The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has paid R18bn to foreign claimants in the past five
years. Some of those claimants were in SA illegally when they were involved in accidents. We speak to RAF Spokesperson McIntosh Polela about these revelations by the fund's CEO Collins Letsoalo, who told reporters that the agency would have paid at least R3.6bn to foreign nationals annually for the past five years.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has paid R18bn to foreign claimants in the past five years. Some of those claimants were in SA illegally when they were involved in accidents. We speak to RAF Spokesperson McIntosh Polela about these revelations by the fund's CEO Collins Letsoalo, who told reporters that the agency would have paid at least R3.6bn to foreign nationals annually for the past five years.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

RAF Paid R18bn In Illegal Foreign Claims: McIntosh Polela ( RAF Spokesperson )

Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a threat to jobs or a tool that makes life more convenient. But a new generation of South African innovators is proving that AI can also be a powerful force for good. Tonight, we spotlight two remarkable young professionals whose work is changing lives in very different ways. One is an Eastern Cape computer science student who transformed his love for his blind grandmother into an award-winning invention—AI-powered smart glasses that recognise faces, identify objects, read text aloud and help visually impaired people navigate the world with greater confidence and independence. His innovation has demonstrated how technology can restore dignity and improve accessibility for thousands of South Africans living with visual impairments. Joining him is Sanel'Ekhaya, founder of PROXICOM (Pty) Ltd, whose engineering consultancy is embracing artificial intelligence to modernise South Africa's mining sector. By integrating AI into engineering consultancy, quality assurance and technical inspection services, his company is helping clients make faster, data-driven decisions, improve project quality, strengthen compliance and enhance safety across mining operations. Together, these young professionals represent a new generation of problem-solvers who are proving that AI isn't just about writing essays or generating images—it's can improve lives, strengthen industries and build a more innovative South Africa.

Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a threat to jobs or a tool that&nbsp;makes life more convenient. But a new generation of South African&nbsp;innovators is proving that AI can also be a powerful force for good.&nbsp;Tonight, we spotlight two remarkable young professionals whose work&nbsp;is changing lives in very different ways. One is an Eastern Cape&nbsp;computer science student who transformed his love for his blind&nbsp;grandmother into an award-winning invention&mdash;AI-powered smart&nbsp;glasses that recognise faces, identify objects, read text aloud and help&nbsp;visually impaired people navigate the world with greater confidence&nbsp;and independence. His innovation has demonstrated how technology&nbsp;can restore dignity and improve accessibility for thousands of South&nbsp;Africans living with visual impairments.&nbsp;Joining him is Sanel'Ekhaya, founder of PROXICOM (Pty) Ltd, whose&nbsp;engineering consultancy is embracing artificial intelligence to&nbsp;modernise South Africa's mining sector. By integrating AI into&nbsp;engineering consultancy, quality assurance and technical inspection&nbsp;services, his company is helping clients make faster, data-driven&nbsp;decisions, improve project quality, strengthen compliance and enhance&nbsp;safety across mining operations. Together, these young professionals&nbsp;represent a new generation of problem-solvers who are proving that AI&nbsp;isn't just about writing essays or generating images&mdash;it's can improve&nbsp;lives, strengthen industries and build a more innovative South Africa.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Young Innovators Using AI to Solve South Africa's Biggest Challenges

The future of one of South Africa's most senior judges now hangs in the balance. The Judicial Service Commission has formally advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, pending Parliament's decision on whether he should be impeached. The recommendation follows the JSC's finding that Mbenenge is guilty of gross misconduct after a landmark judicial tribunal found he sexually harassed his secretary, Andiswa Mengo, through explicit
messages and unwanted advances. While Mbenenge is challenging that finding in court and insists he has been treated unfairly, the case has become one of the most significant tests of accountability within South Africa's judiciary. If the National Assembly ultimately votes by a two-thirds majority to remove him, Mbenenge could lose not only his position but also the lifelong benefits attached to judicial office.

The future of one of South Africa's most senior judges now hangs&nbsp;in the balance. The Judicial Service Commission has formally&nbsp;advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape&nbsp;Judge President Selby Mbenenge, pending Parliament's decision&nbsp;on whether he should be impeached. The recommendation&nbsp;follows the JSC's finding that Mbenenge is guilty of gross&nbsp;misconduct after a landmark judicial tribunal found he sexually&nbsp;harassed his secretary, Andiswa Mengo, through explicit messages and unwanted advances. While Mbenenge is&nbsp;challenging that finding in court and insists he has been treated&nbsp;unfairly, the case has become one of the most significant tests of&nbsp;accountability within South Africa's judiciary. If the National&nbsp;Assembly ultimately votes by a two-thirds majority to remove him, Mbenenge could lose not only his position but also the lifelong&nbsp;benefits attached to judicial office.

JSC Recommends Suspension of Eastern Cape Judge President

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the institution responsible for managing more than R3 trillion in assets on behalf of millions of South Africans, is once again under intense scrutiny. The asset manager, which invests the pensions of government employees and plays a significant role in the
country's financial markets, is facing a deepening leadership crisis. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Dlamini has been placed on precautionary suspension while the Financial Sector Conduct
Authority (FSCA) has launched an investigation into the organisation. At the same time, six board members have resigned in recent weeks, raising serious concerns about governance,
stability and accountability at one of Africa's largest asset managers. The developments have reignited questions about whether the PIC has learnt the lessons from the commission of inquiry that
exposed governance failures several years ago. What does this latest instability mean for the institution, for investors, and for the public servants whose retirement savings are entrusted to the
PIC?

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the institution&nbsp;responsible for managing more than R3 trillion in assets on behalf&nbsp;of millions of South Africans, is once again under intense&nbsp;scrutiny. The asset manager, which invests the pensions of&nbsp;government employees and plays a significant role in the country's financial markets, is facing a deepening leadership&nbsp;crisis.&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer Patrick Dlamini has been placed on&nbsp;precautionary suspension while the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has launched an investigation into the&nbsp;organisation. At the same time, six board members have resigned&nbsp;in recent weeks, raising serious concerns about governance, stability and accountability at one of Africa's largest asset&nbsp;managers.&nbsp;The developments have reignited questions about whether the&nbsp;PIC has learnt the lessons from the commission of inquiry that exposed governance failures several years ago. What does this&nbsp;latest instability mean for the institution, for investors, and for the&nbsp;public servants whose retirement savings are entrusted to the PIC?

RAF Paid R18bn In Illegal Foreign Claims: McIntosh Polela ( RAF Spokesperson )

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