Going into business with family can seem like the perfect arrangement. You already know each other, there is an established level of trust, and you share a common history. But what happens when the business starts testing the very relationship it was built on? When disagreements over money, unequal workloads, decision-making and business direction begin to spill into family relationships? For many siblings, doing business together can become a complicated balancing act between protecting the bottom line and preserving family ties. So, how do you survive doing business with your sibling without allowing business disagreements to destroy your relationship? And can a sibling partnership really
thrive when family and finances are involved?

Going into business with family can seem like the perfect&nbsp;arrangement. You already know each other, there is an established&nbsp;level of trust, and you share a common history. But what happens&nbsp;when the business starts testing the very relationship it was built&nbsp;on? When disagreements over money, unequal workloads,&nbsp;decision-making and business direction begin to spill into family&nbsp;relationships? For many siblings, doing business together can&nbsp;become a complicated balancing act between protecting the bottom&nbsp;line and preserving family ties. So, how do you survive doing&nbsp;business with your sibling without allowing business disagreements&nbsp;to destroy your relationship? And can a sibling partnership really thrive when family and finances are involved?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The business of being family | SURVIVING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY

Vote counting is still underway following South Africa's local government elections, and while the early results show the African National Congress narrowly ahead of the Democratic Alliance, it is important to stress that these numbers are far from final. The picture could change significantly as more voting districts report their results, particularly in major provinces such as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where some of the country's biggest metropolitan municipalities are located. But even at this preliminary stage, the results are raising important questions about the country's changing political landscape. The ANC, which has governed South Africa since 1994, appears to be facing another
significant test of its support, while the DA is showing signs of making gains. Other political players, including the MK Party, the EFF and smaller parties, could also influence the eventual balance of power. What makes these elections particularly important is that they are about more than which party comes out on top nationally. They are about who will govern our cities and municipalities, who will have the numbers to form councils, and whether South Africa is heading towards another period of
complex coalition politics. So, what can we responsibly read into these early numbers, and what should we be watching as counting continues?

Vote counting is still underway following South Africa's local government&nbsp;elections, and while the early results show the African National Congress&nbsp;narrowly ahead of the Democratic Alliance, it is important to stress that&nbsp;these numbers are far from final. The picture could change significantly as&nbsp;more voting districts report their results, particularly in major provinces&nbsp;such as Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where some of the country's biggest&nbsp;metropolitan municipalities are located.&nbsp;But even at this preliminary stage, the results are raising important&nbsp;questions about the country's changing political landscape. The ANC,&nbsp;which has governed South Africa since 1994, appears to be facing another significant test of its support, while the DA is showing signs of making&nbsp;gains. Other political players, including the MK Party, the EFF and smaller&nbsp;parties, could also influence the eventual balance of power.&nbsp;What makes these elections particularly important is that they are about&nbsp;more than which party comes out on top nationally. They are about who&nbsp;will govern our cities and municipalities, who will have the numbers to form&nbsp;councils, and whether South Africa is heading towards another period of complex coalition politics. So, what can we responsibly read into these&nbsp;early numbers, and what should we be watching as counting continues?

The battle for municipalities – what will the final results mean for  South Africa?

South Africa has made significant strides in the fight against HIV, with millions of people accessing antiretroviral treatment and major advances in prevention. Yet, despite these gains, the country continues to face persistent challenges, including new infections, treatment interruptions, stigma, unequal access to healthcare and people falling through the cracks of the treatment system.
So, where are we getting it wrong? Are our prevention strategies reaching the people who need them most? Why are so many people still not accessing or remaining on treatment, and are we doing enough to address the social and economic factors that drive new infections? Beyond medical interventions, what needs to change at a policy and leadership level? What responsibility do government, healthcare institutions, community organisations and influential leaders have in
closing these gaps? And, with 2030 approaching, are we doing enough to ensure that ending AIDS as a public health threat becomes a reality rather than just a global target?

South Africa has made significant strides in the fight against HIV, with&nbsp;millions of people accessing antiretroviral treatment and major advances in&nbsp;prevention. Yet, despite these gains, the country continues to face&nbsp;persistent challenges, including new infections, treatment interruptions,&nbsp;stigma, unequal access to healthcare and people falling through the&nbsp;cracks of the treatment system. So, where are we getting it wrong? Are our prevention strategies reaching&nbsp;the people who need them most? Why are so many people still not&nbsp;accessing or remaining on treatment, and are we doing enough to address&nbsp;the social and economic factors that drive new infections? Beyond medical interventions, what needs to change at a policy and&nbsp;leadership level? What responsibility do government, healthcare&nbsp;institutions, community organisations and influential leaders have in closing these gaps? And, with 2030 approaching, are we doing enough to&nbsp;ensure that ending AIDS as a public health threat becomes a reality rather&nbsp;than just a global target?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: SOUTH AFRICA’S HIV RESPONSE: WHAT ARE WE GETTING WRONG,  AND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE TO END AIDS BY 2030?

Today, millions of South Africans are heading to the polls to elect the leaders who will govern their municipalities over the next five years. But beyond the political parties, campaign promises and competition for power, there is another important story unfolding today: the story of voter
participation. How many South Africans will actually make their way to the voting stations, and what will their participation – or absence – tell us about the state of our democracy? South Africa is grappling with high unemployment, poverty, inequality, struggling municipalities and a rising cost of living. These are not abstract political issues; they are everyday economic realities that affect how
people live, work and survive. For many voters, the question is whether their vote can translate into better services, economic opportunities and improved living conditions. But for others, years of unfulfilled promises may have created a sense that voting makes little difference. So, as we cast our ballots today, what does voter turnout tell us about the country's political and economic mood? Is there still hope that the ballot can change people's economic circumstances, or are South Africans
increasingly losing faith in the ability of political leadership to improve their lives?

Today, millions of South Africans are heading to the polls to elect the&nbsp;leaders who will govern their municipalities over the next five years. But&nbsp;beyond the political parties, campaign promises and competition for power,&nbsp;there is another important story unfolding today: the story of voter participation. How many South Africans will actually make their way to the&nbsp;voting stations, and what will their participation &ndash; or absence &ndash; tell us&nbsp;about the state of our democracy?&nbsp;South Africa is grappling with high unemployment, poverty, inequality,&nbsp;struggling municipalities and a rising cost of living. These are not abstract&nbsp;political issues; they are everyday economic realities that affect how people live, work and survive. For many voters, the question is whether&nbsp;their vote can translate into better services, economic opportunities and&nbsp;improved living conditions. But for others, years of unfulfilled promises&nbsp;may have created a sense that voting makes little difference.&nbsp;So, as we cast our ballots today, what does voter turnout tell us about the&nbsp;country's political and economic mood? Is there still hope that the ballot&nbsp;can change people's economic circumstances, or are South Africans increasingly losing faith in the ability of political leadership to improve their&nbsp;lives?

THE ECONOMICS OF THE VOTE : ARE SOUTH AFRICANS  STILL INVESTED IN THE VOTE?

When we talk about sexual harassment in schools, the conversation often centres on learners being victimised by teachers or other adults. But what happens when the roles are reversed? When the alleged perpetrator is a child, and the victim is an adult entrusted with educating and guiding that
child? A disturbing incident in the Free State has brought this uncomfortable question into focus. A 14-year-old Grade 7 learner at Dibeng-sa-Tsebo Primary School in Botshabelo is accused of sexually harassing a teacher, prompting the provincial Education MEC to condemn the alleged conduct
and reaffirm that abuse of teachers will not be tolerated. But beyond the incident itself, there are bigger questions we need to confront. What does it say about a society when a child of just 14 is
allegedly engaging in behaviour of this nature towards an adult? Where are children learning about sexual behaviour, boundaries and power? Are parents, schools and communities doing enough to teach respect and appropriate conduct? And could this be a reflection of a deeper moral and
social crisis in our society? Tonight, we unpack what may be driving such behaviour among young
people, the responsibility of parents and communities, and what moral regeneration should look like in a society increasingly confronted with questions about discipline, values and accountability.

When we talk about sexual harassment in schools, the conversation often&nbsp;centres on learners being victimised by teachers or other adults. But what&nbsp;happens when the roles are reversed? When the alleged perpetrator is a&nbsp;child, and the victim is an adult entrusted with educating and guiding that child?&nbsp;A disturbing incident in the Free State has brought this uncomfortable&nbsp;question into focus. A 14-year-old Grade 7 learner at Dibeng-sa-Tsebo&nbsp;Primary School in Botshabelo is accused of sexually harassing a teacher,&nbsp;prompting the provincial Education MEC to condemn the alleged conduct and reaffirm that abuse of teachers will not be tolerated.&nbsp;But beyond the incident itself, there are bigger questions we need to&nbsp;confront. What does it say about a society when a child of just 14 is allegedly engaging in behaviour of this nature towards an adult? Where&nbsp;are children learning about sexual behaviour, boundaries and power? Are&nbsp;parents, schools and communities doing enough to teach respect and&nbsp;appropriate conduct? And could this be a reflection of a deeper moral and social crisis in our society?&nbsp;Tonight, we unpack what may be driving such behaviour among young people, the responsibility of parents and communities, and what moral&nbsp;regeneration should look like in a society increasingly confronted with&nbsp;questions about discipline, values and accountability.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Children Cross the Line: A 14-Year-Old Accused of Sexually Harassing a Teacher

As South Africans head to the polls, the independence, impartiality and credibility of the Electoral Commission are once again under scrutiny. Social media posts circulating in the Eastern Cape have raised serious allegations about the conduct of some IEC officials, with claims of multiple
incidents that could amount to breaches of electoral laws and regulations. Among the allegations is that some officials deployed to oversee the electoral process are allegedly known members or supporters of the ANC, SADTU and COSATU. These claims raise important questions about the
neutrality of election officials, particularly at a time when public confidence in the electoral process is critical. It is important to stress that these are allegations circulating online and have not, at this stage, been independently established. But how much of what is being reported is supported by evidence? Who is investigating these claims, and what mechanisms exist to ensure that IEC officials remain politically impartial? We speak to an editor who has been tracking these developments in the Eastern Cape to unpack what has emerged and what it could mean for the integrity of the elections.

As South Africans head to the polls, the independence, impartiality and&nbsp;credibility of the Electoral Commission are once again under scrutiny.&nbsp;Social media posts circulating in the Eastern Cape have raised serious&nbsp;allegations about the conduct of some IEC officials, with claims of multiple incidents that could amount to breaches of electoral laws and regulations.&nbsp;Among the allegations is that some officials deployed to oversee the&nbsp;electoral process are allegedly known members or supporters of the ANC,&nbsp;SADTU and COSATU. These claims raise important questions about the neutrality of election officials, particularly at a time when public confidence&nbsp;in the electoral process is critical. It is important to stress that these are allegations circulating online and have not, at this stage, been&nbsp;independently established.&nbsp;But how much of what is being reported is supported by evidence? Who is&nbsp;investigating these claims, and what mechanisms exist to ensure that IEC&nbsp;officials remain politically impartial? We speak to an editor who has been&nbsp;tracking these developments in the Eastern Cape to unpack what has&nbsp;emerged and what it could mean for the integrity of the elections.

Allegations of political affiliation and possible electoral misconduct (ZUKILE MAJOVA, NEWS DIRECTOR AT SCROLLA AFRICA)

South Africa&#39;s trade relationship with the United States has taken another significant blow, with the US administration officially removing the country from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA. For years, AGOA has provided eligible African countries with preferential,
largely duty-free access to the American market for thousands of products. For South Africa, this has been an important trade arrangement, particularly for industries such as automotive manufacturing, agriculture, clothing and textiles, and other manufactured goods. But what does losing that access actually mean for South Africa? Are we now facing higher tariffs on our exports, and how much more expensive will it become for South African businesses to sell their products in the United States? More importantly, what does this mean for jobs, investment and an economy that is already struggling to create employment? There are also broader geopolitical questions. Is this simply a trade dispute, or are we witnessing a deterioration in diplomatic relations between Pretoria and Washington that could have consequences far beyond trade? Tonight, we unpack the economic implications of South Africa&#39;s removal from AGOA, the industries and workers who could bear the greatest cost,
and what government can realistically do to protect South Africa&#39;s access to one of the world&#39;s biggest consumer markets.

South Africa&amp;#39;s trade relationship with the United States has taken another&nbsp;significant blow, with the US administration officially removing the country&nbsp;from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA.&nbsp;For years, AGOA has provided eligible African countries with preferential, largely duty-free access to the American market for thousands of products.&nbsp;For South Africa, this has been an important trade arrangement,&nbsp;particularly for industries such as automotive manufacturing, agriculture,&nbsp;clothing and textiles, and other manufactured goods.&nbsp;But what does losing that access actually mean for South Africa? Are we&nbsp;now facing higher tariffs on our exports, and how much more expensive&nbsp;will it become for South African businesses to sell their products in the&nbsp;United States? More importantly, what does this mean for jobs, investment&nbsp;and an economy that is already struggling to create employment?&nbsp;There are also broader geopolitical questions. Is this simply a trade&nbsp;dispute, or are we witnessing a deterioration in diplomatic relations&nbsp;between Pretoria and Washington that could have consequences far&nbsp;beyond trade?&nbsp;Tonight, we unpack the economic implications of South Africa&amp;#39;s removal&nbsp;from AGOA, the industries and workers who could bear the greatest cost, and what government can realistically do to protect South Africa&amp;#39;s access&nbsp;to one of the world&amp;#39;s biggest consumer markets.

What does South Africa's removal from AGOA mean for our economy? (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS EXPERT OSCAR VAN HEERDEN)

With just a few days to go before South Africans head to the polls, the question confronting many voters is a simple one: Who deserves my vote? This election comes at a time when the political landscape is increasingly crowded, with more parties, new political movements and a wider range of choices competing for the attention of the electorate. But having more options does not necessarily make the decision easier. For some voters, the challenge is deciding who to trust. For others, it is weighing up the promises being made against the realities they experience every day. Is it the rising cost of living, unemployment, crime, corruption, housing or the persistent failure to deliver basic services that will ultimately determine how people vote? And how much influence does a party's track record have compared to its election promises? As the final countdown to election day begins, we want to understand what is happening in the minds of voters, particularly those who are still undecided. We speak to a political analyst about the issues shaping voter behaviour, the mood of the electorate and what could ultimately swing the vote.

With just a few days to go before South Africans head to the polls,&nbsp;the question confronting many voters is a simple one: Who deserves&nbsp;my vote? This election comes at a time when the political landscape&nbsp;is increasingly crowded, with more parties, new political movements&nbsp;and a wider range of choices competing for the attention of the&nbsp;electorate. But having more options does not necessarily make the&nbsp;decision easier. For some voters, the challenge is deciding who to&nbsp;trust. For others, it is weighing up the promises being made against&nbsp;the realities they experience every day. Is it the rising cost of living, unemployment, crime, corruption,&nbsp;housing or the persistent failure to deliver basic services that will&nbsp;ultimately determine how people vote? And how much influence&nbsp;does a party's track record have compared to its election promises?&nbsp;As the final countdown to election day begins, we want to&nbsp;understand what is happening in the minds of voters, particularly&nbsp;those who are still undecided. We speak to a political analyst about&nbsp;the issues shaping voter behaviour, the mood of the electorate and&nbsp;what could ultimately swing the vote.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: BEYOND THE POLITICAL PARTIES – WHAT DO SOUTH  AFRICANS WANT?

With just days to go before South Africans head to the polls for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the country's security forces say they are ready to protect the electoral process. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, NATJOINTS, has activated its national and provincial operational structures, with law enforcement agencies preparing for deployments across all nine provinces. This follows months of planning, intelligence gathering and security assessments aimed at identifying potential threats that could disrupt the elections. But the security preparations come against a backdrop of concerns around political intimidation, community tensions, service delivery protests, violence and possible disruptions at voting stations. NATJOINTS says voting stations have undergone security assessments, with deployments informed by their respective risk
levels. The South African National Defence Force has also indicated its readiness to support the police in identified hotspot areas should the need arise. Authorities say they will be monitoring developments in real time and have specialised units and contingency plans in place to respond to incidents. During Sunday's media briefing, the security cluster sought to assure the country that measures are in place to protect voters, election officials and electoral infrastructure. But just how prepared are our law enforcement agencies for what could be a particularly volatile election period? And what happens when political contestation spills over into violence or threatens people's right to
vote freely? We unpack the country's state of security readiness ahead of the elections.

With just days to go before South Africans head to the polls for the&nbsp;2026 Local Government Elections, the country's security forces say&nbsp;they are ready to protect the electoral process. The National Joint&nbsp;Operational and Intelligence Structure, NATJOINTS, has activated&nbsp;its national and provincial operational structures, with law&nbsp;enforcement agencies preparing for deployments across all nine&nbsp;provinces. This follows months of planning, intelligence gathering&nbsp;and security assessments aimed at identifying potential threats that&nbsp;could disrupt the elections.&nbsp;But the security preparations come against a backdrop of concerns&nbsp;around political intimidation, community tensions, service delivery&nbsp;protests, violence and possible disruptions at voting stations.&nbsp;NATJOINTS says voting stations have undergone security&nbsp;assessments, with deployments informed by their respective risk levels. The South African National Defence Force has also indicated&nbsp;its readiness to support the police in identified hotspot areas should&nbsp;the need arise. Authorities say they will be monitoring developments&nbsp;in real time and have specialised units and contingency plans in&nbsp;place to respond to incidents.&nbsp;During Sunday's media briefing, the security cluster sought to&nbsp;assure the country that measures are in place to protect voters,&nbsp;election officials and electoral infrastructure. But just how prepared&nbsp;are our law enforcement agencies for what could be a particularly&nbsp;volatile election period? And what happens when political&nbsp;contestation spills over into violence or threatens people's right to vote freely? We unpack the country's state of security readiness&nbsp;ahead of the elections.

POLICE ASSURE SOUTH AFRICANS OF ELECTION SECURITY  AS COUNTRY HEADS TO THE POLLS

Water is one of life's most basic necessities. It is something we need every day, and something most of us expect to access simply by turning on a tap. But for an increasing number of South Africans, drinking water is becoming an expense they have to budget for. More people are opting to buy bottled water rather than drink the water supplied to their homes, raising questions about public confidence in municipal water supplies and concerns about the quality of the water reaching our taps. This is happening at a time when households are already under immense financial pressure. The cost of food, electricity, transport and other essentials continues to stretch household budgets. Now, for some families, buying water has become another expense they cannot easily avoid. But what happens to those who cannot afford to buy bottled water? Are they expected to take their chances with the water coming out of their taps, or should they be able to trust that the water supplied to their homes is safe to drink? Tonight, we look at the growing concerns around drinking water in South Africa and what this means for ordinary households. We speak to WaterCAN about water quality, public trust and the state of our municipal water systems, and to the South African Human Rights Commission about the right to safe drinking water and the responsibilities of government. Because in a country where access to
water is a basic human right, we have to ask: why are people increasingly feeling the need to pay extra for water they can trust?

Water is one of life's most basic necessities. It is something we need every day,&nbsp;and something most of us expect to access simply by turning on a tap. But for an&nbsp;increasing number of South Africans, drinking water is becoming an expense they&nbsp;have to budget for. More people are opting to buy bottled water rather than drink&nbsp;the water supplied to their homes, raising questions about public confidence in&nbsp;municipal water supplies and concerns about the quality of the water reaching our&nbsp;taps.&nbsp;This is happening at a time when households are already under immense&nbsp;financial pressure. The cost of food, electricity, transport and other essentials&nbsp;continues to stretch household budgets. Now, for some families, buying water has&nbsp;become another expense they cannot easily avoid. But what happens to those&nbsp;who cannot afford to buy bottled water? Are they expected to take their chances&nbsp;with the water coming out of their taps, or should they be able to trust that the&nbsp;water supplied to their homes is safe to drink?&nbsp;Tonight, we look at the growing concerns around drinking water in South Africa&nbsp;and what this means for ordinary households. We speak to WaterCAN about&nbsp;water quality, public trust and the state of our municipal water systems, and to the&nbsp;South African Human Rights Commission about the right to safe drinking water&nbsp;and the responsibilities of government. Because in a country where access to water is a basic human right, we have to ask: why are people increasingly feeling&nbsp;the need to pay extra for water they can trust?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Safe Drinking Water Becomes an Extra Expense

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

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