A report, titled Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) Organised Crime, Corruption, and Illicit Trade: Spotlight on South Africa, found that South Africa faces challenges from illicit trade on multiple fronts, including but not limited to alcohol, cigarettes, fishing, mining, counterfeit electronics, pharmaceuticals, food, and apparel. Sizwe Dhlomo and…
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the mandatory audit firm rotation that has been reviewed and set aside by the CSA. Moreover, she touched on the more than 4 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity that is expected by the end of 2024.
The Economic Freedom Fighters fired one of its councillors in the Makana Local Municipality in Makhanda for moonlighting as a cleaner at Rhodes University. They said she flouted the rules of the party. Sober and varying views were shared by listeners, either supporting Sizwe Dhlomo’s Sol Phenduka’s respective stances.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has presented the fourth quarter Political Party Funding Disclosure Report for the financial year 2022/23, covering the period of 1 January – 31 March 2023. Sizwe Dhlomo and team spoke about the donations for all parties that declared their funding. Listeners commented, sharing if they would…
After meeting amakhosi (chiefs) last Friday in Empangeni on matters related to Ingonyama Trust, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is now set to urgently meet with members of the royal family. Historian and Cultural Expert, Prince Zoza Shongwe joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack the perceived rift between the Prince and the King.
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about former Telkom CEO, Sipho Maseko, raising about R12 billion for a stake in the telecommunications company. In addition, she spoke about the dire situation with the consumer environment, cited as the worst in two decades.
With the death of columnist and analyst Eusebius McKaiser, social media has been abuzz, trying to link those who were vaccinated with seizures as a side effect of the Covid vaccine. Dr Nelisiwe Sibisi-Zimu gave her medical opinion on this to Sizwe Dhlomo, and also answered questions on epilepsy as…
As reported by Daily Maverick, in a landmark ruling yesterday, the Constitutional Court has given parliament 24 months to amend tax legislation, and has ordered SARS to make a new decision on access to former president Jacob Zuma’s tax records. What precedence does this set for cases CR17 Statements, where…
Online gambling firms are accused of exploiting lucrative African markets. The Guardian did a story of a mother in Malawi who has battled to get her son off online gambling. Editor in Chief of My Broad Band, Jan Vermeulen, touched on the regulations around online gambling.
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Telkom shares boost following a possible bid by its former CEO, Sipho Maseko. She also touched on U.S. corruption watchdog fining Global advisory first over SARS contract.
South Africa’s central bank has warned of dire consequences should the country face censure due to its stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Independent Political Analyst, Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss secondary or indirect sanctions that could be imposed on the country and lead to a sudden halt…
The Citizen reports on their front story today that experts are questioning National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi’s capabilities as there hasn’t been any state capture convictions. They are asking if she has done enough. Is the criticism of her fair?
Roger Lotz of Rawson Properties heeded Sizwe Dhlomo’s call to share insights on the current property market, emphasising the need to look at the market value of properties in the area before making to jump to purchase.
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