New Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa spoke firmly against dysfunctional municipalities that have even failed to pay salaries. During his Budget Vote speech, Hlabisa highlighted the hurdles faced by local municipalities and said that it is now the job of the 7th administration to turn things around. Calls to restore municipalities are in motion with the ANC among other parties demanding the removal of city mayors of Tshwane and Johannesburg. 

New Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa spoke firmly against dysfunctional municipalities that have even failed to pay salaries. During his Budget Vote speech, Hlabisa highlighted the hurdles faced by local municipalities and said that it is now the job of the 7th administration to turn things around. Calls to restore municipalities are in motion with the ANC among other parties demanding the removal of city mayors of Tshwane and Johannesburg.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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CoGTA Minister Says SA Municipalities are Underperforming

With the healthcare landscape constantly evolving, understanding the dynamics behind medical scheme benefits and premium adjustments is more important than ever. As consumers prepare for 2025 medical schemes benefit changes, factors such as rising healthcare costs, medical advancements, and industry inflation are shaping how medical schemes operate. Lerato Mbele spoke to Charlton Murove, Head of research at the Board of Healthcare Funders and, Mondi Govuzela, senior manager of the Council for Medical Schemes Benefits Management. 

With the healthcare landscape constantly evolving, understanding the dynamics behind medical scheme benefits and premium adjustments is more important than ever. As consumers prepare for 2025 medical schemes benefit changes, factors such as rising healthcare costs, medical advancements, and industry inflation are shaping how medical schemes operate. Lerato Mbele spoke to Charlton Murove, Head of research at the Board of Healthcare Funders and, Mondi Govuzela, senior manager of the Council for Medical Schemes Benefits Management.

Navigating Medical Scheme Benefit Changes for 2025 

The murder of alleged underworld boss Mark Lifman has raised security fears for the defence team in the Wainstein murder trial in which Lifman was accused number one, alongside alleged Sexy Boys gang boss Jerome ‘Donkie’ Booysen. Mark Lifman was assassinated Sunday in the parking lot of the Garden Route Mall in George. The 57-year-old man from Fresnaye along the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town, has been clouded by controversy and regularly made headlines across the country. His links to the underworld were also no secret. Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Chad Thomas, organized crime investigator from IRS Forensic Investigations and, Dr Chris De Kock, crime analyst and former Head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre, SAPS.

The murder of alleged underworld boss Mark Lifman has raised security fears for the defence team in the Wainstein murder trial in which Lifman was accused number one, alongside alleged Sexy Boys gang boss Jerome ‘Donkie’ Booysen. Mark Lifman was assassinated Sunday in the parking lot of the Garden Route Mall in George. The 57-year-old man from Fresnaye along the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town, has been clouded by controversy and regularly made headlines across the country. His links to the underworld were also no secret. Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Chad Thomas, organized crime investigator from IRS Forensic Investigations and, Dr Chris De Kock, crime analyst and former Head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre, SAPS.

The Cape Town Underworld: Behind Mark Lifman’s Murder 

In this week’s Entrepreneurial Edge, we talk to Precious the Planner who is one of Southern Africa’s top sought after Luxury Wedding Planner & Event Designer with over 12yrs as an entrepreneur and 8yrs experience in Corporate. Precious is the Founder & CEO of Precious Celebrations a renowned planning, designing and production boutique agency specializing in luxury weddings, bespoke celebrations, brand experiences and gifting from planning, designing and production.

In this week’s Entrepreneurial Edge, we talk to Precious the Planner who is one of Southern Africa’s top sought after Luxury Wedding Planner &amp; Event Designer with over 12yrs as an entrepreneur and 8yrs experience in Corporate. Precious is the Founder &amp; CEO of Precious Celebrations a renowned planning, designing and production boutique agency specializing in luxury weddings, bespoke celebrations, brand experiences and gifting from planning, designing and production.

CoGTA Minister Says SA Municipalities are Underperforming

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