Dr John Hlophe - Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly &amp; Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Hlophe was the first black judge appointed to the bench in 1995 and also the first who came from an academic background. In 2000, he became the judge president of the Western Cape High Court. His story has since been bumpy over the last almost two decades. This year alone, he went from being an impeached judge by parliament, only to become a member of parliament and the
leader of the opposition months later.

Dr John Hlophe - Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly &amp;amp; Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Hlophe was the first black judge appointed to the bench in 1995 and also the first who came from an academic background. In 2000, he became the judge president of the Western Cape High Court. His story has since been bumpy over the last almost two decades. This year alone, he went from being an impeached judge by parliament, only to become a member of parliament and the leader of the opposition months later.

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DR John Hlophe

South Africa is preparing for a major shift in its social support system, as the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is set to be overhauled and redesigned into a jobseeker’s grant under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration. The change is being pitched as a way to more actively support young people in need, helping them bridge the gap between unemployment and opportunity.
But with millions still out of work across the country, questions abound: will this new grant genuinely
empower recipients to find sustainable employment, or is it simply a rebranding of an ongoing social
crisis? Tonight, we examine both sides of the debate—exploring the potential benefits of
incentivising job-seeking, the risks of leaving vulnerable groups behind, and what this move really
tells us about South Africa’s fight against unemployment and economic inequality.

South Africa is preparing for a major shift in its social&nbsp;support system, as the Social Relief of Distress (SRD)&nbsp;grant is set to be overhauled and redesigned into a&nbsp;jobseeker&rsquo;s grant under President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s&nbsp;administration. The change is being pitched as a way&nbsp;to more actively support young people in need,&nbsp;helping them bridge the gap between unemployment&nbsp;and opportunity. But with millions still out of work across the country,&nbsp;questions abound: will this new grant genuinely empower recipients to find sustainable employment,&nbsp;or is it simply a rebranding of an ongoing social crisis? Tonight, we examine both sides of the&nbsp;debate&mdash;exploring the potential benefits of incentivising job-seeking, the risks of leaving&nbsp;vulnerable groups behind, and what this move really tells us about South Africa&rsquo;s fight against&nbsp;unemployment and economic inequality.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: From Relief to Responsibility: Will South Africa’s Jobseeker Grant Deliver?

As South Africa continues to position itself as a growing hub for innovation and digital solutions, one entrepreneur is carving out space in the highly competitive ICT sector. Terry Mavundla is the founder and CEO of Wisolve (Pty) Ltd, a Durban-based mobile app development and software programming company that’s steadily making its mark. With a vision to compete at the highest level in the tech industry, Wisolve is not just building apps—it’s developing solutions tailored to modern business needs in an increasingly digital world. We’re joined now by Terry to unpack the journey behind building a tech company in South Africa, the challenges of breaking into the ICT space, and what it takes to stay competitive in a fast-evolving industry.

As South Africa continues to position itself as a growing hub for innovation and digital solutions, one entrepreneur is carving out space in the highly competitive ICT sector. Terry Mavundla is the founder and CEO of Wisolve (Pty) Ltd, a Durban-based mobile app development and software programming company that&rsquo;s steadily making its mark.&nbsp;With a vision to compete at the highest level in the tech industry, Wisolve is not just building apps&mdash;it&rsquo;s developing solutions tailored to modern business needs in an increasingly digital world.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re joined now by Terry to unpack the journey behind building a tech company in South Africa, the challenges of breaking into the ICT space, and what it takes to stay competitive in a fast-evolving industry.

BUSINESS PROFILE: Terry Mavundla is The Founder and CEO of Wisolve (Pty) Ltd

A controversial alleged coronation in the East London—now officially known as KuGompo—has
sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the rule of law, cultural legitimacy, and diplomatic
sensitivity. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has come out
strongly against what it calls the unlawful installation of a so-called ‘Nigerian king’ on South African soil, warning that such actions could undermine both democratic principles and established traditional
leadership systems. The department has now escalated the matter, bringing in the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to engage diplomatically, while political voices like the African Transformation Movement have condemned the move as a blatant disregard for the country’s legal and cultural frameworks. But beyond the headlines, this incident raises deeper questions: who has the authority to recognise traditional leadership in South Africa? And what happens when cultural practices, migration, and law collide?

A controversial alleged coronation in the East&nbsp;London&mdash;now officially known as KuGompo&mdash;has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about&nbsp;the rule of law, cultural legitimacy, and diplomatic sensitivity. The Department of Cooperative&nbsp;Governance and Traditional Affairs has come out strongly against what it calls the unlawful installation&nbsp;of a so-called &lsquo;Nigerian king&rsquo; on South African soil,&nbsp;warning that such actions could undermine both democratic principles and established traditional leadership systems.&nbsp;The department has now escalated the matter,&nbsp;bringing in the Department of International Relations&nbsp;and Cooperation to engage diplomatically, while&nbsp;political voices like the African Transformation&nbsp;Movement have condemned the move as a blatant&nbsp;disregard for the country&rsquo;s legal and cultural&nbsp;frameworks.&nbsp;But beyond the headlines, this incident raises deeper&nbsp;questions: who has the authority to recognise&nbsp;traditional leadership in South Africa? And what&nbsp;happens when cultural practices, migration, and law&nbsp;collide?

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