Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

DA Phoenix election posters ‘an own goal’ - analyst

Election analyst Wayne Sussman has described the erection of posters by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Phoenix as an own goal.

7 Oct 2021 9AM 1 min

LISTEN: Govt should not rush into mandatory vaccinations, warns SAHRC

Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission Bongani Majola says government should make the Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory as a last resort. The commission’s remarks come amid a heated public debate around mandatory vaccination, and signals by government that vaccine certificates will be rolled out soon.

4 Oct 2021 9AM 4 min

LISTEN: Kids at Boksburg crèche ‘can’t go outside’ due to tigers next door

The owner of a daycare centre in Boksburg says she fears for the safety of the children and staff at the school – due to two white tigers owned by one of the neighbours.

1 Oct 2021 9AM 2 min

Ramaphosa moves country to adjusted level 1

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved the country to lockdown level one - a move will be met cheers with cheers from many South Africans.

30 Sep 2021 2PM 3 min

Public Protector: Ranjeni Munusamy appointment did not violate ethics code

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says the appointment of former journalist Ranjeni Munusamy to National Treasury did not violate the Executive Ethics Code.

29 Sep 2021 4PM 2 min

LISTEN: We are not aware of violating any Covid regulations says Shembe march organizer

The ‘Shembe’ Nazerth Baptist Church EBuhleni brought Durban CBD to standstill on Tuesday when congregants marched to the City Hall to hand over a memorandum. This follows the Constitutional Court dismissing Mduduzi Shembe, son of late leader as Vimbeni Shembe as leader of the church.

29 Sep 2021 11AM 2 min

LISTEN: Complete breakdown of service delivery in Joburg, says DA mayoral candidate

The Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg says the city is broken. Mpho Phalatse on Tuesday presented the DA’s manifesto for the upcoming local government elections. South Africans will be heading to the polls on November 1.

28 Sep 2021 10AM 4 min

Maties to explore mandatory vaccination rule

Rector and vice-chancellor Wim de Villers says the University is exploring the possibility of mandatory vaccines.

28 Sep 2021 10AM 1 min

Graham Dikason: Ek het my vrou vergewe, bid vir haar

Die pa van drie kinders wat glo deur hul ma vermoor is sê hy het sy vrou vergewe en met ander gepleit om dieselfde te doen.

23 Sep 2021 6AM 2 min

Consumers ‘living in euphoria’, economist warns

Efficient Group economist Francois Stofberg says the interest rates are likely to remain unchanged ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday.

22 Sep 2021 2PM 1 min

Economist: SAA may crash again before a successful launch

The relaunch of the South African Airways (SAA) on Thursday has sparked some scepticism in the business’ ability to stay in the air.

22 Sep 2021 2PM 1 min

SCA finds Tourism’s BEE criteria for Covid fund ‘unconstitutional’

The Supreme Court of Appeal has found the criteria for the Department of Tourism’s equity fund unlawful.

22 Sep 2021 8AM 1 min

Mashaba vows to resolve electricity crisis as Action SA launches manifesto

Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has unveiled a plan which he believes will solve the country’s electricity crisis.

22 Sep 2021 7AM 1 min

Policing and Covid-related malfeasance ranked top in SA in Corruption Watch report

A new report by Corruption Watch places Covid-19 related malfeasance second on the list of problem areas in the country.

22 Sep 2021 7AM 2 min

‘I am speechless’ - Deaths of Pretoria siblings in NZ baffles former nanny

The former caregiver of the three South African girls that tragically died in New Zealand on Thursday night has given a glimpse of life with the family.

17 Sep 2021 9AM 2 min

Govt, unions clinch wage and pension reform deal

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has signed off on a multi-year wage deal that it describes as “fair”.

15 Sep 2021 11AM 1 min

‘Zuma laughing, but not 100% well’ - Foundation

The Jacob Zuma Foundation says it will not disclose the former president’s release from hospital amid heightened interest.

15 Sep 2021 8AM 2 min

[LISTEN] Cape Town hijacker tosses toddler out moving car, baby returned to family

A Cape Town mother is relieved after her infant was returned to her on Monday following a hijacking.

13 Sep 2021 12PM 1 min

Ramaphosa: The sooner we jab everyone, the better

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the continued clinical evidence in favour of vaccinations as the country moves to prevent another resurgence of Covid-19 infections.

12 Sep 2021 4PM 2 min

[LISTEN] Level 2 would mean more breathing space for liquor industry

Lucky Ntimane, of the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa, says the potential easing of lockdown regulations could provide welcome relief for the alcohol industry. South Africa has been on adjusted alert level 3 from 26 July due to the increase in infections mainly pushed by the Delta variant.

12 Sep 2021 8AM 3 min