Capricorn Talk with Nghamula Chauke

#ANCVL| Veterans league opposed to coalitions.

ANC Veterans League president Snuki Zikalala says the renewal of the organisation is one of their top priorities as they emerge from an elective conference. Zikalala was speaking to Nghamula Chauke about the outcomes of the league's elective conference held recently. He emphasised that they don't support coalitions hence their…

1 Aug 2023 6 min

#Mayor'sCar| Spokesperson blames council for Mayor's car

The spokesperson of the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality Thabiso Mokoena has laid the responsibility of purchasing a vehicle for the Mayor, that has been alleged to be way above the legally stipulated financial range at the door of the municipal council. He was responding to allegations made to Nghamula Chauke by the…

31 Jul 2023 16 min

#LabourRelations| battle between employers and employees

Labour Expert, Osborne Molatudi says employees should not abuse sick leave. This follows a case of a SARS employee who was fired for having lied about being sick and got caught attending a political party public protest. Molatudi told Nghamula Chauke that it is important for employees to give honest…

26 Jul 2023 11 min

#StepChildren| lessons about blended families

Raising stepchildren can be a daunting task to many and in some cases a cause for divorce or separations. Social worker responsible for child protection services in the Limpopo Provincial Department of Social Development Shirley Mphahlele, says having a set of parenting guidelines and understanding should help. Speaking to Nghamula…

26 Jul 2023 31 min

#SeshigoHighSchool| EFF worried about two principals in one school

The Limpopo Department of Education is refuting claims by the Economic Freedom Fighters that it is paying 2 salaries for 1 principal position at Seshigo High school. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, the departmental spokesperson Mike Maringa says a former principal who was dismissed successfully legally challenged the department and won…

24 Jul 2023 21 min

#TruckViolence|NUM concerned about the wellbeing of truck drivers

Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, National Union of Mineworkers's National Health and Safety Secretary Masibulele Naki raised concerns about the safety and emotional wellbeing of truck drivers. This follows incidents of burning trucks in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KZN. Naki also pointed out that companies should tighten security because if this situation…

19 Jul 2023 10 min

#LimpopoLiquorAct| LEDET implements the midnight law

The onsite consumption of liquor in restaurants, nightclubs and taverns across Limpopo have no choice but to adjust to the new law effective from the 1st of August. Limpopo Economic Development and Environment MEC Rodgers Monama told Nghamula Chauke that the Limpopo Liquor Act will ensure that night clubs, taverns,…

19 Jul 2023 6 min

MandelaDay| Celebrating young Mandelas

Nghamula Chauke speaks to two young women from Limpopo regarding their work that was featured in News24 feature called“100 Young Mandelas 2023”. This as a way of celebrating the rich legacy left by Madiba. Chauke looked at the journey and work of Makungu Valoyi, a mental health advocate and Mulalo…

18 Jul 2023 15 min

#Divorces|Legal expert looks at reason behind the high divorce rate

South Africa continues to witness high divorce rate and there are always legal hurdles when it comes to them. This prompted Nghamula Chauke to sit with legal analyst Attorney Mike Maiwashe to look at the hurdles that come with one deciding to divorce. Maiwashe states several common reasons that spouses…

12 Jul 2023 27 min

#WaterIssues| SAHRC shocked by the state of affairs at a local water plant

The South African Human Rights Commission in Limpopo says it is shocked by the situation at the Paarl water waste treatment plant outside Lephalale. A delegation led by the Provincial Manager Victor Mavhidula together with officials including from the Lephalale Municipality visited the plant and found it in a bad…

10 Jul 2023 10 min

#MSAact SAMWU Limpopo seeks an urgent meeting with ANC

SAMWU in Limpopo says it intends to urgently engage ANC Provincial officials to express its displeasure with the handling of the Municipal Systems Amendment Act by some ANC Regions. This comes after the union received numerous enquiries regarding its stance on letters received from municipalities and regions. In the communique…

6 Jul 2023 10 min

#NursesContracts| DENOSA aggrieved by termination of contracts

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa in Limpopo says shortage of nurses continues to overstretch and expose nurses to the risk of being unable to discharge their responsibilities. This follows the recent termination of the contracts of 706 nurses employed during the height of COVID-19. DENOSA Limpopo Chairperson Lesiba…

3 Jul 2023 22 min

#TenderScandal| Health department sets record straight on awarding of coal tenders

The Health Department in Limpopo is concerned about leaked official documents about the awarding of a coal tender at hospitals without coal boilers. This follows revelations by the CONLEF Foundation that they suspect activities of corruption after whistleblowers furnished them with tender documents. Nghamula Chauke engages the CONLEF Chairperson Conty…

27 Jun 2023 28 min

#PaulMashatile| Organisation challenges Deputy President to clear his name

There are calls for Deputy President Paul Mashatile to take the country into his confidence. This is after a news report which says he is linked to various businesspeople who are accused of plundering public resources through state capture and corruption. This has prompted Public Interest SA to challenge him…

27 Jun 2023 18 min

#YouthFinances| lessons about financial literacy

There is always excitement when a young person scores a job opportunity, but the excitement can be short lived especially if one is not responsible with their finances. In the spirit of Youth Month, Nghamula Chauke had a discussion with Financial Advisor Nyiko Nghatsane about financial literacy in young people…

22 Jun 2023 17 min

#AcademicResearch| the use of English language in court rooms get scrutinized.

University of Limpopo academics, Dr Tebogo Kekana and Dr Edward Montle argue that the South African judiciary has not transformed adequately in the use of indigenous languages. In their research paper the academics say the courts have an over-reliance in the use of English even in circumstance that would allow…

21 Jun 2023 13 min

#DA activists | Call for newly elected Chairperson to step down

Nghamula Chauke speaks to DA Limpopo suspended Youth Leader Tiego Thotse and DA Limpopo provincial leader Lindy Wilson following a call by the youth leader for the provincial chairperson, Jacque Smalle, to withdraw from the new leadership collective. A group led by Thotse has called for Smalle to quit because…

19 Jun 2023 23 min

#YouthDay| reflections on the Youth of 1976

Journalist and Cultural critic Sandile Memela lambasted the youth of 1976 while speaking to Nghamula Chauke for failing to instill in their children the love and pride of being an African by not embracing African Languages. He however says he is not merely attacking the 1976 youth because it was…

16 Jun 2023 12 min

#ANCvsANCYL | ANCYL wages the fight for economic freedom for young people

The ANC in Limpopo has refuted the allegations levelled against some of its senior leaders in government by the ANC Youth League. The league claimed that little to nothing has been done to address challenges faced by young people in the province particularly to create employment and business opportunities. During…

13 Jun 2023 27 min

#RIPMarlene | DA mourns the death of Modimolle/Mookgophong Mayor

The DA says the death of Marlene Van Staden who was the Mayor of Modimolle/Mookgophong Municipality is a hard pill to swallow. DA leader John Steenhuissen says although they were aware of her health challenges, death was the last thing the party members and supporters expected. Steenhuissen said Van Staden…

8 Jun 2023 8 min