Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

Suid-Afrika se biodiversiteit is onlosmaakbaar deel van die land se erfenis, en voordat Erfenismaand verby is, vier ons die ontdekking van ‘n splinternuwe plantspesie, Moraea Anastasia. Dr Brian du Preez, verbonde aan die Universiteit Kaapstad - is passievol oor bewusmaking en die bewaring van inheemse plante. Dit het daartoe gelei dat hy 'n nuwe plantspesie ontdek het - en skouer aan die wiel sit...

National Treasury’s decision to withdraw its proposed VAT hike has left a R78-billion gap in the national budget, forcing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to explore new ways to raise revenue and curb government spending. Treasury had initially planned to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) by 1%, moving it from 15% to 16%, in an effort to boost revenue. However, the proposal was met with swift public...

South Africa grapples with a stark reality; staggering youth unemployment and the numbers unfortunately paint a grim picture. The country’s national unemployment rate stood at 32.1% in the third quarter of last year. According to Statistics South Africa, the official unemployment rate among young people aged 15 – 34 years was 45.5%. Concern is mounting that this figure could rise, especially in a...

Advocacy manager for Women and Men Against Child Abuse, Luke Lamprecht has expressed shock following the news of a 35-year-old South African male who was arrested in Midrand on Friday after he was found in possession of about 10 million photos and videos of child abuse material. The arrest followed information received from international law enforcement agencies - including the FBI - about the sus...

South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence on the globe. As we recently observed 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, it is important to recognise that while physical abuse remains a critical issue, another subtle form of violence that often escapes the spotlight is on the rise. Chanel September has more... Latest news on our website

As South Africa continues to battle the scourge of gender-based violence, experts say strong support systems are key to breaking the cycle of abuse. Latest news on our website

As South Africa observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, spouses are often encouraged to leave toxic relationships. Latest news on our website

When women and children flee abusive relationships, their journey to safety and healing is often filled with immense challenges. Latest news on our website

Vra jy die deurslag nie-regeringsorganisasie, wat hulle droom is in die stryd teen geslagsgeweld, is dit dienslewering. Veral wat veilige ruimtes betref waar slagoffers van geweld, gehelp word en veilig kan voel. Terwyl die regering beloof dat hy werk maak hiervan, rol vroue wat geslagsgeweld deurleef het, die moue op, om hierdie ruimtes te skep. Lede van die One Thousand Women trust, wat woon in...

Nadat twee Suid-Afrikaners in Suid-Soedan ‘n boodskap stuur aan The Drive with Rob and Roz, besluit Marlinée Fouché en Emile Pienaar om kontak te maak. Hulle praat met ‘n kontrakvlieënier wat vlieg waar kommersiële vlugte verbyhou, ‘n konvooileier wat maande op die Wit Nyl deurbring om humanitêre hulp te versprei en die landbou-organisasie wat nie uitgepraat kan raak oor die potensiaal op die ewen...

EFF leader Julius Malema has revealed that former party chairperson Advocate Dali Mpofu previously suggested that the EFF merge with other progressive parties under the leadership of former president Jacob Zuma. Latest news on our website

The two-pot retirement system has officially taken effect. Both the Pension Funds Amendment Act and Revenue Law Amendment Act provide for pension fund members to access a portion of their funds before retirement. The legislation creates a savings pot for a third of the funds, while the other two-thirds will be kept in the second pot for retirement. Neil Roets from Debt Rescue SA says South African...

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, says he plans more meetings to try and find solutions for the ongoing fight over the sub licensing rights for television sports events. Latest news on our website

Senior Director for Technical Support at Mimecast, Heino Gevers, says South Africa’s complex financial system makes it a prime target for hackers. Latest news on our website

A constitutional law expert says it is unclear on what basis an international court could make a finding on the fairness of South Africa’s general elections. Latest news on our website

Senior Researcher at the Centre for Africa Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden adds there should be a stronger media campaign to signal to investors that a GNU is on the right track in solving problems Latest news on our website

Senior Researcher at the Centre for Africa Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden, says political party leaders now need to show maturity. Latest news on our website

University of Johannesburg, Centre for Africa diplomacy and leadership, Researcher Dr Oscar van Heerden says failure to finalise the GNU will mean that South Africans may have to vote again. Latest news on our website

University of Johannesburg, Centre for Africa diplomacy and leadership, Researcher Dr Oscar van Heerden says the ANC has been trying to contact the MK Party but to no avail. Latest news on our website

South Africans now know what to expect in the formation of the country's seventh administration after the confirmation that political parties are discussing forming a Government of National Unity (GNU). Latest news on our website

South Africa held its seventh democratic elections on Wednesday, with scores of young voters exercising their right to vote for the first time. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says 42% of those who registered to vote in the national and provincial elections are between the ages of 18 and 39. Latest news on our website

Al Jama-ah party leader Ganief Hendricks is confident that the party has done enough work on the ground to unseat the DA in the Western Cape. Latest news on our website

The party has been consistent in trying to amend the South African constitution, which allows for the termination of pregnancy. Latest news on our website

Jacaranda FM News spoke to smaller parties represented in Parliament on their plans to keep their seats. Latest news on our website

The housing crisis across the country has people really looking for land, and they really feel like they can't trust the government. Latest news on our website