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Lester Kiewit speaks to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber about the action being taken after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) found that South Africa’s immigration system has been treated as a marketplace, where permits and visas were sold to the highest bidder. 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 on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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/@CapeTalk5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty Home Affairs officials have been dismissed and 16 suspended following a probe into document fraud and visa manipulation. The Special Investigating Unit, SIU launched the investigation in April 2024, uncovering recurring schemes and facilitation networks. For reaction, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lemias Mashile, former Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Labour and Home Affairs
Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Orrin Singh about the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe, and his co-accused appearing in the Alexandra magistrate’s court facing charges of attempted murder. 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.
Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Dimakatso Leshoro about the suspects arrested for murder of e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat returning to court. 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.
Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Lindsay Dentlinger about the Special Investigating Unit releasing interim report on Department of Home Affairs. 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.
Mandy Wiener speaks to DA Gauteng Leader, Solly Msimanga about the Gauteng DA's expectations for the State of the Province Address by Panyaza Lesufi. 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.
Mandy Wiener speaks to Carte Blanche journalist, Nickolaus Bauer about Louisiana town accusing Sasol of operations that are devastating to the environment and have a health impact. 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.
Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Sports Anchor, Anthony Teixeira about the sport games from the weekend and the results of these games. 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 every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SIU Acting Head Leonard Lekgetho reveals major fraud at Home Affairs. Lekgetho says corrupt officials collude with foreign nationals, illegally accessing offices to swap photos and fraudulently use innocent South Africans’ fingerprints. In response, the SIU has proposed systemic recommendations to bolster security. Lekgetho acknowledged that the department is already implementing biometric controls on passport photographs. But has stressed the urgent need to strengthen physical access controls at Home Affairs facilities, ensuring every person entering can be positively identified to prevent internal collusion. The Special Investigating Unit was today briefing the media, providing an update on its ongoing investigation into allegations of serious maladministration within the Home Affairs Department. The investigation focused on document fraud, visa and work-permit manipulation, and facilitation networks enabling unauthorized entry into South Africa.
Mandy Wiener speaks to the Special Investigating Unit, spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago about the SIU recovering R1,7 billion for NSFAS. 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 Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has successfully concluded a settlement agreement with Minenhle Dlamini, whom is one of the beneficiaries of funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO as part of an ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding. Sakina Kamwendo caught up Special Investigating Unit's Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago....
Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including: three tax bills passed by the Finance Committee in 2025; Parliament rejects Mmusi Mmaimane motion to adjust Matric pass threshold; 509 suppliers referred by Special Investigating Unit. 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 on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Around 200 people marched through Cape Town in the annual Recovery Walk to celebrate recovery from substance abuse; draft affidavit describes how R17-million was paid to 28 companies for services not delivered to Fort Hare University; a private school in Ottery which caters to learners with disabilities has been ordered to close down due to zoning issues. Lester Kiewit speaks to Marecia Damons of GroundUp News. 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 on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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.
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
The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling for the immediate dismissal of Lesiba Arnold Malotana, the Head of the Health Department, rejecting his current suspension with full pay. The DA accuses Malotana of longstanding underperformance and links to multiple scandals, including a Special Investigating Unit probe into allegations of a multi-million-rand bribe to secure a contract. In August, Premier Panyaza Lesufi faced questions from DA Shadow MEC for Health, Dr. Jack Bloom, about Malotana's lifestyle audit. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Health, Madeleine Hicklin
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Professor William Gumede, associate professor at Wits School of Governance and founder of the Democracy Works Foundation, and Ben Theron, Executive Director of Whistleblower House. They discuss the corruption scandals rocking the nation, the climate of fear and intimidation within SAPS, and what these developments mean for accountability, transparency, and South Africa’s future, including the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) raid on businessman Hangwani Maumela’s home in Sandton. 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.
