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Suid-Afrika se openbare gesondheidsorg vaar goed volgens internasionale standaarde vir bekostigbare gesondheidsorg. Dit is ondanks die feit dat slegs 15-persent van die bevolking toegang het tot private gesondheidsorg. Belanghebbendes het op die Raad van Gesondheidsorgfinansierders se jaarkonferensie in Kaapstad die behoefte beklemtoon om gesondheidsorg te hervorm. Die raad se besturende direkteur, Katlego Mothudi, het aan die SABC gesê gesondheidsorg moet meer toeganklik wees vir alle Suid-Afrikaners:

Die Parlement se staande komitee oor Openbare Rekeninge beklemtoon 'n dringende behoefte aan regeringsingryping om die SABC se ineenstorting te verhoed. Die SABC benodig ongeveer 7,5-miljard-rand om sy onbefondsde openbare diens-mandaat te vervul. SKOOR se voorsitter, Songezo Zibi, het die uitsaaier se finansiële onbestendigheid uitgelig en waarsku sonder bykomende befondsing verkeer sy volhoubaarheid in gevaar:

In this BizNews Briefing, President Cyril Ramaphosa pushes back against claims of white Afrikaner persecution, following their controversial resettlement in the US under a Trump-era refugee programme. Gayton McKenzie demands that his department prioritise South Africans for jobs, rejecting foreign hires. Economist Dawie Roodt shares his expectations for next week's national budget, while Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden discusses a challenging year of financial results. The SABC appeals for R7.3 billion to fulfil its public broadcasting mandate, drawing criticism for diverting commercial revenue. On the global front, Tencent bets big on AI integration despite short-term profit pressures.

The Communications and Digital Technologies Department has lauded the current SABC board for its efforts towards stabilising the institution. The department, SABC executives and board members are currently briefing parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts, on the public broadcaster's audit outcomes and financial performance. The department's Deputy Minister, Mondli Gungubele earlier said that since the introduction of the current board, the SABC has shown a significant improvement in its governance. Speaking on what the entity has spent its R3.2 billion bail out on, SABC Board Member, Phathiswa Magopeni says it is important to note that the majority of funds have gone into keeping the entity afloat.

The R255-million asbestos roof replacement tender case has returned to the High Court in Bloemfontein, Free State. This after the state witness fell sick last week. Judge Phillip Loubser was expected to deliver a ruling on whether other defense lawyers in the Asbestos case can cross examine the state witness. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Kamogelo Seekoei

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli has appealed to customers of Ithala Development Bank to continue supporting the financial institution, following a recent Pietermaritzburg High Court judgement. The judgement was handed down earlier this week, after Ithala had sought an urgent court interdict against the Repayment Administrator's instruction in January, that Ithala's ABSA accounts be frozen. Speaking to the latest development's on the bank, Ntuli also highlighted the importance of investing in and supporting the institution as a symbol of provincial pride. Sakina Kamwendo spoke SABC reporter, Khalesakhe Mbense

Various political parties together with religious groups have gathered outside the East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape televangelist, Timothy Omotoso is expected to make his court appearance. Omotoso was arrested at the weekend on charges of contravening the provisions of the Immigration Act. FSakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku...

The trial-within-a-trial in the 255 million rand asbestos roof removal case, has been postponed to Wednesday following the illness of one of the state's witnesses. Judge Phillip Loubser was expected to deliver a ruling on whether defense lawyers can cross examine the state witness. This comes after Laurence Hodes, who is the legal representative of former Free State premier, Ace Magashule, informed the court that he also wanted to cross examine the state witness. Moroadi Cholota, who is the former PA of Magashule, is also challenging the legality of her extradition from the United States. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Ismail Modiba

Fake videos generated using artificial intelligence which show bogus representations of SABC journalists and presenters promoting different projects or seen to be advertising products are still making waves on various social media. The videos are becoming more sophisticated making it hard for unsuspecting individuals to tell if the videos are real. Scammers use AI, to clone the voice of the newsreader of TV personalities to endorse a product. Concerns that these video raise is that the technology can be used to spread disinformation... For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Admire Mare , Head of Department of Communication and Media at the University of Johannesburg

On this week's show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Roku's smart home strategy is making its streaming devices harder to ignore Sonos Strikes a Surprising Deal with Yamaha Masimo to Sell Consumer Audio Business to HARMAN International Other: Robert's Forever Home Theater Has the Best Universal Remote Got Better? - Remote 3 Google AI Reimagines Wizard of Oz for the Las Vegas Sphere!

