IFP President, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins Lukhona Mnguni to look into IFP’s  proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill  which seeks to limit the employment of foreign nationals in the country.

IFP President, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins Lukhona Mnguni to look into IFP&rsquo;s &nbsp;proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill &nbsp;which seeks to limit the employment of foreign nationals in the country.

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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Looking Into the Private Members Bill to Parliament by the IFP

In 2024, South Africa had a crime index of 75.4, which is to be considered high. However, this was one of the lowest indexes recorded in the country since 2017. Over the observed period, the value continuously fluctuated between 75 and 77. South Africa has the highest crime index in Africa and ranks as the fifth most dangerous country globally according to the same index. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by South African police minister, Senzo Mchunu. 

In 2024, South Africa had a crime index of 75.4, which is to be considered high. However, this was one of the lowest indexes recorded in the country since 2017. Over the observed period, the value continuously fluctuated between 75 and 77. South Africa has the highest crime index in Africa and ranks as the fifth most dangerous country globally according to the same index. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by South African police minister, Senzo Mchunu.&nbsp;

South Africa's Crime Crisis

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has committed to accelerating its efforts to recover all debt and to catch tax evaders to increase revenue collection. This comes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 2025/26 financial year revenue estimate of R1.986 trillion in his budget speech this week. Sars said it recognized the funding challenges the country faced and was steadfast in its commitment to serve the nation with integrity and efficiency in its role of collecting revenue to support service delivery. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Edward Kieswetter, commissioner of the South African Revenue Services. 

Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner, SARS

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has committed to accelerating its efforts to recover all debt and to catch tax evaders to increase revenue collection. This comes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 2025/26 financial year revenue estimate of R1.986 trillion in his budget speech this week. Sars said it recognized the funding challenges the country faced and was steadfast in its commitment to serve the nation with integrity and efficiency in its role of collecting revenue to support service delivery. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Edward Kieswetter, commissioner of the South African Revenue Services.&nbsp;
Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner, SARS

FOCUS: South African Revenue Services

South Africa reported 548 cases of bullying in schools since January, prompting the Minister of Basic Education to unveil new initiatives aimed at combating this growing issue. Twenty-nine cases were reported in KwaZulu-Natal, 23 in Gauteng and 305 in Limpopo. These shocking statistics were released last week by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, in a parliamentary response to Lorato Florence Tito-Duba, a member of the National Assembly for the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF). Education experts said bullying was an age-old problem and warned it was “becoming more complex in the age of technology”. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Sifiso Ngobese, director for school safety from DBE and, Dr Andrea Juan, chief researcher at the Human Sciences Research Council. 

South Africa reported 548 cases of bullying in schools since January, prompting the Minister of Basic Education to unveil new initiatives aimed at combating this growing issue. Twenty-nine cases were reported in KwaZulu-Natal, 23 in Gauteng and 305 in Limpopo. These shocking statistics were released last week by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, in a parliamentary response to Lorato Florence Tito-Duba, a member of the National Assembly for the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF). Education experts said bullying was an age-old problem and warned it was &ldquo;becoming more complex in the age of technology&rdquo;. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Sifiso Ngobese, director for school safety from DBE and, Dr Andrea Juan, chief researcher at the Human Sciences Research Council.&nbsp;

Looking Into the Private Members Bill to Parliament by the IFP

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