http://www.vowfm.co.za/ Breaking Ground is a talk show that focuses on the rights of University Students and their educational wellbeing Education en Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:24:04 +0200 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:17:08 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 VOW 88.1 no Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1518/logo_8112_20250908_211003_1400.jpeg http://www.vowfm.co.za/ Breaking Ground is a talk show that focuses on the rights of University Students and their educational wellbeing VOW 88.1 episodic VOW 88.1 info@vowfm.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1664576 https://iono.fm/e/1664576 This situation highlights a growing tension between university financial policies and students’ rights to access their education and move forward with their careers. To help us understand why this is happening, how it affects students, and what steps are being taken to resolve it ]]> Education Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO LETSIE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 40:32 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1659260 https://iono.fm/e/1659260 While official data shows that foreign staff make up just under eight percent of university employees, mostly in teaching and research positions, the issue goes beyond numbers. It raises deeper concerns about fairness, compliance with the law, the protection of local opportunities, and the role of internationalisation in strengthening academic quality. ]]> Education Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. SAKHELA BUHLUNGU, SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIOLOGY SCHOLAR AND VICE-CHANCELL & PRINCIPAL OF UFH 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 20:18 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1659261 https://iono.fm/e/1659261 At the same time, official data shows that foreign academics make up less than eight percent of the workforce, with most contributing to teaching and research, particularly in critical fields. ]]> Education Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF.LOREN LANDAU, IS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN IMMIGRATION ADVISORY BOARD 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:10 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1659952 https://iono.fm/e/1659952 Among the projects being revived is the proposed University of Science and Innovation in Ekurhuleni, first announced in 2020 and aimed at giving South Africa’s only metro without a university its own higher education institution. ]]> Education Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 N CONVERSATION WITH DR LINDA MEYER, SERVES ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COMMITTEE & ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 37:12 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1659953 https://iono.fm/e/1659953 Education Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH CHRIS MALEKANE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMIST 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 20:08 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1650569 https://iono.fm/e/1650569 Education Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH NTYATYAMBO ZWELIMANGELE VOLSAKA, A LEADER OF SA STUDENTS CONGRESS AND A STUDENT ACTIVISIES 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:30 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1650568 https://iono.fm/e/1650568 Education Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH JEROME SEPTEMBER IS DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:00 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1649540 https://iono.fm/e/1649540 Education Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DR.PALI LEHOHLA FORMER STATISTICIAN-GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA AND FORMER HEAD OF STATISTICS SOUTH A 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:37 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1649539 https://iono.fm/e/1649539 Education Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH ANGELINE SEWELA PHOKO, A CAREER ADVISOR AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 22:23 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1645823 https://iono.fm/e/1645823 Education Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH INGA NCOMAZI THE HEAD OF SASAPA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:36 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1645822 https://iono.fm/e/1645822 According to the SRC, around 4 000 students remain without residence placements, despite the university announcing a major expansion of student housing ahead of 2026. ]]> Education Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH UWC SRC PRESIDENT MCNTOSH KHASEMBE. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:39 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1637564 https://iono.fm/e/1637564 Education Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH GILBERT NCHABELENG, WITS SRC PRESIDENT 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 16:27 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1637562 https://iono.fm/e/1637562 Tonight, we’re asking questions about capacity, access, funding and whether hybrid learning is a realistic solution or a policy shortcut. ]]> Education Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. MBULUNGENI MADIBA, DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 20:30 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1635205 https://iono.fm/e/1635205 Joining us on the line is Sipho Stuurman, Media Relations Manager and Programmes coordinator in the office of Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe. One of the core programmes driven by Mr Stuurman in the office of Deputy Minister Gondwe is the Bogus Colleges Awareness Campaign. ]]> Education Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SIPHO STUURMAN, MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER & PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:51 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1635203 https://iono.fm/e/1635203 Joining us on the line is Dr Makhapa Makhafola, the Chief Operating Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). ]]> Education Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MAKHAPA MAKHAFOLA, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF SAQA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 22:45 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1618294 https://iono.fm/e/1618294 That energy spilled onto the streets of Braamfontein on Monday night, as Wits University students marched after reports that a student was allegedly sexually assaulted on campus by a newly elected SRC member, Musawenkosi Mavuso.
The Wits SRC has since released a series of statements condemning the incident and supporting the student movements, while also confirming that they have distanced themselves from the accused, who has since been suspended by the university.
