Court. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala who said the former Head of State is just playing delay tactics.
A movement calling itself Pastors Against Church Closure is calling on the government to review the adjusted Level 4 lockdown regulations and open churches because many people are succumbing to depression as opposed to the covid-19 virus. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the Limpopo Chairperson of the movement Apostle Mightyman Manganyi said it is sad that everytime when government decides to impose lockdown regulations, some church organisations are not consulted except the South African Council of Churches which he accused of being a sell-out. Meanwhile, the SACC Chairperson in Limpopo Reverend Awedzani Nemaukwe disputed all the accusations.
Following the ruling of the constitutional court that former president Jacob Zuma was guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 15 months' imprisonment, there have been different reactions and views from the public. The apex court further ordered that Zuma pay the legal costs spent by the State Capture Inquiry in bringing the matter before the court on a punitive scale. Nghamula Chauke sought out the expert opinion of Prof Omphemetse Sibanda who is a professor of Law and the executive Dean of the faculty of management at the University of Limpopo.
The Department of Employment and Labour recently released directions on occupational health and safety measures in certain workplaces. The directions apply to all employers that are permitted to continue or begin business operations under the current Disaster Management Act regulations. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Labour Law expert Osborne Molatudi of Molatudi Advisory Services about the directions.
The ANC Limpopo Secretary Soviet Lekganyane said it is sad that the recent ANC BGMs have been infiltrated by acts of criminality and by people who are not even members of the party. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Lekganyane said these people should be tracked down and be brought to book by law enforcement officers. In a recent incident in Waterberg, 2 ANC members were shot and wounded during a Branch General Meeting and this is the 3rd incident to be reported in the province since the sittings of BGMs.
Officials from departments of Basic Education and Health say they are confident that the vaccine roll-out for teachers will go as planned. The Deputy Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla told Nghamula Chauke that several teacher unions were engaged on how this roll-out will pan out and there is overall satisfaction from all stakeholders.
The Department of Basic Education has urged teachers to be present at school as it prepares to begin its vaccine rollout. The department has set out to vaccinate its 582 000 teachers and school personnel within 10 working days. The country received a consignment of 300 000 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine last week. Nghamula Chauke engages the spokesperson of the department of Basic Education Elijah Mhlanga on readiness for the vaccination roll-out plan.
The ANC in Limpopo has decried the increasing cases of violence during its Branch General Meetings which has recently been reported in at least 3 regions. The party has indicated that it will take disciplinary action on those involved. This matter was also raised by the president of the party, Cyril Ramaphosa during the Norman Mashabane regional conference. Nghamula Chauke and Prof Kgothatso Shai from the Department of Cultural and Political Studies, University of Limpopo discussed these and some challenges facing the ANC in Limpopo.
Young people in the country are facing another pandemic which is unemployment. This was confirmed recently by Statistics South Africa that the official unemployment rate among youth was 46.3% in Q1 2021. This is what prompted Nghamula Chauke and Vodacom to have a panel discussion about Youth and Unemployment in the country. The panelists are: Frank Mokgolobotho, Minkie Ramabu and Lehlogonolo Mogale.
After days of unending questions and expectations from the public around the mystery of the decuplets, the family of the reported father of the alleged children, has released a statement. The family says they have concluded that the decuplets did not exist until there is evidence to the contrary. Nghamula Chauke spoke to the spokesperson of the Tsotetsi family to set the record straight on their position....
While twins and triplets are the most common form of multiple births, there have been other cases reported where mothers give birth to more than 5 babies in one pregnancy with the recent one being a Tembisa woman known as the 37 year old Gosiame Thamara Sithole who gave birth to decuplets. Limpopo based Urogynaecologist Dr Dakalo Muavha explained to Progressive Talk listeners about causes and dangers of multiple pregnancies.
Well-known Researcher from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs Advocate Sipho Mantula said that recent acts of violence that happened during a Pan African Parliament sitting recently are a clear indication that Africa is not united, and this is where the African Union has to come in and urgently address problems facing the continent. He said what happened shows that there is a serious need to de-colonise African people
South Africa has experienced a spate of cases of mob justice and vigilantism. Recently there were cases reported in Tshakuma, in the Vhembe district and another very well publicised case in Zandspruit, in Gauteng. Police Minister Bheki Cele has taken full responsibility for the police's failure to protect victims of mob violence while responding to the Zandspruit one. Nghamula Chauke had a panel discussion with Limpopo Police Spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, Limpopo Community Police Forum Chairperson Frans Kgasago and Criminologist from the University of Venda Ndivho Sithuga and they all agreed that there is a need for communities, SAPS and all stakeholders to work hand in hand in fighting crime as this will help in preventing cases of vigilantism.
The commission for gender equality in Limpopo says there is a perpetual culture of under reporting of cases of gender-based violence in schools due to various reasons stemming from fear and other unknown reasons which still need to be investigated. CGE Provincial Manager Tshepang Mokgokong says the commission is pushing for the department of education to create policies around the handling of sexual harassment cases in schools.
The Chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo Chupu Mathabatha has raised concerns about the leaking of internal discussions of the ANC to the media. This after an audio was leaked to the media whereby Mathabatha was heard saying that the problem that is there in Limpopo is due to some party members who run around purporting to be defenders of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mathabatha reiterated his support for Ramaphosa saying that he is one of the best Presidents that the ANC has ever had.
Local Journalists in Limpopo Mashudu Sadike and Lucas Styles Ledwaba told Nghamula Chauke that despite having a passion for journalism, there are times when they still struggle to make ends meet especially now during the Covid-19 pandemic which saw a lot of Journalists losing their jobs due to the closure of many publications. They also spoke about challenges of objectivity in terms of reporting especially when a media house depends on government or private sectors for funding.
The decision by the Modjadji Royal Family to appoint Prince Lekukela Modjadji as the new King of Balobedu has been received with mixed reactions. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the Royal family Spokesperson Phetole Mampeule said this decision was taken by the Royal council because Queen-Elect Masalanabo Modjadji is not prepared to lead the Balobedu nation. Still on this, Historian Professor Sekgothe Mokgoatsana said it was the duty of the Royal council to ensure that Masalanabo is well prepared and ready to lead the Balobedu.
The ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has been suspended from the party and will no longer be allowed to carry out his duties as the party’s SG or be allowed to make public pronouncements on its behalf. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Political Analyst Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana mentione that this is a good move by the ANC and it will make room for the party to be united and in future this will be easy for the party to fight corruption.
The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo Jossey Buthane vows to continue fighting for workers's rights at the ZZ2 farms. Buthane told Nghamula Chauke that the owners of the ZZ2 farms at Mooketsi are exploiting workers and the government of the day is not willing to step in and assist these farm workers. Buthane said the owners of the farms, have on numerous occassions failed to meet with the residents of Mooketsi, farm workers and the EFF. He said the EFF will not back down until the workers are free from the abuse of their employer.
Young people who took part in the CapricornFM Progressive Talk debate are saying there is a lot that still needs to be done in terms of quality service delivery and free education. Although they admit that not all is gloomy, they told the Host for the day Thabo Sebashe that it will take years and hard work for the country to attain real Freedom. The debate was held under the theme: 27 Years later, is this the South Africa we envisioned?
Social Worker Zamani Manganyi from Department of Social Development’s Polokwane Secure Centre says there are secure centres that are formerly known as juvenile centres where children who are in conflict with the law are kept. He says the kind of services offered in secure care centres are therapeutic psycho-social services, educational and vocational services. This discussion comes after the recent bullying incident involving learners at Mbilwi High school and this resulted in the death of one learner Lufuno Mavhunga who allegedly committed suicide. A 14 year old girl has since been arrested. Manganyi spoke to the show Host Nghamula Chauke.
ANC Limpopo Secretary Soviet Lekganyane said the ANC in the province has complied with requirements of the National Executive Committee of the ANC around the submission of the step-aside list of the names of people who are criminally charged. Last month, the party President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the NEC had given those who are charged with corruption 30 days to step aside from their positions or face suspension.
The seizure of Mozambique's key port of Palma by jihadist militants has marked an unprecedented turning point in this conflict impacting southern Africa. Reports are saying even with reinforcements in the form of Russian and South African soldiers, the Mozambican armed forces seem powerless and incapable of holding back the advance of jihadist fighters from al-Shabab. Nghamula Chauke spoke to South African born Tshiamo Maseko-Poisson whose organisation, Raising Voices For Cabo Delgado is helping victims of this disaster.
DESCRIPTION: The family of struggle activist Solomon Mahlangu is calling for the re-opening of an investigation into his death. Mahlangu was hanged on the 6th of April 1979, he was 22 at the time. Family Spokesperson Gideon Mahlangu spoke to Nghamula Chauke about the pain the family is still feeling and hopes that investigations will be conducted so that the Mahlangu family can get closure on the death of their son.
Student leaders in various institutions of higher learning have vowed not to back down from protesting until their demands are met by the Department of Higher Education. They want, amongst other things the historical debts to be scrapped and access to free, decolonised education for all. Political Analyst Lukhona Mnguni discussed this matter with Nghamula Chauke on Capricorn FM Progressive Talk.
Labour unions in the public health sector in Limpopo have dismissed allegations by the head of the department, Dr Thokozile Mhlongo that their imminent strike against the implementation of circular 43 is illegal. This after Mhlongo cautioned healthcare workers during a media briefing on Monday that their salaries will be deducted if they participate as the strike is illegal. The unions indicated their determination to go ahead with the strike if the department is not withdrawing circular 43 of 2020, and circular 04 of 2021.
Dr Mhlongo addressed the issue of health unions who wanted to embark on a protest regarding what the unions called "the department's refusal to withdraw the unilateral changes to conditions of service occasioned by the issuing of Circular No: 43 of 2020 and Circular 4 of 2021"
SAIA says the process of buying an insurance policy involves two parties who are entering into a contract and the two parties are: the insurance company and the Policyholder. SAIA says furthermore, the principle of the utmost Good Faith legally obliges the two parties to act honestly and not provide misleading or withhold critical information from one another and it says this is information that could influence the other party not to enter the contract. It says the principle assures both parties that the transaction or interaction is ethical and trustworthy.
