We are joined by the Deputy President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile joins us to talk about his trip, in his capacity as a Special Envoy, to South Sudan, where he undertook an official visit to the Republic of South Sudan from 28 to 31 August 2023.

We are joined by the Deputy President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile joins us to talk about his trip, in his capacity as a Special Envoy, to South Sudan, where he undertook an official visit to the Republic of South Sudan from 28 to 31 August 2023.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa

When relationships end badly, our first instinct is often to focus on the other person. We replay the lies, the betrayal, the red flags we missed, and the emotional scars left behind. We tell stories about the toxic partners we dated and the heartbreak they caused. But today, we're turning the spotlight inward. What if the most important question isn't "Why did they hurt me?" but rather "What was happening within me that made me stay, ignore the warning signs, or accept less than I deserved?" In this conversation, we explore the unhealed wounds, childhood experiences, insecurities, and emotional patterns that can influence the partners we choose. This is not about blaming ourselves
for what happened, but about understanding ourselves more deeply so that we can break unhealthy cycles, heal old wounds, and build relationships rooted in self-worth, emotional maturity, and genuine love.

When relationships end badly, our first instinct is often to focus on the&nbsp;other person. We replay the lies, the betrayal, the red flags we missed,&nbsp;and the emotional scars left behind. We tell stories about the toxic&nbsp;partners we dated and the heartbreak they caused. But today, we're&nbsp;turning the spotlight inward. What if the most important question isn't&nbsp;"Why did they hurt me?" but rather "What was happening within me that&nbsp;made me stay, ignore the warning signs, or accept less than I&nbsp;deserved?" In this conversation, we explore the unhealed wounds,&nbsp;childhood experiences, insecurities, and emotional patterns that can&nbsp;influence the partners we choose. This is not about blaming ourselves for what happened, but about understanding ourselves more deeply so&nbsp;that we can break unhealthy cycles, heal old wounds, and build&nbsp;relationships rooted in self-worth, emotional maturity, and genuine love.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Lost in Love: Looking Within

South Africa’s Government of National Unity is seeing its first major political reshuffle from within the Democratic Alliance. Newly elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has moved swiftly to stamp his authority on the party’s national leadership team, requesting President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove former DA leader John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture and replace him with current Deputy Minister Willie Aucamp. The move comes amid mounting criticism of Steenhuisen’s handling of the
foot-and-mouth disease crisis, which has seen the department locked in legal battles with farming and agricultural organisations. Hill-Lewis says the changes are aimed at strengthening the DA’s contribution to government and delivering on the mandate given to the party by millions of voters. But what does this reshuffle say about the DA’s priorities, and will new leadership in agriculture
help resolve one of the sector’s biggest crises?

South Africa&rsquo;s Government of National Unity is seeing its first&nbsp;major political reshuffle from within the Democratic Alliance.&nbsp;Newly elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has moved swiftly to&nbsp;stamp his authority on the party&rsquo;s national leadership team,&nbsp;requesting President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove former DA&nbsp;leader John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture and replace&nbsp;him with current Deputy Minister Willie Aucamp. The move comes&nbsp;amid mounting criticism of Steenhuisen&rsquo;s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, which has seen the department locked in legal battles with farming and agricultural organisations.&nbsp;Hill-Lewis says the changes are aimed at strengthening the DA&rsquo;s&nbsp;contribution to government and delivering on the mandate given&nbsp;to the party by millions of voters. But what does this reshuffle say&nbsp;about the DA&rsquo;s priorities, and will new leadership in agriculture help resolve one of the sector&rsquo;s biggest crises?

DA Shake-Up: Steenhuisen Out, Aucamp In as Hill-Lewis Makes His First Cabinet Move

A murder case before the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court has raised profound questions about fairness, equality and access to justice in South Africa. The accused, Mpendulo Thabethe, faces a
murder charge, but the case has been postponed because the court has been unable to establish whether he fully understands the proceedings against him. Thabethe is non-verbal, reportedly has limited hearing, cannot read or write, has never attended school, and does not understand
formal sign language. Despite efforts involving interpreters, medical practitioners and sign-language specialists, the court has so far been unable to find an effective way to communicate with him. The magistrate has stressed that no trial can proceed unless the accused understands the charges and is able to participate meaningfully in his own defence. The case shines a spotlight on a rarely discussed challenge within South Africa’s justice system: how does the law ensure a fair trial when traditional forms of communication fail? Are our courts equipped to deal with accused persons who have complex communication disabilities, and what happens when the system cannot bridge that gap? Tonight, we unpack the legal, ethical and human rights implications

A murder case before the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate&rsquo;s Court has&nbsp;raised profound questions about fairness, equality and access to&nbsp;justice in South Africa. The accused, Mpendulo Thabethe, faces a murder charge, but the case has been postponed because the&nbsp;court has been unable to establish whether he fully understands&nbsp;the proceedings against him.&nbsp;Thabethe is non-verbal, reportedly has limited hearing, cannot&nbsp;read or write, has never attended school, and does not understand formal sign language. Despite efforts involving interpreters,&nbsp;medical practitioners and sign-language specialists, the court has&nbsp;so far been unable to find an effective way to communicate with&nbsp;him. The magistrate has stressed that no trial can proceed unless&nbsp;the accused understands the charges and is able to participate&nbsp;meaningfully in his own defence.&nbsp;The case shines a spotlight on a rarely discussed challenge within&nbsp;South Africa&rsquo;s justice system: how does the law ensure a fair trial&nbsp;when traditional forms of communication fail? Are our courts&nbsp;equipped to deal with accused persons who have complex&nbsp;communication disabilities, and what happens when the system&nbsp;cannot bridge that gap? Tonight, we unpack the legal, ethical and&nbsp;human rights implications

Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa

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