METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The Impact of Materialism on How We Choose Our Role Models
Who are the role models in our current society? ‘Have the characteristics of what makes a role model changed? Are we inspired by good ethics and morals or are we choosing role models based on material things like looks, money and fame? What is the impact of role models in shaping a society?
KHOSI ZWANE - FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF PHIKELA KHOMUNICATIONS
BUSINESS PROFILE: PHIKELA KHOMUNICATIONS Focuses on helping businesses, organisations and individual professionals thrive in the ever-changing media landscape. They provide insights based strategic guidance, innovative solutions, research, and expert talent management to drive success.
COMMISSIONER DONNA MAKOBOKA -MEMBER OF THE CRL COMMISSION
Traditional leaders have raised concerns that the Traditional Healers Act “promotes cases of rape” instead of preventing them, allowing bogus healers to abuse unsuspecting people. A program focusing on abuses in sacred, religious and spiritual spaces has been launched by The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities - the CRL Rights Commission - following the rise in reports of abuses in sacred and traditional healing spaces. Various healers attended the launch of the program and addressed regulatory changes needed in the space and the need for leaders who are spiritually gifted to be running the regulatory bodies.
KAYLYNN PALM - (SPOKESPERSON FOR ACTION SOCIETY) AND NAZIER PAULSEN - (EFF MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT)
472 children have been murdered on the Cape Flats in the last 5 years, with 157 those reported to be as a result of gang violence. Activists and political leaders are raising alarm bells saying that children in the region are living in a war zone. In the last 10 days, at least six children between the ages of four and 16 were victims of violence, including multiple murders and shootings across Cape Town, with communities anxious as the summer school holidays commence. Parliament recently adopted a motion calling for a full, multi-portfolio parliamentary intervention into the ongoing violent crime crisis in Cape Town and across the Western Cape. But will this be enough to save the lives of these vulnerable children?
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The Family Secrets We Keep
Family secrets can have huge psychological and spiritual repercussions on family members. Holiday season is when families meet and spend time together, and for many this can be quite distressful as the family secrets cause friction and tension in the homes. It could be: The affair, uncles who rape, the sibling who’s a criminal and the whole family knows... This evening we look at psychological, spiritual and cultural reasons families keep and protect these secrets and the impact it ends up having, even on later generations.
PROF. NTSIKELELO BREAKFAST - POLITICAL ANALYST
The ANC kicked off its National General Council this morning amid rumours of a plot to remove President Ramaphosa, and a crucial build up to the 2026 Local Government Elections - as the party faces the prospect of losing even more votes in the country’s major cities. ANC Secretary General - Fikile Mbalula this meeting “is not the time for leadership battles.” encouraging delegates to put their focus on organisational renewal and preparing the ANC for the upcoming elections.
Marius Van der Merwe, Known as ‘Witness D’, is Inconsolable Following His Fatal shooting
Marius Van der Merwe, a witness at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into corruption in the police network, was brutally shot dead outside his home in Brakpan, East of Johannesburg, on Friday night, when he was travelling with his wife and two children. He testified at the Madlanga Commission last month, where he blew the lid on allegations of murder and the disposal of a body in a dam involving high-ranking EMPD officers. The public has been cautioned not to conclude the reason behind his killing as he was also at the frontlines of the fight against illegal mining and was contacting reporters to make revelations about officials who are involved in illegal mining.
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: MASCULINITY: What is a Measure of a Man in Today’s Society?
Does a man handle his personal, family, and social responsibilities with integrity—owning his mistakes, honouring his commitments, and leading through service rather than ego?
DANIEL DU PLESSIS/ COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR AT MILKOR
South Africa’s largest home-grown drone and a standout innovation showcased during the G20 Summit. The Milkor 380, developed entirely in South Africa, represents a significant leap forward in unmanned systems technology. Designed for versatility and reliability, it addresses a wide range of operational needs in both military and civilian contexts. As global leaders convened in South Africa for the G20, this UAV highlighted how local innovation can contribute to international security dialogues, particularly in areas like maritime domain awareness and counter- terrorism.
MMUSI MAIMANE LEADER OF BOSA & MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Parliament rejected Maimane’s bid to have matric pass mark increased to 50% The motion, introduced by BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane, advocated for a gradual increase in the 30% benchmark, saying the low pass rate has wider implications for learners in the future. The motion was defeated by 190 votes to 87, with the ANC, DA, PA, FF Plus and Al Jama-ah voting to retain the current framework. The EFF, IFP and MK Party were among parties that supported Bosa’s proposal.
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: WHEN “UBUNTU” HURTS
When “Ubuntu” hurts. - Are we compromising on quality service, and/or perpetuating social ills in the name of “Ubuntu”.
SOPHIE MOKOENA/SABC NEWS SPECIALIST CORRESPONDENT
South Africa’s exclusion from this month’s 20 Sherpa meeting in the United States, means that it will be unable to shape or influence important agendas or advance decisions reached at the recent Summit held in Johannesburg.
MADLANGA COMMISSION RECAP ( SIBAHLE MOTHA/ SABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT )
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlangga Commission. Suspended EMPD head admits to refusing criminal record check.
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: The Impact of Financial Trauma
The impact of financial trauma on our personal development includes various facets of an individual’s well-being, influencing their mental health, relationships and overall functioning, as a financially traumatised person navigate the fear of financial ruin. ROSE NKABINDE - FINANCIAL COACH & CEO OF FINANCIAL JOURNEY DR SEAN ZIMUNYA - CLINICAL THERAPIST AND SOCIAL WORKER
MUZI XABA: FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR ( NUZTEK )
Business Profile: NUZTEK specialises in IT consulting, software development, and training solutions for SMMEs. ThunaPoint, the company’s current SaaS product, is a comprehensive cemetery management system designed to streamline operations for memorial parks.
CHRISELDA LEWIS - SENIOR JOURNALIST AT SABC NEWS
Police have confirmed a case of conspiracy to commit murder has been registered and being investigated after three men were removed from the High Court in Pretoria during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Tuesday. The men were seated in the public gallery inside court. The trial adjourned until Wednesday to allow counsels to deal with the new developments.
SIBAHLE MOTHA - POLITICS JOURNALIST AT SABC NEWS
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, has now taken to the stand at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. Mchunu has testified that he has never faced any corruption allegations. “Through all the public positions I’ve had the privilege to occupy, I’ve never been accused of corruption. Not once.” Several witnesses have testified at the Commission that Mchunu did not consult stakeholders when he disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Unpacking Social Media Activism & Protesting
Unpacking social media activism & protesting - The effectiveness of the protests, the risks, and how it can affect social movements in the long run. With campaigns like G20 Women’s Shutdown, Fees Must Fall, Me Too & Black Lives Matter - Social media has undoubtedly given a voice to many across the globe and in the last decade we’ve seen several social movements and campaigns gain a lot of ground on social media, as users call for social, political and economic chage, amoungst other things. This evening we’re looking at social media protests and activism, what works, what doesn’t and what the future looks like for this form of making our voices heard.
SONGEZO ZIBI - RISE MZANSI LEADER & OF THE FOUNDERS OF UNITE FOR CHANGE
The Unite for Change party has launched it’s campaign for the local government elections and is calling for the closure of all the specialist companies which fall under the City of Johannesburg. The party is the merger of three political parties, namely Rise Mzansi, Good and Build One South Africa., and was announced two months ago. Unite for Change held a mass meeting in Kliptown, Soweto, this past weekend, where it sought to recruit people to stand as candidate councillors in next year’s local government elections.
NTHABALENG MOTSOMI-MOSHOESHOE - LOVE-LIFE CEO
In South Africa, adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years account for more than a third of all new HIV infections, while there were 2,103 births to mothers between the ages of 10 and 14 in South Africa, in 2024. This World Aids Day, much like last year, we continue to decry how young girls contnue to be disproportionately accepted by HIV, and with many of them also faced with the challenge being mothers while they are still children themselves.
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