Podcasts about Mpumalanga

A rural school in Mpumalanga, Mpumelelo Secondary, has repeatedly performed in the JSE Investment Challenge, a national competition where young people engage in simulated trading using virtual portfolios valued at R1 million. The challenge runs from March to September and attracts more than 66,000 participants from 859 schools and universities. Behind Mpumelelo's success is Sizwe Mtsweni, a teacher at the school who teaches business studies and tourism. In an interview with BizNews, Mtsweni spoke about his investment strategies and how he mentors his students. He explained that beyond the usual challenge of balancing academics and the competition, many of his learners live far from school and don't have devices, and even if they do, they often don't have data. As for the mindset he tries to instil. Mtsweni, who returned to teach at his alma mater, says he's not interested in wearing expensive brands, he's more interested in owning one.

The Public Servants Association, PSA has welcomed a Special Tribunal ruling ordering Nozihle Construction and Projects CC to repay R2.4 million unlawfully obtained through a COVID-19 personal protective equipment tender in Mpumalanga. The association applauds the Special Investigating Unit's efforts in ensuring accountability and deterring corruption in public procurement. The PSA is now calling for disciplinary action against officials involved and stronger oversight in procurement processes. Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Provincial Organiser in Mpumalanga, Thandiwe Mziyako

Stephen Grootes speaks to Linden Burns, aviation expert and Managing Director of Plane Talking about the growing chaos and flight delays following more suspensions by Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS). ATNS confirmed that several instrument flight procedures at airports in Gqeberha, Polokwane and Mpumalanga have been suspended for maintenance after their validity period expired. Industry observers say the move has disrupted flight schedules and raised fresh concerns about the management and upkeep of South Africa’s air navigation systems The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McCormick, CEO of the JSE-listed retail property fund, shares more about the deals. He also provides an update of the group's growth and performance as well as other projects on the go. Podcast series on Moneyweb

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the conclusion of the massive land claim scam with a ruling ordering the Mpumalanga government to pay R306 million to a conservationist. They also discuss the merger of Rise Mzansi, BOSA, and GOOD to form Unite for Change. Lastly, they discuss the Ngonyama Trust. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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Oupa Pilane, chair of Satsa and Graskop Gorge Lift Co director, weighs in on the factors holding back tourism in Mpumalanga and SA. He says tourism infrastructure and access are more important right now, instead of moves to rename the Kruger National Park. Podcast series on Moneyweb

Debate is raging over the potential renaming of some of Mpumalanga's most famous landmarks. The EFF THIS WEEK tabled a motion in the provincial legislature - to rename the Kruger National Park, The Kruger - Mpumalanga International Airport and a stadium in eMalahleni is stirring sharp political divides in the province. The EFF says that apartheid era names have no place in a democratic South Africa. The EFF is proposing renaming Kruger National Park to Skukuza National Park, the airport to DD Mabuza International Airport, and the stadium to Veli Mahlangu Stadium. Others are however warning that renaming the Kruger National Park will have severe consequences for South Africa's tourism sector, as the park is synonymous with the country's tourism offering and, as a brand, its name holds immense value both locally and abroad. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Prof Elmarie Slabbert director of Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University.

Professor Hugo Pienaar, direkteur by Thomson Wilks, bespreek 'n onlangse uitspraak van die Mpumalanga-afdeling van die Hooggeregshof oor werksbeserings. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

The Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature has unanimously adopted a motion to rename Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in honour of the late former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza. The decision, proposed by the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF recognises Mabuza's significant contributions to the province and nation through his lifelong dedication to liberation, community upliftment and provincial development. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Mpumalanga Provincial Secretary Jackson Malatjie

Die landbou-organisasie TLU SA het die suksesvolle arrestasie bevestig van 24 verdagtes wat betrokke is by onwettige jag met honde in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. Bennie van Zyl van TLU sê die ondersoek is deur plaaslike boere, die polisie en die Dierebeskermingsvereniging uitgevoer en daar is beslag gelê op 50 honde en verskeie voertuie. Van Zyl beklemtoon die belangrikheid van wettige nakoming en samewerking tussen jagters, boere en owerhede:

