Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

Over 20 killed on Gauteng roads over Easter

More than 20 people have been killed on various roads in Gauteng since the start of the Easter weekend.

5 Apr 2021 7AM 1 min

SANDF accounts for more than 50 South Africans reported missing in Mozambique

Spokesperson for the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Siphiwe Dlamini says the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has accounted for more than 50 South Africans who were reported missing through the South African High Commission in Maputo following the attacks in the northern region of Mozamqiue.

3 Apr 2021 5AM 1 min

Some SAA workers not paid before Easter, Numsa demands Parliament’s intervention

Spokesperson for the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the union wants Parliament to intervene and ensure the embattled South African Airline (SAA) produces financial statements.

3 Apr 2021 3AM 1 min

[LISTEN] Govt: Show your slip if transporting booze during Easter

Dlamini-Zuma’s spokesperson Mlungisi Mtshali cleared the air, saying people can show evidence that they didn’t purchase the booze from an establishment.

1 Apr 2021 10AM 2 min

‘Historic’ party funding act takes effect at midnight

The Political Party Funding Act comes into effect on Thursday.

31 Mar 2021 1PM 2 min

AG report: Education, Health showing signs of financial strain

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says some national and provincial government departments are making headway in cleaning up their financials.

31 Mar 2021 8AM 1 min

Former Banyana star Modise launches foundation, vows to help women in football

Modise says her foundation wants more opportunities for women in football.

30 Mar 2021 8AM 8 min

Tourism Business Council urges against 'instant lockdowns’

The council’s CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa says mere rumours of tighter restrictions will affect the sector.

30 Mar 2021 7AM 3 min

S.Africa's ruling party issues warning over graft, infighting

South Africa's embattled ruling party on Monday issued a stern warning to members facing graft or other criminal charges after an acrimonious weekend meeting.

29 Mar 2021 11PM 2 min

Expert warns Mozambique conflict could spill into other SADC countries

There is mounting pressure on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to intervene in Mozambique amid the deadly jihadist attacks.

29 Mar 2021 11AM 4 min

Mthethwa: R300m artist relief fund ‘not missing, just mismanaged’

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has denied the looting of millions in relief funds by the department.

29 Mar 2021 9AM 2 min

I won't sleep if Ramaphosa isn't called to account, Koko tells Zondo commission

Former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko has told the commission of inquiry into state capture that it is in the public interest for President Cyril Ramaphosa to testify.

29 Mar 2021 8AM 1 min

‘Please pray for them’ - family of missing 21-year-old in Mozambique pleads for rescue ops

The family of 21-year-old Francois van Niekerk has pleaded with the South African government to send help to those trapped in northern Mozambique.

28 Mar 2021 2AM 1 min

A call for government to announce the final e-toll decision this week

Spokesperson for the Automobile Association (AA), Layton Beard, has called on government to announce the much anticipated and long awaited final decision on the road ahead for the controversial e-toll system on Gauteng roads.

27 Mar 2021 4AM 1 min

Government investigates reports that a South African was killed in Mozambique

Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Co-Operation (DIRCO), Lunga Ngqengelele, says it has noted a report of a South African who has been killed in Palma in Mozambique.

27 Mar 2021 3AM 1 min

SACC: Religious sector wants Easter worship to go ahead despite Covid concerns

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) wants Easter worship to go ahead.

25 Mar 2021 8AM 3 min

Ramaphosa's state capture appearance won't be easy, says Analyst

President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to account for his tenure as deputy president of both the country and the African National Congress (ANC) when the state was allegedly captured, says political analyst Ralph Mathekga.

24 Mar 2021 10AM 1 min

An estimated 156k TB -infected people at large, says Mabuza

Deputy President David Mabuza says there are more than 156 000 people, who are infected with TB, who have not received treatment.

24 Mar 2021 9AM 2 min

Zondo sets dates for Ramaphosa state capture testimony

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to testify at the commission of inquiry into state capture in April.

24 Mar 2021 5AM 3 min

Probe into theft of police firearm at Free State tavern

Free State police commissioner Baile Motswenyane has ordered a full investigation into the theft of an officer’s firearm at a local tavern.

24 Mar 2021 1AM 1 min