Jacaranda FM News interviews + soundbytes

SCA dismisses Dudu Myeni’s bid to appeal delinquency case

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed former South African Airways (SAA) chairperson Dudu Myeni’s application for leave to appeal a delinquency order.

12 Apr 2021 11AM 1 min

Three provinces set for cooler weather this week

South African Weather Services forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo will each experience temperature drops of some 8 degrees on average.

12 Apr 2021 4AM 1 min

Social development shuts down illegal creche after Alex toddler burnt with boiling water

The Department of Social Development in Gauteng has shut down the Stepping Stone daycare centre in Alexandra, Johannesburg, following an incident that left a toddler severely burnt earlier this year.

9 Apr 2021 12PM 1 min

Mkhize: No change to Covid regulations until further notice

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says level 1 regulations will remain unchanged until further notice.

9 Apr 2021 10AM 1 min

No short-term solutions to Mozambique crisis says expert

Wits University Professor for African politics Anthoni van Nieuwkerk says there are no short term solutions to the insurgent crisis in Mozambique.

9 Apr 2021 1AM 2 min

SA secures R14bn Covid loan from BRICS bank

The South African government has secured a $1 billion loan from the New Development Bank (NDB).

8 Apr 2021 10AM 2 min

Airlink suspends flights to Polokwane

“The South African Civil Aviation Authority advised last night that with immediate effect the Polokwane airport had been de-categorized to CAT2 which is below the minimum level required for scheduled commercial air services,” says CEO Rodger Foster.

8 Apr 2021 4AM 1 min

Sending the military into Mozambique not a solution, says expert

Wits University African politics professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk says sending in a combined military operation to Mozambique, will not be the solution to curb the terror attacks that have hit the neighbouring country.

8 Apr 2021 2AM 2 min

NTA set to increase fares as fuel price starts to bite

NTA spokesperson Theo Malele says the NTA had no choice but to hike fares.

7 Apr 2021 6AM 1 min

UP says students did not get infected with Covid-19 on campus

University spokesperson Rikus Delport says the institution suspects that the virus was contracted at one of the pubs and restaurants that are regularly frequented by the students in the Hatfield area.

6 Apr 2021 1AM 1 min

Scientists ‘cautiously optimistic’ about country’s Covid outlook

Senior Researcher at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr Ridhwaan Suliman says the country’s Covid-19 outlook has improved in the recent weeks.

5 Apr 2021 1PM 2 min

Calls for Lesufi to step aside intensify amid corruption allegations

There are growing calls for Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi to step down.

5 Apr 2021 12PM 2 min

Over 20 killed on Gauteng roads over Easter

More than 20 people have been killed on various roads in Gauteng since the start of the Easter weekend.

5 Apr 2021 7AM 1 min

SANDF accounts for more than 50 South Africans reported missing in Mozambique

Spokesperson for the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Siphiwe Dlamini says the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has accounted for more than 50 South Africans who were reported missing through the South African High Commission in Maputo following the attacks in the northern region of Mozamqiue.

3 Apr 2021 5AM 1 min

Some SAA workers not paid before Easter, Numsa demands Parliament’s intervention

Spokesperson for the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the union wants Parliament to intervene and ensure the embattled South African Airline (SAA) produces financial statements.

3 Apr 2021 3AM 1 min

[LISTEN] Govt: Show your slip if transporting booze during Easter

Dlamini-Zuma’s spokesperson Mlungisi Mtshali cleared the air, saying people can show evidence that they didn’t purchase the booze from an establishment.

1 Apr 2021 10AM 2 min

‘Historic’ party funding act takes effect at midnight

The Political Party Funding Act comes into effect on Thursday.

31 Mar 2021 1PM 2 min

AG report: Education, Health showing signs of financial strain

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says some national and provincial government departments are making headway in cleaning up their financials.

31 Mar 2021 8AM 1 min

Former Banyana star Modise launches foundation, vows to help women in football

Modise says her foundation wants more opportunities for women in football.

30 Mar 2021 8AM 8 min

Tourism Business Council urges against 'instant lockdowns’

The council’s CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa says mere rumours of tighter restrictions will affect the sector.

30 Mar 2021 7AM 3 min