The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism has taken a decision to reschedule the prestigious annual Limpopo Marula festivities, which are hosted in February of each year. For the past 15 years, February has marked a month-long celebration of the Marula tree and its fruit
South Africans are in for a hefty rise in the price of electricity, as energy regulator Nersa has agreed to Eskom increasing its tariff by over 15% for the 2021/2022 financial year. The agreement between Nersa and Eskom came after the power utility won a case in the high court in Pretoria in October 2020, which allowed it to push for a higher tariff increase than Nersa was willing to allow.
The Lepelle Northern Water says that due to operational challenges it is currently unable to supply adequate bulk water to Polokwane Municipality. LNW has taken the municipality in its confidence in dealing with the situation, to resolve the challenges and reaching lasting solutions to the benefit of residents and consumers.
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an environment where the risk of tomorrow being uncertain is more relevant than ever o While people may have the necessary funeral policies to honour those who have passed on with a dignified funeral, it has become a growing struggle for South Africans to cover the bare basics of putting food on the table, or children through school. This is especially true in the case of a bread winner’s passing. With the common perception that life insurance is an unaffordable nice-to-have, and a hesitancy to discuss matters of death with family members or a professional, a large portion of the population remains underinsured Plan for the unexpected
Residents at Legae La Batho outside Seshego embarked on a strike earlier today, demanding that the Polokwane municipality sort out their water issue. It is alleged that the residents have been without water for days and nothing has been done to help mitigate against the challenges brought by the water shortage.
The findings of the Commission of Inquiry into taxi violence in Gauteng have been released in Johannesburg today. It had been set up in September 2019 to investigate the underlying causes of taxi-related violence that left scores of people dead and wounded. We speak to the spokesperson for roads and transport,
Acting Public Protector Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka has published the office’s findings in respect of nine recently concluded investigations. The reports cover an array of critical maladministration and service delivery issues mainly at municipal level. In one of the main reports, MECs of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs across seven provinces have been directed to put measures in place to support and strengthen traditional councils to fulfil their functions.
We speak to independent political analyst Aubrey Matshiqi about recent political developments and also expectations for the state of the nation address.
Even though the Covid-19 TERS Relief Scheme which has provided much needed relief to workers during lockdown has ceased, the Department of Employment and Labour, through its entity the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will continue to provide financial relief through the already existing Short Term/Reduced Work Time Benefit
Nghamula Chauke pulls no punches! Nghamula Chauke brings you unfiltered discussions of the main issues affecting the province and beyond. His strong views, genuine curiosity and a critical mind see him head Limpopo's most engaging talk show, weekdays between 6 pm and 8 pm. The show is a potent mixture of politics, hard news, business and social issues of national interest. No room for propaganda!! He tells it as it is; and is fact driven. Tune in for Nghamula display of a critical mind, interesting perspectives and impeccable understanding of politics.
As the country is anticipating the distribution of the covid-19 vaccine, we speak to the MEC for the department of health in the province Dr Phophi Ramathuba on how the vaccination program will be rolled out
The Constitutional Court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma has to appear and testify before the Zondo Commission. The former president will be required to obey all summonses issued by the commission. The court ruled Zuma's conduct is in breach of the constitution.
Shonisani Lethole , a businessman that was admitted to Tembisa hospital east of Johannesburg with breathing difficulties last year died before receiving his results, which showed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Lethole used Twitter just days before his death to reach out to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize saying he was being starved and pleaded for help. The Health Ombudsman has investigated the care of businessman Lethole and found substandard and negligence. Lethole died at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital in June 2020.Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba found several disturbing errors were made regarding Lethole's healthcare.
ActionSA has embarked on writing to the leaders of several of the opposition parties in the country, to initiate a multi-party engagement platform. The party says the purpose of this engagement is to build the common ground to respond more effectively to the crisis created by government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Gauteng Health Department plans to vaccinate over 10 million people for Covid-19 when the vaccine is rolled out in the province. The CEO of Medical Supplies Depot Dumisani Malele says phase one of the rollout would see healthcare workers vaccinated against the virus. Phase one would be divided into four categories. Category one would be those conducting and generating procedure; incubation, ventilation and capturing of Covid-19 specimen
As political leaders across the country continue spreading awareness on covid-19 and emphasising on following protocols pertaining to this, the minister of Police, General Bheki Cele says he is concerned about the alleged conduct of Mpumalanga Premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane who was seen on National TV, not wearing a mask in public. This matter has also been brought to the attention of the Minister on various platforms by concerned South Africans.
Tonight we are reviewing the book: Reflections of a Convoluted Mind written by Dr Samke J. Ngcobo which covers raw insights about Dr. Samke J. Ngcobo living with a mental illness (Bipolar Disorder) since the age of 14 years. The book explores her journey in dealing with the symptoms of her mental illness, shame, navigating treatment and the experience of being a doctor who has managed the mentally ill like herself.
