Political drama is unfolding in the Kwadukuza Local Municipality where the ANC has recallled it's mayor, Lindi Mhaca who is reportedly refusing to leave. Her party is planning a vote of no confidence in her. Reports also indicate that political parties represented there are about to institute a motion of no confidence in the Speaker Dolly Governder which was filed by the DA. 

Guest: Zwakhele Mncwango - ActionSA KZN provincial chairperson

Guest: Mongezi Twala – EFF Provincial Chairperson in KZN

Guest: Sthe Ngema – DA KZN Deputy Leader

Guest: Deon Viljoen – Chairperson of the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association

Political drama is unfolding in the Kwadukuza Local Municipality where the ANC has recallled it's mayor, Lindi Mhaca who is reportedly refusing to leave. Her party is planning a vote of no confidence in her. Reports also indicate that political parties represented there are about to institute a motion of no confidence in the Speaker Dolly Governder which was filed by the DA. 
Guest: Zwakhele Mncwango - ActionSA KZN provincial chairperson
Guest: Mongezi Twala – EFF Provincial Chairperson in KZN
Guest: Sthe Ngema – DA KZN Deputy Leader
Guest: Deon Viljoen – Chairperson of the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association

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#Municipal Watch: Kwadukuza Municipality's political mess

This week, the Ministers of Defense have gathered in Addis Abba for the inaugural continental conference on Defense. The conference is held under the theme "Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security". At the conference, South Africa will be represented by Deputy Minister (Gen.) Bantu Holomisa and has been tasked to engage with other African defence leaders on issues such as counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and border security management. He will also speak to leaders about enhancing the resilience of African defence forces. The conference aims to articulate a future vision for peace, stability, and development in Africa, while fostering collaboration to tackle shared security challenges. The continent faces major conflicts in the DRC, Sudan and Mozambique. There are also military junctas ruling countries in the Sahel region (Mali, Burkino Faso and Niger). There has also been shifting tides when it comes to how African nations align on military cooperation. 

Guest: Nixon Katembo - African Affairs analyst & language specialist at Channel Africa Kiswahili desk

This week, the Ministers of Defense have gathered in Addis Abba for the inaugural continental conference on Defense. The conference is held under the theme "Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security". At the conference, South Africa will be represented by Deputy Minister (Gen.) Bantu Holomisa and has been tasked to engage with other African defence leaders on issues such as counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and border security management. He will also speak to leaders about enhancing the resilience of African defence forces. The conference aims to articulate a future vision for peace, stability, and development in Africa, while fostering collaboration to tackle shared security challenges. The continent faces major conflicts in the DRC, Sudan and Mozambique. There are also military junctas ruling countries in the Sahel region (Mali, Burkino Faso and Niger). There has also been shifting tides when it comes to how African nations align on military cooperation. 
Guest: Nixon Katembo - African Affairs analyst &amp; language specialist at Channel Africa Kiswahili desk

Africa Defense Ministers conference

This past weekend, Eskom marked 200 days without load shedding. The power utility predicts that this milestone may result in a 2% GDP growth boost due to improved power reliability. However, many citizens around the country have shared their disgruntlement on this milestone not reflecting their lived experiences.

Some of our listeners have shared they have experienced load reduction on a daily basis. Some of the challenges facing regional utility operators include illegal connections and excessive demand in specific neighborhoods in cities. Is load reduction the new normal? Will we continue to entrench energy inequality? 

Guest: Miriam Nodembeloni - Chairperson of the Luvuvhu Energy Forum 

Guest: Vally Padayachee - Power & Energy Expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power JHB

This past weekend, Eskom marked 200 days without load shedding. The power utility predicts that this milestone may result in a 2% GDP growth boost due to improved power reliability. However, many citizens around the country have shared their disgruntlement on this milestone not reflecting their lived experiences.
Some of our listeners have shared they have experienced load reduction on a daily basis. Some of the challenges facing regional utility operators include illegal connections and excessive demand in specific neighborhoods in cities. Is load reduction the new normal? Will we continue to entrench energy inequality? 
Guest: Miriam Nodembeloni - Chairperson of the Luvuvhu Energy Forum 
Guest: Vally Padayachee - Power &amp; Energy Expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power JHB

Citizens Corner: Loadshedding vs Load Reduction

We come to you live from the Goethe-Institut where Media Monitoring Africa  is hosting the 2024 Media Freedom Festival. This year the event takes place under the theme, “Media for Democracy: Ensuring Access, Accountability and Integrity in Journalism”.

They go on to say that they have partnered with leading organisations committed to collaboratively amplifying media freedom and human rights to make the festival more impactful. To look at some of the challenges and possible threats that remain an obstacle to media freedom and what it is that we should not compromise on, 

Guest: Avani Singh  - Constitutional Law Specialist

Guest: William Bird - Media Monitoring Africa

Guest: Sy Mammabola - Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission 

We come to you live from the Goethe-Institut where Media Monitoring Africa  is hosting the 2024 Media Freedom Festival. This year the event takes place under the theme, “Media for Democracy: Ensuring Access, Accountability and Integrity in Journalism”.
They go on to say that they have partnered with leading organisations committed to collaboratively amplifying media freedom and human rights to make the festival more impactful. To look at some of the challenges and possible threats that remain an obstacle to media freedom and what it is that we should not compromise on, 
Guest: Avani Singh  - Constitutional Law Specialist
Guest: William Bird - Media Monitoring Africa
Guest: Sy Mammabola - Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission

#Municipal Watch: Kwadukuza Municipality's political mess

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