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Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja discuss the Gauteng Department of Health corruption audit findings. They delve into the new labour reforms for small firms regarding dismissals of senior employees and conclude by critiquing NACAC's proposal for a new independent and permanent anti-corruption body. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The Gauteng Health Department is urging parents and guardians to urgently sign consent forms to allow children to receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine amid an ongoing outbreak. The department says the six-week vaccination drive, running until September 12th, aims to protect over 3 million children, yet fewer than a million have been reached so far. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mari van der Westhuizen, Child health CDC Assistant Nursing Manager at the Tshwane District Outbreak Response unit from the Gauteng Department of Health

Clement Manyathela speaks Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Mr. Steve Mabona as angry parents and education activists voice frusrations about the dire situation at Alrapark Primary School in Nigel, where classes have been suspended for three weeks. Parents took drastic action after years of neglect – citing broken windows that injured staff, lingering asbestos, and faulty mobile classrooms that trip power. With education disrupted, pressure is now on Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, who has promised to rebuild the school in 18 months. But for many, the question remains: why did it take a shutdown to get attention? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern over Alra Park Primary School in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, where learners have missed three weeks of school due to protests over unsafe conditions. The Gauteng Department of Education has been criticized for its slow response. The DA says the 130-year-old school which was declared unsafe in 2023, still has asbestos structures and hazardous mobile classrooms. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos

Civil rights organisation, AfriForum has lodged an internal application with the Gauteng Department of Transport for it to answer questions about the cost of the province's new number plates. The organisation applied after the department failed to respond to its Protection of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application within the prescribed 30 days. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Afriforum's Campaign's Manager, Louis Boshoff and

This week on Pagecast, Qaanitah Hunter is in conversation with Jeff Wicks to talk about his new book, The Shadow State. More about the book: On 23 August 2021, a quiet, hardworking single mom was shot down as she drove home. Her name was Babita Deokaran, chief accountant at the Gauteng Department of Health. The izinkabi paid to kill her were caught, but the question remained: who ordered her murder, and why? Crime reporter Jeff Wicks set out to find the answer – a pursuit that would profoundly change, even endanger, his life. This is an explosive investigation into state capture and a moving tribute to the cost of integrity. #TheShadowState #JeffWicks #QaanitahHunter #PagecastPodcast #NewBookRelease #PoliticalThriller #MustRead2025 #BookDiscussion #SouthAfricaPodcast #LiteraryTalk

Clement Manyathela hosts representatives from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, Santaco and the e-Hailing partners council to deliberate on the violent clashes between e-hailing drivers and taxi drivers that resulted in the death of an e-hailing driver last week. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After almost 10 year, the families of those who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy might finally see justice. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received a legal opinion recommending the prosecution of former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former director of mental health in Gauteng, Dr Makgabo Manamela, for the deaths of two mental healthcare users in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The families of those who suffered and lost their lives during the saga say they met with Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Marika Jansen van Vuuren on Monday, 18 August to inform them of the development. In 2016, at least 144 mental healthcare patients died when the termination of the Gauteng Department of Health's contract with long-term psychiatric care hospital Life Esidimeni resulted in more than 1,400 patients being moved to ill-equipped and unlicensed non-government organisations. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Executive Director at SECTION27, Sasha Stevenson

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng will lay criminal charges today against former Head of the Gauteng Department of Transport, Ronald Swartz. DA Shadow MEC Evert Du Plessis says Swartz, who served from 2013 to 2019, oversaw significant financial mismanagement. A PricewaterhouseCoopers report revealed over R400 million in irregular expenditure on bus subsidies during the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years, plus R70 million in fruitless and wasteful spending in 2015/16. None of the lost funds have been recovered. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow MEC for Roads and Transport, Evert Du Plessis

The Gauteng Department of Education has suspended two inspectors from its Infrastructure Unit. The inspectors were assigned to manage a project to conduct repairs at Noordgesig Secondary School in Soweto following a fire that broke out at the school last year. Following the fire incident that occurred at the said school, the Department had allocated funds for urgent repairs and reconstruction work. However, it is suspected that repairs might have not been completed, some of the committed upgrades are suspected to have been partially done or not carried out at all. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, an Education Activist and Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Department spokesperson

The Gauteng Department of Health has paid over R3 million to four suspended Tembisa Hospital officials implicated in corruption linked to whistleblower Babita Deokaran's murder. Provincial Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed the payouts in a written reply to the Gauteng Legislature. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jan de Villiers, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on the Public Service, about a growing scandal involving so-called “ghost workers” in the public sector. The Gauteng Department of Health reportedly paid R6.4 million in salaries to non-existent employees, even as real doctors go unpaid. At PRASA, up to R20 million has been lost on over 1,000 phantom staff. Investigations by the SIU and Auditor-General suggest this is not administrative error but a pattern of organised, systemic corruption draining public funds. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national association of school governing bodies says it is calling on the Gauteng Department of Education to step up and fix the mess in Non-Fee Paying schools. Hundreds of non-fee-paying schools across Gauteng are facing utility disconnections after the education department stopped paying their water and electricity bills, and quietly transferred historical debt running into millions to already struggling communities. To further discuss this spoke to National Association of School Governing Bodies Spokesperson, Matakanye Matakanye..

