South Africa’s decades-old plastic bag levy has failed to curb pollution, with environmental campaigners arguing that the country needs stronger action, including a total ban on single-use plastic bags. Critics say the levy has done little to change consumer behaviour, while billions of bags continue to enter the waste stream.  

GUEST: Palesa (Pali) Ntsala, Climate and sustainability advocate

 

South Africa&rsquo;s decades-old plastic bag levy has failed to curb pollution, with environmental campaigners arguing that the country needs stronger action, including a total ban on single-use plastic bags. Critics say the levy has done little to change consumer behaviour, while billions of bags continue to enter the waste stream. &nbsp;
GUEST:&nbsp;Palesa (Pali) Ntsala, Climate and sustainability advocate
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Plastic Pollution and Levy 

This week, we received mail from Zainab Aboo, a concerned citizen in the Constantia Kloof area, in the West of Johannesburg. According to Zainab, her neighbourhood sometimes goes for up to 50 hours without power and she has tried to get this given attention by City Power but nothing has been done yet

GUEST: Zainab Aboo

This week, we received mail from Zainab Aboo, a concerned citizen in the Constantia Kloof area, in the West of Johannesburg. According to Zainab, her neighbourhood sometimes goes for up to 50 hours without power and she has tried to get this given attention by City Power but nothing has been done yet
GUEST: Zainab Aboo

My City, My Concern

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has challenged the City of Tshwane Council’s decision to place City Manager Johann Mettler on precautionary suspension, arguing that Speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana failed to provide a legal basis for disregarding councillors’ votes during the process. The Pretoria High Court is considering whether the Speaker’s decision was lawful and whether the council resolution should stand. Judgment is expected after arguments on urgency and the legality of the suspension. 

GUEST: Dr Nimrod Mbele, Governance Expert 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has challenged the City of Tshwane Council&rsquo;s decision to place City Manager Johann Mettler on precautionary suspension, arguing that Speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana failed to provide a legal basis for disregarding councillors&rsquo; votes during the process. The Pretoria High Court is considering whether the Speaker&rsquo;s decision was lawful and whether the council resolution should stand. Judgment is expected after arguments on urgency and the legality of the suspension.&nbsp;
GUEST: Dr Nimrod Mbele, Governance Expert&nbsp;

Tshwane City Manager Suspension Faces Legal Challenge 

Authorities have arrested a suspected member of a multimillion-rand vehicle licensing cartel accused of fraudulently renewing vehicle licences through the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS). Investigators allege the syndicate exploited weaknesses at licensing centres lacking biometric verification and worked with officials across provinces. With more arrests expected, the case raises urgent questions about corruption, digital security and restoring trust in South Africa’s licensing system. 

GUEST: Simon Zwane, RTMC spokesperson 

Authorities have arrested a suspected member of a multimillion-rand vehicle licensing cartel accused of fraudulently renewing vehicle licences through the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS). Investigators allege the syndicate exploited weaknesses at licensing centres lacking biometric verification and worked with officials across provinces. With more arrests expected, the case raises urgent questions about corruption, digital security and restoring trust in South Africa&rsquo;s licensing system.&nbsp;
GUEST: Simon Zwane, RTMC spokesperson&nbsp;

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