Podcasts about Mpumalanga

The search for the missing 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane continues. He went missing on Sunday after the vehicle which he was traveling in together with two other persons plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The bodies of the other two were recovered inside the vehicle when it was pulled out of the river. Family and friends have gathered at the scene to help with the search. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Provincial Dive Co-ordinator of the Police Divers, Captain Johan Potgieter.

A helicopter has been brought in to assist in the search of Zenande Chiloane who is missing since Sunday morning after their vehicle plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. It is believed that the 21-year-old was in the company of the two people whose bodies were found in the vehicle when it was pulled out. The bodies of the two have been identified as that of Godfrey Virgo and Tintswalo Khoza. SABC reporter Nhlamulo Mabasa .

President Cyril Ramaphosa het die bekendstelling van Lenacapavir beskryf as 'n vername draaipunt in Suid-Afrika se stryd teen MIV/Vigs. Hy het tydens die geleentheid in Secunda, Mpumalanga, gesê die deurbraak verteenwoordig 'n oorwinning vir die wetenskap met hoop en vernuwing om lewens te red. Ramaphosa het die minister van gesondheid, Aaron Motsoaledi, geloof vir Suid-Afrika se lisensie-ooreenkoms. Hy glo die land beweeg nader aan die einde van die MIV/Vigs-pandemie:

Ramaphosa launched the rollout of Lenacapavir in Mpumalanga yesterday. Lenacapavir is a new injectable prevention drug for HIV. Speaking at the launch Ramaphosa said the launch of Lenacapavir marks a turning point in South Africa's fight against HIV. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Minister of Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi.

Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, Director at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, about the rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention injection lenacapavir, its potential to reduce new infections, and what it means for South Africa’s fight against HIV. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk 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 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says HIV/AIDS has left a destruction and scars in many families across the country and the globe. Ramaphosa was speaking at the official launch of the HIV prevention drug- Lenacapavir in Secunda, Mpumalanga. He says 360 public health care centers in the country's provinces will be administering the drug to save lives. Ramaphosa has urged young people to continue using other preventative measures available beyond the new drug. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Director at Advocacy for Prevention of HIV and AIDS, Yvette Raphael

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today launch a new twice-a-year HIV prevention injection in Mpumalanga. The shot offers six months of protection per dose and will be rolled out nationally. Health officials say it could transform prevention efforts in high-risk areas. The rollout starts today at an event in Mpumalanga. Authorities hope the injectable will reduce new infections nationwide. We spoke to Sibongile Tshabalala, Chairperson of the Treatment Action Campaign

Two 28-year-old men are appearing in Mkhuhlu Magistrate's Court today for the murder of three people in Marite, Mpumalanga. Police arrested them on Friday after an intelligence operation by Calcutta and Acornhoek detectives. One suspect was found with an unlicenced firearm believed to be linked to the killings. Provincial MEC for Community Safety, Jackie Macie welcomed the arrests and called for more patrols in the Calcutta precinct, especially at night.

Guest: Speedy Mashilo | MEC for Human Settlements and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Mpumalanga Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Speedy Mashilo about safety during the winter initiation season, efforts to combat illegal initiation schools, and the measures being taken to prevent injuries and deaths among initiates. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk 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 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident CSI and conservationists Tim Neary and Stephen Mallory, key members of the Botanical Society of South Africa (BotSoc) - Lowveld Branch in Mpumalanga, about the organisation's work in plant conservation, its efforts to protect indigenous flora, environmental education initiatives, and community projects aimed at preserving the region's rich biodiversity. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 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 South African National Parks says the Kruger National Park remains one of the country's critical destinations. Spanning nearly two million hectares across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, with its eastern boundary running along the Lebombo Mountains bordering Mozambique, Kruger remains one of the world's largest protected areas. Today (30 May ) marks 100 years since the Park was proclaimed as the country's first national park. In 1926 the Kruger National Park was transformed from a game reserve to a tourist attraction that prioritises nature conservation. To date the Kruger attracts nearly two million visitors annually and has retained its standing as a top African safari destination. It has become a must visit destination for locals and visitors alike. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Willie Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Aubrey Masango speaks to Veronica Makhoali, Newzroom Afrika Reporter about the extortion case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and three co-accused being back on the court roll. They unpack why the case was struck, what’s changed, and what comes next for one of Mpumalanga’s most high-profile taxi-related prosecutions. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Crime Time, Veronica Makhoali, Newzroom Afrika, Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni, Mpumalanga, Bafana Oupa Sindane, Phillmon Msiza, Mvimba Masilela, Delmas Magistrates Court, Extortion, Money Laundering The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet 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 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 7 illegal miners have been detained and equipment seized on Mashobota Farm near Mbombela in Mpumalanga. A multi-disciplinary team today conducted raids aimed at clamping down on illegal mining in the area. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Safety, Security, and Liaison department spokesperson Mmusi Moeti.

