http://www.vowfm.co.za/ I_Talk_Youth is a dynamic, youth-driven political talk show that unpacks the issues shaping young people’s lives in South Africa and across the continent. The show creates a platform where politics, governance, activism, entrepreneurship, education, culture, and social justice intersect through the voice of young people. With this programme we aim to bridge the gap between young citizens and decision makers by making politics relatable, engaging, and solution oriented. Through interviews, debates, vox pops, social media engagement, and expert analysis, the show empowers youth to understand policy, challenge leadership, and actively participate in democracy. Politics en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:31:58 +0200 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:21:11 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 VOW 88.1 no PULA MOKOENA Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1518/logo_1518_20250908_201542_1400.jpeg http://www.vowfm.co.za/ I_Talk_Youth is a dynamic, youth-driven political talk show that unpacks the issues shaping young people’s lives in South Africa and across the continent. VOW 88.1 episodic VOW 88.1 info@vowfm.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1699416 https://iono.fm/e/1699416 Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the government remained committed to procuring 5.2 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity as part of the country's R2.2 trillion energy transition.
The expansion formed part of the Integrated Resource Plan to reduce reliance on coal, diversify the country's energy mix and grow the nuclear industry, with implementation planned through to 2039. ]]> Politics Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with energy expert Ruse Moleshe 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 13:23 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1699414 https://iono.fm/e/1699414 Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, alongside a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department officer identified as Witness K, was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing precious stones worth nearly R15 million in 2023.
The allegations stem from testimony heard before the Madlanga Commission. Witness K, who claimed to be Mkhwanazi’s former girlfriend, testified that she informed him about valuable gemstones being kept in an apartment in Killarney. She further alleged that Mkhwanazi was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and was looking for a way to make quick money.
According to her testimony, gemstones valued at almost R15 million were stolen but were later sold for just R110,000. ]]> Politics Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with an independent political analyst Goodenough Mashego 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 25:03 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1696964 https://iono.fm/e/1696964 The amendments have sparked widespread concern, with critics arguing that they consolidate executive power and undermine democratic accountability. The move has also raised questions about Zimbabwe’s democratic trajectory and its implications for governance, and political stability within the Southern African Development Community . ]]> Politics Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 in conversation with professor Duvenage 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 9:32 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1696937 https://iono.fm/e/1696937 This comes after a recently released written reply by the MEC for Health and Wellness, Faith Mazibuko, revealing that the department spends more than R612 million annually on the salaries of foreign national healthcare professionals, while hundreds of qualified South African doctors and nurses remain unemployed. ]]> Politics Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with ActionSA’s Gauteng Health and Wellness Spokesperson Emma 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 9:08 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1696935 https://iono.fm/e/1696935 The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) says it has received numerous complaints from healthcare workers, highlighting how deteriorating infrastructure and poor working conditions continue to affect public hospitals across the country. The organisation has called on the Department of Health to urgently address these challenges and improve conditions for healthcare professionals. ]]> Politics Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with Sibongiseni Delihlazo, who is DENOSA National Spokesperson Sibongiseni 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 15:21 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1694172 https://iono.fm/e/1694172 You have presented an ambitious vision for the city, committing to building a skills-led municipal government within her first 100 days in office while restoring financial integrity and strengthening accountability in the city’s administration. Her campaign also focuses on economic growth, improving service delivery, tackling corruption, and positioning Johannesburg as a city of opportunity ]]> Politics Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, Bosa’s president and co-founder, deputy Bosa’s mayoral candidate for Joburg 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 48:09 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1690839 https://iono.fm/e/1690839 With this programme we aim to bridge the gap between young citizens and decision makers by making politics relatable, engaging, and solution oriented. Through interviews, debates, vox pops, social media engagement, and expert analysis, the show empowers youth to understand policy, challenge leadership, and actively participate in democracy. ]]> Politics Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH HERMAN MASHABA (ACTION SA) 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 49:15 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1690658 https://iono.fm/e/1690658 They further explained that while the recent two-day POPCRU strike did not cause a backlog in post-mortems, it exposed unresolved concerns about poor working conditions and the R750-per-month risk allowance for staff working in hazardous and emotionally demanding environments.
