Taking us to the weekend this morning is the internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir. They have travelled to so many countries around the world raising the South African flag very high. They kicked off their Johannesburg tour last night (Thursday) at the Montecasino’s Teatro, which continues till Sunday, then to Cape Town. We have them in the studio now to find out more who they are and what we can expect from their performances….

Guest: Ralf Schmitt - Co-founder, Conductor, and Creative Director of Ndlovu Youth Choir

Guest: Sandile Majola – One of the choristers who has been with NYC since its inception

Ndlovu Youth Choir members performing in-studio: Nhlanhla Somo; Lungelo Masango; Sandile Majola & Madoda Mashoane.

Taking us to the weekend this morning is the internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir. They have travelled to so many countries around the world raising the South African flag very high. They kicked off their Johannesburg tour last night (Thursday) at the Montecasino’s Teatro, which continues till Sunday, then to Cape Town. We have them in the studio now to find out more who they are and what we can expect from their performances….
Guest: Ralf Schmitt - Co-founder, Conductor, and Creative Director of Ndlovu Youth Choir
Guest: Sandile Majola – One of the choristers who has been with NYC since its inception
Ndlovu Youth Choir members performing in-studio: Nhlanhla Somo; Lungelo Masango; Sandile Majola &amp; Madoda Mashoane.

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Friday Wind Down with Ndlovu Youth Choir

The Auditor General’s report has revealed very shocking findings regarding the state of municipalities in the country.The report found that only 34 municipalities obtained clean audits. We thought to use this opportunity to get reaction from the various MEC’s responsible for local government for them to talk about their plans of action to fix some of the problems highlighted by the Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke. We start in Limpopo where one of the things she mentioned is that municipalities in that province blew R280m on financial consultants in the past auditing year, with some hired to do basic functions like tax services and more than half found to be ineffective.  

Guest: Basikopo Makamu - MEC  of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs, in Limpopo (Acting Premier of Limpopo)

The Auditor General’s report has revealed very shocking findings regarding the state of municipalities in the country. The report found that only 34 municipalities obtained clean audits. We thought to use this opportunity to get reaction from the various MEC’s responsible for local government for them to talk about their plans of action to fix some of the problems highlighted by the Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke. We start in Limpopo where one of the things she mentioned is that municipalities in that province blew R280m on financial consultants in the past auditing year, with some hired to do basic functions like tax services and more than half found to be ineffective.  
Guest: Basikopo Makamu - MEC  of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs, in Limpopo (Acting Premier of Limpopo)

#Municipal Watch: Limpopo COGTA MEC responds to AG report

According to the World Health Organization at the United Nations, one in ten people fall ill due to contaminated food each year. The highest prevalence of food poisoning takes place in Africa. Closer to home, we have noticed a sharp rise in cases of food poisoning, particularly in the economic and urban centres. Earlier this week, the Department of Health in Gauteng announced that  there have been 207 cases of food poisoning since February. Kwa-Zulu Natal and Limpopo have also become provinces of concern in the first half of 2024. In this discussion, we unpack some of the dangers that contaminated food has on public health, enforcing regulations, what awareness campaigns on food safety and how do we ensure that we reduce the number of incidents in our communities. 

Guest: Mthokozisi Nkosi - CEO of AS Consultants Public Health and Food Safety 

Guest: Moloko Mehlape - Dietitian and Human Nutrition lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Guest: Prudence Moilwa - Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission

According to the World Health Organization at the United Nations, one in ten people fall ill due to contaminated food each year. The highest prevalence of food poisoning takes place in Africa. Closer to home, we have noticed a sharp rise in cases of food poisoning, particularly in the economic and urban centres. Earlier this week, the Department of Health in Gauteng announced that  there have been 207 cases of food poisoning since February. Kwa-Zulu Natal and Limpopo have also become provinces of concern in the first half of 2024. In this discussion, we unpack some of the dangers that contaminated food has on public health, enforcing regulations, what awareness campaigns on food safety and how do we ensure that we reduce the number of incidents in our communities. 
Guest: Mthokozisi Nkosi - CEO of AS Consultants Public Health and Food Safety 
Guest: Moloko Mehlape - Dietitian and Human Nutrition lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Guest: Prudence Moilwa - Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission

Rising Cases of Food Poisoning

In recent weeks, we have seen a rise in cases of extortions around the country. Four provinces make up 73% of crimes related to extortion: Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng & Western Cape. Extortion has been linked to basic services, businesses, infrastructure, transport system and Nightlife.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Police attended a plenary session to respond to the questions of MPs during a debate in Parliament. Minister Senzo Mchunu addressed the plenary stating that they are working with provinces and municipality to create operational plans. The Ministry is working on a National Policing Policy that will  provide an outline to addressing extortion. 

Guest: Chad Thomas - Forensic Investigator

Guest: Fundiswa Mhlekude - SABC reporter based in the EasternCape

Guest: Tshepo Mahlangu - President of LASCA Tshwane Parliament

Guest: Ndithini Thyido – Community Activist and Former  Chairperson of the Khayelitsha Khayelitsha Development Forum

Guest: Gregory Mofokeng - Vice President of the Black Business Council

In recent weeks, we have seen a rise in cases of extortions around the country. Four provinces make up 73% of crimes related to extortion: Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng &amp; Western Cape. Extortion has been linked to basic services, businesses, infrastructure, transport system and Nightlife.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Police attended a plenary session to respond to the questions of MPs during a debate in Parliament. Minister Senzo Mchunu addressed the plenary stating that they are working with provinces and municipality to create operational plans. The Ministry is working on a National Policing Policy that will  provide an outline to addressing extortion. 
Guest: Chad Thomas - Forensic Investigator
Guest: Fundiswa Mhlekude - SABC reporter based in the EasternCape
Guest: Tshepo Mahlangu - President of LASCA Tshwane Parliament
Guest: Ndithini Thyido – Community Activist and Former  Chairperson of the Khayelitsha Khayelitsha Development Forum
Guest: Gregory Mofokeng - Vice President of the Black Business Council

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