Zimbabwe is TODAY hosting the 44th SADeC heads of states and government summit in the capital, Harare. Some civic society organisations meeting in Harare ahead of the summit have called for the revival of the SADeC tribunal or formation of a new entity which would be mandated to hold member countries accountable for their actions.…

Scientists, THIS WEEK, discovered a reservoir of liquid water on Mars. The findings come from a new analysis of data from Nasa's Mars Insight Lander, which touched down on the planet back in 2018. While there is water frozen at the Martian poles and evidence of vapour in the atmosphere, this is the first time liquid water has been found on the plan…

The Springboks are just a few hours before they battle against Australia in their second Rugby Championship match. Coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his decision to make 10 changes to the starting line up. The Boks are looking to build on their comprehensive 33-7 victory in Brisbane last weekend in their rematch against the Wallabies at the Optus S…

ANC chairperson in Johannesburg and Finance MMC Dada Morero has been elected as the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg during a special council meeting last night. Morero who was up against the DA's caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku received an overwhelming 189 votes while Kayser-Echeozonjoke received 60 votes. Five parties, the ANC, EFF, PA,…

Anti-Financial Crime Experts say Generative AI technology has spawned increasingly sophisticated methods of deception, with deep fake technology emerging as a significant threat in South Africa. Criminals are creating more advanced versions of impersonation fraud using AI-generated video and voice. They say they are so convincing that businesses ha…

As you count down the time before 11 men who get paid 100K a week to kick a ball around ruin your weekend, the 2 Broke Twimbos bring you a brand new episode of the only podcast that is a certified breakdance representative. Call us 2B-Boys! This week Dan & Phil catch up with what’s been happening with Chidimma Adetshina and the whole Miss South Afr…

The ministry of cooperative governance & traditional affairs (Cogta) has called for public comment on the municipal structures' amendment bill which seeks to give guidelines on how municipalities are governed. The Bill was introduced to deal with the instability and dysfunction that has been associated with local coalitions, and specifically in sev…

South Africa has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy globally, with nearly one in four girls falling pregnant before turning 20 years old. This is according to data provided by the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, figures released by the department of health show that more than 2 700 girls, aged between 10 and 14, are now mothers aft…

Botswana's recent ban on South African fruit and vegetable imports, including citrus, has drawn criticism from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA (Agbiz). Agbiz warns that the restrictions not only disrupt trade, affecting less than 0.5% of SA's citrus exports but also strain political and economic ties between the two nations. Botswana has an…

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has welcomed the preliminary investigation into the citizenship status of Miss SA contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. However, he has voiced concerns that the update raises more questions than answers and has called on the department to finalize its investigation. This comes afte…

We all have completely different genetic makeups, fitness goals, workouts, lifestyles, and metabolisms. All this influences how we should be eating. Even the healthiest foods can have varying effects on different people, depending on their genetic differences. While packed with healthy benefits, garlic, for example, is a food that affects different…

Over the past few decades, the role of women has evolved significantly. More women are entering the workforce and often becoming the primary breadwinners. In addition to managing family and caregiving duties, many women also shoulder the financial responsibilities necessary to support themselves, their families and their households. In a world wher…

President Cyril Ramaphosa says over one-point-five-million women have experienced physical or sexual violence in the space of a year in South Africa. The President has cited a survey completed by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), conducted in 2022, but the detailed results of which have not yet been released. Ramaphosa also says the surve…

The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party has denied reports claiming it expelled 18 of its Members of Parliament. The party says these members were informed on the swearing-in day, on 25 June 2024, that they were being replaced as MPs. They were advised not to participate in the swearing-in, or if they chose to attend, the party will proceed with the understandi…

We are into the final two days of the Olympic Games in Paris. Team South Africa have won five medals, after a fantastic silver in the men's 4-by-100 relay last night. Akani Simbine has an Olympic medal, finally, after he ran a blistering final leg to bring the team up in a close contest. To look back at the race, and at the Olympics in general, Bon…

Happy gold medals top Africa! And happy new episode to you! The only podcast certified to be played by Motswana sprinters before beating arrogant Americans brings you something different. Today, Dan & Phil cross over to Kenya to speak to former radio host, entrepreneur, and podcast host Adelle Onyango. Almost 3 years ago, Adelle hosted us as guests…