South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 3.5%.In November 2020 the bank also announced that it would make no changes to the repo rate.
The Capricorn District Command Council says it will investigate the possibility of having volunteers to help monitor funeral protocol compliance, especially in rural areas. The DCC has in its weekly meeting on Tuesday, undertook to double its efforts to help reduce covid-19 infections in the district through various mechanisms and strategies.
Medical aid schemes have been found guilty of racially discriminating against black medical practitioners. An interim report released by Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi found that Discovery, Medscheme and GEMS have been unfairly classifying black health professionals as likely to commit fraud
The department of transport today engaged with taxi associations days after taxi operators were at loggerheads whereby a few mini buses were burned and commuters left stranded
The Economic Freedom Fighters in Limpopo earlier marched to the Department of Transport and Community Safety amid the taxi violence that has erupted in the city of Polokwane last Thursday. The organisation had given the department until 3 o'clock this afternoon to intervene in the disputes relating to operating licences between the Seshego/Polokwane and the Mankweng taxi associations. We speak to the National Taxi Alliance in relation to what had led to the violence
Medical scientist, Professor Tivani Mashamba-Thompson warns that mass vaccinations will not bring about herd immunity to the coronavirus this year. South Africa and the Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson and the rest of the world are looking to vaccines to eradicate the virus. Mashamba-Thompson says we must brace for more waves of infection to come.
The country continues to grapple with the increasing number of cases of covid-19 as most citizens that were based in some of the country’s epicentre had retreated to their hometowns for festive season. We speak to MEC for the department of health in the province Dr Phophi Ramathuba as she will be giving an update to the public on the covid-19 cases that continue to spike in the province.
With the president having confirmed the closure of borders in the country, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs resolved to visit both Beitbridge and Lebombo ports of entry this week in an effort to ascertain progress on the alleviation of challenges that led to delays that created congestion at these ports of entry.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain on Alert Level-3 coronavirus lockdown. This as the country continues to see an increase in the number of coronavirus cases. Ramaphosa also indicated that Beitbridge border including Lebombo amongst others would be closed as the country works on managing the number of cases in the country.
The department of health continues to reiterate the fact that due to shortages of hospital beds in some hospitals across the province, some patients that require hospitalization will be referred to hospitals that have available beds as the province continues to experience a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We engage a political analyst Dr Ralph Mathekga as we look into the year that was in politics
The Compensation Fund is an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour. This entity is responsible for the provision of compensation, pension and medical benefits as well as rehabilitation services to employees who are injured or contracted diseases during the course of their employment. The focus for today will be about teaching employees about their rights and responsibilities when they sustain injuries on duty or contract occupational diseases including Covid-19
We speak to Mosidi Shomang on policyholders right, responsibilities and the complaints Process, and also summaries certain key points that we believe are critical for listeners to remember.
Polokwane municipality Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng says the municipality's Bus Rapid Transport system - Leeto La Polokwane will begin its actual operations in March 2021. Nkadimeng was speaking during the launch of phase 1A of the Bus Rapid Transport system in Polokwane earlier today. She says 36 Leeto la Polokwane buses will be operating between the Polokwane CBD, Seshego and other selected suburbs.
The Pro Makhado Task Team which advocates for Vuwani villages to remain under Makhado municipality, has bowed to the pressure of lack of service delivery and agreed to be serviced under Collins Chabane municipality. This as the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs Basikopo Makamu today reopened the Vuwani sub offices for residents to receive the service from there.
The South African banking sector aims to make basic banking services accessible to everyone. Despite this, there are still are many people who are unbanked. Nedbank is offering this financial literacy & education platform to develop people’s financial literacy skills and by encouraging them to change their money habits improve their financial well-being. Today is the last session of the financial literacy and education discussions. For this last session we are going to take a deeper look at How to bank safely digitally over the festive period.
The 16 days of activism campaign brings into focus the challenges that the country faces in fighting the scourge of gender based violence. While the campaign focuses on women and children, gender based violence is broader. There has been instances when the country's justice system has been criticise for its handling of gender based violence cases. So legally speaking, how does the National Prosecuting Authority prosecute GBV cases, what are the reliable instruments.
Limpopo MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba says a lot of people are reluctant to take an HIV test because of the stigma attached to the virus. Ramathuba was speaking during the World Aids Day commemoration at the Makhado Airforce Base in Louis Trichardt earlier today
The South African banking sector aims to make basic banking services accessible to everyone. Despite this, there are still are many people who are unbanked. Nedbank is offering this financial literacy & education platform to develop people’s financial literacy skills and by encouraging them to change their money habits improve their financial well-being. There have been a series of such discussions on this radio programme and we do encourage you to stay tuned-in every week. So today we take a deeper look at How to bank safely digitally. We speak to Nathi Ngidi
We profile and celebrate the journey of Professor Tshilidzi Marwala who is a South African mechanical engineer and computer scientist. He was appointed Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg in 2018 till to date . He was previously the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalization as well as the Dean of Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, a Professor of Electrical Engineering, the Carl and Emily Fuchs Chair of Systems and Control Engineering as well as the sarchi[1] Chair of Systems Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand
South African Insurance Association 's Nicky Mothiba takes us through the General Conditions of the Insurance contract. And also clarifying the change of material facts” and how it applies to an insurance policy.