The families of journalist Aserie Ndlovu's partner Zodwa Mdhluli are pinning their hopes on the DNA tests to be conducted on the remains found in the bushes in Limpopo to determine if they are those of their loved ones. Police recovered the remains believed to be those of the missing couple in Rust de Winter in Limpopo. The couple has been missing since February. Police say one of the five people arrested for the couple's disappearance led them to the area where the remains were found. The five are expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mdhluli's son, Treasure and SABC reporter, Sashin Naidoo

Constable Cebekhulu Linda is being buried today in Bloemforntein in the Free State. Constable Cebekhulu Linda was among the three constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops river in Centurion, Pretoria, a week ago. Family and friends have described constable Cebekhulu Linda as a person who was destined for greatness. They say from a young age he was tasked with responsibilities which he carried out with diligence. His funeral service is under way at the St Rose Catholic Church in Bochabela in Bloemfontein. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Kamohelo Tsotetsi

National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola has thanked Constable Boipelo Senoge for her dedication in serving her country through the SAPS. He spoke at her funeral held at St. Peter Anglican church at Rocklands in Bloemfontein. Senoge was stationed in Parkweg Police station in Bloemfontein since July 2024.Constable Senoge died alongside two of her colleagues - Costables Cebekhulu Linda and Keabetswe Buys. The bodies of the three officers were recovered from the Hennops River at Centurion, (Gauteng) last week after they had gone missing on the 23rd of April. They were last seen by their families when they left their homes in Bloemfontein travelling to their area of deployment in Limpopo. However the search for the three constables reached a tragic end this week when the first two bodies were found while the third body was recove shortly after. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Kamohelo Tsotetsi who is following the story for us...

The Pretoria High Court is today expected to make a ruling in the 20 years illegal cigarettes trading allegation against Hennie Delport by SARS. The R264 million case is against Delport for allegedly claiming false VAT and exercise duties from Sars resumes in the High Court in Pretoria today. Delport has cited collusion between the South African Revenue Service (Sars) and British American Tobacco (BAT) to shut him down. In 2007, SARS allegedly obtained a R300 million asset forfeiture court order against Delport and the other members of the alleged syndicate. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nosipho Radebe...

The election of a new Pope is currently underway in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Catholic cardinals from all over the world have gathered behind closed doors casting their votes for a new Pope. The election comes after the passing of Pope Francis last month after suffering from stroke and heart failure. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC correspondent in Rome, Trent Murray

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against the Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continues. The evidence leader is still calling witnesses to the stand as the probe continues in Sandton , Johannesburg. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces a landmark Judicial Conduct Tribunal following serious allegations of sexual harassment by judges' secretary Andiswa Mengo. Mengo testified earlier this year about feeling intimidated due to the power imbalance, saying Judge President Mbenenge had significant influence over her employment, causing deep fear in the workplace. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga

A joint memorial service for the three police constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion last week is taking place at the Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein this afternoon. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae are expected to attend the service. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Ishmael Modiba

Orlando Pirates emerged the better side over Soweto derby rivals Kaizer Chiefs after claiming a 2-1 win at the FNB Stadium YESTERDAY. The Buccaneers came from a goal down to claim victory, laying down a marker for a rematch against Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final next weekend. The win means Pirates have closed the gap to league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns while for Amakhosi, this second successive loss extends their winless run in the league to seven matches, and is a further blow to their hopes of a top-eight finish. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC sports reporter, Vincent Sitsula

Gugs Mhlungu and Independent TV & Film Critic, Thinus Ferreira on how YouTube has changed our tv consumption pattern and on SABC’s plan to sell some content to Netflix. WEEKEND BREAKFAST WITH GUGS MHLUNGU PODCAST BOILERPLATE 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live – 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on Saturday and Sunday between 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) on 702. There’s more from the show at https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-weekend-breakfast-with-gugs-mhlungu/ Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-weekend-breakfast-with-gugs-mhlungu/audio-podcasts/the-best-of-702-weekend-breakfast/ 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 Judicial Conduct Tribunal has reserved its decision in relation to complaints lodged by ten judges of the Western Cape High Court and the Cape Bar Council against Judge Mushtak Parker. Judge Parker is facing allegations of lying under oath and lying by deposing to an affidavit which stated that he was physically assaulted allegedly by the then Judge President John Hlophe - who has since been impeached. The tribunal earlier noted that Judge Parker has failed by participate in the tribunal and has offered no apology nor has he disputed the allegations levelled against him. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga...

