John Robbie's Comment
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John Robbie's Comment
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Is South Africa’s political situation so bad that it poses a global risk?
Bruce comments on the Time magazine’s Top 10 Risks that states that SA’s political instability poses a global risk.
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The problem with matric results
Bruce commented on the current challenges with matric results and the need for long term solutions to the issues with youth unemployment.
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Are we doing our children any favours with a 20% concession?
Ray White commented on the national matric pass rate, saying the results will be pretty much the same. He feels that more resources and teachers shoul...
Should inmates be allowed cellphones in prison?
Ray White commented on a call for prison inmates to be allowed cellphones in prisons for safety, following reports of an incident in Port Elizabeth th...
FINAL SHOW
John delivers his final show and hangs up his headphones after 30 years of broadcasting in the new and old South Africa and attracting generations of...
The Nuclear Rush
Eskom has been given the green light to go ahead with the request for proposals for the new build procurement programme this week. This after the West...
World Anti-Corruption Day
December 9 is World Anti-Corruption Day. John talks about the need for leadership to make this day matter.
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John is back from the UK
After three weeks away, John returns with observations, comparisons and suggestions to all of South Africa.
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Can Speed Limits Really Apply to All? ( S.GROOTES)
Stephen recalls an ironic interview he had with then Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, who was talking about an 18 year old that was hit by a speedin...
Wits Fees go up 8% ( S.Grootes)
The University of Witwatersrand says it has no choice but to increase its fees in 2017. A statement released on Monday confirmed an average increase o...
Municipalities Fight new Owners
Cities of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni have taken on new enemies, in the form of new owners who they say should be liable for amounts owed by previous owner...
Does Anyone Pay Tolls?( S.Grootes)
SNARAL has tallied billions in unpaid e-toll bills. Is it time they considered scrapping the scheme and find a lesson to be learned instead?
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South Africa has alternatives
The country’s energy needs are under constant scrutiny and revision. But are we considering all our options? Are they viable?
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Education failing its Students
SA spends a lot of money on education and yet we don’t have the results to show for it. Who is to blame?
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I’m an optimist
I’m an optimist
Despite what’s playing out on our political arena, Stephen says there is still reason for optimism.
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Leadership Starts Now ( S.Grootes )
The country has been struggling to put faith in any leadership offered by the ruling party, which is why the NEC meeting being held today to decide wh...
COSATU Backs Ramaphosa
South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has the support of COSATU who say they want to see him succeed President Jacob Zuma as head of the rul...
Another Top Cop in the Line of Fire ( S.Grootes)
IPID is investigating Acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phalane for allegations of defeating the ends of justice in a probe into how he cou...
The Key Word is Freedom( S.Grootes)
Amidst much disagreement and controversy South Africa is looking at setting the minimum wage. Stephen thinks he has the key ingredient to make things...
Land Claim Delays ( S.Grootes)
More on the issue of land, Stephen asks some important questions around processes and delays
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Could the veterans’ wise words appeal to Zuma’s conscience?
John commented on a moving speech from Adv George Bizos on humanity and speaking truth to power and compares that to an ‘embarrassing’ speech by the p...
The Value of Social Events
With the 947 cycling challenge happening this weekend, John talks about the real value such social events offer a society like ours.
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John Turns 61
It seems like yesterday when John gave out his pearls of wisdom on his 60th birthday. He turns to 61 today and there’s more where that came from!
No progress on posters
Months ago, John went into a police station to lay a complaint against posters illegally advertising abortion. Here’s his feedback on what happened wh...
Julius gone too far
The EFF commander has been in the news repeatedly for making statements that many believe he should be charged for as he is inciting hate and violence...
The State of Change
John has been saying that change is surely afoot. There is mounting evidence to support this thought…so when will change actually take place?
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Discipline is the glue that holds the ANC together
John questions everything behind this statement made yesterday by the ANC in relation to suspended member Marius Fransman.
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Flash Floods Cause Havoc
Parts of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane were damaged by flash floods. Roads were also flooded leading to deaths of some drivers. What should hav...
Populism vs Quiet Integrity
There’s something to be said about politicians who are always in the limelight but for all the wrong reasons verses those who quietly go about bring m...
Who do you trust?
It wasn't too long ago that the nation sighed with relief when Brian Molefe took over at Eskom and load shedding was declared a thing of the past. But...
Irish clinch win
John can’t help but comment on Ireland’s first ever win over the All Blacks which ended New Zealand's record streak.
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The Checks and Balances Against Excess
Who breaks the news? How well is it done? What role does investigative journalism play in our democracy today? All questions John ponders on this morn...
The Final Leg of the Journey?
John comments on how fast things happened in the last 24 hours.
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So why did NPA want to prosecute PG?
John poses the questions that many are now asking and commends public pressure, which brought about the change in the NPA’s decision to withdraw charg...
Hello Maboneng!
John was invited to Maboneng this past weekend and he shares his first impressions of the precinct.
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The imminent rise of the inner city
John commented about the delivery of quality service which keeps us behind in terms of tourism and economic development. He commends the initiative of...
A lesson from Iceland on effective protest
While Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was delivering a speech that favoured #FeesMustFall, protestors were destroying property outside of Parliament....
What if PG spilled the beans?
The split in the ANC has been visible for some time now, despite the reassurances from the top officials. With the Finance Minister due to speak today...
Freedom of speech
A proposed bill to combat hate crimes and hate speech has been opened for public debate and consultation. John also asks about the limits that should...