Public outcry continues to pour over reports that the e‑Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger, exposed their most sensitive personal information. University computer science students discovered the flaws while analysing the app's code last week. The Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government, Research & Development has described the breach as larming and most corncerning while the DA has called for an immediate investigation into the extent of the exposure of sensitive information belonging to residents who used the app to report crimes. For today's discussion,Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the  Chairperson of the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government,  Research & Development, Mbali Hlophe together with the spokesperson of the Information Regulator, Nomzamo Zondi 

Public outcry continues to pour over reports that the e‑Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger, exposed their most sensitive personal information. University computer science students discovered the flaws while analysing the app's code last week. The Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government, Research &amp; Development has described the breach as larming and most corncerning while the DA has called for an immediate investigation into the extent of the exposure of sensitive information belonging to residents who used the app to report crimes. For today's discussion,Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the&nbsp; Chairperson of the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government, &nbsp;Research &amp; Development, Mbali Hlophe together with the spokesperson of the Information Regulator, Nomzamo Zondi&nbsp;

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Concerns Raised Over Alleged Breach of User Information on e‑Panic Button App

Alternative Information and Development Centre (AIDC) says years of underfunding have undermined South Africa's fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). AIDC says government cannot keep acknowledging gender-based violence as a national crisis while treating its funding as optional. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Suraya Jawoodeen,  Economic Justice Programme Coordinator at Alternative Information and Development Centre 

Alternative Information and Development Centre (AIDC) says years of underfunding have undermined South Africa's fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). AIDC says government cannot keep acknowledging gender-based violence as a national crisis while treating its funding as optional. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Suraya Jawoodeen, &nbsp;Economic Justice Programme Coordinator at Alternative Information and Development Centre&nbsp;

AIDC says policies are in place to fight GBVF but interventions from government are not effective

The CEO of the SABC, Nomsa Chabeli, has assured MPs that the public broadcaster will cover the November 4 local government election, to the extent its finances will allow. The SABC and ICASA appeared before the Porfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, to brief MPs on its state of readiness to cover the election. In previous meetings the SABC has made the committee aware of its financial constraints to cover the polls. The Minister responsible for overseeing these entities, Solly Malatsi, has indicated that there is no clarity yet, whether the funding will be granted or not. SABC reporter Zalene Merrington has the details and Bongiwe Zwane spoke to William Bird,  Director of Media Monitoring Africa

The CEO of the SABC, Nomsa Chabeli, has assured MPs that the public broadcaster will cover the November 4 local government election, to the extent its finances will allow. The SABC and ICASA appeared before the Porfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, to brief MPs on its state of readiness to cover the election. In previous meetings the SABC has made the committee aware of its financial constraints to cover the polls. The Minister responsible for overseeing these entities, Solly Malatsi, has indicated that there is no clarity yet, whether the funding will be granted or not. SABC reporter Zalene Merrington has the details and Bongiwe Zwane spoke to William Bird,&nbsp; Director of Media Monitoring Africa

William Bird says it is astonishing that government is not able to come up with funding needed for the SABC to do its job 

Long before children can confidently explain their ideas, they find other ways to show us what they are thinking. A drawing, a sculpture made from clay, an imaginary game or a joyful dance can communicate things they may not yet have the words to express. For young children, creativity is not simply an enjoyable activity to fill the day. It is one of the most important ways they explore, understand and connect with the world around them. Abigail Smulders, Head of the Early Learning and Junior Preparatory School at Reddam House Bedfordview says creativity provides children with a safe way to express emotions that they may not yet have the vocabulary to explain.  To unpack why creativity matters in early childhood, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Abigail Smulders, Head of the Early Learning and Junior Preparatory School at Reddam House Bedfordview

 

Long before children can confidently explain their ideas, they find other ways to show us what they are thinking. A drawing, a sculpture made from clay, an imaginary game or a joyful dance can communicate things they may not yet have the words to express. For young children, creativity is not simply an enjoyable activity to fill the day. It is one of the most important ways they explore, understand and connect with the world around them. Abigail Smulders, Head of the Early Learning and Junior Preparatory School at Reddam House Bedfordview says creativity provides children with a safe way to express emotions that they may not yet have the vocabulary to explain. &nbsp;To unpack why creativity matters in early childhood, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Abigail Smulders, Head of the Early Learning and Junior Preparatory School at Reddam House Bedfordview
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Concerns Raised Over Alleged Breach of User Information on e‑Panic Button App

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