The Gauteng Department of Health is set to appeal a court order mandating it to provide cancer treatment for patients. This despite an interim court order requiring the Department to provide radiation oncology services. The Cancer Alliance and SECTION27 say the will oppose the appeal. To discuss this further we are joined on the line by Head of Health Rights at Section27, Khanyi Mapipa....

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson, Steve Mabona discussing the ongoing crisis in Diepsloot, where nearly 300 pupils have not been able to attend school this year due to a severe shortage of schools in the area. One school that the department promised would be ready by yesterday to accommodate these students remains incomplete, and construction has yet to begin on the second school. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Gauteng’s DA Shadow Health MEC Jack Bloom and later to Motalatale Modiba, Head of Communication at the Gauteng Department of Health, for an update following yet another fire at Tembisa Hospital, This is the second blaze to hit the facility in just a week. Concerns are mounting about patient safety and infrastructure readiness as questions arise over the cause and response to the repeated incidents. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has been hit with a R450 million budget cut for the 2024/25 financial year, reducing its budget from R6.092 billion to R5.642 billion. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng attributes this significant reduction to the department's poor performance. Mervyn Cirota, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, discusses the implications of this budget cut with Elvis Presslin

The Gauteng Department of Health in partnership with the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases are rolling out an initiative to trace former mine workers who may be eligible for social security benefits for work-related illnesses and possible provident/pension funds due to them. While the programme will be rolled out across the province, Phase one has already began in the West Rand District due to a large concentration of mines in that area. The Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases database shows that there are over 2,000 former mine workers in the West Rand with unclaimed benefits, while 7500 more across Gauteng are yet to receive what is rightfully theirs. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chief Director of Health Economics & Finance at the Gauteng Department of Health, Siyabonga Jikwana

A school in Florida, Roodepoort called Pre-Primary Achivers and Tutor Centre is being run by Principal and Owner Elise Ferris This is the first year the school is running Matric, and it has just been revealed to parents that the school is NOT REGISTERED. Mr Steve Mabona the Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson is here to give Joburg a bit of clarity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a concern about an alleged Myiasis disease outbreak linked to maggots. Over the past weekend, Odi District Hospital in Tshwane allegedly treated five patients with suspected Myiasis a condition caused by maggot infestation in through the skin. However only three of the cases were clinically diagnosed with Myiasis. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dr William Malebati, Manager for Infection Prevention Control at the Gauteng Department of Health

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Daniel Steyn, a GroundUp Journalist, about the 1,500 health workers directly affected by the suspension of US-funded health programmes in Lesotho, and the Gauteng Department of Social Development having to explain in court why it did not fund hundreds of non-profit organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC, Mr Lebogang Maile, about the province's participation in the 2025 Mining Indaba and its plans to rejuvenate the mining and manufacturing sector for sustained economic recovery and growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mpho Nawa, HOD in the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, gives Wasanga Mehana, an update on how far the process of spaza shop registrations is, some challenges they have encountered and what will be happening to those spaza owners who missed the deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gauteng Department of Health has refuted recent media reports alleging that it intends to compel school girls aged 12 years and above, to receive contraceptives without their consent. The reports began earlier this month following a school visit by provincial Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, where she was reported to have announced the alleged proposed rollout of the program. Gauteng Health Department Spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says it is important to note that the MEC was misquoted. Elvis Presslin spoke to Education activist, Hendrick Makaneta, who is among several activists who demanded that the department urgently clarify the alleged program

The Gauteng Department of Education says it has successfully placed 32,587 late online applicants in Grades 1 and 8 before today's deadline. MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that 1,500 out of 2,079 schools were open for late applications since December 11. To ease overcrowding, the department introduced satellite schools, creating over 4,417 additional spaces in high-pressure areas. Chiloane urged parents to embrace this initiative, ensuring no child is left without placement. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane.

