Jacaranda FM News interviews + soundbytes

5 Lack of hosuing - 'We dont have privacy anymore'

Jennette Mabena is a widow who lives with her four children in one room at 12th Avenue. The eldest is 29 years old. She said although there has been some improvement since the advent of democracy, she would like to see her unemployed children also receive RDP houses.

17 May 4PM 1 min

4 Alex RDP beneficiary Victoria Smith

One of the elderly residents in Alexandra is Victoria Smith, she voted for the first time in the country’s first democratic elections. Smith said she has benefited from democracy with the awarding of an RDP home by the government. Smith said although others did not receive their RDP houses, she…

17 May 3PM 1 min

1 Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela from Alexandra Women's hostel also waiting for RDP house

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in…

17 May 2PM 2 min

2 'I did not benefit from NSFAS' Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in…

17 May 2PM 1 min

3) 'I still vote for the ANC, even if i dont have a house' Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in…

17 May 2PM 1 min

6 Alexandra Renewal Project - 'I am still on waiting list'

The Alexandra Renewal Project has been a political hot potato for years and has been used by opposition parties as an example of the ANC’s service delivery failures. The multi-billion-rand Presidential Urban Renewal Project was expected to deliver some one million houses to residents, but so far, the promises made…

17 May 2PM 1 min

Court dismisses Bester, Magudumana application against Showmax

The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Facebook rapist Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application to have Showmax’s documentary interdicted from airing.

15 Mar 10AM 9 min

LISTEN: ANCYL president demands ANC volunteers given priority in Nasi Ispani

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has urged Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to prioritise hiring ANC volunteers through the Nasi Ispani job initiative.

11 Mar 6AM 1 min

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is unaware of a purported agreement to scrap e-tolls in Gauteng by the end of

He answered questions in Parliament on Thursday after tabling his budget the previous day.

23 Feb 4AM 1 min

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi assured residents that the gantries would be switched off next month.

"Last year, we assured the people of Gauteng that e-tolls would be a thing of the past. I am happy to report that on the 26th of January 2024, a final meeting was held between the Gauteng provincial government and the ministers of finance and transport, respectively,” Lesufi said.

23 Feb 4AM 1 min

The negative impact of water lettuce

Hoy said the water lettuce has had a negative impact on recreational activities, fishing and the environment as a whole.

16 Feb 11AM 1 min

Possible dangers of weevils and hoppers in the Vaal River

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the insects would not pose any danger to the water quality.

16 Feb 9AM 1 min

Length of water lettuce covering the Vaal River

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the length of the water lettuce changes daily, covering over 170 hectares of the water surface.

16 Feb 9AM 1 min

Solutions in place to get rid of water lettuce

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says there are a number of long-term solutions that can be put in place to get rid of the water lettuce in the river.

16 Feb 9AM 3 min

Tladi’s appointment to ICJ ‘monumental achievement’ – Judges Matter

Independent judicial monitoring organisation Judges Matter says the appointment of Professor Dire Tladi to the International Court of Justice in the Hague reflects the quality of lawyers produced by South Africa.

6 Feb 5AM 1 min

Guterres says two-state solution only option for peace

United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has reiterated his call for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

17 Jan 8AM 1 min

Motshekga: 10 days needed to resolve placement issues

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has pleaded with parents to give the department at least 10 days to resolve placement issues.

17 Jan 7AM 1 min

There can never be repeat of October 7 attacks - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that the world cannot afford a repeat of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

17 Jan 6AM 1 min

There can never be repeat of October 7 attacks - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that the world cannot afford a repeat of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

17 Jan 6AM 2 min

The world had unfairly accused Israel of atrocities caused by Hamas in Gaza

A representative from Israel's Justice Department, Galit Raguan, told the court that the world had unfairly accused Israel of atrocities caused by Hamas in Gaza.

12 Jan 10AM 1 min