More than R51 billion in retirement benefits remains unclaimed in South Africa — money that belongs to approximately 4.3 million people, many of whom may not even know that these funds exist in their names. Think about that for a moment: while millions of South Africans are struggling with unemployment, rising living costs and financial insecurity, billions of rand intended to provide
financial relief and dignity in retirement are sitting untouched within the system. The latest volume of Open Secrets’ Who Owns South Africa? report places the spotlight on South Africa’s pension and financial services sector, arguing that deep structural inequalities continue to shape who benefits and who gets left behind. The report raises serious questions about whether the pension industry is adequately serving workers and beneficiaries, and whether enough is being done to reunite people with money that rightfully belongs to them. Tonight we unpack why these unpaid benefits continue to grow, who is being affected most, and whether there has been sufficient urgency in addressing what
some campaigners are calling a longstanding injustice.

More than R51 billion in retirement benefits remains unclaimed in&nbsp;South Africa &mdash; money that belongs to approximately 4.3 million&nbsp;people, many of whom may not even know that these funds exist&nbsp;in their names. Think about that for a moment: while millions of&nbsp;South Africans are struggling with unemployment, rising living&nbsp;costs and financial insecurity, billions of rand intended to provide financial relief and dignity in retirement are sitting untouched&nbsp;within the system. The latest volume of Open Secrets&rsquo; Who Owns&nbsp;South Africa? report places the spotlight on South Africa&rsquo;s&nbsp;pension and financial services sector, arguing that deep structural&nbsp;inequalities continue to shape who benefits and who gets left&nbsp;behind. The report raises serious questions about whether the&nbsp;pension industry is adequately serving workers and beneficiaries,&nbsp;and whether enough is being done to reunite people with money&nbsp;that rightfully belongs to them. Tonight we unpack why these&nbsp;unpaid benefits continue to grow, who is being affected most, and whether there has been sufficient urgency in addressing what some campaigners are calling a longstanding injustice.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

The R51 Billion Question: Why Millions of Retirement Benefits Remain Unclaimed ( SYDNEY MOSHOALIBA - STEERING COMMITTEE ON OF THE UNPAID BENEFITS CAMPAIGN )

Homelessness remains one of South Africa’s most visible yet often misunderstood social challenges. Across city centres including Pretoria CBD, more people are sleeping on pavements,
under bridges and in public spaces, becoming part of a landscape many commuters pass every day. But behind the visible reality of homelessness lies a much deeper story — one of unemployment, trauma, family breakdown and emotional struggles that often go unseen. Many of those living on the streets are men carrying burdens that extend beyond simply not having a roof over their heads. They are also dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and mental health challenges that frequently go unnoticed and untreated. As the country marks Male Mental Health Month, difficult
questions emerge around the pressures men face and why so many continue to suffer in silence. Are societal expectations around masculinity preventing men from seeking help? And are we too quick to reduce homeless people to statistics or stereotypes without understanding the circumstances that
brought them there? Tonight we speak to Brian Dala, a young man who spends nights among homeless communities documenting their lived experiences, in an effort to encourage South Africans to see beyond the labels and recognise the humanity, dignity and stories behind life on the streets.

Homelessness remains one of South Africa&rsquo;s most visible yet&nbsp;often misunderstood social challenges. Across city centres&nbsp;including Pretoria CBD, more people are sleeping on pavements, under bridges and in public spaces, becoming part of a landscape&nbsp;many commuters pass every day. But behind the visible reality of&nbsp;homelessness lies a much deeper story &mdash; one of unemployment,&nbsp;trauma, family breakdown and emotional struggles that often go&nbsp;unseen. Many of those living on the streets are men carrying&nbsp;burdens that extend beyond simply not having a roof over their&nbsp;heads. They are also dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and&nbsp;mental health challenges that frequently go unnoticed and&nbsp;untreated.&nbsp;As the country marks Male Mental Health Month, difficult questions emerge around the pressures men face and why so&nbsp;many continue to suffer in silence. Are societal expectations&nbsp;around masculinity preventing men from seeking help? And are&nbsp;we too quick to reduce homeless people to statistics or&nbsp;stereotypes without understanding the circumstances that brought them there? Tonight we speak to Brian Dala, a young man&nbsp;who spends nights among homeless communities documenting&nbsp;their lived experiences, in an effort to encourage South Africans to&nbsp;see beyond the labels and recognise the humanity, dignity and&nbsp;stories behind life on the streets.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Homelessness in South Africa: Men on the Streets, Invisible Struggles and Mental Health

