Focus: It is common knowledge that post investigation and evidence gathering process, the NPA has the responsibility of deciding whether the police have adequately investigated the case and presented enough evidence for the case to be heard to a court. Recent events have, however, exposed some loopholes in terms of how these two organisations function and execute their tasks – thanks to high profile cases that have unmasked these deficiencies. In light of recent developments that have tested the strength and fluidity of our criminal justice system, this morning we ask – How intact is the relationship between these two organisations; are the police doing their jobs properly and what about the NPA – what informs them to prosecute?

Guests (PTA Studio): Adv Nathi Mncube, NPA National Spokesperson

Focus: It is common knowledge that post investigation and evidence gathering process, the NPA has the responsibility of deciding whether the police have adequately investigated the case and presented enough evidence for the case to be heard to a court. Recent events have, however, exposed some loopholes in terms of how these two organisations function and execute their tasks – thanks to high profile cases that have unmasked these deficiencies. In light of recent developments that have tested the strength and fluidity of our criminal justice system, this morning we ask – How intact is the relationship between these two organisations; are the police doing their jobs properly and what about the NPA – what informs them to prosecute? Guests (PTA Studio): Adv Nathi Mncube, NPA National Spokesperson

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What is the relationship between between SAPS and NPA?

For those of you who attend jazz festivals, you know more about Bhudaza Lepefane. He’s an internationally acclaimed award-winning saxophonist known for so many sing-alongs such as Ntjontjobina, Siwelele, E Thatha Nthoena, Bo-Mapefane and Mohokare. He now joins us via Zoom to talk about his musical career and where it all started…Guest (Zoom): Bhuda Mapefane – Lesotho-born internationally acclaimed jazz musician

For those of you who attend jazz festivals, you know more about Bhudaza Lepefane. He’s an internationally acclaimed award-winning saxophonist known for so many sing-alongs such as Ntjontjobina, Siwelele, E Thatha Nthoena, Bo-Mapefane and Mohokare. He now joins us via Zoom to talk about his musical career and where it all started…Guest (Zoom): Bhuda Mapefane – Lesotho-born internationally acclaimed jazz musician

Friday Wind Down with Bhudaza Lepefane

Professor Srila Roy is a professor of Sociology at Wits University and she joins us this morning to talk about the status of women and children in South Africa. You may be aware that we are now in the period of 16 Days of activism against the abuse of women and children also we are coming to the end of Children’s Month. Not so long ago, the Human Sciences Research Council  released a shocking report that revealed an increasing pattern of gender-based violence against women aged 18 to 24, perpetrated by men with whom they are not romantically involved. Almost every day in the news bulletin, there’s a story about a child harmed or woman killed, what does it say about our country? Professor Roy joins us to share her views and also the work she does at Wits….

Guest: Professor Srila Roy - Professor of Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand

Professor Srila Roy is a professor of Sociology at Wits University and she joins us this morning to talk about the status of women and children in South Africa. You may be aware that we are now in the period of 16 Days of activism against the abuse of women and children also we are coming to the end of Children’s Month. Not so long ago, the Human Sciences Research Council  released a shocking report that revealed an increasing pattern of gender-based violence against women aged 18 to 24, perpetrated by men with whom they are not romantically involved. Almost every day in the news bulletin, there’s a story about a child harmed or woman killed, what does it say about our country? Professor Roy joins us to share her views and also the work she does at Wits….
Guest: Professor Srila Roy - Professor of Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand

Brief chat with Professor Srila Roy

Miyelani Holeni our regular expert on issues pertaining to municipalities joins us for the last time for 2024 taking a look at legislation governing local government. In August this year, Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke revealed that only 34 of South Africa’s 257 municipalities have obtained clean bills of health. Not much has changed regarding legislation, but the ministry governing municipalities is now in the hands of the IFP under the Government of National Unity. The province of KwaZulu-Natal on the other hand is looking at bringing traditional leaders into municipalities for them to have a say in an effort to improve service delivery. As far as our guest is concerned, which legislation would he say should be improved and what will it take seeing how badly municipalities are still run?

Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Chief Group Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group – He is also a local government revenue and governance expert

Miyelani Holeni our regular expert on issues pertaining to municipalities joins us for the last time for 2024 taking a look at legislation governing local government. In August this year, Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke revealed that only 34 of South Africa’s 257 municipalities have obtained clean bills of health. Not much has changed regarding legislation, but the ministry governing municipalities is now in the hands of the IFP under the Government of National Unity. The province of KwaZulu-Natal on the other hand is looking at bringing traditional leaders into municipalities for them to have a say in an effort to improve service delivery. As far as our guest is concerned, which legislation would he say should be improved and what will it take seeing how badly municipalities are still run?
Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Chief Group Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group – He is also a local government revenue and governance expert

What is the relationship between between SAPS and NPA?

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