President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji VII as the Queen of the Balobedu Royal nation. The recognition marks the end of a long and contentious court battle that saw siblings pitted against each other. Lerato Mbele spoke to Dr Mathole Motshekga, the queen's chief council and Ditebogo Mabulana, academic from UNISA.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji VII as the Queen of the Balobedu Royal nation. The recognition marks the end of a long and contentious court battle that saw siblings pitted against each other. Lerato Mbele spoke to Dr Mathole Motshekga, the queen's chief council and Ditebogo Mabulana, academic from UNISA.

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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Culture Corner: Ramaphosa Recognizes The Balobedu Queenship

In Western Cape, about 800 children are in conflict with the law and are filling up the provincial Department of Social Development’s youth & childcare centres, with the department saying the numbers were increasing. The department funds 49 NPO-run child and youth care centres and has nine of its own. According to it, 624 children were placed in its own-run centres under the Children's Act and 806 under the Child Justice Act during the 2023/24 financial year. Lerato Mbele was joined by Claire Taylor, reseracher at Gun Free SA and Willem Els, senior coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies.

In Western Cape, about 800 children are in conflict with the law and are filling up the provincial Department of Social Development&rsquo;s youth &amp; childcare centres, with the department saying the numbers were increasing. The department funds 49 NPO-run child and youth care centres and has nine of its own. According to it, 624 children were placed in its own-run centres under the Children's Act and 806 under the Child Justice Act during the 2023/24 financial year. Lerato Mbele was joined by Claire Taylor, reseracher at Gun Free SA and Willem Els, senior coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies.

Youth Crime Rises in Western Cape while Children Want to be Saved from Gang Violence

In a race that promises to be as thrilling as the Formula 1 championship itself, South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda are all vying to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Africa. With Africa being the only continent absent from the F1 calendar, the stakes are high as each country presents its own unique appeal to bring the iconic motorsport event to the continent. South Africa has long been considered the front-runner, but Morocco and Rwanda have emerged as formidable contenders, each with their own strategies and ambitions for securing the prestigious event. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Gary Rathbone, Founder of Sportscape Media & Former Sabc Sports General Manager.

In a race that promises to be as thrilling as the Formula 1 championship itself, South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda are all vying to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Africa. With Africa being the only continent absent from the F1 calendar, the stakes are high as each country presents its own unique appeal to bring the iconic motorsport event to the continent. South Africa has long been considered the front-runner, but Morocco and Rwanda have emerged as formidable contenders, each with their own strategies and ambitions for securing the prestigious event. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Gary Rathbone, Founder of Sportscape Media &amp; Former Sabc Sports General Manager.

Three African Countries Competing To Host Formula One Grand Prix

Docotela (formerly Deep Medical Therapeutics), is a health tech company that aims to create more affordable and accessible primary healthcare services in South Africa. The Docotela platform swiftly connects patients with doctors while giving access to affordable healthcare services. The founder, Dineo Lioma is an entrepreneur and MedTech innovator who is inspired by innovation and the creation of high-impact businesses that create employment and improve healthcare in Africa. 

Docotela (formerly Deep Medical Therapeutics), is a health tech company that aims to create more affordable and accessible primary healthcare services in South Africa. The Docotela platform swiftly connects patients with doctors while giving access to affordable healthcare services. The founder, Dineo Lioma is an entrepreneur and MedTech innovator who is inspired by innovation and the creation of high-impact businesses that create employment and improve healthcare in Africa.&nbsp;

Culture Corner: Ramaphosa Recognizes The Balobedu Queenship

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