The Office of the Premier has once again reiterated that it will not stand for NEHAWU embarking on what it terms calculated misinformation campaign against the provincial government, the Office of the Premier and Premier Mathabatha himself.
Government has reiterated its commitment to focus on women’s economic empowerment initiatives in an effort to ensure they fully assume their rightful place in the economy and society. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, said as a country, we have made a commitment to earmark 40% preferential procurement to women-owned businesses nationally. We speak to deputy minister in the presidency Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize
According to Political analyst Prince Mashele, other than Jacob Zuma’s walkout from the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture, the most dramatic event that unfolded last week was the suspense caused by the threat of blackout made by protesting SABC employees. Mashlele says the most interesting player in this whole saga is the ANC, which now opportunistically positions itself behind the workers who are fighting retrenchments
We look at the success story the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Black Business Council who was actually born here in Limpop, Kganki Matabane. Kganki Matabana is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Black Business Council, an umbrella body of black business in South Africa
South African Insurance Association 's Mopedi Ndlovu takes us through principles of insurance, how insurance works and what are the principles of insurance that I as a potential or policyholder need to know about
The Pretoria Magistrate’s court has issued a warrant of arrest and revoked fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary’s R200 000 bail each on Monday. Government earlier said they had established that the Bushiris did not leave the country through any of the ports into/out of South Africa. On the other hand, former President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer Muzi Sikhakhane says the test regarding bias on the part of a judge must be that a reasonable person can believe that they will receive a fair trial. Sikhakhane was making arguments in Zuma’s application to have Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo recuse himself from hearing Zuma’s testimony
Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba hosts a team of health experts panel discussion on Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make.
Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba hosts a team of health experts panel discussion on Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make.
Field rangers employed under the department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism have alleged that the department has cut their danger allowance and engagements with the management and the MEC has not yielded good results. During the show last night we spoke to a number of callers anonymously who said only identified themselves as rangers. They indicated that their lives continue to be in danger daily and they don’t understand why they are not getting the allowance.
The DA intends to write to the MEC for COGHTSA, Bioskopo Makamu, to insist that Mopani District municipality (MDM)be placed under Section 139 administration. The party further says MEC Makamu needs to ensure that a competent administrator is appointed to eliminate malfeasance, to get rid of entitled and corrupt officials and implement clear systems of accountability.
The South African banking sector is aiming to make basic banking services accessible to everyone. Despite this, there are still many people who are unbanked. Nedbank is offering this financial literacy & education platform to develop people’s financial literacy skills, encourage them to change their money habits and improve their financial well-being There will be a series of these discussions on this program and would encourage you to stay tuned -in every week. So today we take a deeper look at Understanding Credit
Professor Tinyiko Maluleke on Progressive Talk looking at Democratic Alliance's successful federal congress which took place over the past weekend where new leadership was elected and also getting his take on the upcoming US elections and all other political developments from over the weekend.
Peter Nkuna of the Ombudsman takes us through what is the Ombudsman for Short Term Insurance (OSTI) and also what kind of complaints OSTI deal with.
The deputy secretary general of the ANC, Jessie Duarte, says the appointment of a woman as chief justice to the highest court of our country would send a signal to every facet of our criminal justice system that the cases and the cause of women, especially those as survivors of some of the most horrendous crimes our country has seen, must be taken seriously and handled efficiently.
The Polokwane Municipality says livestock farmers will be able to get their impounded livestock over a stipulated time which will be communicated during the week. This as it will be beginning with the impounding of straying livestock animals in Seshego from today.
Five suspects including the husband of a businesswoman, who was shot and killed execution-style in Polokwane in Limpopo two weeks ago, have been arrested in different parts of Gauteng.Forty-six-year-old Makoena Mabusela-Leshabane and 35-year-old Tebogo Mphuti were shot while they were in a luxury car at an industrial site. They were viewing business properties. Police Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo says the 56-year-old husband was arrested in hospital where he was admitted after he allegedly drank poison.
Limpopo Premier Mr. Chupu Matabatha says that he is deeply saddened by the ongoing killings of people, including killing of police officers in the province. The Premier spoke sharply against the mushrooming cases of Gender Based Violence in the province. He also says the executive calls upon everybody to go back to our roots and embrace Ubuntu / Botho. The Premier further called on those who feel overwhelmed by problems and challenges of life to seek professional help, which is readily available in public and private facilities, instead of resorting to taking the lives of innocent people.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says ‘top-ups’ on old-age, child support and foster grants that applied during the COVID-19 lockdowns will no longer be paid. Delivering government’s reconstruction and economic recovery plan last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said only the special COVID-19 grant will be extended for a further three months to the end of January next year.