The SRC says it will not be giving any media interviews until investigations are complete. ]]> Education Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATIOON WITH KAMO DAWSON, CONTENT CREATOR 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 14:41 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1618293 https://iono.fm/e/1618293 Education Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATIOON WITH SHAUNEI GERBER, HEAD OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS AT FUTURELECT 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 13:50 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1612859 https://iono.fm/e/1612859 Education Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMZAMO ZONDI, SPOKESPERSON FOR THE INFORMATION REGULATOR SA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:40 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1612858 https://iono.fm/e/1612858 Education Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH ALANA BAILEY, DEPUTY CEO OF AFRIFORUM 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 16:48 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1610552 https://iono.fm/e/1610552 Education Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH MIKE BOLHUIS INVESTIGATOR FOR SERIOUS VIOLENT, ECONOMIC & CYBER CRIMES. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:19 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1608172 https://iono.fm/e/1608172 Education Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH WALTER TEBOGO LETSIE, CHAIRPERSON OF PCHE. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 12:50 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1608171 https://iono.fm/e/1608171 Students mobilised from Sunday night to completely shut down the campus. They’ve vowed to continue with what they call peaceful protest marches until the university reverses its decision.
Six male students, aged between 19 and 24 were apprehended by security officers.
The suspects were arrested after throwing a self-made petrol bomb at the guard room situated at gate 2 Bedenhoust Street, University of the Free State. The police together with crime scene experts were called to process the scene. ]]> Education Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 N CONVERSATION WITH LINDELWA MARTIN NYAKA, SRC OF POLICY & TRANFORMATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:34 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1605679 https://iono.fm/e/1605679 In response to these safety concerns, the university’s management has suspended activities, including tests, seminars, proposal presentations, practicals and workshops.
However, to ensure continuity, management has asked academic staff to create catch-up plans and alternative arrangements for affected classes, ensuring students stay on track after approval from the head of department or faculty dean. ]]> Education Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SIVIWE NGABA ANC YOUTH LEAGUE PROVINCIAL SPOKESPERSON IN THE WESTERN CAPE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 16:15 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1605676 https://iono.fm/e/1605676 This follows the Student Representative Council (SRC) sending a letter to the South African Union of Students (SAUS) reporting a fire incident at the student village.
The Student Representative Council, has claimed that the fire safety systems failed to operate effectively, including smoke detectors and sprinklers. ]]> Education Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH THATO MASEKOA, CONVENTOR OF WITS HUNGER STRIKE SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:36 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1603028 https://iono.fm/e/1603028 Education Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DAWIE ROODT ECONOCMIST AT THE EFFICIENT GROUP & CHAIRMAN THE EFFICIENT PRIVATE CLIENTS 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:03 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1603029 https://iono.fm/e/1603029 Education Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMUSA CEMBI THE MEDIA OFFICER OF SADTU 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:37 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1598494 https://iono.fm/e/1598494 The EFFSC argued that such conduct is not a security measure but rather an intimidation tactic and an abuse of power. The group further warned that these actions have left students fearful that their rooms could be raided at any time. In addition the EFFSC has demanded a firm commitment from Wits management that no student will be victimised or intimidated for resisting such violation ]]> Education Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH ANTONETT LUYANDA KHOZA BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS STUDENT SPECIALIST IN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT & 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 14:35 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1598493 https://iono.fm/e/1598493 Education Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH NTYANTYAMBO VOLSAKA FORMER WITS SASACO MAIN CHAIRPERSON 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 23:15 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1596204 https://iono.fm/e/1596204 Education Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SABELO CHALUFU AN ACTIVIST AND FORMER PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:21 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1596203 https://iono.fm/e/1596203 Education Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SIVIWE MAFUNA CONVENOR OF WITS HUNGER STRIKE SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:53 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1593796 https://iono.fm/e/1593796 Education Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:10:00 +0200 0 0 In Conversation with Monique Strydom 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:48 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1593795 https://iono.fm/e/1593795 Education Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:09:00 +0200 0 0 In Conversation with Hendrick Makaneta 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:52 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1591621 https://iono.fm/e/1591621 Education Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. JABULANI NYONI, AN EDUCATION SPECIALIST 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:12 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1591619 https://iono.fm/e/1591619 Education Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DAWIE ROODT, ECONOMIST & CO-FOUNDER OF THE EFFICIENT GROUP 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:18 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1589063 https://iono.fm/e/1589063 Education Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATOION WITH TEBOGO LETSIE, HIGHER EDUCATION PORTFOLIO CHAIRPERSON 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 35:40 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1590528 https://iono.fm/e/1590528 Education Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SIMLINDILE LOYISO NGCIBI ATTORNY OF THE HIGH COURT BASED IN DURBAN 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 14:31 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1587381 https://iono.fm/e/1587381 Education Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH ZANDILE DABULA PRESIDENT OF OPERATION DUDULA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:22 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1584178 https://iono.fm/e/1584178 established in response to the urgent need for medical examinations and
