The Consumer Price Index has increased slightly from four-point-seven per cent in July to four-point-eight per cent in August 2023.  Statistics South Africa released the data earlier today, with an increase that is in line with analysts' expectations. Contributions to the increase came from food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing and utilities, as well as miscellaneous goods and services. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Economist at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Xhanti Payi.

The Consumer Price Index has increased slightly from four-point-seven per cent in July to four-point-eight per cent in August 2023.  Statistics South Africa released the data earlier today, with an increase that is in line with analysts' expectations. Contributions to the increase came from food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing and utilities, as well as miscellaneous goods and services. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Economist at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Xhanti Payi.

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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.

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. 

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

Stats SA data shows  Consumer Price Index  increased slightly from 4,7% in July to 4,8% in August 2023

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

Mfuto says 2026 elections prioritise youth voter participation

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

Stats SA data shows Consumer Price Index increased slightly from 4,7% in July to 4,8% in August 2023

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