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Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews

Hear the latest news interviews from the Jacaranda FM Newswatch team. The Jacaranda FM News covers local and international news of the day, providing the latest developments online and on-air. © Jacaranda FM.

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15:09

Gaza healthcare system in ruins - says MSF

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/10/30

The humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, said the healthcare system in Gaza has been destroyed. MSF's International President, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim, has called on world leaders to drastically increase the number of medical evacuations from Gaza. Emile Pienaar spoke with MSF's Emergency Coordinator in Gaza, Jacob Granger. Latest news on our website

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5:56

Educators vs AI - Should it even be a competition?

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/10/20

Artificial Intelligence is trickling into every part of our daily lives, and the classroom is no exception. AI is here to stay, and although a bit of initial hesitance could be valuable, avoiding it completely could become a significant setback for both teacher and educator. Latest news on our website

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20:31

Suid-Afrikaanse fotograaf bekroon met gesogte toekenning

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/10/17

Die fotograaf Wim van den Heever, gebore en getoeë hier in Suid-Afrika, het die wêreld aan die gons. Sy foto van ‘n bruin hiëna in Kolmanskop, Namibië het daartoe gelei dat hy aangewys is as die Natural History Musem in Londen wildlewe- fotograaf van die jaar. Dis basies fotograwe se Oscars. Dit het hom tien jaar geneem om dié wenfoto vas te lê in Namibië se spookdorp. Van den Heever het vroeër die week tyd afgestaan om vanuit Londen met Marlinée Fouché te praat oor die pad tot hier. Latest news

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8:09

Nobel Prize in physiology could be treatment for...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/10/07

On Monday the Nobel Prize for Physiology was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their discoveries on how the immune system functions and how autoimmune disease work. Jacaranda Newswatch spoke with the Head of Medical Research in School of Medicine at the University of Pretoria, Botle Damane, to unpack the real world impact of this discovery. Latest news on our website

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3:15

Half of SA child cancer cases go undiagnosed

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/09/26

Paediatric Oncologist Professor Mariana Kruger at Stellenbosch University explained that there is a vast population in rural areas where it takes longer to get to primary medical facilities and secondary hospitals. Latest news on our website

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2:36

Suid-Afrika se diverse plantspesies gevier in...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/09/26

Suid-Afrika se biodiversiteit is onlosmaakbaar deel van die land se erfenis, en voordat Erfenismaand verby is, vier ons die ontdekking van ‘n splinternuwe plantspesie, Moraea Anastasia. Dr Brian du Preez, verbonde aan die Universiteit Kaapstad - is passievol oor bewusmaking en die bewaring van inheemse plante. Dit het daartoe gelei dat hy 'n nuwe plantspesie ontdek het - en skouer aan die wiel sit om die omgewing te bewaar. Marlinée Fouché het by hom gaan kers opsteek: Latest news on our website

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10:32

The future of work in South Africa: AI's role in the...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2025/02/27

South Africa grapples with a stark reality; staggering youth unemployment and the numbers unfortunately paint a grim picture. The country’s national unemployment rate stood at 32.1% in the third quarter of last year. According to Statistics South Africa, the official unemployment rate among young people aged 15 – 34 years was 45.5%. Concern is mounting that this figure could rise, especially in a modern and ever-changing world with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. But is AI the villain

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8:47

NGOs: Stronger collaboration with govt needed in GBV...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/12/10

As South Africa continues to battle the scourge of gender-based violence, experts say strong support systems are key to breaking the cycle of abuse. Latest news on our website

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21:19

Die Suid-Afrikaners in Suid-Soedan

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/11/13

Nadat twee Suid-Afrikaners in Suid-Soedan ‘n boodskap stuur aan The Drive with Rob and Roz, besluit Marlinée Fouché en Emile Pienaar om kontak te maak. Hulle praat met ‘n kontrakvlieënier wat vlieg waar kommersiële vlugte verbyhou, ‘n konvooileier wat maande op die Wit Nyl deurbring om humanitêre hulp te versprei en die landbou-organisasie wat nie uitgepraat kan raak oor die potensiaal op die ewenaar nie. Latest news on our website

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0:29

5 Lack of hosuing - 'We dont have privacy anymore'

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/05/17

Jennette Mabena is a widow who lives with her four children in one room at 12th Avenue. The eldest is 29 years old.She said although there has been some improvement since the advent of democracy, she would like to see her unemployed children also receive RDP houses. Latest news on our website

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0:18

4 Alex RDP beneficiary Victoria Smith

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/05/17

One of the elderly residents in Alexandra is Victoria Smith, she voted for the first time in the country’s first democratic elections. Smith said she has benefited from democracy with the awarding of an RDP home by the government. Smith said although others did not receive their RDP houses, she is optimistic the government will build more houses. Latest news on our website

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2:08

1 Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela from...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/05/17

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and housing. However, Tshegofatso from the Alexandra Women's Hostel said the story of Tintswalo does not resonate with her – as she is still waiting for a

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0:27

2 'I did not benefit from NSFAS' Alex Tintswalo story...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/05/17

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and housing. While democracy has bettered the lives of many, Tshegofatso said after matric she was unable to benefit from the National Student Financial Aid

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1:03

3) 'I still vote for the ANC, even if i dont have a...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/05/17

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and housing. Tshegofatso said it is better to re-elect the governing ANC than to vote for a party that she does not trust. With less than two weeks to the

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1:18

6 Alexandra Renewal Project - 'I am still on waiting...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/05/17

The Alexandra Renewal Project has been a political hot potato for years and has been used by opposition parties as an example of the ANC’s service delivery failures. The multi-billion-rand Presidential Urban Renewal Project was expected to deliver some one million houses to residents, but so far, the promises made by the government’s failed to materialise. In the meantime, the township continues to face a housing crisis. One of the residents and former Housing Department employee, Thabo

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1:22

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is unaware...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/02/23

He answered questions in Parliament on Thursday after tabling his budget the previous day. Latest news on our website

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0:58

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi assured residents that...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/02/23

"Last year, we assured the people of Gauteng that e-tolls would be a thing of the past. I am happy to report that on the 26th of January 2024, a final meeting was held between the Gauteng provincial government and the ministers of finance and transport, respectively,” Lesufi said. Latest news on our website

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1:51

The negative impact of water lettuce

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/02/16

Hoy said the water lettuce has had a negative impact on recreational activities, fishing and the environment as a whole. Latest news on our website

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1:57

Possible dangers of weevils and hoppers in the Vaal...

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/02/16

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the insects would not pose any danger to the water quality. Latest news on our website

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1:16

Length of water lettuce covering the Vaal River

Jacaranda FM Newswatch - Interviews ·

2024/02/16

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the length of the water lettuce changes daily, covering over 170 hectares of the water surface. Latest news on our website

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