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Putin is set to visit South Africa! Will he or wont he be arrested? Zandile Khumalo sobs during her testimony in court. Lets take a listen to the news making headlines this week with Kuhle Tshabala. Top stories:# Former acting Johannesburg mayor Kenny Kunene spent his days focusing on hijacked buildings in te city# Witness Zandie Khumalo takes the stand after losing bid to ban broadcast of her testimony# And: Proteas coach Norma Plummer is set to announce the final squad for the much anticipated 2023.. Netball World Cup
Interesting News week indeed. From a National Shutdown, that never got off the ground to the possibility of Putin being arrested. Join Kuhle Tshabala every Friday on ebizradio.com to find out the leading news stories making the headlines. Top stories:# The National Assembly speaker survives a motion of no-confidence vote# And: Cabinet set to discuss Putin arrest warrant
South African Tourism sponsorship debacle and public outcry around its proposed sponsorship on a football team, whilst we are in the throws of a massive electricity crisis, which makes news headlines globally on a daily basis. Would tourists really be motivated by a football team (that has not won anything in the last 3 decades) be enticed to come here? Catch up on the News that made headlines this past week with KuhleTshabala, exclusively on www.ebizradio.com every Friday.
If you have missed the big stories of this week. Here it is a one single place. Join Kuhle Tshabala every Friday for The Week the Was.
Top stories of the week:
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the process of re-positioning as well as restructuring Eskom will need continuous funding for it to be successful.
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The National Council of SPCA has warned against pit-bull dog scams doing the rounds.
Are you also feeling like this week took two months to get to Friday? As we get ready for the weekend and hopefully eased load-shedding we catch up on the news week.
Join Kuhle Tshabalala for The Week that Was, every Friday on www.ebizradio.com
South Africa is facing a bigger crisis than just load-shedding; we have children as young as 6 addicted to porn! How are we dealing with this, and how are our social workers and organisations working in the child trauma space able to navigate this mine filled landscape, whilst still over-burdened and almost burnt out post 2 years of lock-down.
On the 5th and 6th of October 2022, Jelly Beanz, a non-profit organization established in 2010, supporting children and families who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect, in partnership with UNICEF, will be hosting their 13th annual Child Trauma Conference. The theme for 2022 is - Trauma in Children and Adolescents: Finding a beacon of hope in uncharted waters and bringing together our social workers into a single place to help them deal with empathy fatigue, burn-out and giving them tools and new techniques to help them grow and continue to be of service to our children.
Ingrid von Stein, host of Business Insight on www.ebizradio.com caught up with Edith Kriel, CEO of Jelly Beanz to find out more about the current landscape in SA, how our social workers are coping and what will be covered and shared at the conference.
Setting the scene: “The Child Trauma Conference is a platform where the consequences of Covid19 and the impact on child protection and mental health will be explored by identifying what creative, on-the-ground African ideas, responses and inspirations were developed during the pandemic, which can be taken back to communities for up-scaling,” explains Edith Kriel, Executive Director of Jelly Beanz. “Delegates will be leaving with skills and capacities enhanced within a nurturing environment for engagement, interaction and multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral collaboration. The conference is intent on taking much needed care of the 250 practitioners and stakeholders that worked so hard during the pandemic, who themselves are now need of care and being appreciated!
Despite commitment to human and child rights treaties (The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children) Africa remains challenged by high levels of child rights violations, including all forms of abuse and exploitation, trafficking, and involvement in armed conflict either as perpetrators of violence (child soldiers as this is only a SA conference – maybe we should take the armed conflict out? and gang members) or as victims of armed conflict.
Violence not only has a profound impact on the development potential of children, but also increases the possibility that victims will make poor behavioural and relationship choices when they are adults. The cost of child abuse to the South African economy alone is estimated to be in the order of R173 billion (Fang, Zheng, Fry, Ganz, Casey, Hsiao and Ward, 2017)[1] do you think this stat might be too old? This drain on the economy further emphasizes the need for an appropriate response to the urgent need to both prevent and respond to violence against children.
