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This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Many young South Africans struggle to gain work experience after completing Grade 12. Employers often require experience, but finding an opportunity to gain that first experience can be difficult. McDonald's South Africa is taking another deliberate step to help young people move from learning into the world of work, announcing the recruitment of 2,000 young people into its next Hospitality Learnership Programme. To tell us more about this initiative we are Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni says he survived an assassination attempt linked to taxi industry violence in 2006 or 2007. He says he was shot while leaving a social gathering in Pretoria North, and his friend was killed. Sibanyoni says he later left the taxi industry and worked in trucking for about three years. He says he returned to the taxi industry after government intervened following his media campaign.

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni says he warned former Police Minister Bheki Cele about alleged criminal activity linked to killings in the taxi industry. He says the minister did not take action or convene a meeting. Sibanyoni says he was later shot twice in August 2022. He says he also approached former Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga about violence and problems within the taxi industry.

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni testifying before the Madlanga Commission about findings of the Shongwe Commission. Sibanyoni says the findings reveal that taxi associations collect unaccounted “bucket money” from drivers daily or weekly. The money is allegedly used at the discretion of association executives sometimes on security or hitmen. Sibanyoni says the practice can contribute to violence in the taxi industry. He also explains “sock money”, where drivers keep money above the daily target set by taxi owners.