Joanne speaks to Chairperson Mondli Gungubele who confirmed the signed letter by nine board members including himself to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, asking to be relieved of its duties, citing various recent events that have "destabilised the institution".

Joanne speaks to Chairperson Mondli Gungubele who confirmed the signed letter by nine board members including himself to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, asking to be relieved of its duties, citing various recent events that have "destabilised the institution".

Joanne Joseph is a household name in South Africa, having spent 20 years in the media industry, including a number of years hosting prominent TV news shows.

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The days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.

The days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.

Drive with John Perlman

The day's news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays

The day's news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays

PIC board asks to be relieved of its duties

John speaks to Wayne Sussman, election analyst on the latest by elections that have left the DA and ANC concerned in the Western Cape due to the Patriotic Alliance winning both parties in by-elections.

John speaks to Wayne Sussman, election analyst on the latest by elections that have left the DA and ANC concerned in the Western Cape due to the Patriotic Alliance winning both parties in by-elections.

By-elections before the national elections on 29 May as five of the 11 wards changed hands.

John chats to Advocate Manny Witz about whether the beneficiaries of Markus Jooste's estate will inherit the items including cash, polices, and art, or will these be forfeited to the State. 

John chats to Advocate Manny Witz about whether the beneficiaries of Markus Jooste's estate will inherit the items including cash, polices, and art, or will these be forfeited to the State.

Will Markus Joost’s estate go to the beneficiaries ?

John speaks to Dr Eileen Carter, SAHRC Provincial Manager about the findings of the report.

Blaming Parliament, the police and the departments of Social Development and Health for the aftermath of the incident that claimed the lives of 21 Scenery Park students in July 2022.

‘The Enyobeni tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the urgent need to recalibrate regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to prioritise the protection of children’s rights,” the South African Human Rights Commission found in its investigative report on the tragedy.

“While acknowledging the economic contributions of the liquor industry, it is imperative to reassess the societal costs and prioritise the well-being of vulnerable populations. The Commission calls for decisive action to address systemic deficiencies and safeguard the rights of all citizens, particularly the most vulnerable among us,” the report reads.

John speaks to Dr Eileen Carter, SAHRC Provincial Manager about the findings of the report.
Blaming Parliament, the police and the departments of Social Development and Health for the aftermath of the incident that claimed the lives of 21 Scenery Park students in July 2022.
‘The Enyobeni tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the urgent need to recalibrate regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to prioritise the protection of children’s rights,” the South African Human Rights Commission found in its investigative report on the tragedy.
“While acknowledging the economic contributions of the liquor industry, it is imperative to reassess the societal costs and prioritise the well-being of vulnerable populations. The Commission calls for decisive action to address systemic deficiencies and safeguard the rights of all citizens, particularly the most vulnerable among us,” the report reads.

PIC board asks to be relieved of its duties

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