support for sexually abused children. Since then, it has evolved into a
leading child protection NGO in South Africa. Today, the Teddy Bear
Foundation is dedicated to providing comprehensive, child-friendly, and
effective services that aim to minimise harm and trauma for children as
they enter the child protection system. ]]> Education Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DR SHAHEDA OMAR, CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF THE TEDDY BEAR FOUNDATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 14:39 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1584177 https://iono.fm/e/1584177 suffers from drug addiction in one form or another. With no accurate
figures or statistics gathered in relation to Prescription Drug
Addiction, the amount of people who are suffering from this form of
addiction is largely unknown. And just last week we saw a clip of a
3 year old appearing to smoke drugs, seemingly familiar with the
act. ]]> Education Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH MONICA WOODHOUSE, FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GIVE A CHILD A FAMILY AFRICA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:05 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1583419 https://iono.fm/e/1583419 We were joined by Dylan Mashele PR and Communication for the NCPD. ]]> Education Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DYLAN MASHELE PR AND COMMUNICATION FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCILE AND FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:29 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1583418 https://iono.fm/e/1583418 Education Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH BHEKI NXUMALO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE ADVOCACY & RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AT UNISA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 23:45 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1579561 https://iono.fm/e/1579561 Education Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV. ZWELETU MADASA FORMER MP OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, SECRETARY GENERAL OF PAN AFRICA PARLIAMENT. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:28 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1579560 https://iono.fm/e/1579560 Communications Director joined us to expand on this conversation. ]]> Education Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 N CONVERSATION WITH MABINE SEABI, RISE MZANZI'S NATIONAL COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 10:07 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1578680 https://iono.fm/e/1578680 The DA alleges that Nkabane lied to Parliament and facilitated ANC cadre deployment to Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) boards. Nkabane is accused of fraud and lying to Parliament under the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament Act.
We are joined by Hendrick Makaneta Education Activist ]]> Education Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA EDUCATION ACTIVIST 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 10:19 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1578679 https://iono.fm/e/1578679 We are joined by Keamogestwe Masike, South African Students Federation President. ]]> Education Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH KEAMOGESTWE MASIKE, SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS FEDERATION PRESIDENT 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 24:01 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1574829 https://iono.fm/e/1574829 Education Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. FERRIAL ADAMS, WATERCAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 27:36 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1572378 https://iono.fm/e/1572378 We are joined by Vhukhudo Nekhavhambe, South African Students Congress (SASCO) Provincial Coordinator. ]]> Education Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN VONCERSATION WITH VHUKHUDO NEKHAVHAMBE SASCO PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 10:54 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1572377 https://iono.fm/e/1572377 We are joined by Karabo Khakhau DA Spokesperson. ]]> Education Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN VONCERSATION WITH KARABO KHAKHAU, DA SPOKESPERSON. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:54 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1570084 https://iono.fm/e/1570084 Education Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA GAUTENG EDUCATION SPOKESPERSON. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 12:08 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1570083 https://iono.fm/e/1570083 Education Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH RIAAN VAN DER BERGH DEPUTY CEO OF FEDSAS. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 25:38 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1568278 https://iono.fm/e/1568278 Education Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA, EDUCATION ACTIVIST. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 13:15 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1568277 https://iono.fm/e/1568277 Education Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH UNESONGO MATIKANCA, COSAS SECRETARY GENERAL. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 20:49 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1565414 https://iono.fm/e/1565414 Education Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH AYANDA ZULU KZN PROVINCIAL SECRETARY FOR NATIONAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ALLIED WORKERS UNION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 10:12 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1565413 https://iono.fm/e/1565413 Education Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVO WITH WONGANI MGWALI SECRETARY GENERAL FOR SA TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING STUDENT ASSOCIATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 20:56 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1563638 https://iono.fm/e/1563638 Education Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIGADIER ATHLEBDA MATHE SAPS NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 9:05 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1563626 https://iono.fm/e/1563626 Education Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH JAVU BALOYI SPOKESPERSON AT THE COMMISION FOR GENDER EQUALITY. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 21:44 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1561077 https://iono.fm/e/1561077 Education Wed, 28 May 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DEVOTION NYATHI, MEDIA OFFICER FOR EQUAL EDUCATION AT UJ. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 12:15 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1561075 https://iono.fm/e/1561075 Education Wed, 28 May 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH MARIO LANDMAN HEAD OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION AT THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:50 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1561008 https://iono.fm/e/1561008 qualifications in South Africa. Jenny cites that in today's evolving job market, a
university degree is no longer the only pathway to success in South Africa.
