Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

Bulls Legend Pedrie Wannenburg dies in horror crash in the US

Former Springbok and Bulls legend, Pedrie Wannenburg, has died in a horror crash in Texas in America in the early hours of Saturday morning. Major Quincy Whitaker confirmed a teenager, who was fleeing from police, crashed into Wannenburg's vehicle in Harris County.

23 Apr 2022 2AM 1 min

Joburg motorists warned of Samwu march, State of City Address in CBD

Metro police spokesperson Xolani Fihla says streets near Civic Boulevard in Braamfontein will be affected by a parade ahead of the address.

21 Apr 2022 2AM 1 min

AVBOB pledges R7 million to assist destitute KZN families bury loved ones

Funeral service AVBOB has pledged R7 million to help assist destitute KZN families bury their loved ones.

16 Apr 2022 8AM 1 min

Wet day in store for Gauteng, heavy rains to delay KZN mop-up operations

Recovery efforts in KZN are likely to be dealt a blow over the weekend as the province prepares for more rainfall.

16 Apr 2022 6AM 2 min

Death toll in KZN floods jumps to 341

The death toll in the KwaZulu-Natal floods has risen to 341.

14 Apr 2022 1PM 2 min

Heavy traffic expected as holidaymakers head to flood-ravaged KZN, Limpopo for Easter

The inclement weather in some parts of the country is not expected to derail holidaymakers from forging ahead with plans for the Easter break.

13 Apr 2022 12PM 1 min

Mkhize cleared by Parliament over Digital Vibes scandal

Former health minister and ANC MP Zweli Mkhize has been cleared of wrongdoing by Parliament in relation to the Digital Vibes contract.

13 Apr 2022 1AM 1 min

Kelly Khumalo is a “witness” in Senzo Meyiwa case says attorney

Admitted attorney of the High Court Magdalene Moonsamy says her client Kelly Khumalo is not a suspect in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, but a witness.

12 Apr 2022 10AM 1 min

Steve Hofmeyr in hot water with SAHRC over LGBTQI+ remarks

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has sent a letter of demand to Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr over comments made to the LGBTQI+ community.

12 Apr 2022 8AM 1 min

Death, devastation and desperation as storms continue to lash KZN

Rescue workers have been battling heavy rainfall across several parts of KwaZulu-Natal while the death toll continues to raise.

12 Apr 2022 3AM 3 min

LISTEN: Sunflower oil prices set to skyrocket amid Ukraine war

Morne Botes, commercial director at SOILL, says South African consumers can expect sunflower oil prices to skyrocket as stock decreases around the world.

8 Apr 2022 8AM 3 min

Busisiwe Mavuso: Too many crooks in SA politics 2

Business Leader South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has warned that the country's political landscape will send it into a state of mayhem.

7 Apr 2022 11AM 2 min

Busisiwe Mavuso: Too many crooks in SA politics 1

Business Leader South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has warned that the country's political landscape will send it into a state of mayhem.

7 Apr 2022 11AM 2 min

All South Africans must pay for RAF, says Fuel Retailers Association

The Fuel Retailers Association believes all South Africans should contribute towards the Road Accident Fund.

4 Apr 2022 7AM 1 min

LISTEN: No slaughter, vaccinations as NW battles foot-and-mouth disease

Speaking to Jacaranda FM News Dr Langa Madybi, director of the provincial department in North West, said they have opted to quarantine the animals.

4 Apr 2022 7AM 6 min

LISTEN: NUM to intensify strike at Sibyane-Stillwater

NUM’s Lupert Chilwane says a memorandum was submitted two weeks ago.

3 Apr 2022 10AM 1 min

LISTEN: Mabuza blames weakened family values for rampant corruption

Deputy President David Mabuza has shifted blame for the rampant corruption at public institutions.

31 Mar 2022 10AM 2 min

ATM threatens to boycott Ramaphosa no-confidence vote amid legal squabble

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is threatening to abstain from voting in the motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

30 Mar 2022 7AM 1 min

LISTEN: Residents suffering prolonged power cuts can claim damages, says City of Tshwane

The City of Tshwane says there are options available for residents who want to claim damages as a result of the recent power cuts in parts of the metro.

28 Mar 2022 8AM 3 min

LISTEN: Sewerage leak closes part of Clifton Beach

The City of Cape Town’s MMC for Water and Sanitation Zahid Badroodien says he was alerted to the incident on Saturday.

28 Mar 2022 7AM 2 min