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CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa pays homage to Dr Reuel Khoza#ProgressiveTalk

The CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa Parmi Natesan says she will forever be grateful for the leadership lessons from Dr Reuel Khoza. Natesan says Dr Khoza is a well-thought leader who respects everyone regardless of their positions in life and he is very compassionate and humble…

23 Nov 2021 5 min

SEDA takes its yearly consultative meeting with stakeholders to Sekhukhune region#ProgressiveTalk

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) under the Department of Small Businesses Development has decided to host its 13th Annual Stakeholder Forum in Jane Furse, Sekhukhune and this 2-day event starting from the 22nd to the 23rd of this month is held under the theme: “Ecosystems Collaboration Enhanced to Accelerate…

22 Nov 2021 7 min

Taking a look at the legacy of the last apartheid President FW de Klerk#ProgressiveTalk

he death of the last apartheid President of South Africa FW de Klerk has divided the country with some saying even in death he should not be forgiven because of the many black people who died during his tenure as the President whereas some are saying his legacy must be…

16 Nov 2021 22 min

Prof Maluleke talks about Dr Khoza's love of writing books#ProgressiveTalk

As part of his annual Chairman’s Conversation, the Chairperson of MSG Afrika Group Mr Given Mkhari will on the 25th of this month host a remarkable man Dr Reuel Khoza who wears many hats from business, academia, to writing books..just to mention a few. As part of the build-up to…

15 Nov 2021 9 min

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa campaigns in Limpopo#ProgressiveTalk

Nghamula Chauke sat down for a special edition of Progressive Talk with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President was in Limpopo for a weekend of local government elections campaigns for the ANC. He says the party is addressing the different issues that communities have raised with him.

24 Oct 2021 23 min

Unpaking the financial health of municipalities#ProgressiveTalk

The Ntiyiso Consulting Group says financial health of municipalities is one of the most important and critical aspect of service delivery. The Group helps municipalities to have sound financial records during a time when most of them are struggling with financial mismanagement which hampers service delivery. Ntiyiso Consulting’s Group Chief…

6 Oct 2021 12 min

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation promises to resolve water woes in the Vhembe region#ProgressiveTalk

The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Dikeledi Magadzi has promised the people of Vhembe region that their water woes will soon come to an end, she made this promise during her recent visit to Kutama Sinthumule water project which has been going for over 5 years without completion. She…

22 Sep 2021 10 min

SAHPRA approves the use of Pfizer vaccine for children from the age of 12#ProgressiveTalk

The South African Product Health Regulatory Authority has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children from the age of 12. SAHPRA CEO Boitumelo Semete said the regulator's decision came after a review of updated safety and efficacy information submitted in March this year. Nghamula Chauke spoke to Acting…

14 Sep 2021 14 min

Compensation fund aims to empower previously employed person who are now disabled#ProgressiveTalk

The Compensation Fund’s Assistant Director Vocational Rehabilitation Ntsoadi Mafa had a conversation with Nghamula Chauke about plans to empower previously employed persons who suffered occupational injuries or diseases which led to permanent disablement. He said Compensation Fund is inviting them as well as dependents of COID pensioners and dependents of…

7 Sep 2021 39 min

Discussion on the amended IEC election timetable#ProgressiveTalk

The Independent Electoral Commission has amended its elections timetable and will reopen the councillor candidate list submittion process for the local government elections. Some opposition parties have decided to legally oppose this decision by the IEC. Nghamula Chauke had a discussion with IEC Limpopo Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta and Legal…

6 Sep 2021 17 min

Policyholders Protection rules by SAIA#ProgressiveTalk

The South African Insurance Associations says there are a set of rules that are designed to ensure that policyholder’s or potential policyholder’s interests are protected when transacting with the non-life or short-term insurance products. SAIA's Mosidi Shomang says the rules detail how insurance company should treat policyholders, product design and…

1 Sep 2021 30 min

MEC Phophi Ramathuba says they cannot legally ban unvaccinated people from buying alcohol#ProgressiveTalk

The Limpopo MEC for the health department, Dr Phophi Ramathuba says they are engaging liquor retailers in the province to work together in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. She says their move is from the realization that the liquor and entertainment industries are the first ones to be impacted by lockdowns…

25 Aug 2021 13 min

Former Lepelle Northern Water board CEO disputes claims of a turnaround#ProgressiveTalk

The former CEO of the Lepelle Nothern Water Board Phineas Legodi has disputed claims by the new chairperson of Lepelle Northern Water Board Dr Ndweleni Mphephu that the new board has already achieved a clean audit as an indication of the board already turning things around. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke,…

24 Aug 2021 14 min

Limpopo Proggresive Women Movement wants a female for Polokwane Executive Mayor#ProgressiveTalk

Limpopo Progressive Women Movement is calling for the ANC Provincial Executive Committe to give a chance to a politically capable woman to be at the helm of the Polokwane Municipality. The Co-ordinator of the movement Nomonde Sivhabu told Nghamula Chauke that they are unhappy with talks that the ANC Peter…

17 Aug 2021 6 min

Socio-Economic Rights Institute demands justice for families of Marikana victims#ProgressiveTalk

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute says it is disappointed in the manner in which the government is treating the families of the Marikana massacre victims. The institute says 9 years later, the government has failed to reach out to the families where the widows of the men who were murdered are…

16 Aug 2021 4 min

Political Analyst reflects on the life of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke#ProgressiveTalk

Political Analyst Professor Tinyiko Maluleke says little has been done by the government to honor and celebrate the legacy of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke who was the first black woman in South Africa to graduate with a B.sc university degree. Prof Maluleke says there are no T-shirts that bears Maxeke's face…

9 Aug 2021 13 min

Constitutional Law Expert encourages the youth to learn more about legal matters#ProgressiveTalk

Constitutional Law Expert and Author Lwando Xaso spoke to Nghamula Chauke abut the importance of understanding matters pertaining to the constitution and how the law works. She said she is embarrassed by young people’s views on legal matters and most of them were exposed during that time when the Constitutional…

22 Jul 2021 9 min

Political reaction on Former Deputy Justice Dikgang Moseneke's IEC report#ProgressiveTalk

Political analyst Professor Barry Hanyane from North-west University says he concurs with recommendations by the Former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke that the Local Government elections which were supposed to be held in October this year be postponed to February next year, when there will be a likelihood that a…

20 Jul 2021 8 min

Former Minister expresses his views on the current instability in the country#ProgressiveTalk

Political analyst and former Minister of Science and Technology Dr Mosibudi Mangena says besides talks that these ongoing protests mainly in KZN and Gauteng are driven by politics, they are also as a result of the forgotten masses on the ground by the government of today. He said young people…

16 Jul 2021 9 min

Statistician General Risenga Maluleke warns communities about the dangers of looting#ProgressiveTalk

The Statistician General Risenga Maluleke has raised concerns about the ongoing lootings taking place in various parts of the country. He said this will have a negative impact on the economy of the country and the poor will become poorer especially the vulnerable ones which are women and children. Speaking…

15 Jul 2021 8 min