The Patriotic Alliance says they are pursuing legal avenues to get to the bottom of Miss South Africa contestant Vannesa Chidimma Onwe Adetshina. The party says legal action may include interdicting Adetshina's participation in the Miss South Africa Beauty Peagant if necessary. The Patriotic Alliance says its immediate concern remains to determine …

The ANC found itself at the crossroads, saying if it fails to adapt it will perish. The party briefed the media on Saturday, where they concluded the third and final day of the ANC NEC meeting. The three day meeting deliberated on the outcomes of the 29 May elections among other issues.By SAfm

City of Tshwane MMC for Utilities, Regional Operations and Co-ordination, Themba Fosi says the Water Tanks Mafia is being felt across the city especially in Bronkhorstspruit where in several instances infrastructure was being tampered with. Fosi says there are instances where invoices from water tankers are questionable. Fosi further says the spend…

The popular comedian, artist, author and motivational presenter, Simphiwe Shembe (38), a descendant of the prophet Isaiah Shembe says he supports the idea that male circumcision is a key component of South Africa's HIV prevention programme. Shembe, a proud Zulu man say he was born into a traditional culture and wants to promote circumcision as a li…

Community law clinics are vital to improving access to justice in South Africa. Legal experts say , community law clinics offering free legal services to those who can't afford legal representation or support are a lifeline for these individuals. They say higher education institutions through their law faculties play an important part in ensuring i…

The spotlight this week is on Rheumatic Fever (RF). From the 5th to the 9th of August , South will commemorate RF , the aim is to raise awareness about the harm RF can cause to young children and individuals. Rheumatic Fever Week is a week-long campaign to bring attention to RF as a serious autoimmune disease which affects various body parts of a c…

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities says there is still a long way to go in ensuring the advancement of women in South Africa. While progress on womens' rights has been achieved, many challenges such as poverty, violence against women and unemployment persist. The department launched the Womens' Month campaign commemorated …

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association (GLTA), representing thousands of taverns and hospitality outlets in the province, has welcomed the arrest of four suspects for the murder of 8 people in a tavern in Kanana, outside Orkney in North West province, following an attack which took place last week. The Association has registered its outrage and dee…

Consistent Gold Winner in the Podcasting Olympics, Dan & Phil are back with a brand new episode that DOES NOT MOCK ANY RELIGIONS IN ANY OPENING CEREMONY. This week Dan & Phil review the amazing news that Zimbabwe has grocery stores, and would like to thank Tiffany Haddish for this incredible revelation. They also look at what it takes for them to e…

President Cyril Ramaphosa this week signed the Public Procurement Bill into law. The Act will seek to ensure that the state has procurement opportunities for black people, women, youth and persons with disabilities. The act will apply to all government departments and state entities. It establishes a unified public procurement system across governm…

Investigations into the discovered military training camp in Masoyi near White River, Mpumalanga will not be limited to the site but throughout the province. A high level inspection to the facility included the minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, his two deputies - Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo, the National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola a…

Winter pollution can smell musty, dank, dusty, smoky, or sulphuric – like a rotten egg. Leaving an unpleasant smell in our immediate surroundings. South Africans on the east coast, where it's humid year-round, and those in the Western Cape with its endless winter rain, know the musty smell well. But they may not know that the damp and mould causing…

Ndibize Foundation is hosting the first of it's kind Men's Conference today at the OR Tambo Hall in Zwelitsha in the Eastern Cape. The conference will be held under theme "Anger within me. According to the group the conference comes at a time when the country is under siege from people that are killed either by their partners, relatives or communit…

The opening ceremony of 2024 World Olympic Games taking place in France was for the first time held outdoors yesterday. The games are expected to be the largest in terms of the audience and geographical coverage.By SAfm

The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa" (EMHB) has been inscribed as World Heritage site. Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie announced the news YESTERDAY. McKenzie says this is a great moment for South Africa and the continent to have another site added to the prestigious World Herit…

The SA Youth programme is one of various initiatives government has implemented to reduce unemployment, especially among South African youth. The programme connects job seekers with legitimate employment and training opportunities. SAYouth.mobi was officially launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2021. According to government the programme has p…

The commission's Report on July 2021 unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. According to the commission, the launch of the unrest report is aimed at kickstarting a national dialogue on the causes and triggers for such manifestations of social instability as the July unrest.By SAfm

Fear not! The 2 Broke Twimbos return after another monumental, nay, cataclysmic week to calm you down, explain stuff and make jokes. In this episode of the pod, Dan & Phil find out what’s going on with the world’s biggest creator Mr Beast, and ask, should you be revealing your sordid past to your employer? They dive into the murky waters of the Sou…

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) says over two-thirds of South African agribusinesses implemented innovative activities during 2019–2021, despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. The South African Agricultural Business Innovation Survey (2019–2021), conducted by the HSRC's Centre for Science, Technolog…

Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to the South African Early Childhood Review of 2024 which shows that the situation of young children has worsened in many ways. Senior Res…

As speculation continues on whether the members of the newly-formed Government of National Unity (GNU) will be able to deliver and complete the term together, some political pundits say the role of opposition parties now is more crucial than ever to hold the executive accountable. This comes as many South Africans and political parties have raised …

Turn on multifactor authentification and delete your DM’s because the 2 Broke Twimbos are back with. brand new episode of the only podcast to remain unaffected by global Windows failures (because we use typewriters). In this episode, Dan & Phil explore the real issues of our time, like what kinds of cringy things do men send in DM’s? What on earth …

Amidst rising living costs and an increase in decline rates from formal lenders, many consumers are being forced into accessing high-cost credit from unregulated lenders. Due to increased compliance requirements and a reduced appetite for risk among formal credit providers, loan decline rates in the formal lending industry have risen significantly.…

While mental health has become an increasingly important topic in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a subject that remains relatively untouched is the topic of access to quality mental healthcare for those residing in rural and outlying areas in South Africa. Experts suggest that high unemployment, poverty, violence and political and economic…

The Special Investigation Unit says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has failed to design and implement controls to ensure that there is an annual reconciliation between the funds disbursed to institutions of higher learning and the allocation of those funds to the students. This as the SIU has urged students who received NSFAS fun…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the latest episode of the Harlem World Magazine (HWM) Podcast, your monthly deep dive into the captivating stories shaping our world of Harlem. This month, we're thrilled to feature an exclusive conversation with Patricia S. Jones, a distinguished poet, educator, cultural activist, and anthologist and publisher Da…

Civil society organisations say they are extremely concerned about the Department of Basic Education's amended Regulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure. They say the Regulations published in the Government Gazette on 27 June 2024, dilute critical obligations previously placed on the DBE and provin…

Many South Africans under the age of 60 plan to work beyond retirement age, with many seeing retirement as a transition phase. This is according to the 2024 Retirement Insights Survey conducted by FNB. The survey showed that the vast majority of South Africans are insufficiently prepared for retirement, mainly due to economic pressures and a lack o…

International Wildlife Charity, Born Free is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an official sanctuary certification from global accreditation body, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Born Free's Big Cat Sanctuary at Shamwari Private Game Reserve has been officially recognised as a true sanctuary. It is the first big cat sanctuar…

The Democratic Alliance has written to Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson, requesting SAPS be summoned for failing to update on the alleged VBS corruption by Shivambu and Malema. This comes after a leaked former VBS Chairperson, Tshifiwa Matodzi's affidavit saying EFF allegedly received donations to the value of around sixteen mill…

South Africa has one of the lowest rates of savings in the world. In addition to being a problem for households, poor personal saving practices may also have a negative impact on the economy as a whole. Budgeting and understanding how to allocate towards savings is a skill that should be instilled in children from a young age, to help them build a …

Orphaned baby rhinos drink about 20 litres (about 20 boxes) litters of low fat milk per day!! Now.. with the adult rhino species being poached, de-horned and killed, most baby rhinos find themselves in danger of death unless they are rescued and taken care of. For a Mandela Day initiative we have various communities in the North of Johannesburg who…

Big Food companies are under scrutiny for potentially misleading consumers about the healthiness of their products. This issue is particularly urgent for children, who are increasingly suffering from obesity and related health issues. Globally, over 220 million children aged five to 18 are obese, with South Africa seeing one in five children under …

Dan & Phil have finally decided to just ask a DJ all those questions they’ve been having. None other than Zimbabweans Doing It Big alum, Charisse C, celebrated DJ and artist based in the UK. She shares her story, the early days of amapiano in the UK, and how DJ’s can become “better” and stuff. Enjoy! Subscribe and listen to 2 Broke Twimbos everywhe…