The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) has rejected claims that it lost close to R1 billion on incomplete or “abandoned” school projects, contradicting a report by the Sunday Times that suggested almost a billion rand had been invested in school upgrades across the province, with only two schools set to be handed over. The newspaper highlighted a troubling pattern of stalled, abandoned, and repeatedly delayed projects, some dating as far back as 2016, despite hundreds of millions of rands already paid to contractors.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Infrastructure Development Spokesperson, Theo Nkonki. 

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) has rejected claims that it lost close to R1 billion on incomplete or &ldquo;abandoned&rdquo; school projects, contradicting a report by the Sunday Times that suggested almost a billion rand had been invested in school upgrades across the province, with only two schools set to be handed over. The newspaper highlighted a troubling pattern of stalled, abandoned, and repeatedly delayed projects, some dating as far back as 2016, despite hundreds of millions of rands already paid to contractors. &nbsp;Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Infrastructure Development Spokesperson, Theo Nkonki.&nbsp;

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. 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. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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

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Gauteng DID Denies Losing R1 Billion on School Projects, Pledges to Complete Delayed Infrastructure

Standard Bank’s major recent China deal marks a significant milestone in Africa–China financial relations, with the bank becoming the first African financial institution to establish a direct connection to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This development goes beyond a routine banking partnership and represents a strategic shift in how cross-border trade and financial flows between Africa and China are conducted. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Financial Journalist, Rob Rose. 

Standard Bank&rsquo;s major recent China deal marks a significant milestone in Africa&ndash;China financial relations, with the bank becoming the first African financial institution to establish a direct connection to China&rsquo;s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This development goes beyond a routine banking partnership and represents a strategic shift in how cross-border trade and financial flows between Africa and China are conducted. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Financial Journalist, Rob Rose.&nbsp;

Inside Standard Bank’s Landmark China Payment Deal and Its Implications for Africa

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Oscar Van Heerden. 

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters. &nbsp;Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Oscar Van Heerden.&nbsp;

Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from regional bases

South Africa’s joint naval drills with China and Russia have reignited significant debate at home and abroad, particularly against the backdrop of strained relations with the United States and growing global geopolitical tensions. The exercises, held off South Africa’s southern coastline near Simon’s Town and False Bay, are officially described by the South African government and defence authorities as routine military cooperation aimed at improving maritime security, search-and-rescue capabilities, and interoperability between participating navies. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Defence Analyst, Rciardo Texeira and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela. 

South Africa&rsquo;s joint naval drills with China and Russia have reignited significant debate at home and abroad, particularly against the backdrop of strained relations with the United States and growing global geopolitical tensions. The exercises, held off South Africa&rsquo;s southern coastline near Simon&rsquo;s Town and False Bay, are officially described by the South African government and defence authorities as routine military cooperation aimed at improving maritime security, search-and-rescue capabilities, and interoperability between participating navies. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Defence Analyst, Rciardo Texeira and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela.&nbsp;

Gauteng DID Denies Losing R1 Billion on School Projects, Pledges to Complete Delayed Infrastructure

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