Die ANC hou vol die regering van nasionale eenheid bestaan nog en alle partye is tot samewerking verbind. ʼn Afvaardiging ANC- en DA-leiers het Vrydag vergader om die jongste politieke verwikkelinge in die land te bespreek. Dit sluit die nasionale begroting en skrapping van die BTW-verhoging van 0,5-persentasiepunte in. Die ANC-woordvoerder, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, het in ʼn onderhoud met die SABC ontken dat druk van groot sakeondernemings die rede is waarom die RNE nog bestaan:

The South African Weather Services issued a level two and level five weather warnings for all six local municipalities under Amathole District Municipality. The warning includes heavy rains and may be life threatening. A man has narrowly escaped being swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge at a village which falls under the Butterworth-based Mnquma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku

In a landmark ruling the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the National Credit Regulator (NCR) when it affirmed that contracts entered between customers and unscrupulous credit lenders and unregistered lenders will now be nullified and cannot be enforced in law. But what does this mean? Lester Kiewit speaks to Tebogo Ntsimane, Head of Investigations and Enforcement at the National Credit Regulator. They also discuss whether outstanding TV licences are considered traditional debt and whether one can be blacklisted for not paying them. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando pirates drew nil all in their CAF Champions League semi-final matches played against Egyptian sides, Al Ahly and Pyramids respectively. The Pretoria giants failed to take home advantage in Loftus Versfeld Stadium while the Buccaneers were rescued by the Video Assistant Referee at the FNB stadium. Meanwhile Stellenbosch FC will TODAY make their debut in continental club competitions when they play Simba FC of Tanzania in Zanzibar in another CAF Champions League first leg, semifinal fixture. To discuss all this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mathews Mpete, SABC sports analyst...

It's a bumper Easter weekend of continental football with three South African teams taking on rivals in the CAF Champions League first leg, semifinal fixtures. Mamelodi Sundowns and 12-time CAF Champions league winners, Al Ahly are set for a blockbuster match-up at Loftus Versfeld THIS AFTERNOON, with a place in the final on the line. Kick-off is at 3 pm. Following that is another cliffhanger when Orlando Pirates face the Pyramids of Egypt in a fixture that has been moved from Orlando Stadium to FNB Stadium. Kick off is at 6 pm. Both games will be broadcast live on SABC 1 and SABC 2 respectively. And tomorrow Stellenbosch will clash with Simba FC of Tanzania in Zanzibar in another CAF Champions League first leg, semifinal fixture. To preview today's games Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mathews Mpete, SABC sports analyst...

Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane is scheduled to visit the family of the Walter Sisulu University student who was killed during a protest. Yesterday Nkabane apologised to the students of Walter Sisulu University as well as the family of the student, after the university issued a statement saying that the deceased waas not a registered student nor a staff member at the university. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fundiswa Mhlekude

Noordwes se Gesondheidsdepartement sê hy het nie 'n ander keuse as om armlastige begrafnisse te hou vir die onopgeëiste liggame van mynwerkers van Stilfontein nie. Woordvoerder Tshegogatso Mothibedi het aan die SABC gesê slegs 12 van die 78 liggame wat uit Skag 11 gehaal is, is uitgeken deur familielede. Hy het ook bevestig DNS-monsters is van alle liggame geneem:

The Constitutional Court has dismissed, with costs, the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) political party and Dr. John Hlophe's bid to appeal the interim interdict that bars him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The court , in an order dated 15 April - refused the application for leave to appeal as "no case has been made out for a direct appeal. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga

City Power officials, together with their technicians have returned to Alexandra township, North of Johannesburg to continue cutting off illegal electricity connections. The power Utility says this is part of efforts to curb electricity theft and ensure community safety whilst improving service delivery. The operation is supported by law enforcement agencies and remains peaceful while local residents watch in disbelief. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Xoliswa Makhikhi

All 18 accused in the 255 million rand Asbestos roof removal fraud and corruption case are back in the Free State High Court for trial. The accused include several business affiliates of former Free State Premier Ace Magashule, former MEC for Human Settlement Olly Mlamleli and businessman Edwin Sodi. The commencement of the much-anticipated trial follows lengthy postponements and applications to have charges dismissed by Magashule and two other suspects, including Edwin Sodi and Thabane Zulu. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Ishmael Modiba

