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The Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA’s) bid to rid its ranks of corruption moved ahead this weekend with another round of arrests in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, 14 June, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (The Hawks) arrested five people who were allegedly part of a syndicate involved in passport fraud. Among those arrested was a former Home Affairs official from the DHA’s Prospecton office and a municipal project volunteer from the Commercial Street office. The DHA confirmed that three other people were arrested. Denzil Taylor is in conversation with Immigration Law Expert, Ashraf Essop.

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The Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA’s) bid to rid its ranks of corruption moved ahead this weekend with another round of arrests in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday, 14 June, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (The Hawks) arrested five people who were allegedly part of a syndicate involved in passport fraud. Among those arrested was a former Home Affairs official from the DHA’s Prospecton office and a municipal project volunteer from the Commercial Street office. The DHA confirmed that three other people were arrested. Denzil Taylor is in conversation with Immigration Law Expert, Ashraf Essop.

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Religion plays a foundational role in shaping social constructs, influencing values, norms, and institutional arrangements. Social constructs—such as gender roles, kinship, morality, and authority—are often given legitimacy and coherence through religious beliefs and practices. In African contexts, both indigenous belief systems and introduced religions like Christianity and Islam have been pivotal in defining social identities and expectations. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Anglican Church Priest, Academic and Sociologist of Religion, Paul Germond and Dean and Head of the school of religion, philosophy and classics at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Prof. Simangaliso Kumalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Allegations of collusion between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the criminal underworld are to be urgently considered by three committees, as assigned by National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Speaker of the Parliament, Thoko Didiza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Officials discovered crystal meth and cell phones at Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria on Tuesday evening. Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale is leading a surprise raid at the prison. The department of correctional services previously said that the raids are part of a broader, uncompromising campaign to rid correctional centres of contraband and eliminate criminal networks from within. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Correctional Services Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hitman Sibusiso Ncengwa sentenced to 25 years for murder of ANCYL leader Sindiso Magaqa 25:20

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Sibusiso Ncengwa who was convicted of the 2017 killing former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Whistleblower and Sindiso Magaqa’s Friend, Thabiso Zulu and ANC Youth League Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump slaps 30% tariff on South African exports to US from 1 August 11:01

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US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, 7 July that he would subject imports from South Africa to new 30% tariffs that would take effect from 1 August. In a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, which was signed by Trump and posted to his Truth Social, he said: “We have had years to discuss our trading relationship with South Africa, and have concluded that we must move away from these long-term, and very persistent, trade deficits engendered by South Africa’s tariff, and non-tariff, policies and trade barriers. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Senior Economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, Nokwanda Maseko See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Judicial Inequality in South Africa - Examining the Pay Disparity Between Judges and Magistrates 49:09

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The issue of pay for magistrates and judges has again come up, this time at Judicial Service Commission interviews for the deputy chief justice position. Free State Judge President Cagney Musi warned that court officials aren't properly paid, which opens them up to falling into the trap of corruption. The Judicial Officers Association of SA threatened to take to the streets last year over the big pay gap between magistrates and judges. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with JOASA President, Neelan Karikan, Member of the Magistrates Commission, Hennie Britz and Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lt Gen Mkhwanazi makes allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on police interferrence: Political task team disbandment, connections to Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and Brown Mogotsi 47:20

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KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the political killings task team has unmasked a syndicate controlled by a drug cartel that involves politicians, law enforcement, business people, prosecutors and the judiciary. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Organized Crime Investigator, IRS Forensic Investigations, Chad Thomas & News24 Investigative Journalist, Jeff Wicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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In conversation with Minister Barbara Creecy on positive progress on transport sector turnaround 46:40

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South Africa’s transport sector is making notable progress in its turnaround efforts, supported by significant financial investments and structural reforms. The country has secured major funding, including a $1.5 billion World Bank loan and a $475 million African Development Bank loan, aimed at upgrading rail infrastructure, modernizing ports, and improving energy integration within transport systems. Additionally, the government approved a R51 billion guarantee to support Transnet’s recovery and expansion. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump says Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept it 24:30

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Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that during the proposed ceasefire the US would "work with all parties to end the War". He did not provide details on what the ceasefire would entail. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with UJ Centre for Africa-China Studies Director, Prof. David Monyae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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DIRCO slams Freedom Front US visit 11:01

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The South African government has emphasised that it was not part of the delegation of Afrikaner politicians who visited Washington, DC, in the US. The group that went without being directed by the government arrived back in South Africa on Wednesday. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told IOL that the group was pursuing its "own agenda". Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Political Analyst, Prof. Andre Duvenhage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ekurhuleni senior auditor gunned down in his car 20:57

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Ekurhuleni municipality’s senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, has been gunned down. Mafole was the city’s group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits. Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Mafole was driving along the R23 in Kempton Park when he was killed by unknown suspects. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Advocate for Whistleblowers, John Clarke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BHF to take fight about low-cost cover to SCA 23:09

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The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) will petition the Supreme Court of Appeal directly after the high court in Pretoria dismissed its application to appeal against its ruling on low-cost benefit options (LCBOs). The BHF is an industry association for medical schemes and administrators, and has turned to the courts to try to compel the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to allow schemes to offer LCBOs. These are cheap, pared-down medical scheme options that provide less cover than the prescribed minimum benefits required by the Medical Schemes Act. Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Health Funders Association Chief Executive Officer, Thoneshan Naidoo and Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF, Dr Katlego Mothudi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Exploring the important and challenging responsibilities of the Auditor General 1:05:53

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Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke calls on local government authorities to use their remaining year in office to provide effective and efficient governance and service delivery to improve the lives of the people of South Africa. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Auditor General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tshwane officials arrested for theft of transformer 16:33

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Three officials from the City of Tshwane Municipality, who are believed to be part of a syndicate, have been arrested for stealing a transformer at a substation. Police said the officials, aged between 30 and 40 years old, were handcuffed on Tuesday morning. It is understood that officials stole a large transformer from the Laudium substation, worth an estimated R7 million. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with City of Tshwane MMC for Community Safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sudan: foreign interests are deepening a devastating war – only regional diplomacy can stop them 26:25

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The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has raged since April 2023. It’s turned Sudan into the site of one of the world’s most catastrophic humanitarian and displacement crises. At least 150,000 people have been killed. More than 14 million have been displaced, with over 3 million fleeing to neighbouring countries like Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Once a vibrant capital city, Khartoum is now a “burnt-out shell”. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor of Economics at Weber State University, Prof. John Mukum Mbaku. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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