“African children were extremely vulnerable before Covid-19,” says Kriel. “The Covid19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of children’s lives, and this has significantly exacerbated all these challenges. As a result of the pandemic and lockdown we are faced with more than 60% of South African children living below the poverty line, reliant upon a national school feeding scheme as their only means of receiving a nutritious meal a day. Add to this increased levels of physical and sexual abuse, cyber bullying, substance abuse and rising levels of children being sexually exploited on line as well as children themselves watching pornography which leads to further abuse of children, it is no surprise that suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15yrs to 24yrs!” can we change this last sentence – I am not sure why it makes me uncomfortable, but surprise and suicide don’t belong in the same sentence (I realise I may be oversensitive)
The current reality for our children and youth is that many now suffer from mental health crises, with little to no support available to provide relief. And we know that our most vulnerable children will have fewer opportunities to get help for their mental health challenges.
Children’s physical, emotional and cognitive health is of paramount importance to the future of South? Africa. This pandemic has placed even further layers of distress and trauma. Adults and communities which may have been able to provide some comfort or reassurance to vulnerable children before, are themselves now stressed further on multiple levels. For more information about the conference or how to attend, please visit https://www.childtraumaconferenceafrica.org/
The late Queen of England lies in state and the queue to pay respect her has become the queue of all queues. South Africa is currently in stage 4 load shedding and we set for another fiery weekend of international rugby.
Kuhle Tshabala, takes us through the stories that made the news this week. Catch him every Friday on www.ebizradio.com
The Western Cape is seeking its independence from the rest of South Africa. Is this possible and how will this be achieved? CapeXit, is a registered NPO and NOT a political party (the name capexit on the previous ballot papers was another political party who decided and was allowed to us the name as their abbreviation).
Ingrid von Stein was joined Des Palm, one of the 4 directors of this NPC to find out more about CapeXit, its vision and goals. In order to call for a referendum for change 1.6 million signatures of support are needed in the Western Cape. Currently they have just over 825 000 and are gaining support at a rapid rate. You may have seen or heard over the weekend that a number of countries are now seeking their independence from the United Kingdom as well.
The vision for CapeXit is to have the Western Cape Region of South Africa declared as an Independent Country. You may ask how can this be possible? The steps are as follows:
- Section 235 of the South African Constitution
- International Law: Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Article 20 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- Various other conventions undersigned by the South African Government
A referendum on the Western Cape Independence calls for independence so that this new independent country can:
- Build a secure and prosperous new nation
- To eliminate poverty and unemployment
- Eliminate racism and discrimination
- Eliminate the current Tax system
- Eliminate crime and drug abuse
- Raise the standard of education
- To give power to all communities
How you may ask? By implementing a direct democracy using the Swiss Canton System and by becoming a tax haven using the TEAL system, which is an acronym for Total Economic Activity Levy.
The idea, in its most simple form, is that instead of heavily taxing income, profits and all the plethora of sources available to the modern state, with all their costs, to the state and the tax-payers, and all the exceptions and special considerations (meaning that if you have sufficient access to the tax system you may be exempted from all or part of a tax), instead of all that complexity, everyone pays a small percentage of their activity in the economy.
This may appear complicated until you realise that all the major economic activity of an economy pass through the banking system. By levying a very small percentage of each transaction, of each and every deposit and payment of each and every bank account in the economy, you collect an enormous sum of money.
The week ends on a sad note as we mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Her Majesty passed away peacefully on Thursday aged 96. The Queen reigned for almost seven decades between 1952 and 2022, overseeing huge political and cultural changes in the national life, from the end of the era of colonial rule to Brexit.
