Student activism in South Africa has a powerful history and has often been a militant force driving social change, with a legacy rooted in fighting the injustices that occurred in this country. In recent years we’ve seen students campaign for free, decolonized education and financial aid. A long list of issues continues to have an impact on many students across the country and this evening we’ll be talking about the issues faced by students and where student activism finds itself in today’s world? Are we harnessing youth leaders?

Student activism in South Africa has a powerful history and has&nbsp;often been a militant force driving social change, with a legacy&nbsp;rooted in fighting the injustices that occurred in this country. In&nbsp;recent years we&rsquo;ve seen students campaign for free, decolonized&nbsp;education and financial aid.&nbsp;A long list of issues continues to have an impact on many&nbsp;students across the country and this evening we&rsquo;ll be talking&nbsp;about the issues faced by students and where student activism&nbsp;finds itself in today&rsquo;s world? Are we harnessing youth leaders?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: STUDENT ACTIVISM: CHALLENGES ON CAMPUS AND ARE WE HARNESSING YOUTH LEADERS?

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that thousands of people on social media believe you’re a murderer. Your name, your face and your reputation circulating online — all because strangers on the internet think they’ve solved a crime. That’s exactly what happened to Sollange Williams. After a disturbing video of an Uber driver being strangled to death by a man believed to have a female accomplice began circulating online, social media users started trying to identify the woman in the footage. Before long, many claimed it was Sollange. The accusations spread rapidly, and with them came threats and harassment. Now, the woman at the centre of those claims has had to turn to the South African Police Service to clear her name and protect her safety. Tonight we speak
directly to Sollange Williams about what it’s like to be falsely accused in the court of social media — and whether this growing trend of online “detectives” is putting innocent lives at risk.

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that&nbsp;thousands of people on social media believe you&rsquo;re a&nbsp;murderer. Your name, your face and your reputation&nbsp;circulating online &mdash; all because strangers on the&nbsp;internet think they&rsquo;ve solved a crime. That&rsquo;s exactly&nbsp;what happened to Sollange Williams. After a&nbsp;disturbing video of an Uber driver being strangled to&nbsp;death by a man believed to have a female accomplice&nbsp;began circulating online, social media users started&nbsp;trying to identify the woman in the footage. Before&nbsp;long, many claimed it was Sollange. The accusations&nbsp;spread rapidly, and with them came threats and&nbsp;harassment.&nbsp;Now, the woman at the centre of those claims has had&nbsp;to turn to the South African Police Service to clear her&nbsp;name and protect her safety. Tonight we speak directly to Sollange Williams about what it&rsquo;s like to be&nbsp;falsely accused in the court of social media &mdash; and&nbsp;whether this growing trend of online &ldquo;detectives&rdquo; is&nbsp;putting innocent lives at risk.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Forgiveness in Relationships

Another dramatic development in the shocking insurance-linked murder case that has gripped the
country. A seventh suspect connected to the alleged R10-million insurance fraud syndicate in Polokwane has now handed himself over to police. Authorities say the accused are linked to a string of brutal killings where victims were allegedly burned, strangled and even stabbed — all believed to be part of a scheme to cash in on life insurance policies. Police say the alleged mastermind is a former police sergeant, Rachel Kutumela, who was arrested in October 2024 along with members of her family. Now, her brother Robbert Shokane is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Friday, joining six other accused already facing 47 charges, including nine counts of murder. As investigations continue and more cases are being probed, questions remain about how such an alleged syndicate operated — and whether there could be even more victims.

Another dramatic development in the shocking&nbsp;insurance-linked murder case that has gripped the country. A seventh suspect connected to the alleged&nbsp;R10-million insurance fraud syndicate in Polokwane&nbsp;has now handed himself over to police. Authorities&nbsp;say the accused are linked to a string of brutal killings&nbsp;where victims were allegedly burned, strangled and&nbsp;even stabbed &mdash; all believed to be part of a scheme to&nbsp;cash in on life insurance policies. Police say the&nbsp;alleged mastermind is a former police sergeant,&nbsp;Rachel Kutumela, who was arrested in October 2024&nbsp;along with members of her family. Now, her brother&nbsp;Robbert Shokane is expected to appear before the&nbsp;Polokwane Magistrate&rsquo;s Court on Friday, joining six&nbsp;other accused already facing 47 charges, including&nbsp;nine counts of murder. As investigations continue and&nbsp;more cases are being probed, questions remain about&nbsp;how such an alleged syndicate operated &mdash; and&nbsp;whether there could be even more victims.

POLICE SPOKESPERSON ATHLENDA MATHE

South Africa is taking its place at the centre of one of the most important global conversations of our time — the future of artificial intelligence. A leading local expert, Professor Vukosi Marivate from the University of Pretoria, has been appointed to a prestigious new scientific panel established by the United Nations to guide how the world governs AI. The 40-member panel, created by the United Nations General Assembly earlier this year, brings together top global experts to assess the risks, opportunities and societal impact of artificial intelligence. Marivate’s appointment not only places South Africa firmly on the global AI map, but also ensures that African perspectives — including the development of technology for African languages and contexts — are part of shaping how this powerful technology will be regulated and used worldwide.

South Africa is taking its place at the centre of one of&nbsp;the most important global conversations of our time &mdash;&nbsp;the future of artificial intelligence. A leading local&nbsp;expert, Professor Vukosi Marivate from the University&nbsp;of Pretoria, has been appointed to a prestigious new&nbsp;scientific panel established by the United Nations to&nbsp;guide how the world governs AI. The 40-member&nbsp;panel, created by the United Nations General&nbsp;Assembly earlier this year, brings together top global&nbsp;experts to assess the risks, opportunities and societal&nbsp;impact of artificial intelligence. Marivate&rsquo;s appointment&nbsp;not only places South Africa firmly on the global AI&nbsp;map, but also ensures that African perspectives &mdash;&nbsp;including the development of technology for African&nbsp;languages and contexts &mdash; are part of shaping how&nbsp;this powerful technology will be regulated and used&nbsp;worldwide.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: STUDENT ACTIVISM: CHALLENGES ON CAMPUS AND ARE WE HARNESSING YOUTH LEADERS?

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