The Weekend View

Public discourse needed on policing in the 21st century

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has announced the establishment of a Police Advisory Panel, which will assist with among others, the implementation of the recommendations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The panel will be chaired by the former South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner, Edward Kieswetter. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to policing expert, Eldred De Klerk

NPA files an application for leave to appeal contempt of court order against prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba

INTRO: The National Prosecuting Authority has filed an application for leave to appeal contempt of court order and a warrant of arrest issued against prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba in the case involving businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and others. The case, involving Sibanyoni, businessman Bafana "King of Sky" Sindane and two co-accused, was struck off the court roll on Monday following Ntaba's absence. They faced charges of extortion and money laundering. In a statement released on Friday,  the NPA said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Mpumalanga Division formally filed an application for leave to appeal the severe sanctions imposed by the Magistrate...Bongiwe Zwane spoke to legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

South Africa’s education system undergoing a massive overhaul

INTRO: In an effort to align skills development and the evolving job market South Africa has started the process of phasing out outdated qualifications introduced at colleges before 2009. This will affect more than 1,100 qualifications. The process is led by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Department of Higher  Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Makhapa Makhafola, Chief Operating Officer for South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

SME Summit to create new pathways to funding

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are preparing for the 3rd edition of the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit set to kick-off in Randburg next week. SME's often hit bumps when it comes to access to funding, as well as securing support or even partnerships that will help sustain their businesses. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Thulisa Sosibo, Managing Executive at EmpowaEntrepreneurs

AI in customer service can change the way consumers make decisions

As AI becomes integrated across various sectors consumers have a right to know when they are 'talking' to a machine. This is according to Michele van Eck, Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of the Witwatersrand. Banks, insurers, retailers and service providers now have AI voice agents capable of mimicking human conversation with remarkable accuracy. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Michele van Eck, Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of the Witwatersrand