Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

[LISTEN] KZN doctor on Covid-19 patient zero: A million thoughts ran through my mind

The doctor who treated South Africa’s first coronavirus patient says a million thoughts ran through his mind.

5 Mar 2021 11AM 1 min

Seven wandering Bonnievale crocs euthanised

Seven crocodiles have been euthanised after they were recaptured near their breeding farm in Bonnievale in the Western Cape.

5 Mar 2021 9AM 1 min

No credible evidence of mastermind behind Meyiwa murder - NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is not in possession of any credible information which could lead to the arrest of more suspects for the murder of late Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.

5 Mar 2021 7AM 2 min

SACCI warns govt not to kill the goose that's laying the golden egg one year into the pandemic

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has warned government not to "kill the goose that lays the golden egg" but cutting its support for business battling the impact of the COvid-19 pandemic. This comes shortly after President Cyril Rmaphosa noted that government cannot afford to keep funding…

5 Mar 2021 5AM 1 min

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial set to start in October

The trial of the five men linked to the murder of the late Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa has been set for October 25 to November 12 at the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court.

5 Mar 2021 4AM 1 min

More than 100k healthcare workers to vaccinated in the next few days: Mkhize

Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize says over 100 000 health care workers will have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the next few days.

5 Mar 2021 4AM 1 min

NAC responds to artists frustrations over funding

NAC Council member, Tshepo Mashiane has acknowledged that they are facing major challenges. The new NAC council took office in January 2021, and according to Mashiane discovered "serious" challenges in the funding payments.

5 Mar 2021 3AM 3 min

Artists say their industry is being 'raped and pillaged' by lack of pandemic funding

Artists say the Covid-19 pandemic has devastated their industry, leaving them in dire straits, and this has been compounded by a lack of fundings from the National Arts Council (NAC). Artist Shaeleen Tobin says the majority of those who applied have not been able to access the R300 million-plus in…

5 Mar 2021 3AM 2 min

'If govt had a vision, ideas pandemic would not have hit workers as hard' says Numsa

The National Union of Metalworkers of SOuth Africa (Numsa) says the massive job losses and the dire state of the economy one year into the Covid-19 pandemic can be laid squarely at the feet of government. Their statements come as the country marks one year since the first confirmed Coronavirus…

5 Mar 2021 1AM 3 min

One year one, pandemic politics still clear as mud, bur Ramaphosa's hand stronger: Analyst

As South Africa marks one year since the first Coronavirus case in the country, the political landscape continues to feel the impact of the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic. Political analyst, Theo Venter says while the subsequent lockdowns meant many political activities were disrupted, President Cyril Ramaphosa seems to have…

5 Mar 2021 1AM 2 min

Wits SRC leaders vow to continue fees protest

Wits University says it cannot afford to incur any more student debt.

4 Mar 2021 12PM 3 min

Khoi-San leadership to be recognised as new act takes effect in April

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act will come into effect on April 1.

4 Mar 2021 5AM 1 min

Police arrest large number of suspects for planning a multi-million rand truck hijacking

Gauteng police have arrested 19 suspects in Johannesburg, in a foiled truck hijacking on Wednesday.

4 Mar 2021 12AM 3 min

Molefe denies favouring Gupta-owned Tegeta in Eskom coal contract

Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe has denied involvement in Eskom's decision to procure coal from Gupta-owned Tegeta in 2016.

3 Mar 2021 10AM 1 min

IRR wants Ramaphosa to veto Land Expropriation Bill

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has handed over a memorandum of demands to the presidency on the Land Expropriation Bill. The institute's Gabriel Crouse says President Cyril Ramaphosa can prevent “human rights abuses” by stopping the bill from becoming law.

3 Mar 2021 5AM 4 min

Smoke and mirrors: Key tobacco players battle it out over commission of inquiry 2

The gloves are off for key players in the tobacco industry as the battle for the largest share of the market heats up.

2 Mar 2021 12PM 1 min

Smoke and mirrors: Key tobacco players battle it out over commission of inquiry 1

The gloves are off for key players in the tobacco industry as the battle for the largest share of the market heats up.

2 Mar 2021 12PM 1 min

ANC gives eNCA ultimatum to retract its defence of Dentlinger

The African National Congress (ANC) has given eNCA seven days to respond to its memorandum od demands in the ongoing Lindsay Dentlinger mask uproar.

2 Mar 2021 7AM 1 min

Tensions flare as Koko is questioned about Salim Essa emails

Tensions ran high at the commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday. Former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko returned to the commission for the fourth time.

1 Mar 2021 10AM 1 min

Spat between Zuma and judiciary heats up, ConCourt sets date for contempt hearing

The Constitutional Court has set a date to hear the commission of inquiry into state capture’s application to hold former president Jacob Zuma in contempt of court.

1 Mar 2021 9AM 4 min