Increasing employers are valuing practical skills and hands-on expertise over
formal qualifications, opening doors for job seekers who may not have had the
opportunity to pursue traditional higher education. Joining us for this conversation, Sonya Skipp. CEO of iFacts. ]]> Education Wed, 21 May 2025 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SONYA SKIPP, CEO AT iFACTS. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 11:59 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1561007 https://iono.fm/e/1561007 universities be closed and converted into colleges because they're not
producing the right skills compared to the private ones that provide
high-quality education. ]]> Education Wed, 21 May 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DAWIE ROODT EFFICIENT GROUP ECONOMIST. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:05 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1561004 https://iono.fm/e/1561004 Working Conditions Financial Disincentives, Lack of Role Models &
Inspiration the list goes on and on. Joining us for this conversation Dr. Ngema General Secretary of NAPTOSA. ]]> Education Wed, 14 May 2025 19:30:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. NGEMA GENERAL SECRETARY OF NAPTOSA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:41 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1560999 https://iono.fm/e/1560999 Policy. ]]> Education Wed, 14 May 2025 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSSATION WITH IRENE PAMPALLIS FROM RESEARCH ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC POLICY. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 21:28 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1553976 https://iono.fm/e/1553976 Professor Petersen has a distinguished record of academic leadership and a wealth of experience in higher education, with a diverse background in engineering, finance, and academic management.   ]]> Education Wed, 07 May 2025 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. FRANCIS PIETERSON VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 39:01 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1551574 https://iono.fm/e/1551574 Education Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHEPO LOUW, ANC MAMBER OF PARLIAMENT AND MEMBER OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 11:53 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1551571 https://iono.fm/e/1551571 Education Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO LETSIE, CHAIRPERSON OF HIGHER EDUCATION'S PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:53 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1549561 https://iono.fm/e/1549561 Education Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHOLOFELO NAKEDI A RESEARCH ADVOCACY SPECIALIST 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:20 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1549572 https://iono.fm/e/1549572 Education Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH NELSON SELUMETSI SENIOR ENGLISH TEACHER AT MOSALA SECONDARY SCHOOL 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:14 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1547944 https://iono.fm/e/1547944 Education Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH JENNIFER BARKHUIZEN HEAD OF MARKETING AT METTUS. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 22:56 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1546090 https://iono.fm/e/1546090 Education Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PONTSHO PILANE, WRITER, COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST AND JOURNALIST. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 14:09 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1546091 https://iono.fm/e/1546091 Education Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH GCINA SAWUKA, COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE TREATMENT OPTIMIZATION CAMPAIGN. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:07 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1536477 https://iono.fm/e/1536477 Education Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:22:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA, EDUCATION ACTIVIST 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 6:51 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1536476 https://iono.fm/e/1536476 Education Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:19:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. SISEKO KUMALO 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 26:44 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1536480 https://iono.fm/e/1536480 Education Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:25:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH KHUMOTJO MAIMELA, CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE FOR BASIC EDUCATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:16 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1536475 https://iono.fm/e/1536475 Education Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:08:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH AYANDA WIGZILL 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:10 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1531802 https://iono.fm/e/1531802
We were in conversation with Hendrick Makaneta, an Education Activist, reflecting on the State of the Province Address and the missed opportunity by Panyaza Lesufi. ]]> Education Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:26:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA, EDUCATION ACTIVIST 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:36 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1531798 https://iono.fm/e/1531798
We were in conversation with Vhukhudo Nekhavhambe, SASCO Gauteng Province Coordinator, reflecting on the State of the Province Address. ]]> Education Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:24:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSTATION WITH VHUKHUDO NEKHAVHAMBE, SASCO GAUTENG PROVINCE COORDINATOR 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 8:27 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1522935 https://iono.fm/e/1522935 Education Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:45:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH GILBERT NCHABELENG, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL COMMENTATOR 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 10:35 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1522934 https://iono.fm/e/1522934 Education Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:15:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH TALHA NIAZI, FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL STUDENTS UNION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 17:50 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1520679 https://iono.fm/e/1520679 Education Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:53:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH KATY SUTHERLAND, FROM THE EQUAL EDUCATION LAW CENTRE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 15:54 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1520677 https://iono.fm/e/1520677 Education Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH KALLIE KRIEL, CEO AT AFRIFORUM 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 25:31 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1507162 https://iono.fm/e/1507162 