Legal Matters: workplace harassment, PAIA and listener questions

More than 200 people have been arrested during a major illegal mining operation at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria. The multi-agency raid targeted illegal mining networks and led to the seizure of ammunition and other contraband, with many of those arrested identified as undocumented foreign nationals. Mining expert David van…

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has assured residents that the city's financial challenges will not lead to a full-scale collapse in service delivery. His comments come after National Treasury withheld nearly R4 billion in the city's equitable share grant, raising concerns over its ability to meet financial obligations. Phemelo spoke to…

The Health Ombud has found no evidence that workplace bullying, victimisation or poor working conditions directly caused the deaths of six healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal. However, the investigation uncovered serious systemic problems in the province's public health sector, including staff shortages, excessive workloads, ageing infrastructure and inadequate employee support. Health…

The Faraday Taxi Association has suspended foreign national taxi drivers and operators from working until further notice, citing safety concerns following recent protests linked to immigration. The decision comes as the association continues to grapple with taxi-related violence and operational challenges. Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela joined Phemelo to discuss…

The Public Protector has found that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic services to residents of Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, citing problems including deteriorating sewer infrastructure, poor refuse collection and delays in repairing roads and water leaks. The findings, following a four-year investigation, direct…