A group of South Africans are sleeping in Tunisia on Monday night as they prepare for their journey across the Mediterranean in an attempt to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid.

This comes as the United Nations' Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Organisation labelled the conditions in Gaza as a famine.

Israel has vehemently disputed these findings, claiming the report is based on cherry-picked data.

Jacaranda FM News spoke to Jared Sacks, a post-graduate fellow at the University of Johannesburg and member of Jews for a Free Palestine, on Monday afternoon. Latest news on our website

A group of South Africans is sleeping in Tunisia on Monday night as they prepare for their journey across the Mediterranean in an attempt to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid.

This comes as the United Nations' Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Organisation labelled the conditions in Gaza as a famine.

Israel has vehemently disputed these findings, claiming the report is based on cherry-picked data.

Jacaranda FM News spoke to Jared Sacks, a post-graduate fellow at the University of Johannesburg and member of Jews for a Free Palestine, on Monday afternoon. Latest news on our website

National Treasury’s decision to withdraw its proposed VAT hike has left a R78-billion gap in the national budget, forcing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to explore new ways to raise revenue and curb government spending.

Treasury had initially planned to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) by 1%, moving it from 15% to 16%, in an effort to boost revenue.

However, the proposal was met with swift public backlash, prompting its reversal on Thursday.

Jacaranda FM news reporter Mmangaliso Khumalo spoke to Leonard Willemse, Director at AJM Tax, for more insight into the developments. Latest news on our website

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 in South Africa’s job crisis – or is it the answer the country needs to spark more new job opportunities than ever imagined. As part of a special feature, Jacaranda FM’s Chanel September looks at the possible impact of AI on the job market… Latest news on our website

Advocacy manager for Women and Men Against Child Abuse, Luke Lamprecht has expressed shock following the news of a 35-year-old South African male who was arrested in Midrand on Friday after he was found in possession of about 10 million photos and videos of child abuse material.

The arrest followed information received from international law enforcement agencies - including the FBI - about the suspect's Johannesburg operation.

Lamprecht spoke to Mmangaliso Khumalo. Latest news on our website

South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence on the globe. As we recently observed 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, it is important to recognise that while physical abuse remains a critical issue, another subtle form of violence that often escapes the spotlight is on the rise.

Chanel September has more... Latest news on our website

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

As South Africa observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, spouses are often encouraged to leave toxic relationships. Latest news on our website

When women and children flee abusive relationships, their journey to safety and healing is often filled with immense challenges. Latest news on our website

Vra jy die deurslag nie-regeringsorganisasie, wat hulle droom is in die stryd teen geslagsgeweld, is dit dienslewering. Veral wat veilige ruimtes betref waar slagoffers van geweld, gehelp word en veilig kan voel. Terwyl die regering beloof dat hy werk maak hiervan, rol vroue wat geslagsgeweld deurleef het, die moue op, om hierdie ruimtes te skep. Lede van die One Thousand Women trust, wat woon in sogenaamde GBV-Hotspots, stel kamers in hulle huise beskikbaar vir slagoffers, op tye van die dag, wat niemand anders beskikbaar is nie. Marlinée Fouché het gaan uitvind hoe dit werk. Latest news on our website