Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

[LISTEN] 'Stay home' - SAMA confirms third wave of Covid-19 in SA

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has confirmed the third wave of Covid-19 in some provinces in the country.

12 May 2021 12PM 1 min

Home Affairs slaps protesting funeral undertakers with interdict

The Department of Home Affairs has obtained an interdict against disgruntled funeral undertakers organised under the Unification Task Team (UTT).

12 May 2021 9AM 2 min

Union calls for closure of Fusion Secondary School after shooting

The Educators’ Union of South Africa (EUSA) has expressed shock over what they call ‘senseless leadership’ at Fusion Secondary School in Lotus Gardens, in the west of Tshwane.

12 May 2021 3AM 2 min

Public Works to issue tender for border security

Answering questions before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), Minister Patricia de Lille says the department has so far received 16 proposals to come up with solutions for the border fence.

11 May 2021 7AM 1 min

WHO says Covid variant in India 'of concern'

A Covid-19 variant spreading in India, which is facing an explosive outbreak, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being "of concern", the World Health Organization said Monday.

11 May 2021 1AM 1 min

Death toll rises to 7 after tanker crash and explosion on N3

The death toll has risen to seven people in the aftermath of yesterday's massive crash on the N3 north in KwaZulu-Natal.

10 May 2021 11PM 1 min

Strengthening rand will keep heads above water - economist

Chief economist at Econometrix Azar Jammine says the strengthening rand will give some South Africans breathing room.

10 May 2021 11AM 4 min

Delay in reopening of Charlotte Maxeke as hospital awaits compliance certificate

Acting CEO Makhosini Nyembe said on Monday morning that the hospital must still receive the certificate from the city.

10 May 2021 6AM 1 min

Covid-19 vaccination may start two days earlier, says Mkhize

National Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says South Africa’s mass Covid-19 vaccination programme could possibly start two days earlier than anticipated.

10 May 2021 2AM 1 min

S.Africa's Zulu king's eldest son named heir

The eldest son of South Africa's late Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini and his recently departed regent queen was Friday named the monarch's successor amid a turbulent succession battle.

8 May 2021 1AM 1 min

ANC ‘not leaderless’ as party heads into NEC meeting, Ace Magashule still SG

The African National Congress (ANC) will hold a much anticipated special National Executive Committee meeting over the weekend.

7 May 2021 12PM 1 min

‘A fire is burning in Sedibeng’ - Makhura warns of looming third wave in Gauteng

Gauteng Premier David Makhura is concerned about the rapid rise of Covid-19 infections in the province.

7 May 2021 9AM 1 min

Govt mulls India travel ban amid relentless wave of infections

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is keeping a close watch on the developments in India as the country faces a relentless wave of Covid-19 infections.

6 May 2021 1PM 1 min

[WATCH] ANC factional battles none of your business - Ramaphosa hits back at 'meddling' opposition parties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed opposition parties for meddling in party politics.

6 May 2021 12PM 1 min

Zikalala laments ‘unbelievable’ Lindani Myeni killing

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has described the death of Lindani Myeni as a loss for the country and the world.

6 May 2021 8AM 1 min

More pushback expected from Magashule - political analysts

The pushback from Ace Magashule against the decision by the African National Congress (ANC) to suspend him as secretary-general comes as no surprise, according to political analysts.

6 May 2021 4AM 1 min

Avian influenza found on another Gauteng chicken farm

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has announced another outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) on a commercial chicken farm in Randfontein, in the west of Gauteng.

6 May 2021 1AM 1 min

I had to act against my corrupt friends, says Thuli Madonsela about Nkandla, state capture investigations

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela says the ongoing trend of corruption undermines a functional and effective democracy.

5 May 2021 3PM 2 min

Basic Education calls for investigation into fatal downing of Eastern Cape pupil at leadership camp

The Department of Basic Education has called for a thorough investigation into the fatal drowning of 15-year-old Avethandwa Nokhangela while away at a leadership camp organised by advocacy group, Equal Education.

5 May 2021 12PM 1 min

Expect Ace Magashule to challenge suspension, says analyst

Political analyst Ralph Mathekga says he expects African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule to challenge the decision to suspend him by the party’s' national working committee (NWC).

5 May 2021 11AM 1 min