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Q&A with spokesperson for the Eastern Cape department of education, Velani Mbiza-Gola
The Eastern Cape recorded the lowest 2025 National Senior Certificate pass rate out of nine provinces. Chris Barron asked the spokesperson for the provincial department of education, Velani Mbiza-Gola ...
Q&A with justice & constitutional development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi
President Cyril Ramaphosa made Adv Andy Mothibi national director of public prosecutions after candidates interviewed by a panel led by justice & constitutional development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi were found unsuitable. Chris Barron asked Kubayi ...
NEWSMAKER | Ticks in boxes don’t fertilise black farms
CEO of AgriSA says it’s no use just giving farms to blacks without having a business plan in place
Q&A with Border Management Authority commissioner and CEO Mike Masiapato
The arrest of Zama Zamas implicated in the recent Bekkersdal massacre has again highlighted the weakness of South Africa’s border management. Chris Barron asked Border Management Authority (BMA) commissioner and CEO Mike Masiapato...
Q&A with national correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale on parolees reoffending
According to the national police commissioner, one of those implicated in the recent Saulsville massacre is a parolee with a record of attempted murder and rape. Chris Barron asked national correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale ...
Q&A with chair of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders Mpumalanga Gwadiso on deaths at initiation schools
Nine initiates have died in the Eastern Cape since the start of the summer initiation season last month. Chris Barron asked Mpumalanga Gwadiso, chair of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders ...
NEWSMAKER | Looking forward to traction for private freight trains
Traxtion CEO James Holley says his company’s R3.4bn investment is a leap of faith, but one built on a solid premise
Q&A with SAPS general and top Western Cape detective Jeremy Vearey on gun law
The latest version of the Firearms Control Amendment Bill has sparked heated debate. Chris Barron spoke to former SAPS general and top Western Cape detective Jeremy Vearey ...
NEWSMAKER | Wanted: new unimpeachable taxman
Outgoing Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter says it is crucial his successor will have the competence and integrity the office demands
Q&A with SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila
The SA Communist Party says it will contest the elections next year independently of the ANC. Chris Barron asked SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila ...
