Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

‘Our sacrifices were in vain’ - Mcebo Dlamini slams ANC, Malema amid student protests 1

Former student leader and Fees Must Fall activist Mcebo Dlamini says he’s hurt by the scenes that unfolded at Wits University on Wednesday.

10 Mar 2021 1PM 4 min

‘I am human’, Molefe tells Zondo commission when confronted with PFMA violations

Former Transnet CEO Brian Molefe has told the commission of inquiry into state capture that it might have slipped his mind to get approval for the price increase for 1064 locomotives.

10 Mar 2021 10AM 1 min

Remembering Peter Matlare, in the words of those close to him

The late ABSA Deputy CEO, Peter Matlare has been described as a man with a zest for life and a palette for not only talks about finances but also the finer things in life. "I last saw Peter at home about a week before he fell ill," said ABSA CEO,…

10 Mar 2021 3AM 8 min

Wits students vow to continue protest, say they are receiving support form other universities

On Wednesday, Wits student Bonga Makhaya said they were still planning the way forward, but would not relent in applying pressure to the university that was a hotbed for the 2015 Fees Must Fall protests.

10 Mar 2021 3AM 1 min

Rubber bullets fly as Wits SRC vows to continue student debt protests

The deputy president of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at Wits Sthembiso Dabula has vowed to continue protests until the university allows all indebted students to register.

9 Mar 2021 4AM 3 min

Mthethwa appoints advisory team as Covid-19 causes financial ruin in the creative and culture sectors

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has set up a Ministerial Advisory Team (MAT) for the creative and cultural sector to advise him on how to deal with the plight of creatives during Covid-19.

9 Mar 2021 12AM 2 min

Civicus calls on social media platforms, govt to address 'hostile virtual environment for women'

Global alliance group Civicus says social media networks need to take the lead in the fight against the hostile environment for women online.

8 Mar 2021 12PM 5 min

Guptas innocent until proven guilty, Molefe tells Zondo commission

Molefe appeared at the commission again on Monday. He was probed extensively about his four-year relationship with the Guptas.

8 Mar 2021 11AM 2 min

'As long as you have meat, blood - they will attack you' - More than 100 crocs on the loose in Mpumalanga

More than 100 crocodiles are still on the loose after they escaped from a breeding project on Nola Farm in Hazyview.

8 Mar 2021 11AM 3 min

I suspected Gigaba got money from Guptas, former driver tells Zondo commission

An unidentified witness has told the commission of inquiry into state capture that he suspected former minister Malusi Gigaba received bags of money from the Guptas. Witness 3, whose identity has been protected, appeared at the commission again on Monday. This time he was being cross-examined by Gigaba.

8 Mar 2021 6AM 3 min

Malawi court postpones Bushiri extradition hearing

The extradition hearing for self-proclaimed prophet Shepard Bushiri and his wife Mary has been postponed to March 15.

8 Mar 2021 5AM 1 min

[LISTEN] KZN doctor on Covid-19 patient zero: A million thoughts ran through my mind

The doctor who treated South Africa’s first coronavirus patient says a million thoughts ran through his mind.

5 Mar 2021 11AM 1 min

Seven wandering Bonnievale crocs euthanised

Seven crocodiles have been euthanised after they were recaptured near their breeding farm in Bonnievale in the Western Cape.

5 Mar 2021 9AM 1 min

No credible evidence of mastermind behind Meyiwa murder - NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is not in possession of any credible information which could lead to the arrest of more suspects for the murder of late Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.

5 Mar 2021 7AM 2 min

SACCI warns govt not to kill the goose that's laying the golden egg one year into the pandemic

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has warned government not to "kill the goose that lays the golden egg" but cutting its support for business battling the impact of the COvid-19 pandemic. This comes shortly after President Cyril Rmaphosa noted that government cannot afford to keep funding…

5 Mar 2021 5AM 1 min

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial set to start in October

The trial of the five men linked to the murder of the late Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa has been set for October 25 to November 12 at the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court.

5 Mar 2021 4AM 1 min

More than 100k healthcare workers to vaccinated in the next few days: Mkhize

Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize says over 100 000 health care workers will have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the next few days.

5 Mar 2021 4AM 1 min

NAC responds to artists frustrations over funding

NAC Council member, Tshepo Mashiane has acknowledged that they are facing major challenges. The new NAC council took office in January 2021, and according to Mashiane discovered "serious" challenges in the funding payments.

5 Mar 2021 3AM 3 min

Artists say their industry is being 'raped and pillaged' by lack of pandemic funding

Artists say the Covid-19 pandemic has devastated their industry, leaving them in dire straits, and this has been compounded by a lack of fundings from the National Arts Council (NAC). Artist Shaeleen Tobin says the majority of those who applied have not been able to access the R300 million-plus in…

5 Mar 2021 3AM 2 min

'If govt had a vision, ideas pandemic would not have hit workers as hard' says Numsa

The National Union of Metalworkers of SOuth Africa (Numsa) says the massive job losses and the dire state of the economy one year into the Covid-19 pandemic can be laid squarely at the feet of government. Their statements come as the country marks one year since the first confirmed Coronavirus…

5 Mar 2021 1AM 3 min