TimesLIVE - In The News

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TimesLIVE - In The News is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #117

  Mkhwanazi: Prisons are turning offenders into hardened gang members

  Aug 19, 20262 min

  KwaZulu-Natal police cheif lieutenant-general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has warned that South Africa’s correctional facilities may be perpetuating the country’s gang problem, describing prisons as “breeding grounds” for gangs. Addressing MPs in parliament on Wednesday afternoon, Mkhwanazi said people could enter correctional facilities with limited criminal knowledge and leave having been recruited into gangs and exposed to new criminal strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #116

  Ramaphosa objects to impeachment evidence leader at eleventh hour

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has objected to the person chosen by Parliament’s Section 89 Committee to lead evidence in its inquiry into his possible impeachment. The committee heard on Wednesday that the Presidency had written to its chairperson, Makashule Gana, and Speaker Thoko Didiza, objecting to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC, who is from the Durban Bar. The committee resolved to recommend Madonsela for the role two weeks ago. Parliament said it received the president’s letter on Tuesday night, hours before Wednesday’s committee meeting, with Ramaphosa citing a conflict of interest. Chairperson Gana said the legal team was studying the letter and looking at options for the committee. The development has drawn criticism from opposition parties in Parliament, with some accusing the president of attempting to interfere with the committee’s work. The MK Party objected to the president’s request during Wednesday morning’s meeting, while EFF leader Julius Malema said Ramaphosa could not dictate who should lead evidence before the committee. “He’s not going to choose his own judge. That’s what he’s doing. This is the sole responsibility of the committee,” Malema said. Committee members said the request is intertwined with the ANC’s request by secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. ANC MPs were mum on the matter. Gana explained that the matter was being studied by the legal team to ensure the process is protected, as “it will be challenged every step of the way”. The Section 89 Committee is tasked with considering whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant recommending the removal of the president from office. In July, Ramaphosa’s legal team successfully secured a temporary suspension of the Section 89 inquiry pending the outcome of a legal challenge relating to the Phala Phala report. The matter is expected to be decided next month. The committee is continuing to deliberate on the president’s objection on Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #115

  Michael Pashut call with journalist Brenwin Naidu

  Aug 13, 202630 min

  Car sales podcaster claims media agenda behind Mazda harassment queries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #114

  Michael Pashut’s message to Mazda

  Aug 12, 20261 min

  Michael Pashut, who operates sales business Auto & Bus and classifieds website Change Cars, describes Mazda’s marketing team as “retarded” in a voice note sent to company MD Bonite van der Merwe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #113

  Illegal foreigner caught attempting to infiltrate SADC Summit with fake accreditation

  Aug 12, 20263 min

  NATJOINTS has revealed that an undocumented foreign national was arrested after allegedly attempting to obtain accreditation to attend the 46th SADC Summit in Durban using false documentation. Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili also outlines the security measures in place ahead of the summit, including planned protests against illegal immigration and the arrival of regional heads of state next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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