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Heavy rainfall over the weekend has devastated Nelson Mandela Bay, resulting in at least six fatalities and leaving approximately 500 residents grappling with the aftermath. Homes have been destroyed, streets flooded, and local schools have postponed exams. The Kariega area was particularly hard hit, but the impacts have been felt throughout Gqeberha as well.In a statement, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, noted that the financial impact of the floods is significant, though the full extent is still being assessed. The municipality is preparing a comprehensive report on the damages to support an application for national disaster relief.Today, we speak with Sithembiso Soyaya, Director of Communications at Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, for an update on the situation and the ongoing recovery efforts. Stay tuned as we delve into the latest developments and what steps are being taken to aid those affected by this disaster.

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What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop

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A week after the elections, the results are out, and it's clear that the youth vote played a significant role. Today, we speak to Ms. Phiwokuhle (Phiwo) Qabaka, Chairperson of the Student Representative Council, to discuss the importance of the youth vote and the impact it had on the recent elections.Political parties have noted that young voters turned out in large numbers, signaling their desire for change and to have their voices heard. The IFP and Rise Mzansi highlighted that this increased youth participation strengthens democracy and reflects a new wave of political engagement. As the final tallies are revealed, we look at how the youth vote has influenced the political landscape and what this means for the future.Stay tuned as we delve into the significance of the youth vote with Ms. Qabaka and explore the critical role young people played in shaping the outcome of these elections.

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Clarence Ford speaks with Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld about taking part in 'The Masked Singer' stage, which has returned with Season 2. The show, proudly sponsored by Andolex®, airs on S3 (formerly SABC 3) on Saturdays at 18:30 with the return of J'Something from Micasa, Somizi Mhlongo, Skhumba Hlophe, and Sithelo Shozi to rack their brains to solve the show's mysterious masked cases.

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Sunday Times columnist Peter Bruce spoke to Clarence about the possibility of an ANC/DA coalition which could be the best outcome for South Africa.

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Clinical Psychologist Daniel Den Hollander joins us once again today.Today we’re examining: Identity politics within the context of elections.Identity politics refers to political positions and movements that focus on the interests and perspectives of social groups with which people identify. These groups are often based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and other social categories. The central idea is that individuals in these groups have distinct experiences and challenges that need to be recognized and addressed within the political sphere.

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According to the NHI, each year, up to 200 000 babies across the globe are born with clubfoot. This statistic makes clubfoot one of the most common congenital disabilities in the world.Every year on June 3rd, the STEPS CHARITY NPC – the only non-profit in South Africa focused on clubfoot treatment – calls for an increase in awareness of clubfoot, as well as highlighting the need for an increase in the reach of clubfoot treatment programmes across more areas and to more children.Karen Moss, CEO of STEPS shares more now

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Clarence Ford speaks to BBC World Service corresponded Rich Preston.

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South Africans stood in voting queues on Wednesday bonded with a collective desire for service, commitment and endurance. But the disparity between communities is stark — voters who stood in the queue with flat whites and the benefit of infrastructure and private transport, while those from inadequately resourced communities had to walk home in the dark. It is this lived reality that cannot be ignored now that voting is done.Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said it would investigate what led to the historic low voter turnout in 2024’s elections.A little over 58% of registered voters cast their ballots, the lowest voter turnout in South Africa's democratic history.Thabiso Goba

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