Tshidi Madia in for Clement Manyathela speaks to MEC of Education Matome Chiloane on the state of readiness for schools reopening and follow up conversation on stationery costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gauteng Department of Health says an investigation is underway following the death of a 32-year-old Johannesburg, who died along with her unborn baby, while seeking medical attention at the Westbury Clinic. The circumstances leading to the deaths are yet to be established, with community members staging a protest outside the facility earlier this week. Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko earlier said she had engaged with the bereaved family, as the department wait to establish the facts on the incident. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Westbury Community Leader, Melissa Davis

Tshidi Madia standing in for Clement Manyathela speaks to DA MPL and Health Spokesperson Jack Bloom after the Department of Health Department admitted to returning R250 million allocated for critical cancer treatment to the Provincial Treasury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Hot Cares Christmas, we're proud to support Megan Viljoen, a dedicated young teacher with a passion for shaping young minds. Despite financial challenges, Megan completed her teaching degree while inspiring her students every day. Now, with a job offer from the Gauteng Department of Education, one final hurdle stands in her way—outstanding tuition fees preventing her from securing her position. We're stepping in to help Megan achieve her dream of becoming a fully qualified educator, ensuring she can continue making a positive impact on the future of our youth. Hot Cares

A crucial court battle is underway in the Johannesburg High Court as SECTION27, representing the Cancer Alliance, takes on the Gauteng Department of Health and nine others. The case centers on the department's alleged failure to utilize R784 million allocated for addressing radiation and surgical backlogs in the province. This delay has resulted in the loss of lives among cancer patients. To discuss this critical issue Elvis Presslin spoke to Khanyisa Mapipa, Head of Health Rights at SECTION27

Guest: Mathopane Masha | Chief Director: Inclusive Economy at Gauteng Department of Economic Development Africa Melane speaks to Mathopane Masha, Chief Director: Inclusive Economy at Gauteng Department of Economic Development on how the MEC will help spaza shops being compliant within the 21 day deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The community of Naledi in Soweto is still reeling from the deaths of five children who died after allegedly consuming chips from a local spaza shop. The children, aged between six and nine, died within minutes of each other on Sunday. Their parents are lamenting how the children died at a local clinic after displaying symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting, and frothing at the mouth. The families of the five children have relayed how they were all friends and how they passed on after allegedly consuming chips bought from a local spaza shop in the area. They expressed their pain and sorrow as they try to cope with the loss of these children. One child is currently in hospital under intensive care, and this is what the child's mother told Eyewitness News: "So, the doctor said that the poison is coming out. They can't tell me that it's going to be fine or what. Only God knows. I must just pray." The Gauteng Department of Education is in Naledi and is going door-to-door visiting the families of the victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Khathorus Shop Owners Association and Gauteng Department of Economic Development intermediary, Family Tree Holdings, have released a joint statement rubbishing allegations leveled against the two entities by spaza shop owners in Kahlehong, east of Johannesburg. Earlier this week, Update@Noon spoke to Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane and Kahlehong Shop owner, Neo Motaung, who accused Family Tree Holdings of colluding with the Khathorus Shop Owners Association in order to short-chage local spaza shop owners meant to be assisted by the R100 million Kasi Mnotho Fund initiative. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Tshidiso Mosia ,also known as Mzambiya. He is the chairperson of the Kathorus Shop Owners Association... 

Gauteng Department of Economic Development intermediary, Family Tree Holdings, in partnership with the Kathorus Shop Owners Association are today expected to update the community of Kahlehong, east of Johannesburg, on a number of key developments with regards to the R100 million the Kasi Mnotho Fund. Family Tree Holdings recently disputed allegations levelled against it by the Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, after Maimane accused the entity of unscrupulous behavior. Speaking to Update@Noon yesterday, Family Tree Holdings Chairperson, Sipho Mthembu attributed the delays in the onboarding and payouts to Kahlehong owners, to delays in the finalisation of the structure of the entity. Bongi Zwane spoke to Kahlehong shop owner, Neo Mutaung.

Family Tree Holdings, an intermediary of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, tasked with facilitating the R100 million "Kasi Mnotho Fund", has disputed allegations leveled against it by Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader, Mmusi Maimane. Speaking to Update@Noon yesterday, Maimane claimed that large private sector companies are allegedly abusing small businesses through unscrupulous means as Gauteng spaza shop owners continue the wait for payouts from the fund... 

