Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

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

‘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