Former IFP Leader, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, was a member of Parliament for almost three decades. His journey in the National Legislature started after South Africa's first democratic elections in April 1994. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent takes us through some of Buthelezi's  highlights in the National Assembly, and how he was able to reach 90 and still be an active MP

Former IFP Leader, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, was a member of Parliament for almost three decades. His journey in the National Legislature started after South Africa's first democratic elections in April 1994. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent takes us through some of Buthelezi's  highlights in the National Assembly, and how he was able to reach 90 and still be an active MP

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SABC News reporter, Mercedes Besent's final interview with late former IFP Leader, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in 2018

As consumers worldwide commemorated World Consumer Rights Day yesterday, the National Credit Regulator has reaffirmed its commitment not only to consumer education, but to decisive regulatory enforcement against unfair and unlawful credit practices.  According to NCR , This year's theme, "Turning the Tide Against Unfair Business Practices" - reflects the urgent need to confront exploitative conduct within the marketplace , particularly in the credit sector, where vulnerable consumers are often exposed to reckless lending, unlawful fees, misrepresentation, and unethical debt counselling practices. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Jimmy Golele, Snr Education and Communication Officer at the National Credit Regulator 

As consumers worldwide commemorated World Consumer Rights Day yesterday, the National Credit Regulator has reaffirmed its commitment not only to consumer education, but to decisive regulatory enforcement against unfair and unlawful credit practices. &nbsp;According to NCR , This year's theme, "Turning the Tide Against Unfair Business Practices" - reflects the urgent need to confront exploitative conduct within the marketplace , particularly in the credit sector, where vulnerable consumers are often exposed to reckless lending, unlawful fees, misrepresentation, and unethical debt counselling practices. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Jimmy Golele, Snr Education and Communication Officer at the National Credit Regulator&nbsp;

Credit Regulator Urges Consumer Financial Awareness

Today marks International Day of Mathematics and concerns are growing about declining participation in mathematics in South African schools. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, recently warned about fewer learners choosing maths and physical science. More than 400 high schools across the country did not offer mathematics to Grade 12 learners in 2025, partly because there were not enough pupils interested to make a class viable. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Keith Moodley, Learning Design & Pedagogical Lead for STEM at SPARK Schools who says this trend reflects a growing challenge known as "maths anxiety", that can begin as early as primary school. 

Today marks International Day of Mathematics and concerns are growing about declining participation in mathematics in South African schools. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, recently warned about fewer learners choosing maths and physical science. More than 400 high schools across the country did not offer mathematics to Grade 12 learners in 2025, partly because there were not enough pupils interested to make a class viable. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Keith Moodley, Learning Design &amp; Pedagogical Lead for STEM at SPARK Schools who says this trend reflects a growing challenge known as "maths anxiety", that can begin as early as primary school.&nbsp;

Maths participation declines among South African learners.

ActionSA has unveiled its Zero Tolerance Corruption Bill, aiming to end impunity for corrupt officials. The party's member of parliament, Dereleen James, says corruption steals billions, leaving communities under-resourced. James says the bill introduces mandatory minimum sentences, higher fines, and lower reporting thresholds, sending a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated. The party has urged South Africans to support the bill and hold the corrupt accountable. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James. 

ActionSA has unveiled its Zero Tolerance Corruption Bill, aiming to end impunity for corrupt officials. The party's member of parliament, Dereleen James, says corruption steals billions, leaving communities under-resourced. James says the bill introduces mandatory minimum sentences, higher fines, and lower reporting thresholds, sending a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated. The party has urged South Africans to support the bill and hold the corrupt accountable. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to&nbsp; ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James.&nbsp;

SABC News reporter, Mercedes Besent's final interview with late former IFP Leader, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in 2018

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