Jacaranda FM News interviews + soundbytes

Only ANC can unite South Africans, says Ramaphosa

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa insists that the ANC-led government has succeeded in changing people's lives since coming into power in 1994.

8 Jan 9AM 1 min

LISTEN: ANC defended Nkandla ‘lie’ in support of Zuma - Mbalula

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the governing party defended former president Jacob Zuma during the fallout over the controversial upgrades to his Nkandla home in KwaZulu-Natal, only for him to turn his back on President Cyril Ramaphosa.

8 Jan 12AM 1 min

LISTEN: Leaked recordings of Nsfas chairperson Ernest Khosa - Courtesy Outa

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) has rejected calls for the resignation of Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and Nsfas board chairperson, Ernest Khosa.

6 Jan 1AM 20 min

FOCUS: Joburg's hijacked buildings

An audio summary, compiled by Jacaranda FM News reporter Masechaba Sefularo, about the events surrounding the deadly Marshalltown building fire that claimed the lives of over 70 people. The incident brought into focus the dire state of inner-city properties, the housing crisis, and immigration issues.

9 Sep 2023 1AM 13 min

The slogans that people sang in 1952 became irrelevent in 1962, but they are part of our history

There is another song which ANC people sing at funerals, 'Hamba Kahle, Mkhonto'. "Hamba Kahle, Mkhonto" won't go kill boers.

25 Aug 2023 1AM 1 min

There is historical context in the chant 'kill the boer'

I was saying to myself, why does he (Malema) say it? Because the slogans have a context. The slogans had become irrelevant, but they are part of our history

25 Aug 2023 1AM 1 min

No need for Zuma to make more submissions about prison sentence, says Foundation

However, spokesperson for the JGZ Foundation, Mzwanele Manyi, says the JGZ Foundation finds it “very bizarre” that former president Jacob Zuma needs to make more submissions to the Commissioner of Correctional Services regarding his incarceration term.

29 Jul 2023 4AM 1 min

LISTEN: Court hears of strained relationship between Kelly, Senzo

Defence counsel for accused four, Advocate Zithulele Nxumalo, detailed text messages between Kelly Khumalo sent and her sister Zandile.

21 Jul 2023 9AM 9 min

South African Weather Services (SAWS) Forecaster Ishmael Moyo

Ishmael Moyo says there was no snow fall over the Gauteng province this weekend as previously reported

10 Jul 2023 2AM 1 min

Hougaard se long het platgeval, sê Nádine

Die voormalige Springbok losskakel Derick Hougaard se linker long het drie dae gelede platgeval, sê sy vriendin Nádine. Die sangeres het Woensdag oggend aan Jacaranda FM Nuus gesê die die onderste deel van Hougaard se regter long het ook daarna platgeval. Hougaard, wat agt keer vir die Springbokke uitgedraf het,…

21 Jun 2023 6AM 1 min

SA jounos stuck in Warsaw for 24 hours with Ramaphosa's security team speak of frustrations

Journalists travelling with the Presidential security team to Ukraine have been stuck in Warsaw for 24 hours. President Ramaphsoa is in Ukraine to participle in an African peace emission with Ukraine and Russia - but his security team have not been able to join him. News 24's Pieter du Toit…

16 Jun 2023 3AM 1 min

LISTEN: Mkhwebane makes public 'bribery, extortion' recordings [Part 2]

Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has made public the audio recordings which she claims implicate three senior ANC MPs in extortion and bribery.

13 Jun 2023 10AM 5 min

LISTEN: Mkhwebane drops recordings of alleged bribery and extortion against three MPs [PART 1]

Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has made public the audio recordings which she claims implicate three senior ANC MPs in extortion and bribery.

13 Jun 2023 10AM 4 min

LISTEN: Mkhwebane drops recordings of alleged bribery and extortion against three MPs

Suspended Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has dropped the much anticipated audio recordings which implicate three parliament MPs for extortion and bribery.

13 Jun 2023 10AM 16 min

LISTEN: Cholera-hit Hammanskraal residents cautiously hopeful after Ramaphosa visit (Pt 4)

Jacaranda FM News reporter Masechaba Sefularo has compiled a detailed feature looking into the deaths of more than 30 people who have lost their lives amid a cholera outbreak in the country. The epicenter of the health crisis is in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, which has been plagued by poor…

12 Jun 2023 8AM 12 min

LISTEN: Rooiwal water works legacy problems and money down the drain (Pt 3)

Jacaranda FM News reporter Masechaba Sefularo has compiled a detailed feature looking into the deaths of more than 30 people who have lost their lives amid a cholera outbreak in the country. The epicenter of the health crisis is in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, which has been plagued by poor…

12 Jun 2023 8AM 12 min

LISTEN: Water is the source of life...but not in Hammanskraal (Pt 2)

Jacaranda FM News reporter Masechaba Sefularo has compiled a detailed feature looking into the deaths of more than 30 people who have lost their lives amid a cholera outbreak in the country. The epicenter of the health crisis is in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, which has been plagued by poor…

11 Jun 2023 1PM 11 min

LISTEN: Hammanskraal cholera outbreak - A crisis of dysfunction (Pt 1)

Jacaranda FM News reporter Masechaba Sefularo has compiled a detailed feature looking into the deaths of more than 30 people who have lost their lives amid a cholera outbreak in the country. The epicenter of the health crisis is in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, which has been plagued by poor…

11 Jun 2023 12PM 7 min

Transport MMC Kenny Kunene

Defends Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s absence from engaging with the media on Tuesday.

7 Jun 2023 12AM 1 min

SA vrou ontruim uit Soedan

Ilse Young, ‘n ma van ‘n 3-jarige tweeling, het daarin geslaag om saam met haar kinders die voorslepende geweld in Soedan te ontsnap. Young vertel wat dit behels het om land-uit te kom.

1 May 2023 2AM 3 min