In other news of the week, we had a fuel price reduction, Eskom announces stage 2 load-shedding till Saturday; PUTCO bus drivers’ strike under threat of termination of employment and in sport news the Boks arrive in Buenos Aires to take on the Argentinians next week. Catch Kuhle Tshabala every Friday on www.ebizradio.com as we do a roundup of the breaking stories for this week.
The season starts to change and we look forward to a reduction in the fuel prices next week. In the meantime we take a listen at the top stories making headlines this week with Kuhle Tshabalala, every Friday on www.ebizradio.com - The Week That Was.
Top stories: * The performance of Eskom's de Ruyter is questioned * The EU foreign ministers have agreed to make it harder and more expensive for Russian citizens to secure visas to enter the EU.
As the cold fronts hit many regions in South Africa, many have come under the scrutiny of the media, Kuhle Tshabalala, host of The Week that Was, gives us the breaking news story making headlines this week.
Catch The Week that Was, exclusively on wwww.ebizradio.com every Friday.
Whilst load-shedding seems to have slowed down, the stories making the news this week have kept our attention. Join Kuhle Tshabala, every Friday for The Week that Was, where we get a round-up of the big stories for the week.
Top stories:
Malesela Tefo returns to the Meyiwa case and
Fourth witness wraps up his testimony at the public protector's impeachment inquiry, accusing Busisiwe Mkhwebane of attempting to sweep the Vrede Dairy Farm matter under the carpet
ANC once again disrupts Municipal meeting - Action SA lays criminal charges
ANC policy conference updates
All Covid-19 restrictions lifted in SA and the first case of monkeypox in South Africa. Kuhle Tshabalala takes us through the big news stories making headlines this week ending on Friday 24 June 2022
Top stories:
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases says it started contact tracing and identifying any additional linked cases of monkeypox in the country.
South Africans no longer required to wear face masks
There have been reports of snow in the Kalahari
- Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder; and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox.
As temperatures drop and floods besiege the Western Cape, the celebrations of Youth Day showed very little to celebrate as unemployment among the youth continues to rise.
Catch the stories making news this week with Kuhle Tshabalala, every Friday exclusively on ebizradio.com
South Africa observes the 46th anniversary of the Soweto uprising on Thursday
Some residents in Cape Town are still recovering following devastating floods
And: Rwanda Refugees warn of challenges for arrivals from the UK.
Friday 10th threatened to a be national shut down, but has been averted. Another tumultuous week in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial and some really cold weather setting in over the weekend as we get ready for the Bulls semi-finals.
Kuhle Tshabalala brings you the News of the Week every Friday on www.ebizradio.com.
Top stories:
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has adjourned until Monday.
A disappointing contribution by the mining industry to the country's GDP
Ramaphosa suspends Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane with immediate effect
And in the rugby: Bok veterans Steyn and du Plessis will start on the bench for the Bulls in the U-R-C semi-final
Join Kuhle Tshabala, every Friday for the WEEK THAT WAS. He covers the big news stories that made headlines during the week.
Top stories:
Spectators around the world marvel at rare "blood moon" eclipse
The impact of India's wheat ban will hit Africa and the Middle East the hardest
Racism at our universities
Urgent solution for the rising fuel costs
We end the week with Friday the 13th. Join Kuhle Tshabalala , as we cover what made the news headlines this past week.
Top stories:
Breitenbach says the SIU needs to be paid for the investigations it conducted on government's behalf
Unisa confirms exams will go ahead despite strike action.
And in the rugby: There are only four rounds of regular Currie Cup action left before the play-offs
Another week of load shedding across South Africa. Its time you seriously consider getting grid-adjacent. Join Kuhle Tshabalala, host of The Week That Was, as we review the news making headlines this past week. Top stories:
Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi says the disruptions at its Worker's Day rally in North West represents the real challenges and frustrations workers are dealing with.
Eskom implements stage 2 load shedding
Join Kuhle Tshabala every Friday on www.ebizadio.com as he covers the week that was and what made the news both locally and abroad.