The case against businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and his co-accused has been postponed to 1st of September in the Delmas Magistrates court in Mpumalanga. This is for the defence to secure legal representation. All the accused have been granted bail of 70-thousand rand each. Sibanyoni, Daniel Masilela, Philemon Msiza and Bafana Sindane handed themselves over at the Delmas Police Station this morning where they were processed before appearing in court. They are charged with extortion and two counts of money laundering. The matter was re-enrolled today after it was struck off the roll at the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court last week when the prosecutor failed to appear in court. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC reporter Nonhlanhla Ntshingila

At least 10 people have died and several others injured following a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bus on the R39 between Standerton and Morgenzon in Mpumalanga. Authorities say all the deceased were occupants of the taxi, including the driver. The department of community safety and security says the crash happened in misty conditions shortly just after 5am early today. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the spokesperson of Mpumalanga Community Safety and Security department Moeti Mmusi

John Maytham speaks to Mongezi Koko, EWN journalist, to get the latest from the Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni case. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag het 'n aanklaer wat betrokke is by die taxibaas Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni-saak geskors nadat hy nie in die hof verskyn het nie. Die hoëprofiel-afpersing- en geldwassery-saak teen Sibanyoni en drie medebeskuldigdes is gevolglik in die Landdroshof in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga van die rol geskrap. Mthunzi Mhaga van die NVG sê daar sal dissiplinêre stappe teen die aanklaer geneem word na aanleiding van die voorval:

Die minister van Justisie en Grondwetlike Ontwikkeling, Mmamoloko Kubayi, verwelkom die skorsing van ʼn aanklaer van Mpumalanga, Mkhuseli Ntaba, hangende tugoptrede. Hy het Maandag versuim om op te daag by die Kwaggafonteinse landdroshof, waarna die saak teen die taxi-magnaat, Joe ‘Ferrari' Sibanyoni en ander van die rol geskrap is. Hulle het tereggestaan op aanklagte van afpersing en geldwassery. Woordvoerder Palesa Rammitlwa sê ʼn lasbrief is uitgereik vir Ntaba se inhegtenisneming:

Mandy Wiener speaks to SAPS Mpumalanga Spokesperson, Colonel Mavela Masondo about the Mpumalanga police maintaining that they have a strong case in Kwaggafontein extortion matter even after it has been struck of the court roll. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk 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 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report from 12:00 to 13:00. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk 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 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Prosecuting Authority says that an instruction has already gone out for the court matter involving prominent taxi boss Madoda "Joe Ferrari" Sibanyoni and three co-accused, to be re-enrolled. The case was struck off the roll by the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's court in Mpumalanga yesterday. This is due to to the prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, not showing up in court. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says they are expecting a report from Ntaba this afternoon, which will explain his reasons for not being in court. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago

Three suspects aged between 46 and 60 are expected to appear on Wednesday before the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court on charges relating to extortion. The suspects were arrested by members of the organized crime unit in Mpumalanga in the early hours of this morning, two in Gauteng and one in Mpumalanga. Among the arrested suspects is a taxi boss. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mpumalanga Provincial Police Spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo.

Mpumalanga will mark International Nurses Day with a special event in Secunda hosted by DENOSA and the provincial Health Department. This year's theme, "Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives," focuses on working conditions, training and support for nurses. Outstanding nurses will be honoured for excellence in patient care, education and leadership. We're now joined by Cyril Mdhluli, Provincial Secretary of DENOSA to reflect on the significance of this day and the state of nursing in South Africa...

