Romance scams, AI-driven love scams, and catfishing are fast becoming some of the most emotionally and financially devastating crimes affecting people. Often with something as simple as a message or friend request, these schemes quickly evolve into sophisticated operations designed to manipulate trust, exploit vulnerability, and ultimately defraud victims of money, personal information, and even dignity. Private investigator Mike Bolhuis has been tracking these cases closely, warning that scammers are becoming more advanced, using technology and psychological tactics to target victims on a massive scale. He spoke to Mpho Sithole to unpack his findings...

Romance scams, AI-driven love scams, and catfishing are fast becoming some of the most emotionally and financially devastating crimes affecting people. Often with something as simple as a message or friend request, these schemes quickly evolve into sophisticated operations designed to manipulate trust, exploit vulnerability, and ultimately defraud victims of money, personal information, and even dignity. Private investigator Mike Bolhuis has been tracking these cases closely, warning that scammers are becoming more advanced, using technology and psychological tactics to target victims on a massive scale. He spoke to Mpho Sithole to unpack his findings...

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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Romance scams, AI-driven love scams, and catfishing some of the most emotionally and financially devastating crimes

A new study by the Academy of Science of South Africa, has identified extreme heat as one of the fastest-growing threats to health and livelihoods across Southern Africa. The report, titled "Climate Change and Extreme Heat: Strengthening Resilience and Adaptive Capacity in the Southern African Development Community," highlights how rising temperatures are placing increasing strain on health systems, food security, labour conditions, urban environments, and ecosystems. Experts warn that as climate change intensifies, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, more severe, and more dangerous. Mpho Sithole spoke to South African Weather Service meteorologist, Lehlohonolo Thobela.

A new study by the Academy of Science of South Africa, has identified extreme heat as one of the fastest-growing threats to health and livelihoods across Southern Africa. The report, titled "Climate Change and Extreme Heat: Strengthening Resilience and Adaptive Capacity in the Southern African Development Community," highlights how rising temperatures are placing increasing strain on health systems, food security, labour conditions, urban environments, and ecosystems. Experts warn that as climate change intensifies, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, more severe, and more dangerous. Mpho Sithole spoke to South African Weather Service meteorologist, Lehlohonolo Thobela.

Extreme heat in Southern Africa threatens health and livelihoods

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the country's commitment to a just and equitable global order, as he officially received Letters of Credence from 20 Heads of Mission-Designate during a ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Addressing the envoys in Pretoria on Wednesday, Ramaphosa expressed that South Africa's foreign policy is firmly rooted in the founding principles of its Constitution and emphasized the nation's historical journey from oppression to democracy as a driving force behind its advocacy for global peace, equality, and cooperation. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the country's commitment to a just and equitable global order, as he officially received Letters of Credence from 20 Heads of Mission-Designate during a ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Addressing the envoys in Pretoria on Wednesday, Ramaphosa expressed that South Africa's foreign policy is firmly rooted in the founding principles of its Constitution and emphasized the nation's historical journey from oppression to democracy as a driving force behind its advocacy for global peace, equality, and cooperation. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report

South Africa's President reaffirms country's commitment to just and equitable global order

Benin is heading into a pivotal presidential election, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon. Wadagni's candidacy comes after nearly a decade of implementing Talon's economic agenda, but the election is taking place under complex conditions, marked by security threats in the north, a recent attempted coup, and concerns over the shrinking space for political opposition. As voters prepare to head to the polls, questions remain about the credibility, competitiveness, and broader implications of this election for democracy in Benin. Mpho Sithole spoke to Tendai Mbanje, Governance and Elections Expert at the University of Pretoria

Benin is heading into a pivotal presidential election, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon. Wadagni's candidacy comes after nearly a decade of implementing Talon's economic agenda, but the election is taking place under complex conditions, marked by security threats in the north, a recent attempted coup, and concerns over the shrinking space for political opposition. As voters prepare to head to the polls, questions remain about the credibility, competitiveness, and broader implications of this election for democracy in Benin. Mpho Sithole spoke to Tendai Mbanje, Governance and Elections Expert at the University of Pretoria

Romance scams, AI-driven love scams, and catfishing some of the most emotionally and financially devastating crimes

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