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IN CONVERSATION WITH DR BANDILE MASUKU The chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) Portfolio Committee o

As South Africa joins the global observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) is calling on communities to take an active role in tackling Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence…

27 Nov 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NTHABISENG MOKHACHANE

Illegal initiation schools have become prevalent in many parts of South Africa over the past few years. Recently, there have been widespread media reports and public outrage over associated atrocities and fatalities experienced by young men and boys caused by botched circumcisions. These are often assumed to result from unregulated…

26 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN BEESLEY

 ActionSA is demanding the immediate criminal prosecution of Collins Letsoalo, the former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), after he repeatedly refused to comply with a parliamentary summons from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA).  The refusal is not just seen as a personal act of…

26 Nov 15 min

In Conversation With VITUS DUNU

Guest name: VITUS DUNU In studio interview Vitus Dunu is a bold and electric performer whose craft lives in his ability to switch worlds in a heartbeat. In Barber Shop Chronicles, he travels the continent through four characters — each delivered with his signature mix of heart, humour and sharp…

25 Nov 20 min

In Conversation With Matshido Dibakoane - OWLAG Alumni and current Wits University BA Digital Arts student.

As South Africa commemorates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the national conversation has reached a critical point. Over the past week, people across the country have been vocal online and offline, and civil society organisations such as Women For Change have renewed their call for femicide to be…

25 Nov 19 min

In Conversation With Tshepo Kgadima , Independent Economic & Energy Analyst.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government is working to make electricity cheaper. His statement is especially welcome, as many households are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Ramokgopa unveiled a new Integrated Resource Plan that features ambitious gas and nuclear targets. The minister said South Africa's…

25 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF DIRK KOTZE -POLITICAL ANALYST

South Africa has found itself in the middle of a diplomatic clash with the United States following the end of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. At the closing ceremony, South Africa was expected to officially hand over the G20 presidency to the U.S. for 2026. But this became complicated when…

24 Nov 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GENERAL MOYO

(COORDINATOR OF THE MARSHALLTOWN FIRE JUSTICE CAMPAIGN AND ORGANISER OF THE KOPANANG AFRICA AGAINST XENOPHOBIA) Survivors of the Usindiso building fire of August 2023, and families of those who died, this weekend decided to launch a class action against the City of Johannesburg to demand compensation

24 Nov 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MKHUSELI JOKANI

(DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS IN THE SEXUAL OFFENCES AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (SOCA) UNIT) The NPA Men Ambassadors will hold a Silent Picket to mark the beginning of the #16Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The event forms part of the NPA’s GBV 2025 Call…

24 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TERRENCE SMITH, CEO AND FOUNDER OF MR TRANSPORT

Mister Transport, South Africa’s first on-demand platform for medium- to heavy-goods delivery, is taking steps to integrate electric and hybrid vehicles into its fleet, marking a significant move toward greener logistics.

24 Nov 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMCEBO DLAMINI -ALCOHOL TAXATION CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

South Africa continues to face some of the highest levels of alcohol-related harm globally — from trauma cases and road accidents to gender-based violence, lost productivity and long-term health complications. The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is advocating for stronger regulations under the Alcohol Amendment Bill, including taxation measures…

24 Nov 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KELLY KHUMALO

Kelly Khumalo stands today not only as one of South Africa’s most powerful vocalists, but as an artist who has lived, reinvented, broken open, and rebuilt herself publicly over two decades. Her voice has always been unmistakable — enthralling , spiritual, emotionally charged — but her evolution has been far…

21 Nov 41 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MASECHABA NOGE

Global Entrepreneurship Week is kicking off with a fresh and unexpected celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit — through music. A new Spotify playlist titled Founders Frequency has been curated by the winners of the Old Mutual SMEGo Pitchathon 2025, turning their personal journeys into a soundtrack of determination, creativity and…

21 Nov 12 min