South Africa’s national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, is set to return to his duties on Monday, 19 October, after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension. This follows the withdrawal of criminal charges against him relating to alleged contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act in connection with a controversial SAPS health-services tender. The charges were formally withdrawn by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in September after the National Director of Public Prosecutions found there were no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution.

What does Masemola’s reinstatement mean for public confidence in the police? With questions about accountability, leadership and the integrity of the criminal justice system still being raised, can the SAPS rebuild public trust while addressing concerns about misconduct within its own ranks? To help us unpack this story we speak to Political commentator, Lethlogonolo Mosuwe.

South Africa&rsquo;s national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, is set to return to his duties on Monday, 19 October, after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension. This follows the withdrawal of criminal charges against him relating to alleged contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act in connection with a controversial SAPS health-services tender. The charges were formally withdrawn by the Pretoria Magistrate&rsquo;s Court in September after the National Director of Public Prosecutions found there were no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution.
What does Masemola&rsquo;s reinstatement mean for public confidence in the police? With questions about accountability, leadership and the integrity of the criminal justice system still being raised, can the SAPS rebuild public trust while addressing concerns about misconduct within its own ranks? To help us unpack this story we speak to Political commentator, Lethlogonolo Mosuwe.

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Ramaphosa reinstates Fannie Masemola as national police commissioner

There are certain words that society uses to describe women who are not married. In English, it’s spinster. In Setswana, you might hear lefetwa. But what is it about a woman’s marital status that makes people feel entitled to comment on her life? Why is an unmarried woman often treated as though she has missed a milestone, failed at something, or somehow become less desirable simply because she doesn’t have a husband?

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There are certain words that society uses to describe women who are not married. In English, it&rsquo;s spinster. In Setswana, you might hear lefetwa. But what is it about a woman&rsquo;s marital status that makes people feel entitled to comment on her life? Why is an unmarried woman often treated as though she has missed a milestone, failed at something, or somehow become less desirable simply because she doesn&rsquo;t have a husband?
We are in conversation with Registered Counsellor, Nozipho Nkosi as we unpack the psychological effects words like these have on women. And how do we begin to separate what we genuinely want for ourselves from what society has taught us to want?

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When we hear about violence, our first question is often: who did it? Who is the perpetrator? But what if we also asked: why? What happens in a child’s life, in their home and in their community, that shapes how they understand themselves, their emotions and the way they treat other people?

Children are growing up surrounded by violence, crime, abuse and fear. They are witnessing things no child should have to consider normal. And when these experiences go unaddressed, the effects can follow them into adulthood, influencing how they manage anger, respond to conflict and build relationships. We are in conversation with the Founder and CEO of Human Nature Africa,  Zonja Penzhorn as we understand the connection between childhood experiences and violence, why early emotional support matters, and how investing in children’s psychosocial development could help us build safer communities.

When we hear about violence, our first question is often: who did it? Who is the perpetrator? But what if we also asked: why? What happens in a child&rsquo;s life, in their home and in their community, that shapes how they understand themselves, their emotions and the way they treat other people?
Children are growing up surrounded by violence, crime, abuse and fear. They are witnessing things no child should have to consider normal. And when these experiences go unaddressed, the effects can follow them into adulthood, influencing how they manage anger, respond to conflict and build relationships. We are in conversation with the Founder and CEO of Human Nature Africa,&nbsp; Zonja Penzhorn as we understand the connection between childhood experiences and violence, why early emotional support matters, and how investing in children&rsquo;s psychosocial development could help us build safer communities.

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Locally, Thabo Smol, best known as one half of Black Motion, is stepping into a new chapter as his solo album, Di Thupa Tsa Smol, goes up for Grammy consideration. Meanwhile, nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas, former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for the rapper’s murder. And for fans of historical drama, Shaka iLembe has offered a first glimpse of its third season, although South African viewers are still waiting for a confirmed release date. We unpack the stories making headlines in entertainment with Palesa Moditambi who is the Founder of Esa Media and a Celebrity Publicist.

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Locally, Thabo Smol, best known as one half of Black Motion, is stepping into a new chapter as his solo album, Di Thupa Tsa Smol, goes up for Grammy consideration.&nbsp;Meanwhile, nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas, former gang leader Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for the rapper&rsquo;s murder.&nbsp;And for fans of historical drama, Shaka iLembe has offered a first glimpse of its third season, although South African viewers are still waiting for a confirmed release date. We&nbsp;unpack the stories making headlines in entertainment with Palesa Moditambi who is the Founder of Esa Media and a Celebrity Publicist.

Ramaphosa reinstates Fannie Masemola as national police commissioner

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