Top stories: * No decent housing for villagers 28 years into democracy * President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure South Africans that funds released to help recovery and rebuilding efforts in flood stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal.., the Eastern Cape and North West will not be looted. * Elon Musk buys Twitter
We have again just witnessed a massive natural disaster in South Africa, particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal area, as floods disseminated communities, businesses, countless homes and hundreds of people are left homeless. How are insurers, particularly Hollard Insure, future proofing their business whilst remaining engaged and connected to their clients and brokers?
Ingrid von Stein, host of Biz Insight on www.ebizradio.com connects with Andries Wiese, Business Development Head, Hollard Insure and together they unpack what and how Hollard is
Some key areas discussed: * The KwaZulu-Natal floods have devastated many communities and indeed disrupted business's ability to do business. How has Hollard stepped in to support communities and clients in this area? And how is this part of Hollard's greater vision to create better futures for all? * In what other ways has Hollard stepped up to help its clients and communities to get back up after COVID-19, the riots and other disruptions? * Business insurance used to be a grudge purchase. Is that changing these disruptive times? How have these disruptions helped to change the relationship between business and insurers? Or rather, how should businesses view insurance in these disruptive times? * Disruption seems to be the new norm. First the pandemic, then the riots last year and now the floods. And no doubt, with ailing infrastructure and climate change, more disruptions lie ahead. How prepared is a big insurer like Hollard to meet their clients’ changing needs in the future? * With so many uncertainties and changes, how valuable is the role of the broker in not only supporting their clients but perhaps also going into battle on their behalf? * Any tips on how clients can get more value from their relationship with their broker? * Any last words of reassurance you want to say to your clients in KZN as they go through this difficult time?
Our thoughts are with those struggling in the KwaZulu-Natal region. If you are able to assist in any way please connect with a local charity in your area and see how you can help. Water, food and clothing is a priority.
We cover the big news making both local and international headlines with Kuhle Tshabalala WE ASK ALL SOUTH AFRICANS TO USE ELECTRICITY WISELY - SWITCH OFF WHAT YOU ARE NOT USING
Black Coffee wins at the Grammy's and SA finally out of a State of Emergency. We connect with Kuhle Tsabalala and review the big stories making news headlines the week ending Friday, 8 April.
Our national past-time used to be watching sport, however for the past decade its been dodging and working to keep things going as we have no power. For many the perception of going and using solar is price prohibitive - however this is not the case. Every home or business needs to be grid-adjacent in order to assist everyone in receiving power.
Paulo Dias, connects with Johan Smit, Marketing Head of Invest Solar and they unpack;
- What Solar is and is not?
- What is needed for your home or business
- Cost and installation - in fact everything that you need to know about using solar in your home and business
- Life span of batteries and panels
- How can we get this in our home and business
- Monitoring on and off-site
- How long does it take to get Grid-Adjacent
- Location of Solar Invest offices (don't worry they can make it happen, even if you are not in the area of their 4 stores - you can be Grid-Adjacent in less that a week.
A bit of background about Solar Invest - After 39 years in the Electrical Industry founder of a well-known electrical business Ellie Salkow started Invest Solar in 2019 with having the vision to empower lives of others by providing a source of renewable energy. Invest Solar is a distributor of PV Solar, back up and other renewable/energy – efficient products for the residential, commercial and Informal Settlement market. Solar Invest custom supply products based on the requirements to optimally suit our customer’s needs – delivering the best quality and service. Their products reach consumers through trade counters, resellers, installers, Pop up stores and E-commerce purveyors.
Connect directly Johan@investsolar.co.za or www.investsolar.co.za or call 010 0202 9997
Here's what made news headlines both locally and internationally this week ending 25 March.
Top stories:
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the national state of disaster is set to be lifted soon and replaced with new health regulations.
The rights if foreigners come under the spotlight on Human Rights Day.
And in the cricket: An onslaught by Quinton de Kock and 5 wickets by Kagiso Rabada secured an easy seven wicket win for the Proteas against Bangladesh.
Lets catch up with the stories making new headlines, both locally and internationally this week ending Friday 18 March 2022 with Kuhle Tshabalala.
President Ramaphosa recognizes the new AmaZulu king
Fuel pricing and the effect of the war in Ukraine
Correctional Services warn against hiding prisoners
Police need to be organized to properly police
Some McCain products recalled
Western Cape aims to be free of Eskom
SA Government speaks out on sanctions against Russia
ComAir investigation completed - kulula.com and BA flights can resume
Cricket SA finally has a new CEO
A week of more turmoil, devastation and loss in Europe. On home soil we see the appointment of our top judge and the Cape Town Cycle tour returns. Join Kuhle Tshabalala every Friday on ebizradio.com for the week that was our news.
Top stories this week:
# Ramaphosa appoints Raymond Zondo as top judge.
# Former Minister Bathabile Dlamini found guilty of perjury.
# And the Cape Town Cycle Tour gets underway this weekend.
This has been an incredibly tough, challenging, heartbreaking and questioning week of 4 March. Our weekly news slot hosted by Kuhle Tshabala takes us through the week.
RickyRick
Ukraine
Racism
Making news this week in South Africa;
It’s back to school this week for learners in inland provinces
Zondo slams Sisulu’s comments
A leading South African broker is inviting young and aspiring South African artists to break out their brushes or any other artistic tools of choice to submit artwork that represents “The Spirit of Wealth”. Ubuntu Invest is providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and win cash prizes, an Ubuntu Invest account with cash value banked and ready to invest, plus an opportunity to bring their artistic vision to life on the walls of the Ubuntu Invest offices in Sandton.
Winning artists will also be part of a PR press campaign and be given space to exhibit and sell their artwork at an exclusive event on 29 January 2022. Submissions are now open.
Entries close on 7 December and the winner drawn on the 10th December 2021
According to Ubuntu Invest Founder and CEO, Nelisiwe Masango, “The Spirit of Wealth” is more than just a company slogan. It is rooted in South Africa’s powerful entrepreneurial spirit and the concept of Ubuntu itself – the overarching respect for humanity that is sometimes translated as "I am because you are".
Masango says, “In hosting this competition, we hope to see South Africa’s new generation of great creative minds emerge and give them a chance to get some valuable exposure on a public platform. The Spirit of Wealth is a sentiment that applies to any South African, whether they are an artist, financial trader, labourer, spaza shop owner or anything else.
“We all have the potential to attain wealth, which isn’t necessarily about monetary value. There is richness in doing what we love every day, in mutual respect, family and anything else that brings us happiness. This is the spirit we would like to see our artists interpret, however they personally envision it”.
To enter, artists must complete their submission using an online form. The competition closes on 30 November 2021 and three winners will be handpicked by Ubuntu CEO, Nelisiwe Masango. Masango concludes, “When I pick the winners, I will be looking for personal pieces that speak to our communal spirit. The mediums the artist employs on paper are entirely up to them. We want to see creativity come to life and provide a chance for our local talent to shine”.
To find out more about Ubuntu Invest, visit https://www.ubuntuinvest.com/.
It has certainly been another colorful news week in SA, from underwear clad, gun wheedling lodge guest, to another kidnapping of a child outside a school. This is the week that was in the news here in SA with Kuhle Tshabalala.
The stories we cover in this week's news review:
Armed gang snatches 11-year-old girl outside Johannesburg school
Pretoria man in coma after being shot by police at Muldersdrift lodge
And in the soccer: Samuel Eto'o submits candidacy for Cameroon FA presidency
Its Friday 5th November and we take a look at the big stories of this week in the news. Join Kuhle Tshabalala every Friday for the Week That Was on www.ebizradio.com
These are the top stories we cover in this this Week That Was: