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The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings, Mr. Ofentse Mokae, has assured Khutsong residents in Carletonville that their concerns regarding the dangerous sinkholes are being taken seriously. 23.01.2025 6:41

Guest: Theo Nkonki: Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance & Traditional Affairs MEC Spokesperson

A new e-hailing platform called Wanatu has been launched in Centurion and Pretoria, distinguishing itself by employing only drivers who can speak Afrikaans. 23.01.2025 4:08

    Guest: Melithemba Mnguni: Secretary General of the E-Hailing Partners Council 

    Guest: Ofentse Jeremiah Mokae: Hon Chair Select committee petitions And  Executive Undertakings

According to Athaly Khan, Head of Fraud Risk Management at Standard Bank, the surge in new year’s resolutions provides scammers with an opportunity to exploit people’s ambitions and anxieties. 23.01.2025 6:06

    Guest: Athaly Khan: Head of Fraud Risk Management at Standard Bank.

Higher education institutions in South Africa have raised their tuition and residence fees for 2025, with increases ranging from 4.5% to 8%. 22.01.2025 12:32

Guest: Asive Dlanjwa: Spokesperson, South African Union of Students (SAUS)  Guest: Dr Phethiwe Matutu: CEO, Universities South Africa 

The Private Student Housing Association is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to urgently settle overdue rental payments owed to accommodation providers 22.01.2025 7:22

    Guest: Craig McMurray: CEO and Founder of Respublica Student Living and Director On The Board of Private Student Housing Association  

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 22.01.2025 5:07

    22 January 2025  1. DR Congo – North Kivu (Minova)   M23 rebels seize new town, advance closer to Goma  M23 rebels seized the town of Minova in eastern Congo, a key supply route for the provincial capital Goma, authorities said yesterday, leading to a mass exodus of people in the face of a new offensive by the rebel group, which has taken several strategic t...

The African National Congress (ANC) has announced a leadership "reconfiguration" in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal following disappointing election results in both provinces. 22.01.2025 6:15

    Guest: Mbhazima Shilowa - former premier of Gauteng and the former general secretary of Cosatu. 

President Donald Trump has now said that the United States will withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) 22.01.2025 8:55

    Guest:  Elizabeth Sidiropoulos: Chief executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs 

As South Africans recover from the holiday season, many are facing the harsh reality of high credit card bills, with the festive spending spree leaving them grappling with debt. 22.01.2025 5:31

    Guest: Somila Gogoba: Department Manager, Milaw Legal 

The Department of Correctional Services has announced that prisoners who sat for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams achieved an impressive 96.2% pass rate, with 13 correctional schools attaining a 100% pass rate. 22.01.2025 7:07

    Guest: Makgothi Thobakgale - National Commissioner: Department Of Correctional Services 

the importance of interpreting in the legal system: Recent events, such as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal process and the Senzo Meyiwa trial, have highlighted serious concerns about the quality and reliability of these services. 22.01.2025 7:21

    Guest: Paul Makhobotloane: Departmental Repp on Labour Disputes & Provincial Manager Language Services at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development 

The government and public sector unions, representing over 1.3 million public servants, are nearing a 5.5% wage increase agreement, potentially finalising a deal by the end of the month. 22.01.2025 6:50

    Guest: Reuben Maleka: General Manager, The Public Service Association’s (PSA) 

A recent survey by Debt Rescue shows that South African consumers have entered 2025 facing a grim financial reality, with many burdened by debt and lacking any meaningful savings. 21.01.2025 6:31

    Guest: Annaline Van Der Poel: Chief Operations Officer at Debt Rescue SA

Basadi Ba Molao, strongly condemns the application by Norton Rose Fulbright, a majority white-owned law firm, to block the B-BBEE Legal Sector Code. 21.01.2025 5:04

    Guest: Kathleen Matolo-Dlepu - Co-director of Basadi Ba Molao

The Eastern Cape, one of South Africa’s most underserved provinces, is in the grip of a healthcare crisis. 21.01.2025 7:44

    Guest: Dr Cedric Sihlangu: General Secretary of SAMATU

South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis, with young people making up half of the working-age population, yet eight out of ten have never held a job. 21.01.2025 4:42

    Guest: Nape Senong: Mobiliser Strategist at Youth Capital

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 21.01.2025 5:38

    21 January 2025 Davos, Switzerland- Afrika As world leaders and business executives prepare to converge on Davos, Afrika Collective is proud to unveil further details of its comprehensive programme for Davos 2025, happening from January 20 to 24. With the theme “Leading in 2025: From Regional Consolidation to Driving the Global Africa Agenda,” the initiative is set to ele...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, taking place from January 20-24, 2025, is occurring amidst significant global challenges. 21.01.2025 7:45

    Guest: Professor Jannie Rossouw: Honorary Professor at Wits Business School

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers says that the potential closure of ArcelorMittal SA’s (Amsa) Newcastle plant threatens to jeopardize up to 16,000 jobs. 21.01.2025 7:33

    Guest: Renai Moothilal - Executive Director of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM

The importance of interpreting in the legal system: Recent events, such as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal process and the Senzo Meyiwa trial, have highlighted serious concerns about the quality and reliability of these services. 21.01.2025 6:25

    Guest: Julius Dantile - executive head of languages at the Pan South African Language Board

The National Department of Health is warning people about the rise of counterfeit condoms being sold in the market. 21.01.2025 5:51

    Guest: Ramphelane Morewane: Acting Deputy Director General for Health Programmes at the Department of Health

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced a major initiative to enforce deregistration for companies failing to comply with the Companies Act, citing widespread non-compliance with Annual Returns, Beneficial Ownership, and other key obligations. The action aims to address the high number of inactive businesses and to mitigate the risks posed by dormant companies, whic...

The ANC is weighing three options for the future of its provincial executive committees (PECs) in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as its national executive committee (NEC) prepares for a key meeting this weekend. 20.01.2025 5:49

    Guest: Dr Ongama Mtimka - Acting Director of the Raymond Mhlaba Centre for Governance and Leadership: Nelson Mandela University 

South Africa’s government is working closely with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to explore the possibility of listing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) on the main bourse. 20.01.2025 3:10

    Guest: Professor Vally Padayachee: power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb 