Radio 2000 Mixes

Frustration is mounting amongst parents as some learners have yet to be placed in a school, a day before the start of the first school term tomorrow. In Gauteng parents have been queuing at the Education Department district offices as they scramble to find a school for their children. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sashin Naidoo who has been assessing the situation in schools in the provi...

The Allianz Risk Barometer for 2024 has identified critical infrastructure blackouts which include power disruptions and aging infrastructure tops South Africa business risk for this year.  The Barometer is an annual report, which ranks business risk and threats to business globally. Critical infrastructure blackouts have emerged as the number one risk for businesses in South Africa for the second...

Two cholera cases have been detected in Musina and Senwabarwana in Limpopo. The Provincial Health Department  says the positive cases were detected at the Musina and Helena Franz hospitals. The patients who are  from Zimbabwe, had been admitted at the two hospitals upon their return from the festive season holidays. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Natio...

The department of Basic Education says it is ready for the re-opening of schools tomorrow. Schools in parts of the country are expected to commence the 2024 academic year on Wednesday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to spokesperson for the Basic Education Department, Elijah Mhlanga.

We chat to Kholofelo Mashitisho from Mashitisho Attorneys about child maintenance the pros and cons.

We assist Sithembile, a 30-year-old from Soweto, in finding love.  

Matrice results will be released later this week and some students may be faced with career choices or career making decisions. Today we find out more about the journey to becoming a pilot and we’re joined on the line by Zintle Tunce who is a student pilot in Cape Town.

We unpack the importance of setting goals. According to reports, many individuals are yet to map out their goals for the year ahead. We chat to Zanele from Professional Development at No- Valo Learning Centre to understand why it is of paramount importance to set out your goals.

Mme Claudine counsels anonymous who want to have a child solely from his former baby daddy.

The Drive Connection Business Wrap with Akona Mlamleli Portfolio Manager at 27 Four Asset Managers.

We’re now joined on the line by Tony Forbes, the father of the late Kiernan “AKA” Forbes. This is because the Kiernan Forbes Foundation has announced an art and merchandise exhibition in AKA’s honour, which will take place later this month.

Black Moses Ngwenya is a South African pianist, keyboardist, and musician. He co-founded the Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers in 1974 with South African singer and drummer, David Masondo.

January signals back to school and the rush to shopping for stationery supplies. We now find out more about a local stationery brand called Thuto Stationery.

The International Court of Justice is holding public hearings into a case brought by SA against Israel accusing it of committing crimes against humanity against Palestinians. The matter is being heard at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. We now speak to Wendy Kahn, National Director of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies.

Mkhulu Manzolwandle gives a reading to Jane Mogale.

We celebrate global multi award winning maths and science educator Dr Khangelani Sibiya. He leaves for Dubai on Friday where he’ll be representing South Africa at the Global Education Awards.

Esihle Matshaya is a 29 year old who runs a service which helps people find employment. Matshaya who is also unemployed, graduated from Rhodes University in 2017.

We are joined by Obstetrician Gynaecologist Dr Mpume Zenda to help us unpack vaginal tearing.

New year in African Spirituality vs what the Gregorian calendar dictates.

We’re now joined by Montsheng Letsoalo, an English teacher based in Indonesia and has a Master’s degree in Social Sciences.

SA going cashless. The hospitality industry is already cashless and now major retailers are going cashless. What does a cashless society mean and what are the stages of going cashless.

The Drive Connection Business Wrap with Bandile Mathandela Financial Analyst.