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?

The Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee heard a heated exchange between the private investigator Paul O’Sullivanand Members of Parliament – after he told the commission that while he had taken an oath to tell the truth, he was not obliged to answer every question if doing so could place his family at risk.
The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction and demanded that O’Sullivan amend or clarify his statement. MPs pushed for fuller cooperation, including answers about his time in South Africa during and before 1990. O’Sullivan has denied allegations of being a spy. He faced several allegations, including having undue influence over the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the South African Police Services (SAPS) and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

The Parliament&rsquo;s Ad Hoc Committee heard a heated exchange&nbsp;between the private investigator Paul O&rsquo;Sullivanand Members&nbsp;of Parliament &ndash; after he told the commission that while he had&nbsp;taken an oath to tell the truth, he was not obliged to answer&nbsp;every question if doing so could place his family at risk. The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed&nbsp;dissatisfaction and demanded that O&rsquo;Sullivan amend or clarify&nbsp;his statement.&nbsp;MPs pushed for fuller cooperation, including answers about his&nbsp;time in South Africa during and before 1990.&nbsp;O&rsquo;Sullivan has denied allegations of being a spy. He faced several&nbsp;allegations, including having undue influence over the&nbsp;Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the South&nbsp;African Police Services (SAPS) and the National Prosecuting&nbsp;Authority (NPA).

O’SULLIVAN FINALLY FACES PARLIAMENT ( LULAMA MATYA - SABC NEWS SENIOR REPORTER )

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is pouring cold water over an order by the Special Tribunal that it release luxury vehicles believed to be owned by corruption-accused tenderpreneur - Hangwani Maumela who’s been linked to the alleged R2 billion fraud at Tembisa Hospital. The SIU obtained a preservation order, in September last year, to seize the supercars from the Omar dealership in Witbank, which the SIU believes is linked to Maumela. Last week, the SIU handed over evidence against Maumela to the National Prosecuting Authority.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is pouring cold water over an&nbsp;order by the Special Tribunal that it release luxury vehicles&nbsp;believed to be owned by corruption-accused tenderpreneur -&nbsp;Hangwani Maumela who&rsquo;s been linked to the alleged R2 billion&nbsp;fraud at Tembisa Hospital.&nbsp;The SIU obtained a preservation order, in September last year, to&nbsp;seize the supercars from the Omar dealership in Witbank, which&nbsp;the SIU believes is linked to Maumela.&nbsp;Last week, the SIU handed over evidence against Maumela to&nbsp;the National Prosecuting Authority.

TWO ASTON MARTINS, TWO FERRARIS, AND A ROLLS-ROYCE LINKED TO MAUMELA TO BE RETURNED BY THE SIU ( KAIZER KGANYAGO - SIU SPOKESPERSON )

Research seems to be indicating that the world is experiencing a sustained, multi-year decline in emotional intelligence (EQ). Some studies and academic analyses have identified this trend as an "emotional recession," characterized by decreasing abilities to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, alongside falling levels of empathy, well-being, and resilience.

Research seems to be indicating that the world is experiencing a&nbsp;sustained, multi-year decline in emotional intelligence (EQ).&nbsp;Some studies and academic analyses have identified this trend&nbsp;as an "emotional recession," characterized by decreasing&nbsp;abilities to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, alongside falling levels of empathy, well-being, and resilience.

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

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