Capricorn Talk with Nghamula Chauke

#EXCO| MECs appointments

The ANC Youth League in Limpopo says the appointment of their chairperson Earnest Rachoene as Public Works MEC is an indication that the ANC did listen to their call of having young person's being appointed in critical positions of leadership. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, ANC Limpopo secretary Oliver Mabunda said…

19 Jun 9 min

#InitiationSeason| Kidnappings and deaths are grave concerns for CGE

Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the Commision for Gender Equality spokesperson, Javu Baloyi explained the commission's discontent regarding kidnappings and deaths of initiates. Baloyi says some of these abductions result in death cases which leaves families without closure. He commended Limpopo as one of the provinces that still run the business…

19 Jun 8 min

#SixthAdministration| It is adios Amigo from Limpopo Premier

The curtain has closed on the 6th administration and Nghamula Chauke had an opportunity to sit down with Limpopo Premier Stanley Chupu Mathabatha to reflect on the previous years that he has been at the helm of leadership. Mathabatha said under his leadership, the province performed well financially with some…

11 Jun 51 min

#ElectionsOutcomes| Civil society group says there is room for improvement

The elections have come and gone, and different civil groups have weighed in on how the 29th May elections went. Civil society group Defend Our Democracy says it is pleased that the elections were free and fair however there is room for improvement. Executive Director of Defend Our Democracy Zaakirah…

3 Jun 8 min

#Elections| Gender parity in the political sphere

The Hlanganisa Community Fund has expressed its disappointment regarding tge fewer numbers of females leading political parties in South Africa. The group released its data ahead of the May 29 general elections saying that there are societal issues that affect mostly women than men and it was going to be…

28 May 9 min

#InternationalNursesDay| concerns raised around infrastructure issues

The Democratic Nurses Organisation of South Africa in Limpopo says in honour of nurses, government should look into employing more nurses in clinics and hospitals across the province as most of these facilities are short staffed. The organisation's Jacob Molepo was responding to the commemoration of International Nurses day that…

14 May 5 min

#RoadToElections| A look at the upcoming election

Days away from the national and provincial elections on the 29th of May 2024, Nghamula Chauke spoke to Political analyst Prince Mashele about the campaigns and manifestos that have been running thus far and Mashele applauded political parties and South Africans in general for the maturity that they have displayed…

13 May 9 min

#JosseyButhane| The prodigal son returns home

Former chairperson of the EFF in Limpopo Jossey Buthane has returned to his old political home, the ANC. Buthane told Nghamula Chauke that he intends to make the ANC a better organization than it already is. When asked about the alleged fallout he has with EFF leader Julius Malema, Buthane…

8 Apr 13 min

#MapisaNqakula| former speaker battles with legal woes

Nghamula Chauke speaks to legal and political analysts Benedict Phiri and Dr Levy Ndou on the legal and political battles faced by the speaker of the national assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned as the speaker after her legal bid to interdict her arrest was dismissed by the court. Analysts…

2 Apr 16 min

#UnregisteredSchools| What to know about them

The Limpopo Department of Education says parents are still in the dark about the issue of unregistered private and independent schools. The department says anyone who runs an independent school should register with its office of the HOD. According to chief education specialist from the department, Marwala Rasethaba when speaking…

2 Apr 20 min

#MapisaNqakula| former speaker battles with legal woes

Nghamula Chauke speaks to legal and political analysts Benedict Phiri and Dr Levy Ndou on the legal and political battles faced by the speaker of the national assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned as the speaker after her legal bid to interdict her arrest was dismissed by the court. Analysts…

2 Apr 16 min

#UnregisteredSchools| What to know about them

The Limpopo Department of Education says parents are still in the dark about the issue of unregistered private and independent schools. The department says anyone who runs an independent school should register with its office of the HOD. According to chief education specialist from the department, Marwala Rasethaba when speaking…

2 Apr 20 min

#FamilyPlanning| what to know about unplanned pregnancies

Urogynaecologist Dr Dakalo Muavha says there are multiple factors contributing to a lot of unplanned pregnancies especially in black communities. Joining Nghamula Chauke in studio, Dr Muavha was answering questions from 2 of Capricorn Talk listeners who said suggested that, black families do not do family planning. Dr Muavha said…

20 Mar 28 min

#BudgetSpeech| MEC satisfied with the budget allocated to her department.

Transport and Community Safety MEC in Limpopo Florence Radzilani says all critical posts in the department have been filled especially for positions that were budgeted for. Radzilani told Nghamula Chauke that once the budget has been passed, the department must make sure that it is implemented to ensure that when…

19 Mar 8 min

#DDM| Sekhukhune district to benefit from government and private sector initiatives

Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Parks Tau has told Nghamula Chauke that they have as government mobilised a range of partners that they can work with in the local government to find solutions to challenges faced by municipalities. Speaking about a meeting with the Sekhukhune District Municipality,…

19 Mar 6 min

#MOUsigning| A look into Musina water woes

The Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that there is a shortage of water in the Musina area. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the DG of the department Dr Sean Phillips said there has been several disruptive protests in the Musina area with the department looking at possible interventions for…

19 Mar 6 min

#AgricultureDept| MEC delivers his budget speech

MEC for Agriculture in Limpopo Thabo Mokone says during the past year, the Department increased participation of producers in the integrated value chain through support of 8700 producers across various agriculture commodity groups. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Mokone said that to date the department managed to support 13 298 producers…

14 Mar 11 min

#ActionSA| provincial leader tenders his resignation

Former ActionSA Premier Candiate Kgoshi Letsiri Phaahla has left the party to join the uMkhoto We Sizwe. Phaahla told Nghamula Chauke that he had to resign due to lack of resources for campaigning adding that at some point he was told that the party has no money but later found…

11 Mar 10 min

#VCsSalaries| Movement angered by salaries of Vice Chancellors.

Council on Higher Education has said that it is difficult to defend the exorbitant salaries and perks for executives at South Africa's universities. This comes after findings that at least half of the Vice Chancellors at public universities earned well above R4 million in 2019. This has angered the Socialist…

29 Feb 8 min

#NPOs| Government applauds NPOs for the role they play

The department of Social Development is calling on South Africans to support the good work that is executed by Non-Profit Organisations throughout the country. speaking to Nghamula Chauke on NGO Day which takes place every year on the 27th February, NPOs Chief Director Mpho Mngxitma said, these NPOs demand on…

27 Feb 5 min