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Motaletale Modiba, Chief Director of Communications at the department of health in Gauteng about how the department is attending to the complaints by former broadcaster Tom London following his experience at Helen Joseph Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation has been launched by the Gauteng Department of Health into allegations of substandard conditions and patient care at Helen Joseph Hospital. The probe follows a viral video shared on social media by former broadcaster Tom London, a patient at the hospital, who described the conditions as 'deplorable' and accused medical staff of showing a lack of compassion. For more on this story, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Democratic Alliance's Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Jack Bloom who visited Tom London yesterday and has been following the developments closely

Aubrey Masango chats to Motalatale Modiba, Gauteng Department of Health Spokesperson about the rising food poisoning cases that are affecting children. He further explained that the most affected children are between the ages of 3 years and 10 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Andy Mothiba and John Clarke, Social worker, writer, justice monitor, and advocate for whistleblowers discussed why there has been a delay in arrests in the case of Babita Deokaran, the acting Chief Financial Officer at the Gauteng Department of Health, who was assassinated in 2021, as well as the third anniversary commemoration of the whistleblower's life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White speaks with Chairperson of the Gauteng Care Crisis Committee, Lisa Vetten, reacting to the ruling handed down by the Johannesburg High Court's ruling against the Gauteng Department of Social Development over a variety of issues, including the delay in the adjudication and funding process for NPOs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White chats with Matthew Parks, Parliamentary Coordinator of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), about the country's unemployment rate, the necessity for businesses to do well in order to pay well, and how consumers may help local businesses by buying locally. SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi , stated that unions must do more to ensure that workers do not fall into poverty, and explained more on their march which will take place today, in Bayers Naude Square to the Premier's office and the Gauteng Department of Health (GDOH) to submit a memorandum demanding the insourcing of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), Child Care Grant (CCG), and Community Health Workers (CHW).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two municipal workers have been shot dead at the Umhlathuze Municipality's Richards Bay office. Ekurhuleni, the mayor and speaker, will face motions of no confidence in the council. The Mayor has survived three motions, but we won't survive this one. The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) released finalised investigation reports for the final quarter of the 2023/2024 Financial Year. Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, briefed the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 27th March 2024. The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be gazetting a notice to suspend the operations of Soweto Taxi Associations, WATA and Nanduwe. The Department of Tourism wishes South Africans a relaxing Easter holiday season, urging all tourists to #DoTourism safely and responsibly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gauteng Department of Health informs the public that the water supply has been restored to the affected health facilities as of this morning. The cut-off time for the IEC party signature requirement is 5 pm. The DA has filed urgent contempt of court proceedings against the ANC for allegedly failing to provide records of the governing party's deployment committee. The ANC Gauteng statement on the hypocrisy and deceitfulness of the Democratic Alliance about cadre deployment. Sports wrap with Tholakele. Spreading good news with Brent Lindeque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nichola Lutchman, Programme Manager for STI, PrEP, and Key Populations at the Gauteng Department of Health, discusses the rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Gauteng, the stigma surrounding them, and whether there will be any solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motalatale Modiba, Gauteng Department of Health Spokesperson discussed the damage to hospitals and clinics in Mabopane and Soshanguve caused by the storm that occurred overnight on Tuesday, as well as how the department will deal with the festive season, as many trauma accidents occur during this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the second part of our current affairs feature we look at the issue of late apaalication by the department of education. The Gauteng Department of Education has opened late applications for grades 1 and 8 for 2024. Only schools with space will consider these applications. To give us more clarity on this matter, we are joined by Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education's (GDE) spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Whitney Rosenberg is one of the co-founders of Baby Savers South Africa and she joins John to advocate for the legal recognition and continued operation of baby savers following a directive issued by the Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) on 27 September 2023 that declared baby savers illegal and ordered their immediate closure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andile Africa is CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Center. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) which is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development.  The AIDC was established as a support centre to strengthen global competitiveness in the local automotive industry and to bolster the position of Gauteng as an automotive industry destination of choice.  The AIDC has accelerated economic growth within the automotive industry through strategic partnerships with government, non-governmental agencies, and industry leaders.  The AIDC prides itself in being a world-class organisation specialising in Skills Development and Training, Enterprise Development, Incubation Programmes, Management of Incentive Programmes and Facility Management. In this discussion with Andile, you'll discover: -The role of the African automotive sector in the global economy...00:45 -What is the future of the African automotive sector...04:00 -The future of EV's and mobility in the African auto sector...07:30 -What are the IAFCTA's objectives?...12:50 -Success stories of foreign investment in the African automotive industry...18:30 -What are the expectations for attending the Africa Automotive show this coming fall...21:50 -And much more...

Clement is joined by Director at the Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Busani Ndindani, where thy talk about the Gauteng Industrial Symbiosis Programme which is a resource efficiency approach where unused or residual resources of one company are used by another. They also look at the importance of this programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sudanese former militia chief has become the first person to stand trial at the International Criminal Court for atrocities allegedly committed in Darfur about 20 years ago. Plus, after a video of pregnant women sleeping on a hospital's bare floors sparked outrage online, a spokesperson for South Africa's Gauteng Department of Health, says hospitals are under "severe pressure". And Sierra Leonean singer-songwriter ‘Drizilik' on his music and using his craft to convey positive messages.