Capricorn Talk with Nghamula Chauke

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...

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 proce...

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...

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 pressi...

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 pe...

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.

Psychologist Granny Hlongwane who is a Specialist Wellness Counsellor says it is the man's responsibility to protect his wife against the in-laws. She says married men have to realize that they are the bond between their wives and their in-laws. Here is Hlongwane in conversation with Nghamula Chauke.

Speaking to Nghamula Chauke post his state of the district address, the Executive Mayor of Mopani District Municipality councillor Pule Shayi said just like any other municipality thriving to provide quality services, they also encounter challenges but everything is a work in progress. Shayi touched on a number of issues affecting Mopani residents from water provision, projects and unemployment. H...

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 tradit...

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 MEC...

Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the Commision for Gender Equality spokesperson, Javu Baloyi explained the commission's discontent regarding kidnappings and deaths of initiates. Baloyi says some of these abductions result in death cases which leaves families without closure. He commended Limpopo as one of the provinces that still run the business of initiation schools with integrity. The commission ha...

The curtain has closed on the 6th administration and Nghamula Chauke had an opportunity to sit down with Limpopo Premier Stanley Chupu Mathabatha to reflect on the previous years that he has been at the helm of leadership. Mathabatha said under his leadership, the province performed well financially with some departments achieving clean audits. He however admits that it was not always smooth saili...

The elections have come and gone, and different civil groups have weighed in on how the 29th May elections went. Civil society group Defend Our Democracy says it is pleased that the elections were free and fair however there is room for improvement. Executive Director of Defend Our Democracy Zaakirah Vadi says there wasn't not enough voter education prior to elections.

The Hlanganisa Community Fund has expressed its disappointment regarding tge fewer numbers of females leading political parties in South Africa. The group released its data ahead of the May 29 general elections saying that there are societal issues that affect mostly women than men and it was going to be better to have a female leader who will be better positioned to address that. Nghamula Chauke...

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...

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 d...

Former chairperson of the EFF in Limpopo Jossey Buthane has returned to his old political home, the ANC. Buthane told Nghamula Chauke that he intends to make the ANC a better organization than it already is. When asked about the alleged fallout he has with EFF leader Julius Malema, Buthane said he still sees Malema as a brother, but he's irked by the disrespect he received from him adding that he...

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 s...

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 s...

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 ar...

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 ar...

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 contribu...

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 Dep...

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 fi...

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 Musi...