The Masterclass: How to Gauge Popularity
A recent poll by the Social Research Foundation showed Gayton Mckenzie is the 3rd most popular, favored politician after Jacob Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa. The now minister of Sports, Arts and Culture who is a leader of the Patriotic Alliance assumed office in July as part of the GNU formations. His p…
Maputo Unrest as Post-Election Tensions Soar
Unrest has erupted in Mozambique ahead of the announcement of final election results expected to keep the ruling party in power. Police in Mozambique fired tear gas at the country’s leading opposition politician and supporters as he spoke with reporters Monday, forcing them to run for cover. The na…
Ghost Employees on the Rise - Calvin Rafadi, Forensic and Crime Expert
The KwaZulu-Natal education department paid almost R40 million to ex-teachers despite high teacher unemployment. The case has now raises alarm of ghost workers being able to financially benefit from government institutions and other organizations. In 2022, About 1,159 “employees” vanished from the…
Hartebeesport Dam Racial Tensions Escalate
After two businesses belonging to black people were burnt down, a racial war is currently brewing within the community of Schoemansville in Hartbeespoort where Afrikaans-speaking people are accused of attempting to drive out black people who were setting up businesses there. Speculation was rife th…
Across the Globe: Russia's BRICS Chairmanship
As the BRICS Annual summit kicks off, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that part of the country’s priorities is ensuring that new BRICS members are fully integrated. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates joined Brics as new full members which is a strong indicatio…
View of the Nation: Food Safety Crisis Emerging
Alarming cases of food poisoning have raised concerns around food safety as multiple cases affecting children have been reported. About 74 matriculants were hospitalized for food poisoning last week after having a meal at a school, 6 children died in Soweto after consuming snacks from a local spaza…
This Week’s Diary: 21 October 2024
In this week's diary, Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Prof. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Director for Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University.
In The Spotlight Ray McCauley’s Legacy
Pentecostal pastors often lead lives that are as controversial as they are charismatic, drawing both devoted followers and sharp critics. Lerato Mbele was joined by Rev. Peter Storey, former president of the Methodist Church and South African Council of Churches as well as Dr. Buhle Mpofu, senior l…
WFP Unable to Provide Relief as Food Crisis Intensifies in Southern Africa
Millions of people across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned that its ability to provide relief risks being stymied by funding shortfalls. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Tomson Phiri, regional communications officer, UN World Fo…
Ramaphosa Q&A Outcomes: To Fire or Not to Fire Justice Minister Simelane, GNU Dynamics
The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, yesterday stated that he is still considering the case of Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane during his Question & Answer session in the National Assembly. Lerato Mbele spoke to Musa Mdunge, Political analyst and lecturer at University of Dundee, UK.