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is calling for immediate action on the worsening water crisis in Matsulu, Mpumalanga. The group has slammed what it calls ongoing shortages that have left residents without reliable access for weeks, hitting poor families hardest. Elvis Presslin spoke to Provincial Spokesperson for Afrika Mayibuye Movement in Mpumalanga, Zandile Zungu

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to legendary lyricist, genre-defying rapper and artist, K.O, reflecting on his musical journey, artistic evolution, commitment to staying relevant in a shifting industry, and the role education has played in shaping both his craft and perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Matome Aphane – (Book club representing Mpumalanga)

Shesha, a world-first beverage created by SA Canegrowers and produced in Zinkwazi, is a refreshing, natural drink with a unique boost, proudly owned by sugarcane growers. It supports over 65,000 jobs and 1 million livelihoods in rural KZN and Mpumalanga, symbolizing local empowerment and innovation. Radio Life & Style on Facebook · The Morning Show Sponsor: Excellerate Security

ActionSA sê hy is erg bekommerd oor die toestand van die Mananga-grenspos en omliggende gebiede soos Magudu in Mpumalanga. Die swak sekuriteit by die grens maak onwettige kruisings, misdaad en smokkelary moontlik wat die gemeenskappe naaste aan die grens kwesbaar laat. Norman Sibitane van ActionSA sê die Grensbestuurowerheid het nie voldoende kapasiteit nie en vra vir dringende nasionale optrede, sterker patrollies en behoorlike befondsing, om Suid-Afrika se soewereiniteit en landsburgers te beskerm, en wet en orde langs hierdie grense te handhaaf:

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Vyf verdagtes is vanoggend doodgeskiet in 'n skietery met die polisie by die Pump House informele nedersetting in Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal. Die polisie het, met behulp van inligting, die groep opgespoor wat gesoek word vir moord, roof, afpersing en onwettige vuurwapens in die Mpumalanga-township, Mariannhill, KwaNdengezi en Umsunduzi. 'n Polisiewoordvoerder, Robert Netshiunda, sê daar is ook beslag gelê op verskeie vuurwapens:

Landbouminister John Steenhuisen sê die regering gryp in om die verwoestende bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking te bekamp. Hy het 274 onopgeloste gevalle in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, die Vrystaat, Noordwes en Mpumalanga bevestig. Steenhuisen sê ook die oorblywende 400-duisend entstofdosisse uit Botswana is ontvang, met 50-duisend wat reeds versprei is. Hy sê die oorblywende dosisse is op uitbrekingsbrandpunte in die Vrystaat, Mpumalanga, Noordwes en Gauteng gemik:

Mpumalanga se LUR vir Gemeenskapsveiligheid, Jackie Macie, doen 'n beroep op kerkleiers om sekuriteitsmaatreëls te verskerp om hulleself en hul gemeentelede beter te beskerm. Ses gewapende mans het Vrydag 'n kerk in SunCity A, KwaMhlanga, tydens 'n naggebedsdiens bestorm en gemeentelede beroof. Twee kerke is ook in Bosbokrand beroof. Die departement se woordvoerder, Moeti Mmusi, sê die soort rooftogte by plekke van aanbidding kan 'n weerspieëling wees van 'n morele verval in die samelewing:

35-year-old diabetic, Eksoda Mazibuko, received some help from Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels during his pursuit to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need. The Good Morning Angels Fund will support Eksoda's fundraising effort with R50,000 to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need.

The Public Servants Association, PSA has slammed the ongoing service disruptions at the Mbombela and White River Driving Licence Testing Centres. The PSA says endless refurbishments, financial year-end closures and persistent system failures are causing chaos, leaving residents unable to renew licences or secure vehicle permits. Elvis Presslin spoke to Labour Relations Officer of the Public Servants Association in Mpumalanga, Pamela Letebele

Some residents of Zamdela in Sasolburg, in the Free State have called for the removal of a manager at Sasol. They claim that they sent over a thousand CVs to Sasol, but only four locals have been promised to be hired, while more than 800 people have been brought in from Mpumalanga and hired. The residents held demonstrations outside the Sasol plant. Kamohelo Tsotetsi reports...

