Jacaranda FM News - Interviews

Tourism prepares to welcome international visitors as some travel bans eased

The Department of Tourism says it’s happy to welcome back some international tourists onto South African shores following the gradual return of flights from overseas destinations.

10 Dec 2021 11AM 1 min

LISTEN: Some 57k applicants missing proof of residence - GDE

The Gauteng Education Department on Friday confirmed that some 57 000 applicants for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in Gauteng are missing proof of residence. Steve Mabona further explains

10 Dec 2021 8AM 1 min

LISTEN: Justice Albie Sachs says more work is needed on ‘equality law’

Speaking at an event to celebrate the Constitution Justice Albie Sachs, who served as judge on the first Constitutional Court of South Africa, reflected on what the day represents.

10 Dec 2021 7AM 2 min

LISTEN: The lions roam in Marloth Park

There has been countless sighting of the five lions that decided to make the small town of Marloth Park in Mpumalanga their temporary home. Marloth resident Anita says she saw the predators with her own two eyes – and gave a detailed account of her encounter with the animals.

9 Dec 2021 10AM 2 min

Mabuza: No taxpayers’ money spent on Russian trip

Deputy president David Mabuza has vehemently denied using taxpayers’ money to pay for his recent trip to Russia to undergo medical treatment.

9 Dec 2021 10AM 1 min

LISTEN: New study shows Pfizer vaccine may be less effective against Omicron

New research strongly suggests that the Pfizer vaccine is not as effective against the new Omicron variant first identified in South Africa.

8 Dec 2021 9AM 3 min

[LISTEN] Contracted economy not unexpected, also not that dire

Following four quarters of consecutive growth, the South African economy contracted by 1,5%. Economist, Professor Raymond Parsons says the announcement is not unexpected.

7 Dec 2021 8AM 3 min

Cold and dreary weekend as bad weather grips the county

Residents across the country can expect a wet and windy weekend.

3 Dec 2021 11AM 1 min

[LISTEN] ‘Anger over foreign drivers behind N3 truck protest’

The All Truck Driver’s Foundation believes local truck drivers are justified in their anger around the hiring of foreign nationals.

3 Dec 2021 5AM 1 min

More SA children in hospital, says expert amid Covid resurgence

Hospital admissions have increased across South Africa hospitals amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases.

2 Dec 2021 8AM 1 min

Fatal crash at Buccleuch interchange in Johannesburg

Meanwhile at least twenty other accidents have been reported across the province. Gauteng traffic spokesperson Obed Sibasa has more.

2 Dec 2021 12AM 1 min

R200 when you get the jab, says Health Department

The Department of Health has increased the Vooma Vaccination voucher on Wednesday to encourage more people to get the jab.

1 Dec 2021 10AM 2 min

Zondo dismisses Arthur Fraser's bid to cross-examine state capture witnesses

Chairperson of the commission of inquiry into state capture Raymond Zondo has dismissed Arthur Fraser's application for leave to cross examine a handful of the commission's witnesses.

1 Dec 2021 10AM 2 min

LISTEN: Retailers will have to pay refunds following petrol price mistake - dept

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy admitted on Wednesday that it had mistakenly added six cents to the petrol price.

1 Dec 2021 6AM 2 min

Aspen secures rights to produce J&J vaccine in Africa

Aspen has signed a monumental deal with Johnson & Johnson that will see the South African pharmaceutical giant manufacture and sell its own branded Covid-19 vaccine in Africa.

30 Nov 2021 11AM 4 min

LISTEN: Gauteng Education extends placement period until 10 December

The Gauteng Department of Education in Gauteng has announced that the deadline for the placement period for online admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 has been extended to 10 December.

30 Nov 2021 7AM 1 min

Covid-19 cases ‘expected’ to top 10k new cases this week

This was confirmed by epidemiologist Professor Abdool Karim, who was part of a panel that was briefing media on Monday morning.

29 Nov 2021 7AM 1 min

'We should not panic’: Ramaphosa says; SA remains on Level 1

President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and concern over a new variant, dubbed Omicron, in the country. Among the highlights of speech are that: * SA will remain on Level 1. This may change as the President says the situation will be closely…

28 Nov 2021 1PM 29 min

Miss SA will lack legitimacy, says Africa4Palestine

The official Miss South Africa twitter account has announced that Lalela Mswane will be going to Israel to compete in Miss Universe. Spokesperson for Africa4Palestine Tisetso Magama.

28 Nov 2021 7AM 2 min

Covid cancelations cost SA R140m in just 48hrs

A broad grouping of associations in the alcohol, consumer, tourism and leisure industries have called on government to protect the struggling economy from further damage. CEO of South African Liquor Brand Owners Association (SALBA) Kurt Moore

28 Nov 2021 7AM 2 min