What happened to South Africa’s Nuclear energy program? Also why does the West force countries to de-nuclearise while keeping nuclear weapons?

What happened to South Africa’s Nuclear energy program? Also why does the West force countries to de-nuclearise while keeping nuclear weapons?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

After 8 Is After 8: We unpack South Africa's position on Nuclear Energy.

South Africa’s violent crime crisis is changing the way many women think about safety, survival and self-defence. From kidnappings and home invasions to gender-based violence and violent robberies, fear has become part of daily life for many South Africans — and increasingly, women are deciding they do not want to feel helpless anymore. For some, that means learning self-defence. For others, it means firearm training and legal gun ownership. Tonight we explore the growing number of women
taking an active role in their own protection, and the difficult questions that come with it. Is firearm
ownership becoming a form of empowerment for women in a country battling extreme violence? Or
does putting more guns into civilian hands create even greater risks? We’ll also speak to GOSA Girls on Fire, a women’s empowerment initiative focused on turning victims into victors through practical skills, situational awareness and confidence-building. In a country where many women feel unsafe almost everywhere they go, what does true empowerment actually look like?

South Africa&rsquo;s violent crime crisis is changing the way&nbsp;many women think about safety, survival and self-defence. From kidnappings and home invasions to&nbsp;gender-based violence and violent robberies, fear has&nbsp;become part of daily life for many South Africans &mdash;&nbsp;and increasingly, women are deciding they do not&nbsp;want to feel helpless anymore. For some, that means&nbsp;learning self-defence. For others, it means firearm&nbsp;training and legal gun ownership. Tonight we explore the growing number of women taking an active role in their own protection, and the&nbsp;difficult questions that come with it. Is firearm ownership becoming a form of empowerment for&nbsp;women in a country battling extreme violence? Or does putting more guns into civilian hands create&nbsp;even greater risks? We&rsquo;ll also speak to GOSA Girls on&nbsp;Fire, a women&rsquo;s empowerment initiative focused on&nbsp;turning victims into victors through practical skills,&nbsp;situational awareness and confidence-building. In a country where many women feel unsafe almost&nbsp;everywhere they go, what does true empowerment&nbsp;actually look like?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Armed And Unafraid? Women in South Africa arming themselves for protection

Community radio has long been the soundtrack of everyday South African life — from township streets to rural villages, from local debates to breaking news that matters directly to communities. And now, the sector’s biggest voices, storytellers and behind-the-scenes champions are preparing for one of the industry’s biggest nights: the 2nd Annual Community Radio Awards. Returning after a successful debut in 2025, this year’s awards carry the theme “Lights, Camera, Radio!” — celebrating the growth, creativity and resilience of community broadcasting in an increasingly competitive media landscape. Organized by Boitumelo Media Group, the awards aim to honour the stations and individuals who continue to inform, educate and empower millions of listeners across the country. From presenters and producers to technical teams and current affairs programmes, the awards are shining a
spotlight on the people who keep grassroots radio alive. Tonight we look at why community radio still
matters in South Africa, and whether the industry is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Community radio has long been the soundtrack of&nbsp;everyday South African life &mdash; from township streets to&nbsp;rural villages, from local debates to breaking news that&nbsp;matters directly to communities. And now, the sector&rsquo;s&nbsp;biggest voices, storytellers and behind-the-scenes&nbsp;champions are preparing for one of the industry&rsquo;s&nbsp;biggest nights: the 2nd Annual Community Radio&nbsp;Awards.&nbsp;Returning after a successful debut in 2025, this year&rsquo;s&nbsp;awards carry the theme &ldquo;Lights, Camera, Radio!&rdquo; &mdash;&nbsp;celebrating the growth, creativity and resilience of&nbsp;community broadcasting in an increasingly&nbsp;competitive media landscape. Organized by Boitumelo&nbsp;Media Group, the awards aim to honour the stations and individuals who continue to inform, educate and&nbsp;empower millions of listeners across the country.&nbsp;From presenters and producers to technical teams and&nbsp;current affairs programmes, the awards are shining a spotlight on the people who keep grassroots radio&nbsp;alive. Tonight we look at why community radio still matters in South Africa, and whether the industry is&nbsp;finally getting the recognition it deserves.

COMMUNITY RADIO AWARDS ( MOTSEKI MANNUYA FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE AWARDS )

South Africans are being confronted with a deeply unsettling question tonight: how can nearly 30,000
parolees and probation offenders simply disappear from the system? A damning investigation by
amaBhungane has revealed that Correctional Services cannot account for thousands of offenders — including people convicted of violent crimes such as murder, rape, kidnapping and armed robbery.
The investigation paints a picture of a criminal justice system under severe strain, plagued by overcrowded prisons, broken monitoring systems, collapsed tracing units and poor coordination between Correctional Services and the SAPS. AmaBhungane journalist Orrin Singh says authorities are effectively out of touch with what is happening on the ground. So what does this mean for public safety? Are dangerous offenders slipping through the cracks while government systems fail to communicate with one another? And perhaps most importantly — who should be held accountable
when the state loses track of convicted criminals?

South Africans are being confronted with a deeply&nbsp;unsettling question tonight: how can nearly 30,000 parolees and probation offenders simply disappear&nbsp;from the system? A damning investigation by amaBhungane has revealed that Correctional Services&nbsp;cannot account for thousands of offenders &mdash; including people convicted of violent crimes such as&nbsp;murder, rape, kidnapping and armed robbery. The investigation paints a picture of a criminal justice&nbsp;system under severe strain, plagued by overcrowded&nbsp;prisons, broken monitoring systems, collapsed tracing&nbsp;units and poor coordination between Correctional&nbsp;Services and the SAPS. AmaBhungane journalist Orrin&nbsp;Singh says authorities are effectively out of touch with&nbsp;what is happening on the ground. So what does this&nbsp;mean for public safety? Are dangerous offenders&nbsp;slipping through the cracks while government systems&nbsp;fail to communicate with one another? And perhaps&nbsp;most importantly &mdash; who should be held accountable when the state loses track of convicted criminals?

After 8 Is After 8: We unpack South Africa's position on Nuclear Energy.

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