Bongani speaks to Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst, about a whirlwind week in South African politics that felt more like a drama series but with consequences that shape the nation’s future.New research suggests the ANC may retain control of only Limpopo and the Eastern Cape by 2029, with Mpumalanga and the Free State potentially slipping into coalition territory. Malusi Gigaba says this week’s national dialogue should’ve been delayed to avoid becoming another “talk shop,” pointing to the country’s struggle with translating talk into tangible action. Meanwhile, Trade Minister Parks Tau promises a revised trade offer to the US, with hopes pinned on meaningful economic impact. And in a defiant moment, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie refuses to apologise for past racist posts, even if President Ramaphosa himself were to ask. 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.

Bongani speaks to Lindi Masina, Mpumalanga’s Education MEC and Communications Manager for Equal Education, Ayanda Sishi-Wigzell about the long-overdue opening of the Mkhondo Smart School, a project that began in 2019 with a R225 million budget and an 18-month timeline but only opened in 2025 after ballooning to R625 million. Officials cite Covid-19, bad weather, geological complications, subcontractor disputes, and pandemic shutdowns as reasons for the delays and cost overruns. The project stalled in 2021/2022 after funds dried up, and when construction resumed, vandalism had further damaged what was built. Despite the challenges, the school is now ready, raising questions about oversight, accountability, and how to prevent such massive delays in future infrastructure projects. 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.

Die Forum for South Africa sê die land verdien 'n mynbedryf wat wettig, veilig en voordelig vir sy burgers is. Minstens 550 vermeende onwettige mynwerkers, waaronder buitelanders en minderjariges, is die afgelope paar dae by die Sheba-goudmyn in Barberton, Mpumalanga, aangekeer. Die meeste verdagtes is van Mosambiek, Swaziland, Lesotho en Zimbabwe. Die forum se leier, Tebogo Mashilompane, sê onwettige mynbedrywighede is nie net ʼn sekerheidsbedreiging nie, maar ook ʼn humanitêre krisis:

Die regering sê onwettige mynbedrywighede is ʼn misdaad wat nasionale sekerheid en openbare veiligheid bedreig. Minstens 550 vermeende onwettige myners, insluitend buitelanders en minderjariges, is die afgelope paar dae by die Sheba-goudmyn in Barberton, Mpumalanga, gearresteer. Die regeringswoordvoerder, Nonkululeko Matshali, sê hulle verwelkom die voortgesette inhegtenisneming van onwettige myners en moedig landsburgers aan om die stryd teen onwettige mynbedrywighede te steun:

UK-based Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo (they/them) returns as Deputy Ritchie Santiago in Netflix's supernatural mystery comedy “Wednesday”. Their character portrays the deputy of Jericho's police department, working alongside Sheriff Donovan Galpin (Jamie McShane). The highly anticipated second season will be released in two parts, with Part 1 premiering August 6, 2025, and Part 2 following September 3, 2025.    Season 2 continues the story of Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) as she embarks on a mission to save her roommate, Enid (Emma Myers), from impending doom, all while developing her psychic abilities and facing a new tormentor.   Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the final years of apartheid, Luyanda was raised in Port Elizabeth and the small town of Kinross, Mpumalanga. Their passion for acting began when they played Baloo in a primary school production of The Jungle Book. Their credits include Netflix's Back in Action & Top Boy, Prime Video's How to Date Bill Walsh, and the Doctor Who universe, amongst others.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Die Mining Affected Communities United in Action het president Cyril Ramaphosa gevra dat die Madlanga-kommissie dadelik moet ondersoek instel na die polisie se Operasie Vala Umgodi. Woordvoerder Sabelo Mguni sê dit volg na Vrydag se inhegtenisneming van 400 vermeende onwettige immigrante by 'n myn in Barberton, Mpumalanga. Mguni sê hulle glo die operasie word nie gebruik om sindikate af te breek nie, maar om die leierskap te beskerm terwyl die swakste skakels in die ketting gestraf word:

Polisie in Mpumalanga sê nog onwettige mynwerkers sal na verwagting by die Sheba-myn in Barberton gearresteer word. Maandag is nog 24 vasgetrek wat die getal sedert Vrydag op 518 te staan bring. Aanklagte teen hulle sluit in besit van gouddraende materiaal, oortreding van die Immigrasiewet en betreding. Owerhede beraam dat meer as ʼn duisend onwettige mynwerkers ondergronds bedrywig is. ʼn Polisiewoordvoerder, Donald Mdhluli, sê een van die verdagtes was in besit van ʼn vuurwapen:

