Radio 2000 Mixes

INTERVIEW: Almost 700 children in the eThekwini metropolitan area are believed to be part of extensive child-begging networks that operate within the city. We’ll speak to Gail Elson from a Durban NGO called iCare. The NGO has been working in the rehabilitation of street children for more than 18 years.

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INTERVIEW: President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation tonight about the government's response to the second wave of Covid-19 infections in SA. According to reports, among other things, the president may announce the closure of beaches in coastal provinces to combat the spread of rising infections. We now speak to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of SA.

The Glenzito Superdrive is designed to be fun, easy with a bit of va va voom.

The Glenzito Superdrive is designed to be fun, easy with a bit of va va voom.

The CRL Commission has warned a witness that they could be jailed for not showing up at its hearings into the Rivers of Living Water Ministries and its leader Archbishop Stephen Zondo. The Commission is considering its options after Desiree Malesa didn't honor a scheduled appearance before them today. We spoke to our reporter Angela Bolowana.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has defended his stance on the coronavirus vaccine debate. Mogoeng says people must be able to express themselve freely about the vaccine. He was responding to criticism of his controversial prayer against any COVID-19 vaccine that could be infused with the mark of the devil. Mogoeng was tabling the Judiciary Annual Report for the 2019/20 financial year at his office...

ARTS: We now speak to Mabusha Masekela about the Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival happening online this Sunday 13th December. This will be the second festival since Bra Hugh’s passing in 2018.

INTERVIEW: We now find out about the Gratitude Attitude Campaign which is done through editable t-shirts where people can write what they’re grateful for in 2020. To find out more, we have Boniswa Mngomezulu, Founder of Bonizulu.

INTERVIEW: Dumisani Mkhwanazi was on Friday found guilty of 19-year-old Palesa Madiba’s murder as well as on charges of defeating the ends of justice by burying her body. Palesa Madiba went missing in 2013 and her remains were found two years later. Dumisani, was the last person to see her but claimed she left the house. We now speak to the investigating officer who has since retired, Captain Amos...

The Glenzito Superdrive is designed to be fun, easy with a bit of va va voom.

The Glenzito Superdrive is designed to be fun, easy with a bit of va va voom.

The Glenzito Superdrive is designed to be fun, easy with a bit of va va voom.

INTERVIEW: Teachers’ Union Sadtu says they’re filing an urgent court application to interdict the department of basic education’s decision for matrics to rewrite leaked exam papers. Mathematics Paper 2 will be written on 15 December and the Physical Science Paper 2 on 17 December. We’re now joined on the line by Nkosana Dolopi, Sadtu Deputy General Secretary.

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Teachers Union, SADTU, says it will head to court on today to seek an urgent interdict to challenge the Basic Education Department's decision that matric learners must rewrite the leaked exam papers. Minister Angie Motshekga announced on Friday that learners would rewrite Mathematics paper two and Physical Science paper two on December 15 and 17, respectively. We spoke to Tshegofatso Bathobotlhe,...

The Glenzito Superdrive is designed to be fun, easy with a bit of va va voom.

An explosion has occurred at the Engen Oil refinery at Merebank south of Durban. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this stage. Seven people have been injured. Emergency services say the seven sustained mild injuries and have been treated on the scene. Community members from Wentworth and surrounding areas are challenging the Engine Oil Refinery to upgrade infrastructure to ensure proper ope...

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says the occurrence of the December 1st results generated in a Powerball draw, while uncommon, are not impossible. The results generated, have since received public scrutiny. The NLC says it would like to assure all South Africans that all National Lottery games and methods used to conduct draws undergo a rigorous process of review prior to approval by the N...

South Africa is currently experiencing outbreaks of locusts in the Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape. Several countries in East Africa - namely Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan - are still trying to contain the worst desert locust invasion the region has experienced in over 70 years. The locusts have destroyed vegetation - especially staple cereal crops, legumes and pastures - resu...

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ARTS: We now chat to musician Zoe Modiga who will be part of the Phinda Mzala concert series happening at the Pretoria State Theatre. The concerts which will happen over two weekends will also feature Langa Mavuso, Nduduzo Makhathini and Buhle Bendalo. Zoe joins us on the line.

INTERVIEW: It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. People with disabilities are still perceived as unemployable, struggle to find meaningful work and are more likely to live in poverty Lesco is a manufacturing company that employs disabled and unskilled staff in their factory. We’re joined on the line by Jonathan Shapiro, CEO of LESCO Manufacturing.

BE DRIVEN: We now find out about the business of olive oil with Eastern Cape born Loyiso Manga. He quit his job as a financial advisor to focus on growing the Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil brand. He joins us on the line.

INTERVIEW: Congratulations to Muvhango actress Regina “Vho-Masindi” Nesengani has received her PHD from UNISA. Her thesis, written in TshiVenda, is about gender stereotypes seen through dialogue in drama books written by male writers. Nesengani is a 65-year-old granny of 12.