Die Nasionale Rampbestuursentrum het al drie regeringsvlakke versoek om hul steun vir rampbestuurspanne te verskerp en gebeurlikheidsmaatreëls te versterk. Dit volg nadat die ongunstige weerstoestande in sommige provinsies as 'n nasionale ramp geklassifiseer is, weens stortreën, storms en skadelike wind in die Wes-Kaap, Noordwes, Vrystaat, Oos-Kaap, Noord-Kaap en Mpumalanga. Thabo Khupari van Nasionale Rampbestuur sê hierdie klassifikasie plaas nou die primêre verantwoordelikheid op die regering:

The Acting Head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Thabo Khupari, says at least 10 fatalities have been reported nationwide as adverse weather conditions continue to impact several provinces. The government has officially classified the recent severe weather battering several provinces as a national disaster. The declaration follows widespread flooding, storms, damaging winds, and snowfall affecting the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga. The National Disaster Management Centre says the move will strengthen coordination and speed up relief, rescue, and recovery operations as communities continue facing infrastructure damage. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Acting Head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Thabo Khupari

Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to install nine new automatic weather stations aimed at closing observational gaps and improving early warning systems. The stations, now operational in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are expected to support more accurate forecasts and disaster preparedness. The SA Weather Service say the collaboration is key to reducing weather-related losses and building community resilience. For more we're joined by Rudzani Malala, Head of Disaster Risk Reduction at the South African Weather Service

This podcast series of five episodes compellingly captures communities' experiences with climate change and failures in disaster relief by government. This is the third episode, and focuses on the responsible managing of climate-related budgets and projects, weak governance structures hindering the effective implementation of climate policies and community support programs, deficiencies in the Climate Change Act, and more. The backdrop is the 2022 closure of the Komati power station in Mpumalanga and how it failed as a test case for the just transition to clean energy. Our guests include climate sustainability expert Professor Imran Valodia of Wits University; legal researcher Mashudu Masutha; climate science writer and journalist Leonie Joubert; Bongani Johannes from Mining Affected Communities United in Action; Malik Dasoo, a researcher with Extinction Rebellion; and community voices from Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including Grace, Mam'Nkuna, and Sinki.