Die middelvlak-goudprodusent, Pan African Resources, waarsku onwettige mynbou is 'n nasionale krisis, nadat nog 28 onwettige mynwerkers vanoggend uit die Sheba-myn in Barberton, Mpumalanga gekom het. Altesaam 546 is sedert Vrydag in hegtenis geneem vir betreding, goudoortredings en immigrasie-oortredings. Borgtog van 2 000 Suid-Afrikaanse rand is aan slegs 26 toegestaan. Die onderneming se woordvoerder, Hethen Hira, het aan SABC News gesê herhaalde oortreders stel mynveiligheid en gemeenskapsveiligheid in gevaar en dra by tot werksverliese:

Die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Landbou sê nuwe uitbrekings van die hoogs aansteeklike voëlgriep is in die provinsie aangemeld. Onlangse uitbrekings is bevestig by hoenders in Noordwes en Mpumalanga, met een pluimvee-uitbraak in die Wes-Kaap wat verlede maand by geteelde eende naby die Paarl opgespoor is. Die departement se woordvoerder, Mary James, sê boonop was die virus verantwoordelik vir vrektes onder groot wit pelikane naby Malmesbury en Hartlaub-meeue in Kaapstad:

Die voormalige sekretaris-generaal van die MK-party, Floyd Shivambu, het oud-president Jacob Zuma beskuldig dat hy die party in 'n familie-stokvel verander het, en beweer partyfondse word vir persoonlike gewin misbruik. Shivambu beklee geen leierskapposisies nie en is van die party se parlementêre lys verwyder, al is hy steeds 'n lid van die MK-party. Hy is nou die leier is van die Mayibuye Consultative Process, en het hierdie naweek in Mpumalanga gesê politieke bewegings moet kollektiewe belange verteenwoordig en nie familie- of stamgebaseerde agendas volg nie:

Die regering beplan om in plattelandse slagpale en dieregesondheidsnavorsing te belê om siektebeheer te bevorder en die vee-ekonomie te versterk. Die minister van Landbou, John Steenhuisen, het die aankondiging gedoen op die bek-en-klouseer-indaba in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, waar hy die verouderde reaksiestelsels en vertragings in entstofvervaardiging gekritiseer het. Hy sê die nuwe beleggings in plattelandse slagpale en voerkrale, veral in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, en KwaZulu-Natal, sal help om die onwettige beweging van vee te verminder en wetstoepassing te bevorder:

Rugby: Die Springbok-agterspeler, Aphelele Fassi, sê hulle maak gereed vir ʼn Georgiese span wat tradisioneel sterk vorentoe beur wanneer die bal by die agterlyn beland. Die 23-jarige gaan môremiddag in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, die 12de keer vir die Bokke uitdraf wanneer hulle Georgië pak. Fassi, wat saam met Kurt-Lee Arendse en Edwill van der Merwe die agterste driehoek vorm, verwag ʼn fisiese stryd:

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa about his announcement of a R1.2 billion relief fund aimed at helping municipalities hit by severe floods earlier this year. The hardest-hit provinces include Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. 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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has shown huge gains in by-elections at the expense of both the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). In his latest interview with BizNews, elections analyst Wayne Sussman describes how the DA and the ANC are being affected by the PA's performances “across the length and breadth” of the Western Cape. “And this is a huge marker on the road to 2026. And Gayton McKenzie and the PA will be celebrating this victory today.” He was speaking after the PA's shock win in Mossel Bay last night. Sussman also analyses the DA performance in Tshwane where it held a ward last night, as well as the ANC seeing “some recovery” in Mpumalanga. Sussman further dissects the latest dramatic developments in the City of Joburg where the ANC Mayor survived a Vote of Confidence, but the ActionSA Speaker was ousted.

