As water problems in South Africa continue to worsen, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her deputies, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo visited the maintenance operation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free State. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo. 

As water problems in South Africa continue to worsen, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her deputies, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo visited the maintenance operation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free State. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo.

LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT INSPECTION

The issue around the publication of matric results on media platforms has reared its head again as the basic education department has been ordered to not publish them in the media. Thabiso Kotane speaks to POPIA Commissioner at Information Regualator, Adv. Collen Weapond. 

The issue around the publication of matric results on media platforms has reared its head again as the basic education department has been ordered to not publish them in the media. Thabiso Kotane speaks to POPIA Commissioner at Information Regualator, Adv. Collen Weapond.

MATRIC CLASS OF 2024 MAY NOT BE ABLE TO VIEW THEIR RESULTS IN THE MEDIA — AGAIN 

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) will convene its 1245th session to consider the Post-Election Situation in Mozambique, as an emergency session prompted by the post-election violence in Mozambique.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Research Fellow at the Thabo Mbeki school of Public and International Affairs (UNISA). 

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) will convene its 1245th session to consider the Post-Election Situation in Mozambique, as an emergency session prompted by the post-election violence in Mozambique.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Research Fellow at the Thabo Mbeki school of Public and International Affairs (UNISA).

EMERGENCY SESSION ON THE POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN MOZAMBIQUE

Despite promises of reform and system upgrades, the financial crisis facing Gauteng health department has not improved, with it owing 69 suppliers for more than a year and 125 for more than six months.  The department owed suppliers a staggering R743 million for over a year. A total of R117 million had been overdue for more than six months. Thabiso Kotane speaks DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom.

Despite promises of reform and system upgrades, the financial crisis facing Gauteng health department has not improved, with it owing 69 suppliers for more than a year and 125 for more than six months.  The department owed suppliers a staggering R743 million for over a year. A total of R117 million had been overdue for more than six months. Thabiso Kotane speaks DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom.

GP HEALTH STILL OWES SUPPLIERS MILLIONS

More than 100 legal practitioners have been struck off the roll for misconduct this year, says the Legal Practice Council (LPC).  LPC said a furthermore than 150 have been placed on suspension this year alone as a result of the work done by the council.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Acting Senior Manager of the Regulatory and disciplinary department at the LPC, Jalo Herholdt.

More than 100 legal practitioners have been struck off the roll for misconduct this year, says the Legal Practice Council (LPC).  LPC said a furthermore than 150 have been placed on suspension this year alone as a result of the work done by the council.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Acting Senior Manager of the Regulatory and disciplinary department at the LPC, Jalo Herholdt.

MORE THAN 100 LEGAL PRACTITIONERS STRUCK OFF THE ROLL 

Following two hearings of a matter between the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) and Eskom Holding SOC LTD, the municipality welcomes the High Court decision ordering the power utility to suspend the Writ of attachment of its bank accounts since the decision was unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid from the start.   Thabiso Kotane speaks to Emfuleni Local Municipality spokesperson, Makhosonke Sangweni. 

Following two hearings of a matter between the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) and Eskom Holding SOC LTD, the municipality welcomes the High Court decision ordering the power utility to suspend the Writ of attachment of its bank accounts since the decision was unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid from the start.   Thabiso Kotane speaks to Emfuleni Local Municipality spokesperson, Makhosonke Sangweni.

HIGH COURT ORDERS ESKOM TO LIFT ATTACHMENTS ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS AND PAY COURT APPLICATION COSTS

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has reached 32.1% for the third quarter of 2024—improving by 1.4 percentage points over the previous quarter.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Labour Consultant, Tony Healy. 

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has reached 32.1% for the third quarter of 2024—improving by 1.4 percentage points over the previous quarter.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Labour Consultant, Tony Healy.

LABOUR FORCE SURVEY: UNEMPLOYMENT DECREASES BY 1.4% 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate Sasria (SA Special Risk Insurance Association), Vaal University of Technology, the Gauteng Department of Health and four municipalities for possible fraud and corruption, and to see if government suffered any financial losses. Thabiso Kotane speaks to SIU Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate Sasria (SA Special Risk Insurance Association), Vaal University of Technology, the Gauteng Department of Health and four municipalities for possible fraud and corruption, and to see if government suffered any financial losses. Thabiso Kotane speaks to SIU Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago.

SIU ORDERED INVESTIGATIONS INTO SASRIA CLAIMS, STUDENT ACCOMMODATION CONTRACTS AND HOSPITAL TENDERS

Water and Sanitation deputy minister Sello Seitlholo says Gauteng’s wastewater treatment plants are the main polluters of the province's water courses. 

The department has 88 criminal cases against municipalities it investigates. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo.

Water and Sanitation deputy minister Sello Seitlholo says Gauteng’s wastewater treatment plants are the main polluters of the province's water courses. 
The department has 88 criminal cases against municipalities it investigates. Thabiso Kotane speaks to Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS ARE ‘GAUTENG’S MAIN POLLUTERS’

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Ruse Moleshe, Energy Analyst about how these two should work together to deal with the crisis of non payment from residents. 

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Ruse Moleshe, Energy Analyst about how these two should work together to deal with the crisis of non payment from residents.

City of Joburg agrees to pay Eskom R1.4bn to avoid power being cut off 

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

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Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Lebogang Modukanene, Action SA Deputy Chief Whip of the Caucus about how the ethics committee needs to decide Kabelo Gwamanda's fate. 

Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Lebogang Modukanene, Action SA Deputy Chief Whip of the Caucus about how the ethics committee needs to decide Kabelo Gwamanda's fate.

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