Today marks the 43rd anniversary of Black Wednesday when the apartheid government banned 19 Black Consciousness organisations and several anti- government newspapers such as the World and the Weekend World on 19 October 1977.A number of events are planned for today, including the 10th Annual Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture. Qoboza was the then editor of The World newspaper
South African Insurance Associations Mosidi Shomang explaining why we say insurance can assist in preserving our wealth. And, how assets form part of wealth which we wish to pass to the next generation. To preserve them we need to safeguard them.
We look at political developments from over the weekend, with political economist and the deputy chairman of the South African Institute of International Affairs, Moeletsi Mbeki and get his take on what political funding by government would mean for the country .
The Vhembe district municipality in Limpopo says it has set aside four-million rand to resuscitate two failed water projects to the value of R37-million. Two multi-million-rand water projects in the District Municipality have not been working since they were completed,
The Makhuduthamaga Municipality here in the Limpopo province, says its shocked at the video circulating on social media and other platforms showing a municipal traffic officer assaulting a community member. The officer was said to be on duty when the incident took place. The officer has been issued with a letter of intention to suspend pending the finalisation of the investigation.
Your Responsibility as a non-life Insurance Policyholder . An insurance policy is a contract between “the policyholder” and the insurance company. It is a contract where both parties, agree to certain responsibilities as outlines in your insurance policy document. When buying an insurance, we do so to safeguard ourselves so that in the event of a loss or damage to our assets, the insurance company can compensate us. The terms and conditions associated with that cover is detailed in the policy document.
The Public Protector hosted a webinar focusing on the use of official languages in the public administration. Public Protector Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane, assisted by Deputy Public Protector, Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka, focused on issues affecting the use of official languages, including those of the Khoi and San communities, where matters of good governance are concerned. We look at this issue with the office of the Public Protector
The Compensation Fund is an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour. This entity is responsible for the provision of compensation, pension and medical benefits as well as rehabilitation services to employees who are injured or contracted diseases during the course of their employment. The focus for today will be on COVID-19 related claims and procedures.
Short-term Insurance Policyholder Rights and Protection Rules . These are set of rules that are designed to ensure that policyholder’s or potential policyholder’s interests are protected when transacting with the short-term insurance products. The rules detail how insurance company should treat policyholders, product design and rights that policyholders have when purchasing and after the sale of a short-term insurance product.
There has been numerous reports in the province about alleged cases of crime that are recently escalating. The reports alleged that crime is rising in certain parts of the city and shopping Malls. Other reports have also alleged that cases of human trafficking have been on the increase here in the province recently. The Young People's Party, marched yesterday to deliver a memorandum to the police and also highlighting these issues however, it was also reported by the party that their issues were not taken seriously
In the last week we reported on a book that was written by former human resource manager at the Kruger National Park which detailed allegations of wrongdoing and abuse. The book titled, Untold Stories about the Dark Side of the Kruger National Park, was authored by former Kruger National Park human resources senior manager Risenga Matelakengisa and tells of startling accounts of racism and torture allegations that were recently made by black field rangers and, last year, prompted SA National Parks (SANParks) management to hire Advocate Boyce Mkhize from Analytical Forensic Investigation Services to investigate. We have since spoken to the author of the book Mr Risenga Matelakengisa and gotten a reaction from Mr Ike Phaahla of SANParks. However during one of our interviews the journalist who wrote the story in a weekend newspaper was accused of having an agenda against the Kruger National Park
We are getting a reaction on the story we did on Wednesday about a book written by former human resource manager at the Kruger National Park that details allegations of wrongdoing and abuse. The book titled, Untold Stories about the Dark Side of the Kruger National Park, is a 178-page book authored by former Kruger National Park human resources senior manager Risenga Matelakengisa that tells of startling accounts of racism and torture allegations that were recently made by black field rangers and, last year, prompted SA National Parks (SANParks) management to hire Advocate Boyce Mkhize from Analytical Forensic Investigation Services to investigate
We look at the issue of legal liability and we ask the question in the first part of the conversation, who should be held liable for inciting workers or political party members to damage property during a protest, this as the country witnessed protests against Clicks that sometimes turned violent.
With the mounting criticism over a racist advertising campaign by TRESemmé hair products, the Small Businesses Department said it was now working with Clicks to ensure that the outlet sells similar locally produced products. One of the calls made by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni was that the outlet should remove TRESemmé products from all its branches. Clicks has already heeded the minister’s call and the TRESemmé will no longer be part of its sales
A former human resource manager at the Kruger National Park wrote a book about alleged shenanigan that took place at the Kruger National Park. The book titled, Untold Stories about the Dark Side of the Kruger National Park, is a 178-page book authored by former Kruger National Park human resources senior manager Risenga Matelakengisa that tells of startling accounts of racism and torture allegations that were recently made by black field rangers and, last year, prompted SA National Parks (SANParks) management to hire Advocate Boyce Mkhize from Analytical Forensic Investigation Services to investigate.
