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This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down the law around Parenting Plans and Perjury Contempt. She also tackles hot-button issues like alcohol testing at work, using cough syrup on the job, and swearing in the workplace, plus answers your pressing legal questions.

Gauteng’s health system is set for a major upgrade with a R67 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year. MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says the funds will tackle hospital backlogs, improve infrastructure, and reduce waiting times. R1.7 billion is dedicated to hospital upgrades, including R100 million for revamping laundry services and…

The DA claims that Mcebisi Jonas, appointed by President Ramaphosa as special envoy to the United States, was rejected by Washington months ago, sparking debate about South Africa’s foreign diplomacy strategy. The presidency has denied the claims, saying Jonas’s role doesn’t require accreditation. Phemelo gets analysis from Senior Research Fellow…

Journalist and speaker Karabo Kgoleng joins Phemelo for an inspiring dive into her current top book picks. From Tania Malik’s Hope You Are Satisfied, to the raw memoir I Survived It All by Xoliswa Matanzima-Jozana, and the thought-provoking Our Science Ourselves by Christa Kuljan, Karabo explores themes of resilience, memory,…

After handing President Ramaphosa a scathing anti-corruption report over a year ago, Professor Firoz Cachalia finally has the chance to act. Appointed Acting Minister of Police, the legal scholar is faced with a difficult task of confronting deep-rooted dysfunction, poor leadership, and political interference within SAPS and Crime Intelligence. Phemelo…