Two men accused of the murder of alleged Western Cape underworld figure and businessman, Mark Lifman, have made a brief appearance at the George Magistrate's Court. Lifman was gunned down in the parking lot of the Garden Route mall in November while on trial with several co-accused including alleged gang boss Jerome Booysen, on a raft of charges. He was scheduled to appear in the High Court the next day on charges relating to the murder of steroid smuggler, Brian Wainstein. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, SABC reporter, Tanya Krause

How should public broadcasters be kept afloat in a world where their share of revenue is being overtaken by subscriber-based streaming services? Lester Kiewit speaks to Gary Rathbone, founder and director of Sportscape Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Community of Eersterust, East of Pretoria has vowed to shutdown the township from today over poor service delivery. The action is in retaliation to especially a lack of street lights. The community's anger reached boiling point this past week after a young man was recently hijacked and killed in front of his house. The community blame the lack of streets lights which they claim have rendered them vulnerable to opportunistic criminal activity, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Phumzle Mlangeni

Protest marches across the country continue to call for justice for a seven year old girl from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape that was allegedly raped while at school. Students in Soweto will be embarking on a peaceful march from Vilakazi Street to Orlando Court then to Diepkloof police station to deliver their memorandum. Meanwhile, in Matatiele, several religious groups are holding a prayer session following reports on two other minors that were allegedly raped at another private school in the area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fundiswa Mhlekude

The Protea Magistrate's Court in Soweto has transferred the case against a man accused of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, to the High Court in Johannesburg. Twety-four-year-old Mozambican national, Pethe Simiao was arrested last year and was charged with the kidnapping, rape, murder of the girl who disapppeared shortly before her remains were found. Simiao has also been charged with contravening the Immigration Act. SABC reporter, Lerato Makola filed this report....

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a group of gunmen who opened fire and killed three men, believed to be taxi marshals, in Mofolo Central, in Soweto. Johannesburg Metro Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of the shooting, where vehicles are being diverted away from the area. Motorists are advised to avoid using the junction of Machaba Drive and Mageza Street. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Lerato Makola

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is someone who can really be called a veteran of radio, television, theatre and variety shows. Anne Williams was one of the first continuity announcers on SABC television back in the 70s and she has broadcast on5FM, SAfm, LM Radio and Classic FM. Now Anne is back on stage for the first time in many years in the Agatha Christie play Black coffee which is pulling the crowds at the Theatre on The Bay. Rodney discussed her many faceted career and her role in Black Coffee. Anne Williams of People of Note this week. Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP.

The DA's future in the government of national unity - GNU - appears to be hanging in the balance after it voted against finance minister Enoch Godongwana's budget on Wednesday. While analysts agree that the DA and ANC have been on the brink many times before, they say this time is the worst and most perilous for stability. Pressure also appears to be mounting from the ANC NEC for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deal with the DA especially after the party took the 0.5 percentage point VAT hike and the process of passing the fiscal framework document to court for review. The DA's federal executive has reportedly held meetings to decide on it's future in the GNU but the outcomes of the deliberations are yet to be made public. DA leader John Steenhuisen however told the SABC yesterday that his party remains committed to the GNU. On the other hand the ANC is expected to convene a special NEC meeting TOMORROW (Monday) to discuss it's next course of action following these recent developments For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Daniel Meyer from the School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy at UJ and Professor William Gumede from the School of Governance at Wits University

The application to disclose the investigation diary in the former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case has been dismissed. Presiding Judge Mokhine Mosopa said that Mapisa-Nqakula failed to prove her case in the Pretoria High Court. Mapisa-Nqakula's defense lawyers argued that the disclosure of section C of the docket could lead to her exoneration from the corruption case. She is facing 12 charges of corruption and one of money laundering during her tenure as Defense Minister. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sibahle Motha, SABC reporter

The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party has snatched from the African National Congress, ward 28 in KwaDukuza, in KwaZulu-Natal's iLembe District Municipality. The ward became vacant when Vishnugopal Govender resigned as ANC ward councilor, and contested the by-election as an MK Party candidate. He received 62 per cent of the votes. Candidates from the ANC, Inkatha Freedom Party, Economic Freedom Fighters and the MK Party contested the ward. For a look at what this means, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Senior Researcher, Maswele Ralebone.

Eleven people, eight of who are employees of the South African Social Security Agency, are expected to apply for bail in the Lenasia Magistrate's Court, in Johannesburg. The accused were arrested after being implicated in a 260-million-rand fraud syndicate operating within the social security. The state alleges that the accused created fake profiles and used these to withdraw funds from SASSA pay points. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.

