Blessing Ramoba, Anele Mda and Tshepo Mogano about their contestations for the
upcoming 2024 elections, and what it is exactly that they stand for. Independent candidates not associated with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the National and Provincial elections during South Africa's 2024 general
elections.

Blessing Ramoba, Anele Mda and Tshepo Mogano about their contestations for the upcoming 2024 elections, and what it is exactly that they stand for. Independent candidates not associated with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the National and Provincial elections during South Africa's 2024 general elections.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

After 8 is Aftr 8: Independent Candidates: We are joined In-Studio by Independent Candidates

Twenty years after South Africa became one of the first countries
in the world to legalise same-sex marriage, a new study suggests
the country may be changing in ways many did not expect. While
public attitudes toward LGBTI people appear to be becoming more
accepting, the picture is far more complex than a simple story of
progress. The latest research from the Other Foundation and the
Human Sciences Research Council shows that more South
Africans now support equal rights and say their own views have
shifted over time. Yet questions around family acceptance,
religion, culture and everyday inclusion remain deeply contested.
So what has changed over the last decade, what is driving these
shifts, and are constitutional protections translating into real
experiences for people on the ground? Tonight, we unpack the
numbers and the stories behind them with voices from the Other
Foundation and organisations working directly within these
communities.

Twenty years after South Africa became one of the first countries in the world to legalise same-sex marriage, a new study suggests the country may be changing in ways many did not expect. While public attitudes toward LGBTI people appear to be becoming more accepting, the picture is far more complex than a simple story of progress. The latest research from the Other Foundation and the Human Sciences Research Council shows that more South Africans now support equal rights and say their own views have shifted over time. Yet questions around family acceptance, religion, culture and everyday inclusion remain deeply contested. So what has changed over the last decade, what is driving these shifts, and are constitutional protections translating into real experiences for people on the ground? Tonight, we unpack the numbers and the stories behind them with voices from the Other Foundation and organisations working directly within these communities.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Is South Africa truly more accepting of the LGBTIQ community, or just more polite about it?

As South Africa reaches the end of a highly charged and tense
day, questions are now emerging not only about immigration, but
about the state of the country itself. Today, thousands of people
across various parts of South Africa took to the streets as
anti-illegal immigration groups coordinated nationwide
demonstrations, calling for stricter immigration enforcement and
the deportation of undocumented migrants. While organisers
insisted the protests were aimed at government policy and border
control, in several areas the day took on a far more volatile
character, with reports of homes being entered, foreign nationals
being targeted, sporadic violence breaking out and police being
forced to intervene.
In places such as Germiston and Alexandra, tensions escalated as
community members moved through neighbourhoods searching
for foreign nationals, while in Cape Town authorities moved swiftly
to contain opportunistic criminal activity. Police had warned
beforehand that they would have a strong presence on the ground
and that any criminality or vigilantism would not be tolerated.
Tonight we speak to activists, organisers and ordinary South
Africans from different corners of the country to understand what
unfolded, what people were demanding and whether today's
events signal a deeper frustration over unemployment, crime and
governance, or something far more dangerous developing
beneath the surface.

As South Africa reaches the end of a highly charged and tense day, questions are now emerging not only about immigration, but about the state of the country itself. Today, thousands of people across various parts of South Africa took to the streets as anti-illegal immigration groups coordinated nationwide demonstrations, calling for stricter immigration enforcement and the deportation of undocumented migrants. While organisers insisted the protests were aimed at government policy and border control, in several areas the day took on a far more volatile character, with reports of homes being entered, foreign nationals being targeted, sporadic violence breaking out and police being forced to intervene. In places such as Germiston and Alexandra, tensions escalated as community members moved through neighbourhoods searching for foreign nationals, while in Cape Town authorities moved swiftly to contain opportunistic criminal activity. Police had warned beforehand that they would have a strong presence on the ground and that any criminality or vigilantism would not be tolerated. Tonight we speak to activists, organisers and ordinary South Africans from different corners of the country to understand what unfolded, what people were demanding and whether today's events signal a deeper frustration over unemployment, crime and governance, or something far more dangerous developing beneath the surface.

Anti-immigration protests - Voices from the streets

Former DA leader and outgoing Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has levelled explosive allegations against his own party, accusing Resolve Communications — a public relations firm
chaired by former DA leader Tony Leon — of driving a sustained campaign against both him and his chief of staff. Steenhuisen claims powerful figures within the party worked to shape public
narratives against him amid mounting pressure over his future and internal tensions within the Democratic Alliance. The claims have reignited questions around power dynamics within the DA and whether political figures have previously found themselves isolated or pushed out through similar circumstances. We’ll be unpacking these allegations with former DA member and ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba, who has previously spoken about his own experiences within the party. Speculation and allegations have also surfaced around whether similar tactics may have played a role during his departure from the DA, and we’ll be getting his perspective on the claims now emerging from Steenhuisen.

Former DA leader and outgoing Agriculture Minister John&nbsp;Steenhuisen has levelled explosive allegations against his own&nbsp;party, accusing Resolve Communications &mdash; a public relations firm chaired by former DA leader Tony Leon &mdash; of driving a sustained&nbsp;campaign against both him and his chief of staff. Steenhuisen&nbsp;claims powerful figures within the party worked to shape public narratives against him amid mounting pressure over his future&nbsp;and internal tensions within the Democratic Alliance.&nbsp;The claims have reignited questions around power dynamics&nbsp;within the DA and whether political figures have previously found&nbsp;themselves isolated or pushed out through similar circumstances.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll be unpacking these allegations with former DA member and&nbsp;ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba, who has previously spoken&nbsp;about his own experiences within the party. Speculation and&nbsp;allegations have also surfaced around whether similar tactics may&nbsp;have played a role during his departure from the DA, and we&rsquo;ll be&nbsp;getting his perspective on the claims now emerging from&nbsp;Steenhuisen.

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