We speak to the Department of Water and Sanitation about the concerning issue of
water scarcity in the country. This is as a major 58-hour water outage hits Joburg
from today. 

We speak to the Department of Water and Sanitation about the concerning issue of water scarcity in the country. This is as a major 58-hour water outage hits Joburg from today.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Dr Sean Phillips (Director-General of the Department of Water &amp; Sanitation)

Podcasting is booming in South Africa—giving rise to a new generation of voices that are reshaping how we consume news, entertainment, and even politics. But now, that growing influence is catching the attention of lawmakers. Members of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies have been engaging with podcasters to better understand just how powerful these platforms have become—and whether it’s time to regulate them. Unlike traditional broadcasters, podcasters operate in a largely unregulated space—free to say what they want, how they want. But with that freedom comes growing concern around misinformation, accountability, and the potential impact on audiences. So tonight, we ask: should podcasters be treated like broadcasters and be regulated—or does that risk silencing one of the last truly free spaces in media?

Podcasting is booming in South Africa&mdash;giving rise to&nbsp;a new generation of voices that are reshaping how we&nbsp;consume news, entertainment, and even politics. But&nbsp;now, that growing influence is catching the attention&nbsp;of lawmakers. Members of Parliament&rsquo;s Portfolio&nbsp;Committee on Communications and Digital&nbsp;Technologies have been engaging with podcasters to&nbsp;better understand just how powerful these platforms&nbsp;have become&mdash;and whether it&rsquo;s time to regulate them.&nbsp;Unlike traditional broadcasters, podcasters operate in&nbsp;a largely unregulated space&mdash;free to say what they&nbsp;want, how they want. But with that freedom comes&nbsp;growing concern around misinformation,&nbsp;accountability, and the potential impact on audiences.&nbsp;So tonight, we ask: should podcasters be treated like&nbsp;broadcasters and be regulated&mdash;or does that risk silencing one of the last truly free spaces in media?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Podcast Power: Should South Africa Regulate the New Media Giants?

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the roads this Easter, the Road Traffic Management
Corporation is sending a strong warning—traffic officers caught taking bribes will be dismissed on the
spot. With high traffic volumes expected nationwide, authorities say anti-corruption units will be out in full force to clamp down on bribery, misconduct, and dangerous behaviour on our roads.
This comes after a traffic officer was convicted for accepting a R200 bribe—raising serious questions
about how everyday corruption continues to undermine road safety and cost lives. Because when rules are bent for a quick payoff, it’s not just about money—it’s about putting other road users at risk.
But let’s turn the spotlight inward for a moment... be honest—have you ever bribed a traffic officer to get out of trouble? And at the time, did you truly understand the consequences of what you were
doing?

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the&nbsp;roads this Easter, the Road Traffic Management Corporation is sending a strong warning&mdash;traffic&nbsp;officers caught taking bribes will be dismissed on the spot. With high traffic volumes expected nationwide,&nbsp;authorities say anti-corruption units will be out in full&nbsp;force to clamp down on bribery, misconduct, and&nbsp;dangerous behaviour on our roads. This comes after a traffic officer was convicted for&nbsp;accepting a R200 bribe&mdash;raising serious questions about how everyday corruption continues to undermine road safety and cost lives. Because when rules are bent for a quick payoff, it&rsquo;s not just about&nbsp;money&mdash;it&rsquo;s about putting other road users at risk. But let&rsquo;s turn the spotlight inward for a moment... be&nbsp;honest&mdash;have you ever bribed a traffic officer to get&nbsp;out of trouble? And at the time, did you truly&nbsp;understand the consequences of what you were doing?

The Deadly Cost of Roadside Bribes ( RTMC SPOKESPERSON SIMON ZWANE )

South Africans are waking up to a new reality in the fight against crime—one where soldiers, not just police, are now patrolling some of the country’s most dangerous communities. Members of the South African National Defence Forcehave been deployed to crime hotspots across five provinces, including parts of Cape Town’s gang-infested Mitchells Plain, where raids have already led to arrests and drug seizures. This forms part of Operation Prosper, a large-scale intervention approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, with more than 2,200 troops expected to assist the South African Police Service in tackling gangsterism, extortion, and violent crime. Authorities insist the operations are intelligence-driven and targeted—but the big question remains: is this a necessary show of force, or a sign that policing alone is no longer enough? Tonight, we examine whether putting soldiers on the
streets will bring lasting safety—or whether it raises deeper concerns about the militarisation of law
enforcement in South Africa.

South Africans are waking up to a new reality in the&nbsp;fight against crime&mdash;one where soldiers, not just&nbsp;police, are now patrolling some of the country&rsquo;s most&nbsp;dangerous communities. Members of the South&nbsp;African National Defence Forcehave been deployed to&nbsp;crime hotspots across five provinces, including parts&nbsp;of Cape Town&rsquo;s gang-infested Mitchells Plain, where&nbsp;raids have already led to arrests and drug seizures.&nbsp;This forms part of Operation Prosper, a large-scale&nbsp;intervention approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa,&nbsp;with more than 2,200 troops expected to assist the&nbsp;South African Police Service in tackling gangsterism,&nbsp;extortion, and violent crime. Authorities insist the&nbsp;operations are intelligence-driven and targeted&mdash;but&nbsp;the big question remains: is this a necessary show of&nbsp;force, or a sign that policing alone is no longer&nbsp;enough?&nbsp;Tonight, we examine whether putting soldiers on the streets will bring lasting safety&mdash;or whether it raises&nbsp;deeper concerns about the militarisation of law enforcement in South Africa.

Dr Sean Phillips (Director-General of the Department of Water & Sanitation)

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Dr Sean Phillips (Director-General of the Department of Water & Sanitation)