The South African Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that 200 pilots and crew may be have compromised Licenses and may be operating illegally.

This is due to certification issues that include medical assessments which every aviation professional has to undertake to be “fit-to-fly”.

Last month, South African Airways has suspended their chief medical officer after allegations arose that Dr Nhlanhla Sishaba has been certifying staff themselves. Our next guest will help us understand the process of how aviation professionals get licenses, the compliance risk and if these professional can continue working while this situation is being resolved. We are joined by…

Guest (Telephone): Phuthego Mojapele - Aviation Analyst

The South African Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that 200 pilots and crew may be have compromised Licenses and may be operating illegally.
This is due to certification issues that include medical assessments which every aviation professional has to undertake to be “fit-to-fly”.
Last month, South African Airways has suspended their chief medical officer after allegations arose that Dr Nhlanhla Sishaba has been certifying staff themselves. Our next guest will help us understand the process of how aviation professionals get licenses, the compliance risk and if these professional can continue working while this situation is being resolved. We are joined by…
Guest (Telephone): Phuthego Mojapele - Aviation Analyst

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200 aviations professionals affected by medical certification scandal

For suspected war crimes, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Yoav Gallant and Benyamin Netanyahu.The judges ruled that the three individuals had "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, citing "reasonable grounds." The accusations have been denied by both Israel and Hamas. Additionally, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas, has an arrest order issued for him. The South African government has welcomed the issuing of arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri. However, Netanyahu says the warrant of his arrest is anti-semitic



      Guest: Dr Litlhare Radele - African politics lecturer

For suspected war crimes, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Yoav Gallant and Benyamin Netanyahu.The judges ruled that the three individuals had "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, citing "reasonable grounds." The accusations have been denied by both Israel and Hamas. Additionally, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas, has an arrest order issued for him. The South African government has welcomed the issuing of arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri. However, Netanyahu says the warrant of his arrest is anti-semitic
 
      Guest: Dr Litlhare Radele - African politics lecturer

The International Criminal Court issued a warrant of arrest for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

A close race that might represent a turning point in Namibia's political history is predicted by early postal voting results as the country approaches the general elections on November 28. A relatively recent addition to the political scene, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has become a formidable rival to the Swapo party in power. This outcome is consistent with a regional trend in which burgeoning opposition forces have gained ground against long-standing ruling parties, such as the Botswana Democratic Party and Zambia's Patriotic Front. The question that everyone is asking is: “Can Swapo weather the Storm?”



      Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula - Human Rights Activist

A close race that might represent a turning point in Namibia's political history is predicted by early postal voting results as the country approaches the general elections on November 28. A relatively recent addition to the political scene, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has become a formidable rival to the Swapo party in power. This outcome is consistent with a regional trend in which burgeoning opposition forces have gained ground against long-standing ruling parties, such as the Botswana Democratic Party and Zambia's Patriotic Front. The question that everyone is asking is: “Can Swapo weather the Storm?”
 
      Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula - Human Rights Activist

 A close race that might represent a turning point in Namibia's political history is predicted by early postal voting results as the country approaches the general elections on November 28.

More than two million homes who get their electricity from municipalities and Eskom have not yet switched to the new system. Residents from Soweto to the Eastern Cape have been camping outside the Eskom premises trying to get their prepared meters recoded. Electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has again appealed to households to upgrade their pre-paid electricity meters before the November 24th deadline. During his visit at Eskom offices in Soweto he announced that he will extend the working hours this as hundreds of community members including elderly people were standing in queues. This is part of Token Identifier (TID) rollover project which is a frequent update that both Eskom and City has to adhere to after a certain period. City Power issued a statement expressing how pleased they are that over 99% of their vending pre-paid meters have been duly upgraded, there’s still a handful of vending customers who are still outstanding.



Guest: Nqobani Mzizi - Senior Manager at City Power

      Monde Bala Group Executive for Distribution at Eskom

More than two million homes who get their electricity from municipalities and Eskom have not yet switched to the new system. Residents from Soweto to the Eastern Cape have been camping outside the Eskom premises trying to get their prepared meters recoded. Electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has again appealed to households to upgrade their pre-paid electricity meters before the November 24th deadline. During his visit at Eskom offices in Soweto he announced that he will extend the working hours this as hundreds of community members including elderly people were standing in queues. This is part of Token Identifier (TID) rollover project which is a frequent update that both Eskom and City has to adhere to after a certain period. City Power issued a statement expressing how pleased they are that over 99% of their vending pre-paid meters have been duly upgraded, there’s still a handful of vending customers who are still outstanding.
 
Guest: Nqobani Mzizi - Senior Manager at City Power
      Monde Bala Group Executive for Distribution at Eskom

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