Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

‘US still haunted by security questions ahead of 9/11 anniversary’ - expert

International Relations expert John Streamlau says the United States hasn’t recovered from the deadly 9/11 attacks, 20 years after the tragedy.

10 Sep 2021 1PM 1 min

‘A festive Christmas still possible’ - Dhlomo

The South African government is still hoping for a more festive Christmas this year.

10 Sep 2021 12PM 1 min

SA not ready to vaccinate children - Health Dept

The Department of Health says the country isn’t ready to roll out vaccines to the under 18 population.

9 Sep 2021 3PM 1 min

[LISTEN] Carl Niehaus denies ANC axing

Suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus has denied reports that the governing party fired him on Thursday.

9 Sep 2021 1PM 1 min

Authur Fraser admits he went against board to grant Zuma medical parole

The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Arthur Fraser, has admitted that he rescinded the decision by the Medical Parole Advisory Board, to grant medical parole to former president Jacob Zuma.

9 Sep 2021 12AM 2 min

Local elections set for 1 November

A new date has been set down for the country’s local government elections.

8 Sep 2021 10AM 1 min

DA heads to court to challenge IEC reopening of candidate lists

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has vowed head to court to challenge the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) decision to reopen the candidate's registration list for the local government elections.

8 Sep 2021 10AM 1 min

JP Smith refuses to ‘awkwardly placed’ African name

The City of Cape Town's MEC for Safety JP Smith has come under fire for stating he would not pronounce an African name at the City of Cape Town Film engagement on Wednesday. Smith was delivering a keynote address when said he would not attempt to pronounce Abongile Nzelenzele's surname.

8 Sep 2021 8AM 1 min

Search for missing Orange Farm (6) continues

Search and rescue operations have turned up empty in the hunt for a 6-year-old boy who was plunged into a manhole in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg.

7 Sep 2021 12PM 3 min

Apartheid-era police officer Joao Rodrigues dies

Apartheid-era police officer Joao Rodrigues, who had been charged with the murder of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol nearly 50 years ago, has died.

7 Sep 2021 8AM 1 min

Rhino poachers sentenced to combined 105 years in prison

“Whist handing out the sentences, the magistrate explained in detail the manner in which the three poachers killed three rhinos in execution style and were caught red handed whilst in the process of plundering the animals,” says SANParks spokesperson Ike Phaahla.

3 Sep 2021 6AM 1 min

Williams: Tshwane not considering no jab, no booze policy

Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams says the city is not considering a zero booze policy for residents who are not vaccinated.

3 Sep 2021 2AM 1 min

SIU details how Digital Vibes charged 104% more than second bidder

Briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), SIU lead investigator Johnny le Roux told MPs that Digital Vibes charged R72 million more than the second bidder.

1 Sep 2021 8AM 1 min

MKMVA mourns death of president Kebby Maphatsoe

The Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) has confirmed the passing of struggle veteran Kebby Maphatsoe.

31 Aug 2021 10AM 1 min

Motorists will pay more for petrol, less for diesel in September

Some motorists will have to spend a little more to fill up their tanks from Wednesday after the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources announced the latest fuel price adjustments.

31 Aug 2021 7AM 1 min

Gauteng Arts and Culture refutes corruption claims

The Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation has refuted claims of corruption levelled against MEC Mbali Hlope. City Press is reporting that Hlophe has been accused of turning a blind eye to corruption playing out under her nose.

29 Aug 2021 9AM 2 min

Half of academic year has been lost – Basic Education

Advisor to the Department of Basic Education, Professor Martin Gustafsson, has revealed that half of the 2021 academic year has already been lost. He was speaking during a briefing on Sunday with Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on the education sector's response to Covid-19.

29 Aug 2021 9AM 3 min

OUTA questions why government is forging ahead with its nuclear build programme

Outa spokesperson Liz McDaid says nuclear will not solve the country’s immediate power crisis.

28 Aug 2021 5AM 1 min

SIU tightens controls to safeguard whistleblowers

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has tightened its controls to protect the safety of whistleblowers during investigations.

27 Aug 2021 12PM 1 min

Mthethwa throws weight behind Semenya in World Athletics challenge

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says government will throw its weight behind world-renowned athlete Caster Semenya in her bid to challenge World Athletics.

27 Aug 2021 10AM 1 min