PRASA is planning to restore; limited service; on four of its primary long-distance routes next year, aiming to revitalize a rail network that has been largely dormant. However, this comeback faces significant mechanical hurdles. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lucky Zondi, national sector coordinator for passenger rail.

PRASA is planning to restore; limited service; on four of its primary long-distance routes next year, aiming to revitalize a rail network that has been largely dormant. However, this comeback faces significant mechanical hurdles. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lucky Zondi, national sector coordinator for passenger rail.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host 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 that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Shosholoza Meyl faces uncertain future: Long-distance trains to return in 2027 but funding for locomotives is unclear

Thebe Mogane, known professionally as Thebe, stands as a pioneering force in South African music and a foundational architect of the kwaito genre. Emerging during the late 1990s, he was instrumental in crafting a distinct sonic identity that blended house rhythms and hip-hop influences with the vibrant pulse of township culture. Mondli Makhanya had a sit-down with Thebe.

Thebe Mogane, known professionally as Thebe, stands as a pioneering force in South African music and a foundational architect of the kwaito genre. Emerging during the late 1990s, he was instrumental in crafting a distinct sonic identity that blended house rhythms and hip-hop influences with the vibrant pulse of township culture. Mondli Makhanya had a sit-down with Thebe.

Hanging out with Thebe Lenyora

Dignity SA has officially launched a legal challenge in the North Gauteng High Court, aiming to decriminalise medical assistance in dying. During a media briefing in Cape Town, the organisation—alongside other interested parties—announced that it is seeking a Constitutional Court ruling to declare current laws prohibiting assisted dying unconstitutional and invalid. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Prof Joseph Raimndo, Executive Director at Dignity SA.

 

Dignity SA has officially launched a legal challenge in the North Gauteng High Court, aiming to decriminalise medical assistance in dying. During a media briefing in Cape Town, the organisation&mdash;alongside other interested parties&mdash;announced that it is seeking a Constitutional Court ruling to declare current laws prohibiting assisted dying unconstitutional and invalid. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Prof Joseph Raimndo, Executive Director at Dignity SA.
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Understanding the case by Dignity SA on assisted dying

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube commended the History Ministerial Task Team (MTT) for its significant progress during a briefing to the Portfolio Committee. The Minister emphasised that the new draft curriculum is designed to move away from parochialism and exceptionalism. Instead, it seeks to cultivate a global historical consciousness in learners, framed specifically from an African perspective. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube commended the History Ministerial Task Team (MTT) for its significant progress during a briefing to the Portfolio Committee. The Minister emphasised that the new draft curriculum is designed to move away from parochialism and exceptionalism. Instead, it seeks to cultivate a global historical consciousness in learners, framed specifically from an African perspective. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is finalized a plan to significantly reduce the focus on Eurocentric curriculum and focus on African-centered curriculum

Shosholoza Meyl faces uncertain future: Long-distance trains to return in 2027 but funding for locomotives is unclear

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