Weather, some say, is fickle. Of course nature is just nature but when you're on high ground, the mountains, and the weather moves in, the temperature drops in minutes and wind shifts. It is a dangerous place and that's during mid-summer. Perhaps summer is the most dangerous time to be caught in a mountain storm, particularly in South Africa because there's more moisture and freezing sleet and snow sweeps over the summit, overwhelming hikers in shorts and T-shirts. During January and February 1881, the weather along the Natal escarpment near Volksrust and Majuba was characterized by high rainfall, frequent thunderstorms, thick mist, and cold nights. This period was at the height of the summer rainy season, creating wet, muddy conditions that significantly impacted military operations during the First Boer War. The weather at times was bitter, just like the Boer sentiment. Laing's Nek gravesite was desecrated in 1969 when Afrikaner Nationalists under cover of dark, blew up a large Cross that had been erected over the graves of Royal Navy sailors who'd perished during the Battle of Laing's Nek in February 1881. Such was the depth of historical bitterness. Memories run deep. The last known Boer of the First Anglo-Boer war, Jacob "Jaap" Coetzer died in the same year as the exploding cross — 1969 - showing just how long veterans of war can live amongst a population that has no clue about their past. A vet of the first Anglo-Boer War had lived to hear Beatles music. Coetzer was 15 year's old when he joined Commandant Piet Joubert's commandos in the area of Laings Nek, and was a survivor of the next major clash, Majuba. Not that Jaap Coetzer was in any way linked to the desecration. Laing's Nek lies on the N11, a quick 20 minute drive through this pass and you ascend from the rolling hills of KZN into the highground of Mpumalanga — or the Transvaal as it was in 1881. In January 1881, the British force under Major General Sir George Pomeroy Colley moved off from Newcastle after his ultimatum to the Boers had been ignored. Despite his intelligence and administrative competence, his battlefield record would reveal a critical weakness: a tendency to apply textbook European tactics in environments where they were increasingly obsolete. The Boers, by contrast, were armed with modern Westley Richards breech-loading rifles and other similar breech-loading firearms, which allowed for faster and more accurate fire than the older muzzle-loading weapons that had shaped earlier British tactics. Many Boers were also skilled marksmen, accustomed to hunting and irregular warfare, and they fought from concealed positions—rocks, ridges, and scrub—rather than in formal lines. This combination of mobility, cover, and firepower was going to be devastating. Colley led 1216 officers and men including five companies of the 58th Regiment, 5 companies of the 3rd Battalion of the 60th Rifles, 150 cavalrymen, a party of Royal Navy sailors with two 7 pound guns, and a mounted unit of Royal Artillery with four 9 pound guns. Major General Colley was determined to revenge the previous month's debacle at Bronkhorstpruit. The Boers setup four main laagers on the escarpment north east of Majuba. Their main camp was based at a point south of the Standerton Road, about 10 kilometers from Wakkerstroom. From here, flanking the two roads which approached from Newcastle, their patrols could ride out to watch the Buffalo River fords, as well as Laing's Nek. Colley had moved off from Newcastle on the 24th January, after two days of heavy rain held up his wagons. On the 25th they struggled across the Imbazane River, and on the 26th, crossed the Ingogo River. British patrols saw Boers moving on the pass, and on the evening of the 27th, noted that Laings Nek was occupied in force. More heavy rain fell that day, and a thick mist drifted across the landscape. On the morning of the 28th, Colley led his force out of the laager.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot enforce its own directives and must approach the courts to give effect to its findings. This matter stems from a dispute on a farm in Mpumalanga, where occupiers complained they were being denied access to borehole water. Both the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal found the Commission's directives are not legally binding - prompting the Commission to appeal. The ruling reinforces the limits of Chapter 9 institutions and maintains the judiciary's role in enforcement. SABC News Political Reporter, Zara Groenewald has the details followed by an extensions Sunday Discussion on this between Jon Gericke and Attorney for Civil and Political Justice at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, Mazi Choshane together Dr Henk Boshoff from the South African Human Rights Commissioner...

Weather, some say, is fickle. Of course nature is just nature but when you're on high ground, the mountains, and the weather moves in, the temperature drops in minutes and wind shifts. It is a dangerous place and that's during mid-summer. Perhaps summer is the most dangerous time to be caught in a mountain storm, particularly in South Africa because there's more moisture and freezing sleet and snow sweeps over the summit, overwhelming hikers in shorts and T-shirts. During January and February 1881, the weather along the Natal escarpment near Volksrust and Majuba was characterized by high rainfall, frequent thunderstorms, thick mist, and cold nights. This period was at the height of the summer rainy season, creating wet, muddy conditions that significantly impacted military operations during the First Boer War. The weather at times was bitter, just like the Boer sentiment. Laing's Nek gravesite was desecrated in 1969 when Afrikaner Nationalists under cover of dark, blew up a large Cross that had been erected over the graves of Royal Navy sailors who'd perished during the Battle of Laing's Nek in February 1881. Such was the depth of historical bitterness. Memories run deep. The last known Boer of the First Anglo-Boer war, Jacob "Jaap" Coetzer died in the same year as the exploding cross — 1969 - showing just how long veterans of war can live amongst a population that has no clue about their past. A vet of the first Anglo-Boer War had lived to hear Beatles music. Coetzer was 15 year's old when he joined Commandant Piet Joubert's commandos in the area of Laings Nek, and was a survivor of the next major clash, Majuba. Not that Jaap Coetzer was in any way linked to the desecration. Laing's Nek lies on the N11, a quick 20 minute drive through this pass and you ascend from the rolling hills of KZN into the highground of Mpumalanga — or the Transvaal as it was in 1881. In January 1881, the British force under Major General Sir George Pomeroy Colley moved off from Newcastle after his ultimatum to the Boers had been ignored. Despite his intelligence and administrative competence, his battlefield record would reveal a critical weakness: a tendency to apply textbook European tactics in environments where they were increasingly obsolete. The Boers, by contrast, were armed with modern Westley Richards breech-loading rifles and other similar breech-loading firearms, which allowed for faster and more accurate fire than the older muzzle-loading weapons that had shaped earlier British tactics. Many Boers were also skilled marksmen, accustomed to hunting and irregular warfare, and they fought from concealed positions—rocks, ridges, and scrub—rather than in formal lines. This combination of mobility, cover, and firepower was going to be devastating. Colley led 1216 officers and men including five companies of the 58th Regiment, 5 companies of the 3rd Battalion of the 60th Rifles, 150 cavalrymen, a party of Royal Navy sailors with two 7 pound guns, and a mounted unit of Royal Artillery with four 9 pound guns. Major General Colley was determined to revenge the previous month's debacle at Bronkhorstpruit. The Boers setup four main laagers on the escarpment north east of Majuba. Their main camp was based at a point south of the Standerton Road, about 10 kilometers from Wakkerstroom. From here, flanking the two roads which approached from Newcastle, their patrols could ride out to watch the Buffalo River fords, as well as Laing's Nek. Colley had moved off from Newcastle on the 24th January, after two days of heavy rain held up his wagons. On the 25th they struggled across the Imbazane River, and on the 26th, crossed the Ingogo River. British patrols saw Boers moving on the pass, and on the evening of the 27th, noted that Laings Nek was occupied in force. More heavy rain fell that day, and a thick mist drifted across the landscape. On the morning of the 28th, Colley led his force out of the laager.

