Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

6 Alexandra Renewal Project - 'I am still on waiting list'

The Alexandra Renewal Project has been a political hot potato for years and has been used by opposition parties as an example of the ANC’s service delivery failures. The multi-billion-rand Presidential Urban Renewal Project was expected to deliver some one million houses to residents, but so far, the promises made…

17 May 2024 2PM 1 min

Court dismisses Bester, Magudumana application against Showmax

The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Facebook rapist Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application to have Showmax’s documentary interdicted from airing.

15 Mar 2024 10AM 9 min

LISTEN: ANCYL president demands ANC volunteers given priority in Nasi Ispani

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has urged Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to prioritise hiring ANC volunteers through the Nasi Ispani job initiative.

11 Mar 2024 6AM 1 min

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is unaware of a purported agreement to scrap e-tolls in Gauteng by the end of

He answered questions in Parliament on Thursday after tabling his budget the previous day.

23 Feb 2024 4AM 1 min

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi assured residents that the gantries would be switched off next month.

"Last year, we assured the people of Gauteng that e-tolls would be a thing of the past. I am happy to report that on the 26th of January 2024, a final meeting was held between the Gauteng provincial government and the ministers of finance and transport, respectively,” Lesufi said.

23 Feb 2024 4AM 1 min

The negative impact of water lettuce

Hoy said the water lettuce has had a negative impact on recreational activities, fishing and the environment as a whole.

16 Feb 2024 11AM 1 min

Possible dangers of weevils and hoppers in the Vaal River

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the insects would not pose any danger to the water quality.

16 Feb 2024 9AM 1 min

Length of water lettuce covering the Vaal River

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the length of the water lettuce changes daily, covering over 170 hectares of the water surface.

16 Feb 2024 9AM 1 min

Solutions in place to get rid of water lettuce

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says there are a number of long-term solutions that can be put in place to get rid of the water lettuce in the river.

16 Feb 2024 9AM 3 min

Tladi’s appointment to ICJ ‘monumental achievement’ – Judges Matter

Independent judicial monitoring organisation Judges Matter says the appointment of Professor Dire Tladi to the International Court of Justice in the Hague reflects the quality of lawyers produced by South Africa.

6 Feb 2024 5AM 1 min

Guterres says two-state solution only option for peace

United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has reiterated his call for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

17 Jan 2024 8AM 1 min

Motshekga: 10 days needed to resolve placement issues

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has pleaded with parents to give the department at least 10 days to resolve placement issues.

17 Jan 2024 7AM 1 min

There can never be repeat of October 7 attacks - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that the world cannot afford a repeat of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

17 Jan 2024 6AM 1 min

There can never be repeat of October 7 attacks - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that the world cannot afford a repeat of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

17 Jan 2024 6AM 2 min

The world had unfairly accused Israel of atrocities caused by Hamas in Gaza

A representative from Israel's Justice Department, Galit Raguan, told the court that the world had unfairly accused Israel of atrocities caused by Hamas in Gaza.

12 Jan 2024 10AM 1 min

Israel has right to defend itself, ICJ hears

International law expert Professor Malcolm Shaw KC has argued that if South Africa's submission is anything to go by, the true victim of genocide is Israel.

12 Jan 2024 10AM 1 min

SA ‘likely’ to lose some friends over Israel genocide case

While South Africa has been lauded in some quarters for its decision to challenge Israel in the International Court of Justice, it will likely lose some friends in the West.

11 Jan 2024 3AM 2 min

SA's ‘genocide’ case against Israel ‘a political game changer’ - expert

South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been labelled as a political game changer.

10 Jan 2024 4AM 1 min

While Blinken has criticised South Africa's decision, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says efforts and calls by South Afri

Ramaphosa was speaking in Kameelrivier in Mpumalanga during a visit to the Amandebele Royal House on Tuesday.

10 Jan 2024 12AM 1 min

Blinken: SA ‘genocide’ case against Israel ‘unhelpful, galling’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described South Africa's case against Israel as unhelpful as efforts continue to reach a peace agreement between Israel and the militant group Hamas.

9 Jan 2024 11PM 1 min