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LEGAL TALK: ADV TUMI MASAKO – WHO SPECIALISES IN LITIGATION, CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND LABOUR AND COMMERCIAL LAW AND NTHABISENG DUBAZANA – LEGAL COMMENTATOR AND OWNER OF DUBAZANA ATTORNEYS
The World Health Organisation has described mental health as the world’s next pandemic, and with many becoming more educated on the subject it may also come up in legal matters. From employees claiming emotional damage from employers, to emotional abuse claims made during divorce proceedings, and accused persons not being able to stand trial due to mental illness – we’ll be looking at all that and more on legal talk this evening.
PROF BHEKITHEMBA RICHARD MNGOMEZULU - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROFESSOR
As the world watches the changing of the guard between the returning president and Joe Biden, analysts will parse Trump’s inaugural speech for any hints of his vision for U.S.-Africa relations. They will also monitor his executive orders and legislation from the Republican-majority Congress for what they purport for Africa. Donald Trump is taking his oath of office inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda at today. Trump is the second president to move his inauguration indoors to the Rotunda, from the West Front of the Capitol, due to a forecast of frigid weather. Same will go for the rest of the world – how will the Trump presidency shape international relations?
MKHULEKO HLENGWA - DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND CARO SMIT - FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR AT SADD
A total of 1,502 deaths were reported resulting from 1,234 fatal crashes during the 2024/25 festive season. National Transport Minister Barbara Creecy delivered the preliminary report of the festive season statistics for 2024/25 on Monday in Pretoria. Minister Creecy said the statistics reveal South African road users continue disobeying traffic laws with no regard for human life. Minister Creecy said the number of fatalities shows a year-on-year increase of 5.3% compared to the 2023/24 festive season, with a 4.2% increase in the number of crashes.
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: UNEQUALLY YOKED
We discuss dating standards and target markets. Is everybody going to date a millionaire? Are you shallow for refusing to date outside your league?
ZWELINZIMA VAVI ( GENERAL SECERETARY OF SAFTU )
Zwelinzima Vavi, general secretary of the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), has vowed to hold the government accountable if pathological tests confirm that starvation caused the deaths of illegal miners in the Stilfontein mine.
MANDLA – MINER WHO RESURFACED FROM UNDERGROUND A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO
Illegal miners who have surfaced from the depths of the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein in the North West say that conditions have become so desperate that those still underground have resorted to consuming human flesh.
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: ANGELIQUE SILVERLEAF (What can one expect in 2025)
ANGELIQUE SILVERLEAF based in Durban (very reputable) She has done this for 51 years. Renowned 6th generation psychic medium and clairvoyant, offering a wide range of spiritual services. With a deep commitment to her practice, she connects individuals to guidance and insight from the Heavens.
SIVIWE GWARUBE / MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION
Today thousands of learns began their 2025 schooling year, we have the Siviwe Gwarube / Minister of Basic Education to discuss Beginning of school School Infrastructure Development Bella Act: Ramaphosa signs Bela Act without amendments after a three-month consultation period SADTU welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on the full implementation of the Bela Act.
RDP TITLE DEED
Do you have your RDP Title deed? When was it issued? Today we re-visit a topic that we did last year were we spoke to MAMA SIBONGILE GUMEDE who is still awaiting her title deed. We called in MEC TASNEEM MOTARA/ GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS to bring clarity on the matter and others who are still on the waiting list.
GAUTENG EDUCATION MEC, MATOME CHILOANE
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane says the Gauteng Department of Education expects 40 000 unique applications as it embarks on phase 2 of registrations later this year. He says the late applications will from schools that still have spaces. School curriculum to be minimised as parents scramble for placement- Lesufi This is to ensure that those pupils who have not been placed are not left behind. Pupils across Gauteng kick started their school year on 15 January, and it's an especially nervous day for families of those in grade 1 and grade 8.
AYANDA TETYANA/PARENT COACH AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
Dealing with Matric disappointment Psychological Impact of Failing and How to overcome it. Matriculants often commit suicide during this time The conversation around mental health grows increasingly urgent when dealing with Matric disappointment. More than 700 000 matriculants, who wrote their final exams just over a month ago, are currently grappling with the stress and anxiety that accompany results day.
MMUSI MAIMANE, PROF MARY METCALFE/ PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE AT UJ
Build One South Africa (BOSA) is not surprised by the rank hypocrisy demonstrated by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in response to the release of the 2024 matric results last night. The DA knows full well that the pass rate of 87.3% announced last night by the Minister of Basic Education – the DA’s Siviwe Gwarube – is deceptive statistical gymnastics. Focus points: We look at the quality of education received by matriculants, dropout rate, failure rate as well.
MR BIKI LEPOTA/ UMALUSI SPOKESPERSON
Schools manipulating pass rates must be held accountable, says Umalusi CEO Umalusi CEO Mafu Rakometsi has highlighted several challenges encountered during the 2024 examination cycle, including unregistered candidates and unlawful practices by some schools. Rakometsi was delivering the eagerly awaited pronouncement on the 2024 national examination results during a media briefing held on 13 January, in Pretoria.
LEGAL TALK: NTHABISENG DUBAZANA ( DUBAZANA ATTORNEYS ) AND ADVOCATE ITUMELENG MASAKO
Getting your co-parent involved in funding your child’s education can be challenging, but there are several steps you can follow to ensure both parents share the responsibility of funding your child’s education. Whether through an agreement, mediation, or court order, the key is to focus on what is best for the child while protecting your legal rights.
GWEDE MANTASHE – ANC CHAIRPERSON
Delivering the annual January 8th Statement at Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha on Saturday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC “faces an existential crisis” wherein it must finally renew itself in order to survive. Ramaphosa delivered the party’s first January 8th Statement since its historic defeat in the May 2024 elections, and the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), with a particular decisiveness and intensity. South Africa’s political landscape was irrevocably changed in the 2024 elections, and Ramaphosa made it clear the ANC will need to finally renew itself and revamp its leadership, or face the danger of perishing.
AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: THABISO SEEMA – SPEAKER & ACTIVIST
Thabiso Seema - a local taxi driver and activist from The Orchards, in the north of Pretoria, has been making an impact in fighting the stigma and discrimination against HIV in his community. Thabiso initially struggled after finding out his HIV positive status. However, he has now turned around and uses his experiences to educate others and fight the stigma around the virus. Thabiso Tik Toks have garned the attention of millions on the platform and seem to be a staple for his more than 335k followers.
DHAYA SEWDUTH – PRESIDENT LIFESAVING SOUTH AFRICA
Life Saving South Africa has made a call for swimming education to be prioritised as drowning rates spike in South Africa. The organisation says in the latter half of November 2024, there was a spate of 21 drownings reported which they had not seen in previous years. The number of fatal drownings coincided with the emergence of hot weather as well as the close of examinations, schools and universities. During December 2024 to the first week of January 2025 the number of drownings doubled to 42 which consisted of 34 cases of fatal drownings and 8 non- fatal.
PROF. NTSIKELELO BENJAMIN BREAKFAST – POLITICAL ANALYST
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has confirmed the resignation of Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi as its Member of Parliament. In a statement, the EFF announced the voluntary resignations of fighter Yazini Tetyana and fighter Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi from the Parliament Of South Africa. “The EFF has accepted the respective voluntary requests to be released from deployment of the two Fighters, who have diligently served the organisation in their respective deployments since the EFF has had representation in the legislative sphere,” the party said.
ILLEGAL MINERS ( COMMUNITY LEADER – JOHANNES QANKASE )
Illegal miners who have surfaced from the depths of the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein in the North West say that conditions have become so desperate that those still underground have resorted to consuming human flesh. The accounts are contained in court papers submitted to the Constitutional Court in which the miners allege that conditions have become extremely desperate underground since the start of police operation Vala Umgodi. The miners have been in an apparent stand-off with police since late last year.
Is Democracy Working?
Democracy - is a system of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through freely elected leaders. A recent Afrobarometer study reveals that across 39 African countries, feelings of disrespect while accessing public services correlate with decreased support for democracy. Meanwhile another study by Afrobarometer released in 2023 found that the majority of South Africans are dissatisfied with the way democracy works in their country.
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