Education Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:41:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH RENE GOVENDER, ADVOCATE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ASCCOCIATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 26:53 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1507151 https://iono.fm/e/1507151 Education Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSTAION WITH CARL NIEHAUS, MEMBER OF THR NATION ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH AFRICA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:16 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1497531 https://iono.fm/e/1497531 Education Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH VICE CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, PROFESSOR ZEBLON VILAKAZI 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 29:12 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1484925 https://iono.fm/e/1484925 Education Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF MAMOKGETHI PHAKENG, FORMER VICE CHANCELLOR OF UCT 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 57:00 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1475553 https://iono.fm/e/1475553 Education Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:05:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SANDILE SWANA, POLITICAL ANALYST,& NKATEKO MAKHUBELA, MEMBER OF MK YOUTH LEAGUE,& DIDINTLE MOKGOJWA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 55:11 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1474335 https://iono.fm/e/1474335 Education Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH WITS SRC PRESIDENT BONISWA & TEBOGO LETSIE OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE, ON HIGHER EDUCATION,TRAINING 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 55:05 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1472002 https://iono.fm/e/1472002 Education Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:10:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH LINDA MEYER, MD AT ROSEBANK COLLEGE, SHIRLEY MLOMBO, MEMBER OF SAHRC, ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 49:50 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1469671 https://iono.fm/e/1469671 Education Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL WATERS, MEMBER OF THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE, ON THE MATSHIDISO PRIMARY INCIDENT 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 57:11 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1469663 https://iono.fm/e/1469663 Education Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:10:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH KAMOGELO MALULEKE, MEMBER OF COSAS, ON RACISM IN S.A SPECIFICALLY IN SCHOOLS 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 16:58 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1464396 https://iono.fm/e/1464396 Education Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION NOBUNTU HLAZO-WEBSTER, DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF BUILT ONE,ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO RESCUE BASIC EDUCATION 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:57 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1467092 https://iono.fm/e/1467092 Education Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH KAMOGELO MALULEKE, MEMBER OF COSAS, & INNOCENT MOLOI, ON WHY RACISM IS RIFE IN SCHOOLS 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 47:21 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1463502 https://iono.fm/e/1463502 Education Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH NOBUHLE NKABANE,MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION,ON THE SEVENTH ADMINISTRATION RESOLVING STUDENT ISSUE 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 13:33 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1463498 https://iono.fm/e/1463498 Education Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE LETSIKA,DEPUTY MINISTER,ON THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN,YOUTH,PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 19:20 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1463493 https://iono.fm/e/1463493 Education Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH SAM ZUNGU, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL FROM TVET COLLEGES, ON DIFFERENCES BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND TVET 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 11:56 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1463491 https://iono.fm/e/1463491 Education Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 IN CONVERSATION WITH THABANG MAPONYA, CEO OF GRADUATE FUND MANAGEMENT, ON FINANCIAL STRESS ON STUDENTS AND AVOIDING IT 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 12:55 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1413651 https://iono.fm/e/1413651 Education Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:30:00 +0200 0 0 In Conversation with Mike Bolhuis, a Specialist Investigator Into Serious Violent And Serious Economic Crimes. 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 24:02 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1409524 https://iono.fm/e/1409524 Education Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:54:00 +0200 0 0 In conversations with Wits Campus Protection Services 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 10:24 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1357635 https://iono.fm/e/1357635
These incidents are largely due to negligence and occur when residence room doors are left unlocked.

Xolani Baloyi speaks to Sylvan Changuion, who is the Crime Prevention and Liaison Manager at the Protection Services at Wits University to give us tips on how to avoid this. ]]> Education Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:19:00 +0200 0 0 In conversation with Wits Campus Protection Services about property crimes in universities 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 18:31 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1357605 https://iono.fm/e/1357605 Education Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:45:00 +0200 0 0 Wits Campus Protection Services Crime Prevention 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 13:30 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1334532 https://iono.fm/e/1334532 Education Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:40:00 +0200 0 0 CAMPUS ROUND-UP WITH CEBOLENKOSI KHUMALO 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 11:59 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1322784 https://iono.fm/e/1322784 Education Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:35:00 +0200 0 0 INTERVIEW WITH MAKAU WILLIAM SEKGATJA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 13:51 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1322775 https://iono.fm/e/1322775 Education Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 INTERVIEW WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 8:32 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1318455 https://iono.fm/e/1318455 Education Wed, 31 May 2023 19:30:00 +0200 0 0 INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE DOBSON 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 13:43 BREAKING GROUND https://iono.fm/e/1318450 https://iono.fm/e/1318450 Education Wed, 31 May 2023 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 INTERVIEW WITH LINDELWE CILI 0 0 Palesa Lemeke and Xolani Baloyi full 12:35 BREAKING GROUND