The Democratic Alliance, DA has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit, SIU's seizure of assets linked to Hangwani Maumela, a key figure in the Tembisa Hospital tender scandal. The SIU raided Maumela's Sandton luxury home, confiscating high-end vehicles including three Lamborghinis and artwork in effort to recoup R820 million amid probes into over R2 billion in alleged Tembisa Hospital fraud. DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Dr. Jack Bloom, spoke to Elvis Presslin
Thabo shole-Mashao standing in for Clement Manyathela shares views on the details contained on the Tembisa Hospital interim report. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, NEHAWU has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit's interim report on Tembisa Hospital. The report reveals that R2 billion in state resources were looted through corruption, fraud, maladministration, procurement fraud, money laundering, collusion and bid rigging. NEHAWU condemned the theft, stating that these funds could have supported healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing essential resources. Elvis Presslin spoke to NEHAWU National Spokesperson, Lwazi Nkolonzi
Guest: Elijah Mhlanga | Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government Over R2 billion looted at Tembisa Hospital. Elijah Mhlanga joins Africa Melane to explain how the province is responding and what comes next. 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/XJ10LBUListen 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/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Special Investigating Unit has wrapped up its investigation into corruption at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. An interim report, set for release today, reveals billions of rands siphoned off through fraudulent supply chain deals. The probe implicates 111 officials tied to four syndicates, with contracts now canceled and efforts in progress to recover the stolen funds. Joining us to discuss the Democratic Alliance's perspective on the report is DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Dr. Jack Bloom...
The Special Investigating Unit is encountering red tape as it tries to investigate potentially massive fraud, corruption and circumvention of “procurement processes” under the previous National Lotteries Commission leadership; solar panel manufacturer ARTsolar has thrown in the towel in its controversial battle against three “whistleblowers” and a journalist; the Haven Night Shelter offered homeless people free haircuts and shaves, breakfasts and hot lunches, toiletries, and social services as part of its Dignity Project, in partnership with the Cape Town Central improvement District. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. 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 on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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.
John Maytham chats to Colette Ashton – a consultant for the Institute for Security Studies about the success of Special Investigating Unit. 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.
Lindsay Dentlinger from EWN joins Crystal Orderson to unpack the latest from Parliament, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) is being briefed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Hawks. The session focuses on high-stakes corruption cases referred by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), spanning multiple government departments, public entities, municipalities, and other prominent institutions. 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.
The Road Accident Fund chief executive, Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave. Letsoalo appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) this morning, was suspended allegedly with full pay. This emerged before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts when RAF was updating the committee on investigations conducted by the Special Investigating Unit. Lets hear from MP, Mkhuleko Hlenga Speaking on this matter. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Parliamentary Correspondent, Lulama Mayta
Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Wouter Kriel, spokesperson for Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell, about the decision to refer a missing R41 million disaster relief grant to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. 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 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt 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 – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ 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.
The Special Investigating Unit says an investigation into procurement fraud at Eskom has revealed that thousands of the Power Utility's workers have over the years failed to comply with the company's conflict of interest policy. Addressing Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SIU officials say Eskom employees are linked to numerous entities serving as Eskom's vendors, contractor's and supplies which have accumulated Billions of rands over a period of nearly two decades. For a brief overview of some of these investigations, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit's (SIU) decision to refer criminal charges to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regarding the Rooiwal wastewater treatment works tender. The move comes after the SIU completed the first phase of its investigation into the multi-million rand tender, which has been marred by allegations of corruption and maladministration. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Tshwane Caucus Leader, Cilliers Brink
The Special Investigating Unit has conducted a surprise raid in the Makana Municipality in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape. This comes shortly after President President Cyril Ramaphosa, authorised the Hawks to investigate allegations of serious maladministration involving seven tenders in the in the education-centered town where Rhodes University stands. The raid is understood to be in relation to the Bulk Water Project, the Bulk Sewer Upgrade project including and electrification project amongst others. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) about massive corruption and maladministration at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was briefing SCOPA on investigations it conducted at PRASA. The corruption relates to PRASA's purchase of locomotives from Swifambo and the Rail Agency's deal with Siyangena to supply and maintain an integrated security access management system at various train stations across the country. Here is the Head of the SIU, Adv Andy Mothibi