The Gauteng Department of Health has raised concern over a sharp rise in malaria cases and related deaths across the province. While malaria is both preventable and treatable, delayed diagnosis can be fatal. Health officials say the increase is partly linked to travel to high-risk regions such as Limpopo and Mpumalanga, as well as neighbouring countries including Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. As the world marks World Malaria Day on the 25th of April, the department is urging residents to remain vigilant, seek early treatment and take preventative measures to curb the spread of the disease. We spoke to Tebogo Matjokotja, Programme Manager for Communicable Disease Control at the Gauteng Department of Health.

Die polisie reageer op bewerings van Mpumalanga se geskorste polisiekommisaris dat top-polisiestrukture inmeng by ondersoeke in die provinsie. Boeliegedrag in skole neem toe, en word nou as 'n nasionale krisis beskryf. Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is besig om die omvang van skade te bepaal ná drie dae van swaar reën in die Wes-Kaap.

Die Nasionale Mynwerkersvakbond het steun uitgespreek vir 'n klasaksie teen steenkoolmynmaatskappye, insluitend South32, BHP Billiton en Seriti Power, namens gemeenskappe wat deur steenkool geraak word. Die vakbond voer aan werkers en nabygeleë inwoners in Mpumalanga en dele van Limpopo ly vir dekades weens onveilige toestande en korporatiewe nalatigheid, wat asemhalingsiektes en omgewingskade veroorsaak. Die woordvoerder van NUM, Livhuwani Mammburu doen 'n beroep op vergoeding vir geaffekteerde gemeenskappe:

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Several parents at Fundakwazi Primary School in Mpumalanga have raised serious concerns after allegations emerged that a man working as a gardener at the school sexually violated a number of learners. The incident has once again highlighted growing fears about the safety of children in schools, which are meant to be secure environments for teaching and protection. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila....

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged party structures to unite, warning that infighting only deepens the struggles facing ordinary South Africans. He made the call while closing the ANC's Limpopo elective conference in Polokwane yesterday. Dr Phophi Ramathuba was elected as the new Limpopo Chairperson, while Mandla Ndlovu secured re-election in Mpumalanga. Meanwhile, the ANC's Eastern Cape leadership heads to Luthuli House today for talks with national officials after a court order halted their provincial conference over the weekend. For analysis on the recent ANC provincial developments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Professor Tumi Senokoane

The ANC is grappling with three elective conferences in three provinces, names Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape. The Polokwane High Court had earlier dismissed an application to interdict the conference from taking place while in Mpumalanga it's been smooth sailing for the province's conference. Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape conference has been marred by internal squabbles with the East London High Court in KwaGompo looking into the matter. Jon Gericke caught up with SABC News Political Editor Mzwandile Mbeje for the lates...