Die pryse van warm drinkgoed begin styg namate die winter nader kom. Inflasie vir warm drinkgoed het in Februarie tot 14,8-persent op 'n jaargrondslag gestyg. Volgens ontleders is koffie 'n groot bydraer, met Suid-Afrika, 'n netto invoerder van koffie, wat worstel met verhoogde kostes. Thabile Nkunjana van die Nasionale Landboubemarkingsraad het aan die SABC gesê die prysverhoging is 'n weerspieëling van breër neigings in hierdie mark en dit word aangedryf deur wêreldwye voorsieningsdruk:

A 58-year-old teacher is expected to appear before a Limpopo court today after he handed himself over to the Sebayeng police station for allegedly raping a 13-year-old learner. The man was charged after the school's principal allegedly caught him sexually assaulting a the grade seven learner at the school last week. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Michael Makungo

Afval wat in die riviere wat deur die Wieg van die Mensdom, noordwes van Johannesburg invloei, bedreig die ekonomie en die omgewing. Behandelde water van die Percy Stewart-watersuiweringsaanleg word in nabygeleë riviere en spruite uitgelaat. Die direkteur van die Vereniging vir die Wieg van die Mensdom Wêreld-erfenisgebied, Trevor Brough, het aan die SABC gesê onbehandelde- of gedeeltelik-behandelde riool vloei ook van die aanleg in die Blougatspruit in:

Aubrey speaks to Marius Gerber, Intellectual Property Specialist at Witz Incorporated Inc., about the MK party court case against the SABC for describing the present government as ‘Government of National Unity’ instead of referring to it as an “ANC-DA coalition”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Menseregtekommissie het sy huidige ondersoek na Stilfontein se Operasie Vala Umgodi in Noordwes na ʼn nasionale ondersoek uitgebrei. Sedert Augustus vanjaar het 2 000 onwettige mynwerkers by die Buffelsfontein-myn na die oppervlak gekom en minstens 78 zama zama's is dood. Die kommissie se advokaat, Sandra Makoasha, het aan die SABC gesê die besluit om die ondersoek nasionaal uit te brei, is genoodsaak deur die omvang van dit wat by Stilfontein gebeur, en voorleggings van gemeenskapslede, mynwerkers en nieregeringsorganisasies:

Die politieke ontleder Sandile Swana sê die ANC is in die asblik van die geskiedenis solank mense soos onder andere president Cyril Ramaphosa en sekretaris-generaal Fikile Mbalula in beheer is. Ramaphosa lewer vandag die ANC se 8 Januarie-verklaring in Khayelitsha in Kaapstad, as deel van die party se 113de verjaardagvieringe. Swana het aan die SABC gesê die ANC se hernuwingsprogram is 'n mors van tyd.

Die Wes-Kaapse Menseregtekommissie het getuies versoek om na vore te kom terwyl daar ondersoek ingestel word na beweerde rassisme op 'n FlySafair-vlug van Kaapstad na Durban. 'n Passasier het na bewering rasse-uitlatings teenoor 'n vlugkelner gemaak. Tshepi Madlingozi van die kommissie het aan die SABC bevestig drie klagtes is ontvang en tans word daar beoordeel of daar prima facie bewyse van rassisme of haatspraak is ingevolge die Wet op die Bevordering van Gelykheid.

Die Padvragvereniging sê hy is bekommerd oor vertragings by Transnet se Pier 2-vrageindpunt by die Durbanse hawe. Die hawe-operateur het Dinsdag aan klante gesê die tekort aan toerusting soos oorbruggingsdraers belemmer herwinningsoperasies en dienslewering by die eindpunt, weens oponthoude en gure weer. Die vereniging se uitvoerende hoof, Gavin Kelly, het aan die SABC gesê die finansiële en bedryfsgevolge van hierdie vertragings sal eers later die maand of vroeg in Februarie duideliker wees.

Die direkteur van die Family Policy Institute, Errol Naidoo, sê gebroke gesinstrukture is 'n hoofoorsaak van Suid-Afrika se hoë syfer vir tienerswangerskappe. Dit volg op onrusbarende syfers, insluitend 'n 12-jarige wat oor die vakansie geboorte geskenk het en gelei het tot aanklagte van statutêre verkragting. Naidoo het aan die SABC gesê die gebrek aan ʼn vaderfiguur word verbind met verhoogde tienerswangerskappe en skoolverlating. Hy vra vir dringende optrede om hierdie neiging hok te slaan: