METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope
After 8 Is After 8 _ Manifestation
We look at Manifestation. A practice that some people swear by, some practice loosely and some people don’t believe in at all. Regardless of your perception of this practice and its value, there is certainly something for us to all learn from understanding the principles and power of manifestation.
Political Leader_ Bongani Baloyi
We are joined by the latest political leader to join Jacob Zuma’s MK party. Xiluva leader Bongani Baloyi who made the announcement this afternoon in Dube, Soweto.
Tourism Minister_ Patricia De Lille
We are joined by Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille as South Africa celebrates Tourism Month annually in September to promote domestic travel, showcase the country’s diverse tourism offerings, and highlight the sector’s significant contribution to the South African economy.
UIF Commissioner: Tebogo Maruping
We are joined by the UIF Commissioner Tebogo Maruping as many South Africans who have contributed to the Unemployment Insurance Fund for years, sometimes even decades, are dismayed by the state of the system when they attempt to claim their benefits.
Two-pot Retirement System: Khudjo Mabetwa (SARS Gauteng Regional Director North) AND Thandekile Dlamini (Tax Professional and Financial Manager)
As of the 1st of September, South Africans are now able to access a portion of their retirement savings with the implementation of the two-pot retirement system. We are joined by two industry leaders to help us unpack the system in more detail to help you understand it better before making the decision to withdraw your savings, and how this will affect you and your retirement savings.
After 8 Is After 8 - The Official Launch of The 2024 Integrated Public Service Month
We are joined by the Minister of Public Service and Administration Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi to speak about the performance of the Government Of National Unity so far as the department prepares for the official launch of the 2024 Integrated Public Service Month. The Minister has reaffirmed the GNU’s commitment to serving all South Africans through effective service delivery and protecting whistleblowers who expose corruption, as Public Service Month begins.
Africa-China Relations: Dr Charles Sinkala (International Relations Expert)
We are joined by International Relations Expert, Dr Charles Sinkala to talk about the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation which is currently taking place in Beijing under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future”. As it stands, China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa. What is behind the imbalance and how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant and Africa?
Smart Driving Licence Battle
The Automobile Association has expressed concerns over the appointment of French tech firm IDEMIA to produce smart driving licence cards. The Department of Transport remains optimistic that the new service provider will enhance the security features of these cards. We speak to AA spokesperson Layton Beard and Transport Department National Spokesperson, Collen Msibi about this, as IDEMIA's previous contract with Airports Company South Africa was recently terminated due to allegations of irregularities.
The Legal Talk
We are joined In-Studio by THREE resident legal experts; Adv Tumi Maseko, Nthabiseng Dubazana and Isaac Moselane to help you with any of your ongoing legal disputes, and any legal related matters. Adv Tumi Maseko specialises in Litigation, Civil, Criminal and Labour and Commercial law. Whereas, Nthabiseng Dubazana specialises in Litigation, Labour, Criminal and Family law. And Isaac Moselane is a Family, Commercial, Labour, Criminal and Civil Lawyer.
Editorial - ( Alicia Moses )
We speak to Senior Consumer Education Specialist from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s Consumer Education Department, Alicia Moses about how to budget.
Chidinma's Mother Spotted In Nigeria
ActionSA has urgently written to the Department of Home Affairs seeking clarification on how Chidimma Adetshina’s mother, who is the principal subject of an ongoing fraud and corruption investigation, was permitted to leave South Africa and travel to Nigeria.
Home Loan Discriminations
The response to the statements made by Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on discriminatory practices in the home loan application process. Kubayi expressed concern over the high rejection rates for previously disadvantaged groups, attributing it to discriminatory practices, despite banks citing poor credit records and affordability issues as the main reasons.
After 8 Is After 8: Black Sheep Effect
Black sheep of the family is someone who is marginalised, scapegoated, misunderstood. They may be particularly sensitive, emotionally intense, curious, and are wired differently. When the family has identified a person as the black sheep, all members project unwanted negative traits onto the scapegoat. Pointing fingers at the black sheep of the family is an unconscious strategy for some family members to evade their own emotional materials.
Protest: Protection of Whistleblowers
Today, several civic organisations, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, Defend our Democracy and the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation gathered outside the South African Revenue Service (SARS) headquarters in Tshwane to demonstrate for whistleblowers' safety.
Pemmy Majodina (Minister of Water and Sanitation)
We are joined by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina to give us an update and look at the aftermath of flooding in Riverlands, near Malmesbury in the Western Cape, after three dam retention walls collapsed on 8 August 2024.
After 8 Is After 8: We Unpack The Cinderella Effect
The Cinderella effect - a term coined by evolutionary psychologists, refers to the higher incidence of abuse and mistreatment that stepchildren face compared to children living with their biological parents.
Women's Month: Queen Munyai (CEO of Consumer Goods, Services Ombud)
For our Women's Month Feature this Business Wednesday, we are joined by the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman CEO, Queen Munyai to talk about her role incompliance, as we reflect on the latest complaint stats.
Business Wednesday: Sylvia Siphugu Ravhutulu (CEO of Muelekanyi Technical Services NGO & Founder of Intal Power Trading)
We are joined in studio by a visionary and strategic leader, Sylvia Siphugu Ravhutulu, who is the Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit organisation, Muelekanyi Technical Services, which focuses on uplifting rural communities, particularly regarding technical services in energy, ICT, and infrastructure development. She is also the founder of Intal Power Trading Company, a 100% black female-owned organisation.
After 8 Is After 8: South African municipalities continue to show poor audit results
We are joined by various experts to look into the recent report on Local Government Audit Outcomes for 2022-23, the AG said that government’s poor audit outcomes continued, with only 34 (13%) of municipalities obtaining clean audits.
Rand Manipulation Inquiry
We are joined by the leader of the African Transformation Movement, Vuyo Zungula who has called for those responsible for the rand manipulation to be held accountable.
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