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Prof Rebecca Garland, an atmospheric scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, about the strange sulphur-like smell that many Johannesburg residents have noticed in the air over the past few days. Described by many as a “rotten egg” odour, the smell is often linked to gases such as sulphur compounds or hydrogen sulphide. While the source may not necessarily be nearby, scientists explain that pollution can travel hundreds of kilometres through the atmosphere, carried by wind and weather systems from industrial regions such as the Highveld and parts of Mpumalanga into Gauteng. 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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AfriForum sê die regering se goedkeuring van Rand Water se 800 miljoen rand belegging in 'n Zanzibar-waterprojek is 'n bewys van sy misplaaste prioriteite. Die organisasie waarsku terwyl miljoene in die buiteland bestee word, worstel inwoners van Gauteng, Mpumalanga, die Vrystaat en Noordwes steeds met ernstige watertekorte. Marais de Vaal van AfriForum noem die besluit polities-gedrewe en vra die regering om eers plaaslike waterkrisisse aan te pak:

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Verskeie staatsdepartemente in Mpumalanga gaan weens bedrog met die bou van skole ondersoek word. Nog miljoene dosisse bek-en-klouseer-entstof word binnekort in die land verwag. Die aktivistegroep, Action Society, sê misdaadstatistiek weerspieël nie die ware toestand in die land nie.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Suikerrietkwekersvereniging doen 'n beroep op president Cyril Ramaphosa om dringend in te gryp om die suikerbedryf te red. Die organisasie waarsku Tongaat Hulett se moontlike likwidasie bedreig 18 000 produsente, 40 000 werksgeleenthede en landelike ekonomieë in KwaZulu-Natal en Mpumalanga. Die voorsitter van die vereniging, Higgins Mdluli, vra die regering om meulens aan die gang te hou, suikerinvoerpryse te hersien, suikerbelasting te skrap en plaaslike produksie te ondersteun ten einde werksgeleenthede te beskerm en ekonomiese bestendigheid te verseker:

Die Suid-Afrikaanse suikernywerheid staar 'n ernstige krisis in die gesig met Tongaat Hulett wat nader aan likwidasie beweeg. Die maatskappy se meulens, raffinaderye en verbouing van suikerriet ondersteun duisende klein- en grootskaalse produsente in KwaZulu-Natal en Mpumalanga. Die voorsitter van die SA Suikerrietkwekersvereniging, Higgins Mdluli, waarsku die ineenstorting bedreig die lewensbestaan van duisende suikerrietprodusente. Mdluli doen 'n beroep op die regering en Tongaat se reddingspraktisyns om dringend die voortsetting van die meulbedryf te verseker en produsente se inkomste te beskerm:

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Mlandzeni Boyce, CEO of ROMPCO, about the company’s Learner Support Programme—an education initiative aimed at supporting learners in rural and under-resourced schools in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, with a focus on maths, science, dignity, and long-term opportunities. 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/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Mr Gerald Sambo, Media Liaison Officer for the Mpumalanga Education Department. 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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Coast Breakfast joined Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels as they help flood victims in Limpopo and Mpumalanga by donating R30,000 towards the initiative. Take a listen to the moment here Webpage

Jane Dutton speaks to SAMRC Chief Specialist Scientist within the Environment and Health Research Unit, Professor Caradee Wright about health risks following the floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk 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 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood devastation grips Limpopo and Mpumalanga as Gift of the Givers intensifies relief efforts by Radio Islam

Darren, Sky and Carmen discuss the floods battering the Limpopo and Mpumalanga area, with the Kruger National Park being at the centre of it all. Webpage

Die Departement van Water en Sanitasie het nog drie sluise van die Vaaldam oopgemaak om die uitvloei verder te verhoog nadat vyf sluise Maandag geopen is. Dit is as gevolg van die aanhoudende reën in Gauteng en Mpumalanga. Die departement se woordvoerder, Mandla Mathebula, sê die opening van agt sluise sal die watervrystelling verhoog, en dit kan 'n oorstroming van die rivieroewer stroomaf veroorsaak, wat infrastruktuur in laerliggende gebiede in die vloedvlakte sal raak: