More than R630 million meant to fund opportunities for young South Africans has simply disappeared—without a trace. That’s according to damning findings by the Auditor-General of South
Africa into the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. Auditors say they could not verify how a staggering R637.6 million in discretionary grants was spent, due to missing records and a complete breakdown in internal controls. These are funds that were supposed to go towards bursaries, internships, and skills development programmes at a time when youth unemployment in South Africa remains critically high. Instead, what’s emerged is a picture of systemic governance failure, weak oversight, and a lack of accountability—with no clear consequences for those responsible. Tonight, we ask: how does money meant to empower a generation simply vanish—and who, if anyone, will be held accountable?

More than R630 million meant to fund opportunities&nbsp;for young South Africans has simply&nbsp;disappeared&mdash;without a trace. That&rsquo;s according to&nbsp;damning findings by the Auditor-General of South Africa into the Education, Training and Development&nbsp;Practices Sector Education and Training Authority.&nbsp;Auditors say they could not verify how a staggering&nbsp;R637.6 million in discretionary grants was spent, due&nbsp;to missing records and a complete breakdown in&nbsp;internal controls. These are funds that were supposed&nbsp;to go towards bursaries, internships, and skills&nbsp;development programmes at a time when youth&nbsp;unemployment in South Africa remains critically high.&nbsp;Instead, what&rsquo;s emerged is a picture of systemic&nbsp;governance failure, weak oversight, and a lack of&nbsp;accountability&mdash;with no clear consequences for those&nbsp;responsible.&nbsp;Tonight, we ask: how does money meant to empower&nbsp;a generation simply vanish&mdash;and who, if anyone, will&nbsp;be held accountable?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

R630 Million Missing: Inside the Collapse of  Accountability at ETDP SETA ( DA MP KARABO KHAKHAU )

Across South Africa, thousands of families are waiting—not just for answers, but for justice. A
growing backlog in critical forensic processes, from autopsies and toxicology reports to ballistics and DNA testing, is causing severe delays in criminal investigations and court proceedings. At the centre of this crisis are institutions like the South African Police Service and the National Forensic Science
Laboratories, where capacity constraints, resource shortages, and systemic inefficiencies are slowing
down the delivery of crucial evidence. These delays don’t just affect investigations—they stall prosecutions, weaken cases, and in some instances, allow suspects to walk free. But beyond the
legal implications, there is a deeper human cost. Families are left in limbo, unable to bury loved ones,
finalise estates, or find closure. Tonight, we ask: what is causing this forensic backlog—and who is being held accountable for a system that is failing both victims and justice?

Across South Africa, thousands of families are&nbsp;waiting&mdash;not just for answers, but for justice. A growing backlog in critical forensic processes, from&nbsp;autopsies and toxicology reports to ballistics and DNA&nbsp;testing, is causing severe delays in criminal&nbsp;investigations and court proceedings. At the centre of&nbsp;this crisis are institutions like the South African Police&nbsp;Service and the National Forensic Science Laboratories, where capacity constraints, resource&nbsp;shortages, and systemic inefficiencies are slowing down the delivery of crucial evidence.&nbsp;These delays don&rsquo;t just affect investigations&mdash;they&nbsp;stall prosecutions, weaken cases, and in some&nbsp;instances, allow suspects to walk free. But beyond the legal implications, there is a deeper human cost.&nbsp;Families are left in limbo, unable to bury loved ones, finalise estates, or find closure. Tonight, we ask: what&nbsp;is causing this forensic backlog&mdash;and who is being&nbsp;held accountable for a system that is failing both&nbsp;victims and justice?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Justice in Limbo: How South Africa’s Forensic Backlog is Leaving Families Without Answers

As South Africans increasingly turn to online shopping for convenience, questions are being raised
about whether consumer protection laws are keeping up with the digital age. To mark World Consumer
Rights Day, the National Consumer Commission and the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud have
released a joint position paper highlighting growing concerns around unfair business practices in e-
commerce. The report points to a surge in complaints ranging from misleading advertising and non-delivery of goods to refund delays and counterfeit products sold through third-party platforms. It also exposes a major gap in accountability, with regulators warning that current legislation has not kept pace with how consumers shop today. At the centre of the debate is whether online platforms should be held responsible when transactions go wrong—and what reforms are needed to better protect consumers in an increasingly digital marketplace.

As South Africans increasingly turn to online&nbsp;shopping for convenience, questions are being raised about whether consumer protection laws are keeping&nbsp;up with the digital age. To mark World Consumer Rights Day, the National Consumer Commission and&nbsp;the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud have released a joint position paper highlighting growing&nbsp;concerns around unfair business practices in e- commerce. The report points to a surge in complaints ranging from misleading advertising and non-delivery of&nbsp;goods to refund delays and counterfeit products sold&nbsp;through third-party platforms. It also exposes a major&nbsp;gap in accountability, with regulators warning that&nbsp;current legislation has not kept pace with how&nbsp;consumers shop today. At the centre of the debate is&nbsp;whether online platforms should be held responsible&nbsp;when transactions go wrong&mdash;and what reforms are&nbsp;needed to better protect consumers in an increasingly&nbsp;digital marketplace.

Click, Pay, Complain: Are Online Shoppers Really  Protected in South Africa? ( CGSO CEO QUEEN MUNYAI )

Menstruation and reproductive health affect millions
of women and girls in South Africa — yet for many,
they remain daily struggles with far-reaching
consequences. Period poverty leaves girls missing
school and women unable to live with dignity, while
endometriosis, a chronic and often invisible condition,
can go undiagnosed for years, affecting education,
work, and quality of life.
Tonight, we examine these issues through a human
rights lens: how access to menstrual products,
healthcare, and awareness isn’t just a health matter —
it’s a question of equality, dignity, and justice. We’ll
explore what’s being done, where gaps remain, and
what needs to change to ensure that women and girls
can live fully without barriers imposed by their
biology.

Menstruation and reproductive health affect millions of women and girls in South Africa &mdash; yet for many, they remain daily struggles with far-reaching consequences. Period poverty leaves girls missing school and women unable to live with dignity, while endometriosis, a chronic and often invisible condition, can go undiagnosed for years, affecting education, work, and quality of life. Tonight, we examine these issues through a human rights lens: how access to menstrual products, healthcare, and awareness isn&rsquo;t just a health matter &mdash; it&rsquo;s a question of equality, dignity, and justice. We&rsquo;ll explore what&rsquo;s being done, where gaps remain, and what needs to change to ensure that women and girls can live fully without barriers imposed by their biology.

R630 Million Missing: Inside the Collapse of Accountability at ETDP SETA ( DA MP KARABO KHAKHAU )

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