Maternal mortality is when a woman dies while pregnant or within 42 days of giving birth or termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to pregnancy but not from accident. While South Africa and Limpopo province in particular has made a significant progress in reducing maternal mortality over the years, there still a big number of maternal deaths which are preventable mostly due to lack of skill from some of our health workers
As many South Africans have been working from home and not going to school over the last three to five months, they're set to be in for a shock when their electricity bill arrives or when they purchase prepaid electricity. Eskom direct customers have been paying 8.76% more for their electricity since 1 April 2020, while municipal customers have been paying an additional 6.9% since 1 July 2020. Bulk electricity prices are also set to increase by around 15% next year after a court victory for Eskom in its battle with National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa).We engage the Polokwane executive mayor who will be taking us through on what this means for Polokwane residents.
We speak to Premier Stanley Mathabatha with regards the PPE and COVID 19 Level 2 Regulations, this after the Provincial Command Council met on Wednesday, and appreciated the Presidents’ recent pronouncement and lowering of Covid-19 Alert Level to Level 2, including the easing of numerous restriction. However, President also proclaimed for investigations to be conducted into procurement of PPE’s tenders at the department of health and also the infamous Talana Shacks that were handed over by the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
Ebenezer Dam Declining – water restrictions and water rationing to be implemented. Water supply to Polokwane is received from five sources with the main sources being Olifantspoort, Ebenezer Dam, Dap Naude Dam and Seshego Dam. The other two are boreholes systems. These sources provide a combined 50.6ML per day to the city,urban and rural areas. Reduced operations at the Ebenezer Plant, Low rainfall over a period is now threatening freshwater supply from the Ebenezer Dam as it is now running below 13% of its full capacity. The average daily water supply from this scheme has reduced from 36 Ml/d to 20Ml per day. This has resulted in the water supply shortfall increasing from 30 Ml/day to 47 Ml/d.
The Limpopo Department of Health today held a media briefing aimed at dealing with all matters related to PPE Procurement.The Limpopo Department of Health awarded a KwaZulu-Natal company a R185 million contract to supply Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) despite it not appearing on the official database of suppliers.
Weekend reports were dominated by allegations of corruption on COVID-19 tender procurement. The president also announced the country’s move from lockdown level 3 to 2 which kicks off tonight. We engaging political analyst, Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana
The appointment of Hosi T.L.P Nwamitwa II in 2002 was characterized by a struggle of succession to the throne. Customarily it was a taboo for a female to rule a clan. It was a prerogative of the male primogeniture. Court cases ensued and culminated at the Constitutional court in 2008 where the principles of human rights enshrined in the Constitution were observed and the rule of democracy was fulfilled. She became the first woman of the Vatsonga nation to become a ruler. A historic event indeed.
Nghamula Chauke pulls no punches! Nghamula Chauke brings you unfiltered discussions of the main issues affecting the province and beyond. His strong views, genuine curiosity and a critical mind see him head Limpopo's most engaging talk show, weekdays between 6 pm and 8 pm. The show is a potent mixture of politics, hard news, business and social issues of national interest. No room for propaganda!! He tells it as it is; and is fact driven. Tune in for Nghamula display of a critical mind, interesting perspectives and impeccable understanding of politics.
On this episode SAIA's Mosidi Shomang addresses questions asked by listeners from different episodes.
The campaign aims to clarify myths and facts about government as a system, how government plans, the impact of planning on public procurement and other processes impacting on public procurement that can disadvantage suppliers in accessing opportunities through public procurement. Emphasis will be made through a comparison of normal planning and planning under emergency and lessons that can be drawn from covid-19. On this episode we deal with the objective of the Subcontracting clause, the Preferential regulations and buying local, is to transform sectors where we hardly see in sectors that tend to provide complex and high-value services and commodities.
The House of traditional leaders in Limpopo says it is sadden by the passing of yet another selfless trustworthy and dedicated community leader who was admired by many. This as condolences continue to pour in for the royal family of Kgoshi Seshego Sekororo and the Sekororo community following his untimely death. To talk about and celebrate the life of Kgoshi Sekororo we are in conversation with the spokesperson of the Sekororo Royal House who is the younger brother of kgoshi Sekororo, Steve Mahlo, we are also in conversation with the provincial chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders Kgoshi Malesela Dikgale,and will also engage with the MEC of COGHSTA, Basikopo Makamu
Veteran award winning actress Mukondeleli Candy Moloi passed on on Tuesday afternoon. Moloi comes from a family of veterans and pioneers. Her father SSS Ramunenyiwa was the founding father and first voice of Radio Venda ( PhalaphalaFM) in the 1960s. He was also the founding father of Radio Thohoyandou in 1979.
