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Kamogelo Nkosi has put in the hard work to finish his teaching degree, but now he needs some angel help for the last hurdle before graduation. The Good Morning Angels Fund will pay off Kamogelo's outstanding class fees of R40,500.00. We will also assist Kamogelo with funding towards his graduation clothing and robe, as well as transport and accommodation for him and his sister, who helped raise him, to attend the graduation ceremony in Pretoria next month. That’s a total donation of R50,000.00! GMA webpage

Ina Bonnette het 2012 ingegaan met die hoop dat sy finaal van haar vervreemde man, Johan Kotzé, sou kon skei. Maar Kotze het ’n ander plan in sy kop gehad – hy wou Ina ’n les leer en seker maak haar grootste nagmerrie word bewaarheid. Wat Kotze daardie dag in Januarie in ’n Limpopose dorp aan Ina gedoen het, sou hom ontmasker as die Modimolle Monster.

*Hierdie episode het ‘n addisionele waarskuwing vir luisteraars wat sensitief is vir inhoud oor geslags geweld en uiterste geweld teenoor vroue.* Webpage · Find more from JacPod

The last episode of our series is dedicated to the resilience shown by so many South Africans – and the sectors that refused to accept defeat. Although most stories about the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown involve hardship, grief, and loss, there were also moments of growth, hope, and positive change.

Born into a politically active household in apartheid-era Durban, Justice Dhaya Pillay’s path to the judiciary was never just about law—it was about justice. In this episode of Legal Luminaries, she takes us on a deeply personal journey from student protests to the courtroom, sharing how activism shaped her legal career and forged her determination to challenge systemic inequality.

Justice Pillay reflects on the pivotal moments that influenced her path, from the launch of the Industrial Law Journal to her work with trade unions and the Centre for Applied Legal Studies. She discusses landmark cases on whistleblowing and disability rights, revealing the weight of dissenting judgments and the moral complexities of the law.

She also delves into the evolution of South Africa’s judiciary, the challenges of transformation, and the reforms still needed within the Judicial Services Commission. Thought-provoking and inspiring, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, justice, and the enduring fight for human rights.

00:00 Introduction to Legal Luminaries

00:50 Early life and influences of Justice Pillay

03:40 Navigating University and early career

05:57 Pioneering legal work and labour rights

08:50 Trailblazing in the Judiciary

16:12 Notable cases and impact

22:10 Challenges and reflections

31:30 The Judicial Services Commission experience

37:47 High-profile cases and public scrutiny

42:54 Conclusion and final thoughts

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality for businesses when world leaders announced the new phenomenon of lockdown in March 2020.

This episode commemorates the five-year mark to the day when lockdown was first implemented in South Africa. The Jacaranda FM News team explores the impact of these regulations and the lasting impact it had on small and medium enterprises around the country. ....

The Hollywoodbets Sharks' clash with Leinster in Durban appears to be the plum fixture in this weekend's round of URC action concurred 'To The Last Drop' hosts Brenden Nel and Liam Del Carme.

The Sharks were made to sweat for victory last weekend against lowly Zebre Parma

and our hosts agree Leinster will provide them with an even stiffer challenge this weekend.

Also, on this episode director of rugby Jake White expresses his wish list for the Bulls talent pool while Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys weighs up his team's prospects against Glasgow Warriors this weekend.

The hosts also sink their teeth into why Jacques Nienaber has become an easy target in Ireland as well as this weekend's fixtures in the URC.

Seven-year-old Johandré Blom survived a crocodile attack, and now he needs help from the Angels to heal. Thanks to all our donors putting up their hands on Wednesday morning, Good Morning Angels managed to raise more than R300,000 for young Johandré. GMA webpage

When the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were imposed in March 2020, many South Africans were forced to reckon with their own vulnerability and loss of autonomy while navigating fear and grief during the pandemic. In this episode, the Jacaranda FM News team explores the impact of the lockdown regulations and the lasting impact these had on individual lives and the world as we know it ....

Five years after the world came to a virtual standstill, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape many lives. The pandemic which changed the way we lived, loved, and lost, left an indelible mark on scores of families in South Africa and around the globe. In this episode, we give voice to South Africans who faced the virus head-on, those who battled for survival, lost loved ones, and are still navigating the healing process in 2025.

Lucky Dube was een van Suid-Afrika se mees gewilde en geliefde sangers toe hy in 2007 dood geskiet is bloot omdat hy in die verkeerde kar gery het op die verkeerde tyd en in die verkeerde Johannesburgse straat. Die 43-jarige Dube het gedoen wat ouers met tieners elke naweek doen – rondry om sy kinders te gaan op- en aflaai. Sy sinnelose moord het die land geskok en die wêreld se fokus geplaas op die verhoor van die bende motor kapers ..... Webpage · Find more from JacPod