Many of you who’ve been listening to the Municipal Watch feature over the years will remember some of the rot that has been revealed from municipalities in the North West Province. From the Ditsobotla not paying its workers for moths, to Matlosana where the Municipal Manger was implicated in corruption and the Dr Ruth Mompati Municipality where R38-million was spent on a shack that was said to be a call centre. Still on Ditsobotla, Auditor General, Tshakani Maluleke in her latest report revealed that the municipality has failed to submit its financials for two years in a row. 

Guest: Gaoage Molapisi – North West MEC for Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Many of you who’ve been listening to the Municipal Watch feature over the years will remember some of the rot that has been revealed from municipalities in the North West Province. From the Ditsobotla not paying its workers for moths, to Matlosana where the Municipal Manger was implicated in corruption and the Dr Ruth Mompati Municipality where R38-million was spent on a shack that was said to be a call centre. Still on Ditsobotla, Auditor General, Tshakani Maluleke in her latest report revealed that the municipality has failed to submit its financials for two years in a row. 
Guest: Gaoage Molapisi – North West MEC for Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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#Municipal Watch: The state and turnaround of North West Municipalities

Exploitation in the construction sector has been rife for many years as it is an industry that is mostly made-up of casual labour. History has shown how things go wrong when sometimes unqualified people are made to work resulting in buildings collapsing and so on. Well this may become a thing of the past as the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), together with its social partners, the International Labour Organization, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company, and the Compensation Fund are uniting to support labour rights and ethical business practices in the construction sector. 

Guest: Aggy Moiloa - Inspector General in the Department of Employment and Labour

Guest: Naomy Lintini - Project Manager for SADC Region at the International Labour Organisation

Exploitation in the construction sector has been rife for many years as it is an industry that is mostly made-up of casual labour. History has shown how things go wrong when sometimes unqualified people are made to work resulting in buildings collapsing and so on. Well this may become a thing of the past as the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), together with its social partners, the International Labour Organization, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company, and the Compensation Fund are uniting to support labour rights and ethical business practices in the construction sector. 
Guest: Aggy Moiloa - Inspector General in the Department of Employment and Labour
Guest: Naomy Lintini - Project Manager for SADC Region at the International Labour Organisation

Labour rights and ethical business practices in the construction sector

Our next guest has been behind the scenes as an artist developer and manager for the past 20 years. He has with developed artists such as Berita and Ami Faku. He has worked alongside with such as Stoan Seate, HHP, Mobi Dixon, Msaki, Oliver Mtukudzi and Bra Hugh Masekela. Last year, his own journey to center stage began when he recorded his debut EP titled "Ndim". The EP features six tracks reflects of work features Betusile Mcinga and Zintle Kwaaiman. He joins us in the studio to speak about his latest single entitled "Xelel'ilizwe" which features poet, Nue Sam and his upcoming collaborations with Jaziel Brothers and Musa (Idols Winner: 2013). 

Guest (Studio): Luyolo Beku - Musician

Our next guest has been behind the scenes as an artist developer and manager for the past 20 years. He has with developed artists such as Berita and Ami Faku. He has worked alongside with such as Stoan Seate, HHP, Mobi Dixon, Msaki, Oliver Mtukudzi and Bra Hugh Masekela. Last year, his own journey to center stage began when he recorded his debut EP titled "Ndim". The EP features six tracks reflects of work features Betusile Mcinga and Zintle Kwaaiman. He joins us in the studio to speak about his latest single entitled "Xelel'ilizwe" which features poet, Nue Sam and his upcoming collaborations with Jaziel Brothers and Musa (Idols Winner: 2013). 
Guest (Studio): Luyolo Beku - Musician

Friday Wind Down with Hidden Xhosa

The Gross Gambling income being generated in the past year is R47 billion in the past financial year and represents 37% increase from April 2023 to March 2024. This is largely due to betting and gaming companies expanding their online presence and the gambling activities on offer.

 Due to this move, they are capturing a young audience (18-34 years old) who spend more time on their phones than at a casino. According to an InfoQuest survey taken earlier this year, young people engaged in gambling activities at least 11 times a month (on average).

Gambling may be seen as recreational, addiction is not far behind and has posed a major challenge in society. Many people see gambling as an income stream as 39% of gamblers use their winnings to bet again. According to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, there have been 2661 referrals for gambling addition in the previous fiscal cycle. 

Guest: Alpheus Matlatla - Assistant Manager for Treatment Services at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation 

Guest: Peter Ucko - CEO of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Advisory Advocacy and Action Group

Guest: Sibongile Simelane-Quntana - Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation

The Gross Gambling income being generated in the past year is R47 billion in the past financial year and represents 37% increase from April 2023 to March 2024. This is largely due to betting and gaming companies expanding their online presence and the gambling activities on offer.
 Due to this move, they are capturing a young audience (18-34 years old) who spend more time on their phones than at a casino. According to an InfoQuest survey taken earlier this year, young people engaged in gambling activities at least 11 times a month (on average).
Gambling may be seen as recreational, addiction is not far behind and has posed a major challenge in society. Many people see gambling as an income stream as 39% of gamblers use their winnings to bet again. According to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, there have been 2661 referrals for gambling addition in the previous fiscal cycle. 
Guest: Alpheus Matlatla - Assistant Manager for Treatment Services at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation 
Guest: Peter Ucko - CEO of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Advisory Advocacy and Action Group
Guest: Sibongile Simelane-Quntana - Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation

#Municipal Watch: The state and turnaround of North West Municipalities

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