Since the publication of the first Organized Crime Index in 2019, South Africa has consistently been ranked among the top 10 most criminal countries. High criminality, weakened law enforcement, and transnational connections are some of the factors making the country attractive for fugitives and
international criminal networks to do their dirty business in. Have we become a safe haven for fugitives and what makes us vulnerable to international crime syndicates?

Since the publication of the first Organized Crime Index in 2019,&nbsp;South Africa has consistently been ranked among the top 10&nbsp;most criminal countries. High criminality, weakened law&nbsp;enforcement, and transnational connections are some of the&nbsp;factors making the country attractive for fugitives and international criminal networks to do their dirty business in.&nbsp;Have we become a safe haven for fugitives and what makes us&nbsp;vulnerable to international crime syndicates?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Is South Africa a Safe Haven for Transnational Organised Crime?

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over speak of parliament - Thoko Didiza’s - decision not to grant the committee subpoenas for Brown Mogotsi & Paul O’Sullivan who requested to give virtual testimony to the committee citing security issues. Didiza said the committee failed to show that it had adequately
dealt with the witnesses’ security concerns about appearing in-person before parliament.

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations&nbsp;made by the South African Police Service&rsquo;s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal&nbsp;Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla&nbsp;Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over speak of parliament -&nbsp;Thoko Didiza&rsquo;s - decision not to grant the committee subpoenas&nbsp;for Brown Mogotsi &amp; Paul O&rsquo;Sullivan who requested to give&nbsp;virtual testimony to the committee citing security issues.&nbsp;Didiza said the committee failed to show that it had adequately dealt with the witnesses&rsquo; security concerns about appearing&nbsp;in-person before parliament.

LEIGH MATHYS - MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT & EFF DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL

South Africa’s (SA) inmate population has surged to more than 170 000, far exceeding the Department of Correctional Services’ approved bed capacity of just over 100 000 - National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on the outcomes of the
Department’s Festive Season Security Operations, Thobakgale said the prison population peaked at 170 739 and described the figure as the highest recorded in recent years, placing severe strain on infrastructure, staffing, security management and the department’s budget.

South Africa&rsquo;s (SA) inmate population has surged to more than&nbsp;170 000, far exceeding the Department of Correctional Services&rsquo;&nbsp;approved bed capacity of just over 100 000 - National&nbsp;Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed.&nbsp;Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on the outcomes of the Department&rsquo;s Festive Season Security Operations, Thobakgale&nbsp;said the prison population peaked at 170 739 and described the&nbsp;figure as the highest recorded in recent years, placing severe&nbsp;strain on infrastructure, staffing, security management and the&nbsp;department&rsquo;s budget.

SA Prisons are at 150% full! ( LINDIWE NTSHALITSHALI - DEPUTY MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES )

The genetic, hormonal, metabolic & mental reasons you struggle to manage your weight. You’ve tried to lose or gain weight via multiple routes over the years and despite following the plans, you never really see the results or the successes are short lived? Well more and more experts are highlighting that weight management is not simply a will power or motivation thing. There are genetic predispositions , hormonal imbalances, metabolic adaptations & mental factors to consider.

The genetic, hormonal,&nbsp;metabolic &amp; mental reasons you struggle to manage your&nbsp;weight.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ve tried to lose or gain weight via multiple routes over the&nbsp;years and despite following the plans, you never really see the&nbsp;results or the successes are short lived?&nbsp;Well more and more experts are highlighting that weight&nbsp;management is not simply a will power or motivation thing.&nbsp;There are genetic predispositions , hormonal imbalances,&nbsp;metabolic adaptations &amp; mental factors to consider.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: BEYOND DIETS & EXERCISE

Thousands of students remain under investigation after incorrectly receiving funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme - NSFAS. The Special Investigating Unit has so far recovered around 1.7 billion-Rand, which also includes funds that were held for more than a year by institutions of
higher learning. The SIU says more than R120 million was recovered from parents of unqualified beneficiaries. Most of the funds claimed are from institutions of higher learning from allocated NSFAS
funds.

Thousands of students remain under investigation after&nbsp;incorrectly receiving funding from the National Student&nbsp;Financial Aid Scheme - NSFAS. The Special Investigating Unit has&nbsp;so far recovered around 1.7 billion-Rand, which also includes&nbsp;funds that were held for more than a year by institutions of higher learning.&nbsp;The SIU says more than R120 million was recovered from&nbsp;parents of unqualified beneficiaries. Most of the funds claimed&nbsp;are from institutions of higher learning from allocated NSFAS funds.

IRREGULAR NSFAS FUNDS RECOVERED ( ISHMAEL MNISI - NSFAS SPOKESPERSON )

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced last week that the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for, among other things, the building of a security barrier wall along the N2 highway. Dubbed the N2 Edge safety project, the mayor says this is to improve safety for commuters, pedestrians, and communities along a 9km stretch of the N2.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced last week that&nbsp;the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for,&nbsp;among other things, the building of a security barrier wall along&nbsp;the N2 highway.&nbsp;Dubbed the N2 Edge safety project, the mayor says this is to&nbsp;improve safety for commuters, pedestrians, and communities&nbsp;along a 9km stretch of the N2.

CAPE TOWN TO BUILD A WALL ALONG THE N2 HIGHWAY

They say do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life, but what about those who’ve settled for the career they are in? Career settling refers to the common, often fear-driven, tendency to remain in a comfortable, yet unfulfilling, job rather than pursuing a more satisfying path. While it offers stability and safety, it can lead to long-term career stagnation, with signs including constant boredom, lack of growth, and chronic, justified unhappiness with one's role.

They say do what you love and you&rsquo;ll never work a day in your&nbsp;life, but what about those who&rsquo;ve settled for the career they are&nbsp;in?&nbsp;Career settling refers to the common, often fear-driven,&nbsp;tendency to remain in a comfortable, yet unfulfilling, job rather&nbsp;than pursuing a more satisfying path. While it offers stability&nbsp;and safety, it can lead to long-term career stagnation, with signs&nbsp;including constant boredom, lack of growth, and chronic,&nbsp;justified unhappiness with one's role.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8 - CAREER  SETTLING 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he expects all law enforcement agencies to implement the Madlanga Commission interim report which was submitted to him in December. Ramaphosa says he accepts the commission’s recommendations, including referrals for urgent criminal investigations, prosecutions and disciplinary action. Several senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and Ekurhuleni Metro Police officials have been flagged for alleged corruption, fraud and other serious crimes.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he expects all law enforcement&nbsp;agencies to implement the Madlanga Commission interim&nbsp;report which was submitted to him in December.&nbsp;Ramaphosa says he accepts the commission&rsquo;s&nbsp;recommendations, including referrals for urgent criminal&nbsp;investigations, prosecutions and disciplinary action.&nbsp;Several senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and&nbsp;Ekurhuleni Metro Police officials have been flagged for alleged&nbsp;corruption, fraud and other serious crimes.

SIBAHLE MOTHA - POLITICS JOURNALIST AT SABC NEWS

Activists continue to cry foul about a school in KZN which they allege is prioritising foreign learners over South African citizens. Protests formed at the school have led to the arrest of March and March Movement Leader - Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who’s being charged with incitement to violence.
KZN Education MEC - Sipho Hlomuka says these allegations are not based on facts and has condemned the targeting of learners based on their nationality. Of the 1 548 total learner enrolment
at the school, 968 are South African Learners, while 580 are Foreign National Learners, the MEC added.

Activists continue to cry foul about a school in KZN which they&nbsp;allege is prioritising foreign learners over South African citizens.&nbsp;Protests formed at the school have led to the arrest of March&nbsp;and March Movement Leader - Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who&rsquo;s&nbsp;being charged with incitement to violence. KZN Education MEC - Sipho Hlomuka says these allegations are&nbsp;not based on facts and has condemned the targeting of learners&nbsp;based on their nationality. Of the 1 548 total learner enrolment at the school, 968 are South African Learners, while 580 are&nbsp;Foreign National Learners, the MEC added.

KZN Education MEC says a South Beach School is not prioritising  foreign learners ( ZWAKELE MNCWANGO - ACTIONSA KZN PROVINCIAL CHAIRPERSON AND COUNCILLOR )

Heartbreak and break-ups can leave one with mental health issues that could take months, if not years to recover from. In some cases, one finds themselves in a mental health institution in order to heal their broken heart and mindset. This evening we’re looking at those relationship break-ups and
heartbreaks that really tested and broke your mental and emotional health, to a point of needing professional help.

Heartbreak and break-ups can leave one with mental health&nbsp;issues that could take months, if not years to recover from. In&nbsp;some cases, one finds themselves in a mental health institution&nbsp;in order to heal their broken heart and mindset.&nbsp;This evening we&rsquo;re looking at those relationship break-ups and heartbreaks that really tested and broke your mental and&nbsp;emotional health, to a point of needing professional help.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8 - HEARTBREAK TOOK ME TO THE PSYCHIATRIC WARD

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

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