Die regering sê die aankoms van entstof om die hardnekkige bek-en-klouseersiekte te bestry sal help teen die verspreiding van die siekte en biosekuriteit verbeter. Altesaam 900 000 entstofampules wat van die Botswana Entstofinstituut verkry is, het verlede week in die land aangekom. Die siekte is in KwaZulu-Natal aangemeld wat die ergste geraak is, asook Gauteng, Noordwes en Mpumalanga. 'n Regeringswoordvoerder, Kgomotso Ranoto sê inenting en die plasing van besmette eiendomme onder kwarantyn het begin:

Die Kabinet sê hy het vinnig opgetree teen 'n nuwe uitbreking van bek-en-klouseer, met inperkingsmaatreëls wat reeds in plek is. Die Departement van Landbou het meer as 900 000 dosisse entstof bestel, met die eerste besending wat binnekort verwag word. Die minister in die Presidensie, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, sê plase wat geraak is in Gauteng, Mpumalanga en KwaZulu-Natal is onder kwarantyn geplaas, en die beweging van vee word beperk:

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Rajen Naidoo, head of Occupational and Environmental Health at UKZN, about a shocking new report from Greenpeace Africa and CREA revealing that air pollution killed 42,000 South Africans in 2023 including over 1,300 children. The economic cost? R960 billion, over 14% of the country’s GDP. Most of the pollution comes from coal-fired power stations in Mpumalanga and Gauteng, yet the government continues to let major polluters off the hook. It’s a crisis of lungs, livelihoods, and leadership. 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.

Die minister van Wetenskap, Tegnologie en Innovering, Blade Nzimande, sê Suid-Afrika se binnelandse en kusgemeenskappe moet meer bewus raak van die land se oseaan-erfenis. Hy het die hoofrede gelewer op ʼn slypskool met die titel, Verbind binnelandse gemeenskappe met die oseaan, in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Dis deel van Suid-Afrika se groter #Ocean20-pogings onder sy G20-presidentskap om volhoubare gebruik van oseaanhulpbronne te verseker. Nzimande het aan die SABC gesê groter opvoedingspogings is nodig om oseaangesondheid met nasionale volhoubaarheids-doelwitte te verbind:

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê die begrotingsdooiepunt wat nou opgelos is, is nie 'n rede vir die verwydering van minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana nie. Daar was verskeie oproepe dat die minister afgedank moet word oor die dooiepunt wat hom nou noop om die begroting vir die derde keer op 21 Mei ter tafel te lê. Dit is 'n ongekende stap sedert 1994. Ramaphosa het gister by Cosatu se Werkersdag-herdenking in Mpumalanga gesê die silwer randjie van die dooiepunt is 'n meer deursigtige begrotingsproses:

Minister van Vervoer, Barbara Creecy sê Suid-Afrika het die laagste aantal padsterftes in drie jaar gedurende die Paasnaweek aangeteken. Botsings het met 32,5-persent verminder en sterftes het met 45,6-persent gedaal in vergelyking met 2024. Creecy skryf die sukses toe aan vroeë beplanning, sigbare verkeerspatrollering, en vennootskappe tussen die gemeenskap en die regering. Meer as 177 000 voertuie is nagegaan en 941 bestuurders is vir dronkbestuur in hegtenis geneem. Sy het bevestig dat, behalwe in Mpumalanga en die Oos-Kaap. het ongelukke in die provinsies afgeneem:

