The spotlight remains firmly on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where troubling revelations
continue to emerge about the handling of a drug consignment worth an estimated R200 million. Today,
Lieutenant Colonel Gavin Jacob, the Unit Commander of the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit, conceded that he did not fully comply with prescribed procedures when drugs seized at Durban Harbour were removed and stored. His testimony has raised serious questions about accountability, chain-of-custody procedures, and how such a significant quantity of evidence could later disappear. As the commission investigates the circumstances surrounding the missing drugs, many South Africans will be asking whether critical failures within law enforcement opened the door to one of the country's most concerning evidence-handling scandals.

The spotlight remains firmly on the Madlanga&nbsp;Commission of Inquiry, where troubling revelations continue to emerge about the handling of a drug&nbsp;consignment worth an estimated R200 million. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Gavin Jacob, the Unit Commander&nbsp;of the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation&nbsp;Unit, conceded that he did not fully comply with&nbsp;prescribed procedures when drugs seized at Durban&nbsp;Harbour were removed and stored.&nbsp;His testimony has raised serious questions about&nbsp;accountability, chain-of-custody procedures, and how&nbsp;such a significant quantity of evidence could later&nbsp;disappear. As the commission investigates the&nbsp;circumstances surrounding the missing drugs, many&nbsp;South Africans will be asking whether critical failures&nbsp;within law enforcement opened the door to one of the&nbsp;country's most concerning evidence-handling&nbsp;scandals.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Madlanga Commission: Senior Hawks Officer Admits Evidence Protocol Failures in R200 Million Drug Case

Many married couples dream of building a life together, and for some, that dream extends beyond the
home and into the boardroom. Working together in business can create a strong partnership built on
trust, shared goals and mutual understanding. However, it can also blur the lines between
professional and personal life, making it difficult to separate business challenges from the relationship
itself. When financial pressures, disagreements over strategy, long working hours and the demands of
running a business enter the picture, how do couples ensure that their marriage does not become another casualty of entrepreneurial stress? Tonight, we explore how married couples navigate the highs and lows of business together, maintain healthy boundaries, resolve conflict constructively and protect their relationship while pursuing shared success.

Many married couples dream of building a life&nbsp;together, and for some, that dream extends beyond the home and into the boardroom. Working together in business can create a strong partnership built on trust, shared goals and mutual understanding.&nbsp;However, it can also blur the lines between professional and personal life, making it difficult to&nbsp;separate business challenges from the relationship itself.&nbsp;When financial pressures, disagreements over&nbsp;strategy, long working hours and the demands of running a business enter the picture, how do couples&nbsp;ensure that their marriage does not become another&nbsp;casualty of entrepreneurial stress? Tonight, we&nbsp;explore how married couples navigate the highs and&nbsp;lows of business together, maintain healthy&nbsp;boundaries, resolve conflict constructively and protect&nbsp;their relationship while pursuing shared success.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Love and Business – Can Couples Really Have It All?

From health shops and pharmacies to TikTok and gym locker rooms, one herbal supplement seems to be everywhere: ashwagandha. Once largely associated with traditional Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient herb has become one of South Africa's fastest-growing wellness trends. Supporters claim it helps reduce stress, improve sleep, boost energy levels, enhance gym performance and even increase testosterone. At a time when many South Africans are dealing with anxiety, burnout and financial pressure, it's not surprising that more people are looking for natural ways to cope. But as demand grows, so do questions about safety. Is ashwagandha really the stress-busting super herb it's marketed to be, or are consumers getting ahead of the science? Tonight, we unpack why South Africans are embracing ashwagandha, what the research actually says, and whether there are risks
people should know about before adding it to their daily routine.

From health shops and pharmacies to TikTok and gym&nbsp;locker rooms, one herbal supplement seems to be&nbsp;everywhere: ashwagandha. Once largely associated&nbsp;with traditional Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient herb&nbsp;has become one of South Africa's fastest-growing&nbsp;wellness trends. Supporters claim it helps reduce&nbsp;stress, improve sleep, boost energy levels, enhance&nbsp;gym performance and even increase testosterone. At&nbsp;a time when many South Africans are dealing with&nbsp;anxiety, burnout and financial pressure, it's not&nbsp;surprising that more people are looking for natural&nbsp;ways to cope. But as demand grows, so do questions&nbsp;about safety. Is ashwagandha really the stress-busting&nbsp;super herb it's marketed to be, or are consumers getting ahead of the science? Tonight, we unpack why&nbsp;South Africans are embracing ashwagandha, what the&nbsp;research actually says, and whether there are risks people should know about before adding it to their&nbsp;daily routine.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The Ashwagandha Boom: Miracle Herb or Wellness Trend?

South Africa's economic powerhouse is facing uncomfortable questions about its financial health. The City of Johannesburg has long battled service delivery failures, aging infrastructure, water shortages
and deteriorating roads, but according to Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts Chairperson, Songezo Zibi, the city's biggest problem may not be how much money it owes—it's how much money residents owe the city. The Auditor-General has painted a troubling picture of a municipality operating on what have been described as false assurances about its finances, while critical infrastructure projects have reportedly been delayed because of cash-flow constraints. So how does a city with one of the country's largest revenue bases find itself struggling to deliver basic services? Is the issue poor financial management, a culture of non-payment, or a combination of both? And what does this mean for the future of Johannesburg and other municipalities facing similar challenges across South Africa?

South Africa's economic powerhouse is facing&nbsp;uncomfortable questions about its financial health.&nbsp;The City of Johannesburg has long battled service&nbsp;delivery failures, aging infrastructure, water shortages and deteriorating roads, but according to Parliament's&nbsp;Standing Committee on Public Accounts Chairperson,&nbsp;Songezo Zibi, the city's biggest problem may not be&nbsp;how much money it owes&mdash;it's how much money&nbsp;residents owe the city. The Auditor-General has painted a troubling picture of a municipality operating&nbsp;on what have been described as false assurances&nbsp;about its finances, while critical infrastructure projects&nbsp;have reportedly been delayed because of cash-flow&nbsp;constraints. So how does a city with one of the&nbsp;country's largest revenue bases find itself struggling&nbsp;to deliver basic services? Is the issue poor financial&nbsp;management, a culture of non-payment, or a&nbsp;combination of both? And what does this mean for the&nbsp;future of Johannesburg and other municipalities&nbsp;facing similar challenges across South Africa?

Madlanga Commission: Senior Hawks Officer Admits Evidence Protocol Failures in R200 Million Drug Case

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