METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope
After 8 Is After 8: The importance of men taking care of their physical health.
In light of Movember, a global campaign that takes place every November to raise awareness of men's health issues and raise funds for men affected by cancer. We are joined by our commentators in the studio and our experts on the line to unpack the importance of men taking care of their physical health. Why they don't go for check ups and why they should, men's hygiene, eating healthy and exercising. All these affect the men's mental health, their confidence, etc.
Car Insurance Not A Favourite
According to statistics, approximately 65% of South African drivers still don’t have car insurance! In a country with a high mortality rate, many brave hearts have decided to take on the challenge of South Africa’s dangerous roads without insurance. We speak to experts about how car insurance is essential for financial protection and road safety. And look into why it is that driving without insurance remains a significant problem in SA. WHY DO YOU PREFER TO DRIVE WITHOUT INSURANCE?
Maintenance Defaulters In Trouble
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters Project has been welcomed as a move to close the gap between maintenance courts, service providers and the credit industry. We speak to the department of Justice and Constitutional Development as well as our resident legal expert, Isaac Moselane about these developments.
Diphaphang "Shimmy" Mochobo (Managing Director of MEG Security)
Business Wednesday: Still on the business theme, we now speak to the Managing Director of MEG Security with unique security expertise, Diphaphang "Shimmy" Mochobo. He joins us to talk to us about the man behind the business and more about the security sector and how he has managed to keep going, 20 years later.
Zamane Lejane (Chairman of the Akani Retirement Fund)
Business Wednesday: The Chairman of the Akani Retirement Fund, Zamane Lejane joins us to talk about the 2 pot payments they have made, and help you with yours in the process. They are the administrators of the Municipal Pension Fund that issued the statement which we will get into. They also speak on behalf of the MEPF.
Advocate Sipho Mantula - (Researcher from Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs)
Mozambique Violent Protests: As of today, the Border Management Authority temporarily closed the Lebombo port of entry this evening and for more than a week, internet access in Mozambique has been restricted, throttled by authorities in a desperate bid to silence protests that have swept the nation.
Johanna Leblanc - (Expert in National Security Law and Foreign Relations Expert based in Washington)
Donald Trump has won the US election and will make a historic return to the White House.
After 8 Is After 8: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (Minister of Small Business Development)
We are joined by the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams about why there are no effective regulations on spaza shops whether owned by South Africans or foreign nationals in the country. The department says it will introduce legislation in Parliament that will include reserving certain sectors of the economy for South Africans.
Racism At Pretoria Girls High (MEC Matome Chiloane Gauteng Education MEC Mugwena Maluleke SADTU General Secretary)
An independent investigation into an alleged culture of racism at Pretoria High School for Girls has recommended disciplinary action against members of staff who did not take learners' complaints seriously. Furthermore, the investigation has found that there are incidents of a racial nature that have been reported since 2019 up to July 2024 with some learners and staff believing that racism existed at the school but in more subtle forms.
BELA Bill (Kallie Kriel AfriForum CEO Steven Mollo TeachersCAN Network Mobiliser)
Today a large crowd of more than 10 000 people took part in the protest against the BELA Bill, which included individuals, political parties and social groups. Led by AfriForum, Solidarity, and other organisations who were concerned about Afrikaans education in opposition to the current BELA Bill format.
US Presidential Race (Johanna Leblanc - J.D. LL.M in National US Security Law and Foreign Relations. Dr TK Pooe - Public Policy Specialist at Wits University School of Governance)
At around 5pm this afternoon, the latest polls were showing a tie between Harris and Trump as voting began. The polls are open in more than 40 states, including six of the seven battleground states: North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.
Hitchhiking In South Africa
Motorists are up in arms with Taxi Associations who attack and harass them for giving lifts to needy people on the road, with several videos having recently gone viral on social media platforms showing motorists being intercepted by taxi associations’ patrol vehicles after the private motorists picked up hitch-hikers. What does the law say about this?
US Presidential Election Race
We take stock of the upcoming US presidential elections with our US-Based correspondents; UN Bureau Chief and SABC US Correspondent, Sherwin Bryce-Pease and the J.D. LL.M in National Security Law and Foreign Relations Expert based in Washington, Johanna Leblanc.
After 8 Is After 8 - The Legal Talk
Our Council will help us to unpack the historic maternity leave case that is currently before the Constitutional Court that could transform SA workplace rights.
Botswana Election Outcomes
We now take stock of the outcomes of the recent Botswana elections where voters delivered a shock defeat to the party that has ruled them for nearly six decades, registering their anger over economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade by handing victory to opposition presidential candidate Duma Boko.
After 8 Is After 8: We unpack How you can juggle your demanding career ambitions with the goals of a relationship
In today's fast-paced world, finding harmony between career ambitions and relationship aspirations can be a challenging yet essential pursuit. For ambitious professionals navigating the dating scene, striking a balance between work-life commitments and fostering meaningful connections is key to building a fulfilling personal life.
New Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor
We are joined by they newly appointed Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro from ANC, Babalwa Lobishe, who replaced the National Alliance’s Gary van Niekerk, who resigned earlier today in accordance with an agreement reached with the ANC. We will talk to her about her plans for the Metro. Van Niekerk will now serve as the deputy mayor. This means that the ANC is now in charge of the metro.
KZN Taxi Strike
Long-distance taxi drivers in Durban are blocking Pietermaritzburg taxis from operating on the Pietermaritzburg-Durban route, and in some cases, even robbing them of their fares, as part of a protest against the KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department’s enforcement programme, Operation Shanela.
After 8 Is After 8: We unpack in detail the looming Day Zero Water Crisis
We unpack in detail the looming Day Zero Water Crisis with Water Experts who are predicting that Gauteng could face a Day Zero drought in the near future. This is as Water security is at risk due to infrastructure failures and climate-induced droughts. But, how have the ongoing water challenges affected your daily life?
Mid-Term Budget Reflections
We get reflections from political parties on the mid-term budget by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The Minister has doubled down on the government’s fiscal consolidation efforts by reducing spending from 28.6% of GDP in the 2023-24 financial year to 27.6% in 2024-25.
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