Tonight, we confront a terrifying reality unfolding in Gauteng — a province now recording an average of 27 kidnappings every single day. These are not random crimes anymore. Experts say kidnapping syndicates have evolved into sophisticated criminal businesses, targeting ordinary South Africans through hijackings, social media traps, dating apps, and even ransom schemes designed to drain victims’ bank accounts within hours. Tonight we ask: Why is kidnapping escalating so rapidly in South Africa? Are criminal syndicates outsmarting law enforcement? And how do ordinary citizens protect themselves in a society where fear is becoming part of daily life?

Tonight, we confront a terrifying reality unfolding in&nbsp;Gauteng &mdash; a province now recording an average of 27&nbsp;kidnappings every single day. These are not random&nbsp;crimes anymore. Experts say kidnapping syndicates&nbsp;have evolved into sophisticated criminal businesses,&nbsp;targeting ordinary South Africans through hijackings,&nbsp;social media traps, dating apps, and even ransom&nbsp;schemes designed to drain victims&rsquo; bank accounts&nbsp;within hours. Tonight we ask: Why is kidnapping escalating so&nbsp;rapidly in South Africa? Are criminal syndicates&nbsp;outsmarting law enforcement? And how do ordinary&nbsp;citizens protect themselves in a society where fear is&nbsp;becoming part of daily life?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Living In Fear: Gauteng’s Kidnapping Crisis Deepens ( CRIMINOLOGIST UNISA PROFESSOR JACOB MOFOKENG AND CRIME EXPERT THABANG BOGOPA )

Tonight we confront a disturbing reality that many believe belongs in the past — the brutal killing of
elderly women accused of witchcraft. Despite South Africa’s democracy and constitutional protections,
witchcraft-related violence continues to haunt rural communities, where fear, stigma, poverty and lack of education often collide. Why are vulnerable elderly women still becoming targets, and what will it take to stop these killings?

Tonight we confront a disturbing reality that many&nbsp;believe belongs in the past &mdash; the brutal killing of elderly women accused of witchcraft. Despite South&nbsp;Africa&rsquo;s democracy and constitutional protections, witchcraft-related violence continues to haunt rural&nbsp;communities, where fear, stigma, poverty and lack of education often collide. Why are vulnerable elderly&nbsp;women still becoming targets, and what will it take to&nbsp;stop these killings?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The Witchcraft Stigma Crisis: Can South Africa End Witchcraft-Related Violence?

South Africa’s democracy was built on the promise that every voice matters — but more and more people are choosing silence at the ballot box. In the 2024 national elections, less than half of eligible voters actually voted, raising serious concerns about trust in the political system, confidence in leadership, and whether citizens still believe their vote can bring meaningful change. Tonight, we unpack the growing voter apathy in South Africa, what it says about the state of our democracy,
and whether political leaders — and institutions like the IEC — have done enough to earn the public’s trust. We’re joined by Ground Work Collective CEO, Mbali Ntuli.

South Africa&rsquo;s democracy was built on the promise&nbsp;that every voice matters &mdash; but more and more people&nbsp;are choosing silence at the ballot box. In the 2024&nbsp;national elections, less than half of eligible voters actually voted, raising serious concerns about trust in&nbsp;the political system, confidence in leadership, and&nbsp;whether citizens still believe their vote can bring&nbsp;meaningful change. Tonight, we unpack the growing voter apathy in South&nbsp;Africa, what it says about the state of our democracy, and whether political leaders &mdash; and institutions like&nbsp;the IEC &mdash; have done enough to earn the public&rsquo;s trust.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re joined by Ground Work Collective CEO, Mbali&nbsp;Ntuli.

IEC LAUNCHES VOTER CAMPAIGN BUT WILL  PEOPLE TURN OUT IN THEIR NUMBERS?

Tonight, Johannesburg’s political battlefield takes another dramatic turn. RISE Mzansi has officially
announced political analyst and public policy expert Lukhona Mnguni as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg. Known for holding politicians accountable from the outside, Mnguni now wants to step directly into the arena — promising ethical leadership, competent governance and a reset for a city battered by corruption scandals, collapsing infrastructure, water shortages, electricity failures and coalition chaos. But can an analyst successfully transition into executive leadership? And does Johannesburg still believe any politician can truly rescue South Africa’s economic hub?

Tonight, Johannesburg&rsquo;s political battlefield takes&nbsp;another dramatic turn. RISE Mzansi has officially announced political analyst and public policy expert&nbsp;Lukhona Mnguni as its mayoral candidate for the City&nbsp;of Johannesburg.&nbsp;Known for holding politicians accountable from the&nbsp;outside, Mnguni now wants to step directly into the&nbsp;arena &mdash; promising ethical leadership, competent&nbsp;governance and a reset for a city battered by&nbsp;corruption scandals, collapsing infrastructure, water&nbsp;shortages, electricity failures and coalition chaos. But can an analyst successfully transition into&nbsp;executive leadership? And does Johannesburg still&nbsp;believe any politician can truly rescue South Africa&rsquo;s&nbsp;economic hub?

Living In Fear: Gauteng’s Kidnapping Crisis Deepens ( CRIMINOLOGIST UNISA PROFESSOR JACOB MOFOKENG AND CRIME EXPERT THABANG BOGOPA )

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