Jacaranda FM News interviews + soundbytes

Race for DA federal leadership: John Steenhuisen

Incumbent DA federal leader John Steenhuisen hopes to make a return to the position as the party holds its two-day federal congress in April. Steenhuisen speaks candidly about dethroning the governing ANC, Russia, BEE, and coalitions.

31 Mar 2023 7AM 6 min

“On Monday something must give” says Malema ahead of national shutdown

EFF leader Julius Malema has warned Police Minister Bheki Cele and President Cyril Ramaphosa that “on Monday something must give,” as the party prepares for its planned national shutdown.

18 Mar 2023 2AM 1 min

LISTEN: Public Enterprises to be scrapped after elections, says Ramaphosa

He said different departments will be merged after elections, with plans to completely scrap the Department of Public Enterprises.

9 Mar 2023 10AM 2 min

LISTEN: Public Enterprises to be scrapped after elections, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his commitment to reduce the size of the national executive after the 2024 elections.

9 Mar 2023 10AM 2 min

LISTEN: Ramokgopa appointment to dilute Mashatile political power, says analyst

Political analyst Ralph Mathekga says the creation of new portfolios every time there is crisis has not worked in the past.

7 Mar 2023 12PM 1 min

LISTEN: Ramokgopa appointment to dilute Mashatile political power, says analyst

Independent energy expert Tshepo Kgadima believes that the appointment of Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will dilute Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s political power in the Union Buildings.

7 Mar 2023 11AM 1 min

Tshwane schools show their mettle in 2022 matric exam results

At least three schools located in the City of Tshwane were among the top performers during the 2022 matric exams.

20 Jan 2023 7AM 1 min

ANC set to announce election results on Monday

The ANC announced late Sunday night that it would not announce the results of the leadership battle until Monday.

19 Dec 2022 12AM 1 min

[LISTEN] The matric maths question that can’t be answered – DBE to intervene

Jacaranda FM News spoke to BSC Chemical Engineering graduate Jason Pike who explained the question and why it does not make sense.

10 Nov 2022 12PM 1 min

20 000 runners expected to participate in Soweto marathon

Chairman of the Soweto Marathon Trust, Sello Khunou has urged runners to be at the FNB stadium at the crack of dawn.

5 Nov 2022 3AM 1 min

Armed gang targets Hartbeespoort Village Mall

Police are on the scene in Hartbeespoort in the North West, where an armed gang targeted a shopping centre in the early hours of this morning.

4 Nov 2022 1AM 1 min

Phalatse moves to halt no-confidence sitting

Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has served papers on the city council in an attempt to stop Thursday's sitting from proceeding.

31 Oct 2022 9AM 2 min

LISTEN: Only men able to end the scourge of rape, says Cele

Cele said only men are able to put an end to the scourge of rape.

19 Oct 2022 9AM 1 min

LISTEN: Only men able to end the scourge of rape, says Cele

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the time has come for men to play their part and put an end to the country’s shocking rape statistics.

19 Oct 2022 9AM 2 min

LISTEN: Mpofu threatens Mkhwebane inquiry chair in parliament

MPs sitting on the inquiry into Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office want an investigation into the conduct of Advocate Dali Mpofu.

14 Sep 2022 3AM 1 min

LISTEN:King Charles will have to make major changes to monarchy - expert

A UKZN professor in History believes that the late Queen Elizabeth's successor and son King Charles III, who is well in his 70s, may have a short reign but an influential one.

9 Sep 2022 8AM 2 min

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday expressed his "profound and sincere condolences" over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in a statement addressed to the new king, Charles III.

9 Sep 2022 12AM 1 min

LISTEN: Special arrangements needed for Zimbabweans working in SA - Diaspora net

Munakamwe says the department should consider making special arrangements for domestic workers, farm workers and low-skilled people.

3 Sep 2022 4AM 2 min

LISTEN: Special arrangements needed for Zimbabweans working in SA - Diaspora net

Chairperson of the Africa Diaspora Workers’ Network, Janet Munakamwe says the South African government should consider special arrangements for Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa.

3 Sep 2022 3AM 1 min

De Ruyter said the utility is looking at opportunities to collaborate with Trans

De Ruyter was speaking at the Economic Sabotage of Critical Infrastructure (ESCI) Forum roundtable discussion on Friday

2 Sep 2022 11AM 1 min