President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Minister of Electricity.  Speaking to the nation on Monday night, the president said the new minister's primary task will be to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of load shedding as matter of urgency  Ramokgopa was working in the presidency before he was appointed minister of electricity. He also served as Mayor of Tshwane from 2010 to 2016.  A civil engineer by training, Ramokgopa entered formal politics as a ward councillor for the ANC in Tshwane in 2000.  Amina Accram filed this report.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Minister of Electricity.  Speaking to the nation on Monday night, the president said the new minister's primary task will be to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of load shedding as matter of urgency  Ramokgopa was working in the presidency before he was appointed minister of electricity. He also served as Mayor of Tshwane from 2010 to 2016.  A civil engineer by training, Ramokgopa entered formal politics as a ward councillor for the ANC in Tshwane in 2000.  Amina Accram filed this report.

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Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

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New electricity minister's primary task is to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of load shedding - Ramaphosa

The Electoral Commission is pushing hard to ensure the country's youth shows up at polling stations on the 4th of November.  On Wednesday (27/05) it unveiled several innovations in respect of its communications, geared at capturing the hearts and minds of South Africa's younger generation. Its Communication Campaign launch held in Midrand, Johannesburg, saw the announcement of a youth talk show programme, podcast and revamped call centre - to add to the online registration platform.  The Electoral Management Body also used the event to urge society as a whole to defend the integrity of the country's electoral democracy.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political analyst Yolokazi Mfuto

The Electoral Commission is pushing hard to ensure the country's youth shows up at polling stations on the 4th of November. &nbsp;On Wednesday (27/05) it unveiled several innovations in respect of its communications, geared at capturing the hearts and minds of South Africa's younger generation. Its Communication Campaign launch held in Midrand, Johannesburg, saw the announcement of a youth talk show programme, podcast and revamped call centre - to add to the online registration platform. &nbsp;The Electoral Management Body also used the event to urge society as a whole to defend the integrity of the country's electoral democracy.&nbsp; Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political analyst Yolokazi Mfuto

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A multi-agency operation targeting foreign-owned businesses has been disrupted across parts of Kimberley today. Members of the South African Police Service, Home Affairs Immigration officials, and the Sol Plaatje Municipality ealier today conducted raids aimed at identifying undocumented foreign nationals and ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Operation Fiela Chairperson Thabiso Louw.

 

 

A multi-agency operation targeting foreign-owned businesses has been disrupted across parts of Kimberley today. Members of the South African Police Service, Home Affairs Immigration officials, and the Sol Plaatje Municipality ealier today conducted raids aimed at identifying undocumented foreign nationals and ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Operation Fiela Chairperson Thabiso Louw.
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Bishop Louw alleges officials disrupted foreign-owned business compliance raids.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) says rebuilding public trust in electoral democracy is an urgent priority ahead of this year’s local government elections, prompting an extensive outreach drive in KwaZulu-Natal. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Deputy Chair Janet Love

The Electoral Commission (IEC) says rebuilding public trust in electoral democracy is an urgent priority ahead of this year&rsquo;s local government elections, prompting an extensive outreach drive in KwaZulu-Natal. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Deputy Chair Janet Love

New electricity minister's primary task is to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of load shedding - Ramaphosa

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