The legal troubles surrounding Peet and Mel Viljoen appear to be moving far beyond a single arrest story and are now becoming an international legal saga stretching from the United States back to
South Africa. US authorities have issued bench warrants for the couple after they failed to appear before a Florida court following their arrest for shoplifting. While the warrants do not mean American law enforcement will pursue them on South African soil, they effectively ensure that if the pair attempt to re-enter the United States, they could be arrested immediately and brought before a court. At the same time, Peet Viljoen’s legal difficulties escalated the moment he arrived back in South Africa, where Hawks investigators arrested him at OR Tambo International Airport in connection with a long-running municipal property fraud investigation. He now faces more than 400 charges including
fraud, corruption, theft, perjury and forgery. Tonight we unpack what a bench warrant actually means, whether these legal matters in two countries intersect in any way, and whether this marks the
beginning of a much bigger legal battle.

The legal troubles surrounding Peet and Mel Viljoen appear to be&nbsp;moving far beyond a single arrest story and are now becoming an&nbsp;international legal saga stretching from the United States back to South Africa. US authorities have issued bench warrants for the&nbsp;couple after they failed to appear before a Florida court following&nbsp;their arrest for shoplifting. While the warrants do not mean&nbsp;American law enforcement will pursue them on South African soil,&nbsp;they effectively ensure that if the pair attempt to re-enter the&nbsp;United States, they could be arrested immediately and brought&nbsp;before a court. At the same time, Peet Viljoen&rsquo;s legal difficulties&nbsp;escalated the moment he arrived back in South Africa, where&nbsp;Hawks investigators arrested him at OR Tambo International&nbsp;Airport in connection with a long-running municipal property fraud&nbsp;investigation. He now faces more than 400 charges including fraud, corruption, theft, perjury and forgery. Tonight we unpack&nbsp;what a bench warrant actually means, whether these legal matters&nbsp;in two countries intersect in any way, and whether this marks the beginning of a much bigger legal battle.

Viljoen Legal Storm Deepens: US Bench Warrants and Mounting  Criminal Charges ( IRS FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR - CHAD THOMAS )

Tonight we look at a generation born into one of South Africa’s biggest public health crises — young people who entered the world carrying HIV and are now coming of age. They are navigating adulthood while managing lifelong treatment, relationships, identity and the weight of stigma that still exists
today. But HIV did not only change individual lives; it transformed the structure of South African families, with many children growing up in the care of grandparents, relatives and even child-headed households after families were torn apart by illness and loss. As medical advances have helped many live longer and healthier lives, what does growing up with HIV look like today, and what lasting impact has the epidemic had on families across the country?

Tonight we look at a generation born into one of South Africa&rsquo;s&nbsp;biggest public health crises &mdash; young people who entered the&nbsp;world carrying HIV and are now coming of age. They are&nbsp;navigating adulthood while managing lifelong treatment,&nbsp;relationships, identity and the weight of stigma that still exists today. But HIV did not only change individual lives; it transformed&nbsp;the structure of South African families, with many children&nbsp;growing up in the care of grandparents, relatives and even&nbsp;child-headed households after families were torn apart by illness&nbsp;and loss. As medical advances have helped many live longer and&nbsp;healthier lives, what does growing up with HIV look like today, and&nbsp;what lasting impact has the epidemic had on families across the&nbsp;country?

The R51 Billion Question: Why Millions of Retirement Benefits Remain Unclaimed ( SYDNEY MOSHOALIBA - STEERING COMMITTEE ON OF THE UNPAID BENEFITS CAMPAIGN )

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