National Treasury Government Planning and Procurement a campaign that aims to clarify myths and facts about government as a system, how government plans, the impact of planning on public procurement and other processes impacting on public procurement that can disadvantage suppliers in accessing opportunities through public procurement. Emphasis will be made through a comparison of normal planning and planning under emergency and lessons that can be drawn from COVID19.On tonight's episode we look into different methods of procurement across government and the role of bid committees
As we embark on the final leg of GBV dialogue, in studio we are joined by the MEC for the department of transport Mavhungu Lerule Ramakhanya who together with Capricorn FM kick started the dialogue 3 weeks ago.And on the panel we are also joined by the MEC for Social Development Nkakareng Rakgoale
As we embark on the final leg of GBV dialogue, in studio we are joined by the MEC for the department of transport Mavhungu Lerule Ramakhanya who together with Capricorn FM kick started the dialogue 3 weeks ago.And on the panel we are also joined by the MEC for Social Development Nkakareng Rakgoale
National Treasury Government Planning and Procurement , a campaign aims to clarify myths and facts about government as a system, how government plans, the impact of planning on public procurement and other processes impacting on public procurement that can disadvantage suppliers in accessing opportunities through public procurement. Emphasis will be made through a comparison of normal planning and planning under emergency and lessons that can be drawn from COVID19.
Capricorn District Municipality outlines its 2020/2021 IDP/Budget Plan and it is presented by Member of Mayoral Committee Molatja Sammy Selamolela.
Capricorn District Municipality outlines its 2020/2021 IDP/Budget Plan and it is presented by Member of Mayoral Committee Molatja Sammy Selamolela.
Our dialogue on Gender Based violence and femicide is continuing this evening. The department of Transport and community Safety MEC Mavhungu lerule Ramakhanya has led the discussion in our previous shows where a plea has been made to vulnerable groups to break the silence and speak out. This evening, our focus is on the role of social workers and psychologist in dealing with GBV cases. We will again bring another reformed man who used to abuse his partner. In the studio we have the founder of an NGO that caters for abused women and children in Seshego outside Polokwane and a Psychologist from the department of Social Development. Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has directed the departments of Social Development and Transport and Community Safety to convene a forum that will look into this matter urgently.
Our dialogue on Gender Based violence and femicide is continuing this evening. The department of Transport and community Safety MEC Mavhungu lerule Ramakhanya has led the discussion in our previous shows where a plea has been made to vulnerable groups to break the silence and speak out. This evening, our focus is on the role of social workers and psychologist in dealing with GBV cases. We will again bring another reformed man who used to abuse his partner. In the studio we have the founder of an NGO that caters for abused women and children in Seshego outside Polokwane and a Psychologist from the department of Social Development. Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has directed the departments of Social Development and Transport and Community Safety to convene a forum that will look into this matter urgently.
The campaign aims to clarify myths and facts about government as a system, how government plans, the impact of planning on public procurement and other processes impacting on public procurement that can disadvantage suppliers in accessing opportunities through public procurement. Emphasis will be made through a comparison of normal planning and planning under emergency and lessons that can be drawn from COVID19
National Treasury Government Planning and Procurement , a campaign that aims to clarify myths and facts about government as a system, how government plans, the impact of planning on public procurement and other processes impacting on public procurement that can disadvantage suppliers in accessing opportunities through public procurement. Emphasis will be made through a comparison of normal planning and planning under emergency and lessons that can be drawn from COVID19
Transport and community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is urging men to be part of the solution in the fight against the scourge of gender-based violence. Last week Thursday, she was with us in the studio leading a dialogue on Gender Based Violence, giving direction on the strategic position her department is taking to curb the killings. Few days after the dialogue, we had a case in Phalaborwa where a man shot and killed his wife, the cousin before turning the gun on himself. He was earlier reported for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter. On Wednesday we got another report where the MEC reacted with shock following the death of a 67-year-old woman and her two grandchildren at Maokeng village in Senwabarwana who were discovered with gapping wounds
Transport and community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is urging men to be part of the solution in the fight against the scourge of gender-based violence. Last week Thursday, she was with us in the studio leading a dialogue on Gender Based Violence, giving direction on the strategic position her department is taking to curb the killings. Few days after the dialogue, we had a case in Phalaborwa where a man shot and killed his wife, the cousin before turning the gun on himself. He was earlier reported for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter. On Wednesday we got another report where the MEC reacted with shock following the death of a 67-year-old woman and her two grandchildren at Maokeng village in Senwabarwana who were discovered with gapping wounds.
Mosidi Shomang of South African Insurance Association takes us through how to read the policy section within the insurance industry companies provide different covers, extensions, exclusions, and conditions. In this discussion we are highlighting some of the common types of covers, extension, exclusions, and condition that are generally provided in the market. However, these may not apply on all policies or may be different depending on the insurance company and the specific policy.
A listener in the Bushbuckridge municipal area has complained about lack of compliance from the bus services that are provided by a company sub-contracted to Great North Transport operating in the area.The listener claimed that there was no compliance and the buses load 100% capacity.
The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Faith Muthambi accompanied by Chairperson on Human Settlements, Rosina Semenya, Whip of Home Affairs, Musa Chabane and Member of Transport Portfolio Committee, Merriam Ramadwa visited Polokwane Municipality earlier today to assess progress on service delivery issues in response to COVID-19.
We are having a Gender Based Violence killings dialogue with The department of Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya together with stakeholders from Social Development, Gender Based organisations and victims of GBV on their continuous engagements on the impact of GBV in the society