The party says Unless addressed urgently, the department risks losing skilled personnel and compromising critical forensic pathology services to Gauteng residents. ]]> Politics Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with the DA's Gauteng Spokesperson for Health Madeleine Hicklin 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 16:28 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1690661 https://iono.fm/e/1690661 Zuma-Sambudla and the party’s former spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, were expelled last week over allegations of gross misconduct.
The MK Party claims the pair participated in activities that were not authorised by its national leadership.
Speaking at a media briefing in Sandton on Sunday, they announced that they want to take their expulsion to court.
Zuma-Sambudla and Ndlela said they were never subjected to a disciplinary hearing before being expelled from the MK Party.
They argue that this renders their expulsion unlawful and are calling for the decision to be reviewed internally, or they’ll be left with no choice but to head to court. ]]> Politics Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with an independent political analyst, Goodenough Mashego. 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 15:13 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1686730 https://iono.fm/e/1686730 ‎Gauteng has been rocked by a series of deadly mass shootings over the past few months, raising serious concerns about public safety and violent crime in the province.
‎In December last year, 12 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in Saulsville, west of Pretoria. More than a dozen others were injured in what police described as a random attack. Authorities believe the shooting may have been linked to an illegal tavern operating inside the hostel.
‎Just weeks later, nine people were killed and at least 10 injured when armed men opened fire at a tavern in Bekkersdal on the West Rand. Witnesses say the suspects arrived in two vehicles and shot patrons before firing randomly at people in nearby streets as they fled.
‎Most recently, 12 people were killed and 15 wounded at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg. Police say more than 10 gunmen entered the settlement from different access points and opened fire at several locations before escaping. The motive for the attack remains unknown.
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‎These incidents have left many residents questioning whether enough is being done to stop violent crime, remove illegal firearms from communities, and prevent mass shootings before they happen. ]]> Politics Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with Bregadier Athlenda Mathe SAPS National spokesperson 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 9:47 true ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1685670 https://iono.fm/e/1685670 Given the current focus on illegal immigration, What implications could these developments have for South Africa’s standing and influence on the continent, its relationships with fellow African states, and its broader diplomatic objectives in Africa? ]]> Politics Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with Adv Sipho Mantula is a Pan-African researcher and an international relations expert 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 12:02 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1685669 https://iono.fm/e/1685669 But he also warned South Africans not to take the law into their own hands.
Over the last few weeks, several African nations have been organising the evacuation of some of their nationals as fears of violence grow.
Anti-migrant groups are demanding undocumented migrants leave the country - and have set 30 June as the deadline. ]]> Politics Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with Cheyenne Paxton is a Social and political commentator, Chairperson of the Wits Debating union 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 8:16 ITALK YOUTH https://iono.fm/e/1685655 https://iono.fm/e/1685655 Following verification using departmental records, the corrected data reflects a 34% reduction in mortality between 2023 and 2025, at CHARLOTTE MAXEKE HOSPITAL
The department says Verified mortality rates for adult cardiac surgery were recorded at 21% in 2023, 19% in 2024, and 14% in 2025. The number of recorded deaths declined from 38 in 2023 to23 in 2025.
This comes after a protest led by theDemocratic Alliance’s Gauteng Provincial Legislature representative Jack Bloom outside the University of the Witwatersrand, during which he called on Vice-Chancellor Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi to investigate what the party described as high mortality rates in the institution's cardiothoracic department. The DA further alleged that the figures previously presented were misleading and called for an independent investigation into the department's mortality rates. ]]> Politics Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with with Dr Jack Bloom Democratic Alliance Gauteng Shadow Health MEC 0 0 PULA MOKOENA full 19:18 ITALK YOUTH