Thabo Shole-Mashao speaks to Kaizer Kganyago, the spokesperson of the Special Investigating Unit to discuss how lawyers have taken advantage of the process of claiming for medical negligence from the Department of Health and how the SIU is clamping down on them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Special Investigating Unit has given a damning report about the scale of fraud by lawyers when instituting medico-legal claims against government. This practice cuts across the private and public health sectors. The SIU was briefing Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on the latest development in its investigations into allegations of fraud in medical legal claims. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Special Investigating Unit (SIU) spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago
The Gauteng Department of Health has noted a recent ruling by the Special Tribunal which invalidated and set aside a R257 million COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract awarded to Nkhane Projects and Supply by the Department. The matter was brought before the Tribunal, a court with similar status to the High Court, by the Special Investigating Unit after the unit found that the contract did not adhere to the necessary legal frameworks, particularly highlighting non-compliance to the Public Finance Management Act. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of organisation undoing Tax Abuse, OUTA
The former head of the Special Investigating Unit in Gauteng has begun serving a six year prison sentence. Website
Officials from the Asset Forfeiture Unit, the Special Investigating Unit and the Hawks are currently carrying out a joint operation in Mpumalanga that has seen authorities seize assets and properties belonging to senior officials, service providers and companies linked to a R 52.6-million corruption network in the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works. The operation follows a preservation court order obtained by the Asset Forfeiture Unit, which was recently issued by the High Court in Mbombela. The case relates to personal protective equipment tenders issued by the department in 2020 and 2021.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is collaborating with the Special Investigating Unit to address irregular contracts and employee misconduct. Website
The Special Investigating Unit has raided all five of the country's refugee centres as part of a probe into alleged corruption. Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi says a whistle-blower tipped off his Department to unlawful activities occurring at the centre, where officials are allegedly being bribed to issue fraudulent documents to unregistered foreign nationals. Home affairs officials' electronic devices, have been confiscated. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi was present at the Desmond Tutu Refugee Centre in Marabastad in Pretoria earlier, where he addressed reporters...
Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan continues to face huge criticism for threatening to take legal action against Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises. This comes after the committee that oversees his department, adopted a report which recommends that the failed SAA-Takatso deal be handed over to the Special Investigating Unit for further probing. The Democratic Alliance says Gordhan should not use public funds to fight parliament's processes while the EFF has questioned what Gordhan seeks to hide by attempting to block an investigation into the deal. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Joseph Mosia.
Parliament's Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee has recommended that the transaction that saw Takatso Consortium appointed as the preferred bidder to acquire 51 percent of South African Airways be referred to the Special Investigating Unit. The committee says the department has not been able to successfully dispute the former Director-General KgathatsoTlhakudiallegation that Takatso was not part of the initial list of companies that submitted bids. The committee also feels that Tlhakudi's submission that SAA assets were undervalued was not disproved in light of the cancellation of the transaction that the Public Enterprises Minister PravinGordhan announced last week. Here is what Public Enterprises Committee Chairperson, Khaya Magaxa told the committee today....
The Presidency finally announced the election date, South Africa falls in love with the Special Investigating Unit's new social media style, and another round of crises at South African universities. All you need to know.Find us elsewhere:Youtube: @theissuewithdancorderInstagram: @theissuewithdancorder Twitter: @theissuewith Tiktok: @dancorderPatreon: TheIssuewithDanCorderInquiries: theissuewithdancorder@gmail.com
Riverlea residents remain concerned about informal settlement and alleged links to illegal mining. A last-ditch attempt to avoid impeachment? Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe is expected to head to the Western Cape High Court today to stop Wednesday's impeachment vote from taking place. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the fourth quarter of 2023. The household-based sample survey measures the labour market activities of individuals aged 15 -64. The SIU has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct by Department of Home Affairs and Prasa officials. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) is receiving an update from the Presidency on the investigation reports submitted by the Special Investigating Unit. The SIU has in the past accused the presidency of doing nothing to check that the recommendations they make are carried out. DGs also just ignore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clement speaks to Jeff Wicks, an Investigative Journalist at News 24, and Kaizer Kganyago, the spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit about the progress in investigating payment irregularities at Tembisa Hospital which were first uncovered by the slain whistleblower, Babita Deokaran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Special Investigating Unit has vowed to return to court a High Court judgement which declared as invalid the unit's authorisation to investigate the affairs of Telkom. Website
The Special Investigating Unit says it is probing claims that the controversial Gupta family may have sold diamonds that belong to the State
Fourteen government departments and entities are going to be probed for corruption and maladministation by the Special Investigating Unit after the President gave the go ahead..
The Special Investigating Unit has obtained a preservation order to freeze a luxury property owned by Vhuthanda Investment, whose sole director is a former National Lotteries Commission board chairperson.
Guest: Kaizer Kganyago - SIU spokesperson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Kaizer Kganyago - SIU spokesperson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aubrey speaks to representatives from the country's law enforcement agencies, the Special Investigating Unit, the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority, about the progress they are making in fighting corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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