Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

LISTEN: SARB set to declare crypto a financial product

The South African Reserve Bank is working around the clock to finalise rules and requirements that will see cryptocurrency listed on local exchange.

14 Jul 2022 11AM 1 min

NSPCA identifies two teens behind horrific dog-fighting video

Spokesperson Keshvi Nair says the dog eventually died from its injuries.

14 Jul 2022 3AM 2 min

Teffo claims withdrawal was ‘hatched in president’s office’

Teffo claims the harassment he endured while in court, which led his withdrawal from the case, was part of a plan hatched in the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

13 Jul 2022 12AM 1 min

Cele defends Gugulethu outburst

Police Minister Bheki Cele has defended his outburst during a heated exchange between himself and anti-crime activist Ian Cameron in Gugulethu in Cape Town on Tuesday.

8 Jul 2022 10AM 2 min

Cameron believes Cele is politicising the plight of the people.

The altercation took place during a community meeting on Tuesday meant to discuss policing in Nyanga and Gugulethu.

5 Jul 2022 9AM 1 min

Mbalula: Govt wanted to add e-tolls to fuel levy

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says cabinet had approved a decision to add the costs of the controversial e-toll system to the fuel levy.

30 Jun 2022 9AM 1 min

Tow truckers embark on go-slow in Joburg, Midrand

Collin Tamine, who is from Tow Assist, says towing companies have not had an increase in ten years.

29 Jun 2022 3AM 1 min

Heatwave hits Northern Cape in the middle of winter

SAWS senior forecaster, Jacqueline Modika, says the heatwave is only expected to break by the week end.

29 Jun 2022 12AM 1 min

Fondsinsameling duur voort vir NW vrou wat sterf weens Covid entstof

Die familie van Jean van Vuuren sê fondsinsamelingveldtogte gaan voort na die 65-jarige se dood weens newe-effekte van ‘n Covid-19 entstof. Sy het die Guillain-Barrè-sindroom opgedoen kort na haar Covid-19 inenting en was as gevolg daarvan verlam.

27 Jun 2022 9AM 1 min

LISTEN: Anyone susceptible to monkeypox - NICD

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases Senior Medical Scientist for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases Jacqueline Weyer says anyone is susceptible to monkeypox.

23 Jun 2022 11AM 1 min

LISTEN: I’ve never discussed content of report with Zondo, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly denied ever discussing the content of the state capture report with Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

22 Jun 2022 2PM 1 min

Should the wearing of masks be dropped?

Stellenbosch University Epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes says some people benefit from the wearing of masks.

21 Jun 2022 9AM 1 min

Positivity rate is not the be-all and end-all

Stellenbosch University Epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes says the positivity rate is not the only measure of the presence of Covid-19.

21 Jun 2022 9AM 1 min

Is it time to throw your Covid-19 mask in the bin?

Stellenbosch University Epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes says the masks served a purpose by curbing the spread of Covid-19.

21 Jun 2022 9AM 1 min

Hoffman says an attempt to rewrite the report would have required an application for a delay.

The 1824-page report was supposed to be handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening, but the commission said it struggled to process it on time.

20 Jun 2022 12PM 2 min

LISTEN: ‘Nothing suspicious’ about delay in release of state capture report

Legal expert Advocate Paul Hoffman doesn’t believe there is any reason to be suspicious of the delay in the release of t

20 Jun 2022 12PM 1 min

How much do Ankole cattle cost?

Ankole genetics expert, Kellyn Cotton explains what makes the Ankole breed so unique.

18 Jun 2022 12AM 1 min

What makes Ramaphosa’s Ankole so special?

Ankole genetics expert, Kellyn Cotton explains what makes the Ankole breed so unique.

18 Jun 2022 12AM 1 min

Are Ankole adapted to South Africa?

Ankole genetics expert, Kellyn Cotton explains what makes the Ankole breed so unique.

18 Jun 2022 12AM 1 min

LISTEN: Constitution prohibits Ramaphosa from involvement in private business

Advocate Paul Hoffman says the Constitution prohibits the head of state from involvement in private businesses while in office.

17 Jun 2022 12PM 6 min