A disappointing day at the office for South Africa as Real gross domestic product – GDP - weakened by 0,3% in the third quarter (July–September) of 2024. The report by Statistics South Africa found that the agriculture industry was the main drag on growth on the production side of the economy, with transport, trade and government services also contributing to the slowdown.

A disappointing day at the office for South Africa as Real gross domestic product – GDP - weakened by 0,3% in the third quarter (July–September) of 2024. The report by Statistics South Africa found that the agriculture industry was the main drag on growth on the production side of the economy, with transport, trade and government services also contributing to the slowdown.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

VELEMSENI MTHIYANE – SABC SPECIALIST RESEARCHER IN ECONOMICS.

Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi, the former Minister of Human Settlements, steps in as the new Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. In a swap, Thembi Nkadimeng moves to helm Human Settlements after her stint with Justice and Constitutional Development. Further reflecting section 93(1)(a) of the Constitution, Phumzile Mgcina takes the role of Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, transitioning from her previous position as Deputy Minister of Labour and Employment. Meanwhile, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala assumes the deputy role at Employment and Labour, moving from her prior focus on Minerals and Petroleum. "The changes to the national executive are effective immediately. I would like to wish these members of the national executive well in their new positions," said Ramaphosa.

Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi, the former Minister of Human Settlements, steps in as the new Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. In a swap, Thembi Nkadimeng moves to helm Human Settlements after her stint with Justice and Constitutional Development. Further reflecting section 93(1)(a) of the Constitution, Phumzile Mgcina takes the role of Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, transitioning from her previous position as Deputy Minister of Labour and Employment. Meanwhile, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala assumes the deputy role at Employment and Labour, moving from her prior focus on Minerals and Petroleum. "The changes to the national executive are effective immediately. I would like to wish these members of the national executive well in their new positions," said Ramaphosa.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8 - CABINET RESHUFFLE

We weren’t able to get to this one last night: The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has stopped 410 000 individuals attempting to enter the country illegally since the deployment of the first cohort of the border guards in July 2022. The majority of those were arrested, fingerprinted, declared undesirable for a period of five years, and deported. The authority will also share border control plans they have for the festive season.

We weren’t able to get to this one last night: The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has stopped 410 000 individuals attempting to enter the country illegally since the deployment of the first cohort of the border guards in July 2022. The majority of those were arrested, fingerprinted, declared undesirable for a period of five years, and deported. The authority will also share border control plans they have for the festive season.

WILLEM ELS – CRIME AND SECURITY EXPERT

Romance scams are growing by the day in South Africa and globally as scam artists
lure people online who are desperate for love and use their vulnerability to
manipulate them into giving them large sums of money.

NTHABISENG DUBAZANA – LEGAL COMMENTATOR AND OWNER OF DUBAZANA
ATTORNEYS.
ADV TUMI MASAKO – WHO SPECIALISES IN LITIGATION, CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND LABOUR
AND COMMERCIAL LAW

Romance scams are growing by the day in South Africa and globally as scam artists lure people online who are desperate for love and use their vulnerability to manipulate them into giving them large sums of money.
NTHABISENG DUBAZANA – LEGAL COMMENTATOR AND OWNER OF DUBAZANA ATTORNEYS. ADV TUMI MASAKO – WHO SPECIALISES IN LITIGATION, CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND LABOUR AND COMMERCIAL LAW

VELEMSENI MTHIYANE – SABC SPECIALIST RESEARCHER IN ECONOMICS.

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