The devastating flash floods in Nepal have once again raised questions about how natural hazards become disasters and whether communities are adequately prepared for extreme events. We unpack the key factors that increase disaster risk and its impact on society and communities…

GUEST: Prof Jasper Knight - Physical Geography at the University of the Witwatersrand

The devastating flash floods in Nepal have once again raised questions about how natural hazards become disasters and whether communities are adequately prepared for extreme events. We unpack the key factors that increase disaster risk and its impact on society and communities&hellip;
GUEST: Prof Jasper Knight - Physical Geography at the University of the Witwatersrand

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The Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, the Deputy Ministers of Police, Cassel Mathale and Dr. Polly Boshielo, together with the Acting National Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, presented the quarterly crime statistics, reflecting on crimes that occurred during the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year.

GUEST: Dr. Mxolisi Mathebula, Independent Crime and Policing Expert

The Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, the Deputy Ministers of Police, Cassel Mathale and Dr. Polly Boshielo, together with the Acting National Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, presented the quarterly crime statistics, reflecting on crimes that occurred during the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year.
GUEST: Dr. Mxolisi Mathebula, Independent Crime and Policing Expert

2026/2027 Q1 Crime Statistics

Earlier this week, we had a call from Anonymous in Mamelodi complaining about unauthorised debits on their grant. Let’s quickly get anonymous on the line to briefly remind us what the issue is before hearing from SASSA…

GUEST: Anonymous from Mamelodi

GUEST: Dr. Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA General Manager for Communications

Earlier this week, we had a call from Anonymous in Mamelodi complaining about unauthorised debits on their grant. Let&rsquo;s quickly get anonymous on the line to briefly remind us what the issue is before hearing from SASSA&hellip;
GUEST: Anonymous from Mamelodi
GUEST: Dr. Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA General Manager for Communications

SASSA Beneficiary Complains About Unauthorised Debits On Their Grant

The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered a visa racket involving fake students, fake retirees and alleged bribery, raising serious questions about weaknesses in South Africa’s immigration and visa systems. Our conversation looks at how the scheme allegedly operated, who may have benefited, and what this reveals about corruption, oversight and the integrity of South Africa’s visa system.

GUEST: Selby Makgotho – SIU Spokesperson

The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered a visa racket involving fake students, fake retirees and alleged bribery, raising serious questions about weaknesses in South Africa&rsquo;s immigration and visa systems. Our conversation looks at how the scheme allegedly operated, who may have benefited, and what this reveals about corruption, oversight and the integrity of South Africa&rsquo;s visa system.
GUEST: Selby Makgotho &ndash; SIU Spokesperson

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