All manner of things are going on — thanks to those folks out there who've been sending me notes and support, much appreciated. Episode 220 deals with the start of the Transvaal Civil War, and quite a bit about Paul Kruger's early life. The American civil war was raging in 1862, and there's nothing like a war to trigger innovation — if you excuse the pun. Richard Jordan Gatling patented his terrifying Gatling gun featuring multiple rotating barrels driven by a hand crank, allowing operators to unleash a relentless hailstorm of bullets—up to several hundred rounds per minute. Its distinctive mechanical whirr echoed across battlefields, marking a chilling shift toward modern, industrialized warfare. While undoubtedly efficient, the Gatling gun also embodied a grim reality: the age when technology would reshape combat forever had arrived. Just in time to cause more chaos in the already bloody American Civil War. What is less known these days is that there was another Civil War involving descendants of Europeans, and this was going on in South Africa. The AmaZulu had just wrapped up their own recent Civil War as you've heard. All manner of brutal and uncivil conduct marked this period in South African history, as neighbour turned against neighbour and the bonds of society frayed. The Boer Republics had been riven by conflict since the days of the Voortrekkers, but in 1862 perhaps inspired in part by the American civil War, the Boer Republics went from squabbling to skirmishing. There's no proof that the carnage of the United States directly influenced South Africa, but there is proof that the Boers knew about it. Later, during the apartheid period of National Party Rule, this Transvaal Civil War was deposited in historical file 13, almost expunged, because it contradicted the prevailing political ideology where it was all the whites against all the blacks. Anything that detracted from this nationalist agenda was taboo. The modern architects of African nationalism, too, often reshape the past to suit their narratives, discarding inconvenient histories into their own version of "file 13."Compared to the carnage in America, where an estimated 750 000 people died, the South African version was far less bloody. A few dozen dead and wounded. A handful of skirmishes was the real effect, which took place in what is now Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the North West Province - but at the same time as the American Civil War which ran from 1861 to 1865. The Transvaal Civil War started in 1862 and ended in 1864. While less gory, it was emblematic of the frontier streak embedded in the first generation descendants of the Voortrekkers. According to the constitution of the Republic, the Hervormde Church was the state church. Its members alone were entitled to exercise any influence in public affairs. Whoever was not a member of the Hervormde Church was not a fully-qualified burgher. Paul Kruger belonged to the Christelljk-Gereformeerde Kerk founded recently, in 1859, by Dr. Postma, at Rustenburg. This church became known in South Africa as the Dopper, or partly Canting Church. The derivation of the word Dopper is not completely clear, but it was believed to have come from the word dop, a damper or extinguisher for putting out Candles.

Wildbewaarders in Mpumalanga het een van die vier leeus wat verlede Sondag uit die Krugerwildtuin ontsnap het gevang. Die leeumannetjie is in Huntington opgespoor en is tans in die sorg van die Mpumalanga-toerisme en parke-agentskap. Drie leeus is steeds weg, en word tans in nabygeleë dorpe gesoek. Simphiwe Shungube van die agentskap het inwoners versoek om nie die diere te nader nie en dit onmiddelik aan te meld as die diere gesien word:

Freelance journalist Andrew Thompson joins John Maytham to share South Africa's most intriguing pit stops for an Easter road trip. The two dive into some of the lesser-known, must-visit spots scattered along the country’s highways — from the towering Big Pineapple in Bathurst to the surreal sculpture garden of the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die organisasie Suid-Afrikaanse Suikerrietkwekers waarsku enige verhoging in Amerikaanse tariewe op suikerinvoere kan kwekers en landelike gemeenskappe ernstig benadeel. Die organisasie vra die regering om voort te gaan met sy onderhandelings met Amerika om verdere uitvoerbelasting te voorkom. Uitvoerende hoof Thomas Funke sê hoewel die tarief van 30-persent vir 90 dae opgehef is, stel die voortgesette tarief van 10 persent steeds werk en voortbestaan in gevaar in KwaZulu-Natal en Mpumalanga:

Meer as 13 800 verdagtes is in die afgelope week tydens Operasie Shanela in hegtenis geneem. Die polisie het ook 21 jeugdiges uit 'n onwettige kamp in Mpumalanga gered en beslag gelê op meer as 100 vuurwapens. Bykomende arrestasies sluit in 164 vir verkragting en 170 vir moord. Die polisiewoordvoerder, Athlenda Mathe, sê operasies sal voor die Paasnaweek verskerp word om openbare veiligheid te verseker:

John Maytham is joined by Grammy Award-winner Zakes Bantwini to talk about Rhythms of Love, a benefit concert in Cape Town hosted by Mom’s House for Children. The event aims to raise funds for vulnerable children in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Zakes shares how this music-filled weekend will support clean water, education, and healing initiatives — all powered by rhythm and purpose. This is more than an event—it’s the beginning of a movement. Buy a ticket via QUICKET The Beach Party with ZAKES BANTWINI and top Cape Town DJs and Internationals Cabo Beach club SAT 19 April 2025, 12 S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront , Cape Town, From 3pm till Late ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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