Daron Mann talks to Buffalo City Metro spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya about the pain the city has gone through and Eastern Cape Liquor Board spokesperson Mgwebi Msiya about how the tavern was granted a licence.

Daron Mann talks to Buffalo City Metro spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya about the pain the city has gone through and Eastern Cape Liquor Board spokesperson Mgwebi Msiya about how the tavern was granted a licence.

ENYOBENI TAVERN | Liquor board speaks out

A personal crusade in pursuit of animal welfare is set to take Daily Dispatch contributor Daron Mann to war-ravaged Ukraine within the next few days. Daron, who is responsible for the weekly online podcasts The Daily Dispatch in Discussion with Daron Mann and That Weekend Feeling, will be accompanying well-known bear and big cat rescue specialist Lionel de Lange on a mission to rescue lions, abandoned in zoos or by private individuals, fleeing the armed conflict.

A personal crusade in pursuit of animal welfare is set to take Daily Dispatch contributor Daron Mann to war-ravaged Ukraine within the next few days. Daron, who is responsible for the weekly online podcasts The Daily Dispatch in Discussion with Daron Mann and That Weekend Feeling, will be accompanying well-known bear and big cat rescue specialist Lionel de Lange on a mission to rescue lions, abandoned in zoos or by private individuals, fleeing the armed conflict.

Into the lion's den

ANC Eastern Cape provincial task team members Oscar Mabuyane, Babalo Madikizela and Mlibo Qoboshiyane are set to go head to head in the upcoming provincial elective conference. Madikizela, who is currently the ANC's provincial treasurer Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works and sitting premier Mabuyane talk to Daron Mann about the on-again-off-again scheduling of the conference, which was again announced to be going forward less than an hour after the interviews were recorded, followed by a statement refuting this.

ANC Eastern Cape provincial task team members Oscar Mabuyane, Babalo Madikizela and Mlibo Qoboshiyane are set to go head to head in the upcoming provincial elective conference. Madikizela, who is currently the ANC's provincial treasurer Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works and sitting premier Mabuyane talk to Daron Mann about the on-again-off-again scheduling of the conference, which was again announced to be going forward less than an hour after the interviews were recorded, followed by a statement refuting this.

The ANC’s on-off Eastern Cape provincial elective conference

Supporters for Sibongile Mani, the Walter Sisulu University student convicted of stealing NSFAS funds have started the #JusticeForSibongile to have her sentence reduced to stop her from serving jail time.

Supporters for Sibongile Mani, the Walter Sisulu University student convicted of stealing NSFAS funds have started the #JusticeForSibongile to have her sentence reduced to stop her from serving jail time.

#JusticeForSibongile campaign growing

Rhodes University has won the first battle against anti-vaxxers opposed to the institution's mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy but the war is far from over.

Rhodes University has won the first battle against anti-vaxxers opposed to the institution's mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy but the war is far from over.

Rhodes versus anti-vaxxers

Herman Mashaba

Athol Trollip says ActionSA is ready to bring some "sanity to the circus and get rid of the clowns." The former DA federal leader tells Daily Dispatch about his move to the new party and his belief that pragmatic leaders, such as him and Herman Mashaba, can change the course of South Africa. While acknowledging that ActionSA had a long way to go, Trollip expressed his excitement at the party's future prospects. Trollip also talks about the loss of the Nelson Mandela Metro during his mayorship, touching on the issue of patronage and taking aim at "radical racists" in the Economic Freedom Front. He hit out at SA politicians, who he accused of enriching themselves by "having their fingers in the till". Trollip said that the ANC could not be counted on fixing what they themselves had broken and failed to rectify for 28 years and it was time for an alternative. DispatchLIVE

Athol Trollip says ActionSA is ready to bring some "sanity to the circus and get rid of the clowns." The former DA federal leader tells Daily Dispatch about his move to the new party and his belief that pragmatic leaders, such as him and Herman Mashaba, can change the course of South Africa. While acknowledging that ActionSA had a long way to go, Trollip expressed his excitement at the party's future prospects. Trollip also talks about the loss of the Nelson Mandela Metro during his mayorship, touching on the issue of patronage and taking aim at "radical racists" in the Economic Freedom Front. He hit out at SA politicians, who he accused of enriching themselves by "having their fingers in the till". Trollip said that the ANC could not be counted on fixing what they themselves had broken and failed to rectify for 28 years and it was time for an alternative. DispatchLIVE

Athol Trollip talks about joining Herman Mashaba's ActionSA as Eastern Cape leader

The cash-strapped Eastern Cape is losing 91 doctors, more than 500 nurses and numerous allied health professionals who were meant to continue working for the health department as per contractual agreements that were secured through the funding of study bursaries. With at least R358-million needed to retain the staff and a slashed operating budget, the province will be hard hit by the departures. DispatchLIVE's Daron Mann speaks to Dr Mawande Dlamini, one of the affected medical doctors, as well as Rolene Wagner, superintendent-general of the Eastern Cape health department, about what led to the situation and the path forward.

The cash-strapped Eastern Cape is losing 91 doctors, more than 500 nurses and numerous allied health professionals who were meant to continue working for the health department as per contractual agreements that were secured through the funding of study bursaries. With at least R358-million needed to retain the staff and a slashed operating budget, the province will be hard hit by the departures. DispatchLIVE's Daron Mann speaks to Dr Mawande Dlamini, one of the affected medical doctors, as well as Rolene Wagner, superintendent-general of the Eastern Cape health department, about what led to the situation and the path forward.

Broke Eastern Cape health has no money to keep doctors

Daron Mann talks to environmental activist and teacher Dean Knox about the importance of the interim decision by Judge Gerald Bloem to bar Shell from conducting seismic blasts for oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast and speaks to Johan Lorenz, from constitutional law specialists Richard Spoor Inc. Attorneys, who was the lead attorney in the legal action against the oil giant and outlines the way forward.

Daron Mann talks to environmental activist and teacher Dean Knox about the importance of the interim decision by Judge Gerald Bloem to bar Shell from conducting seismic blasts for oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast and speaks to Johan Lorenz, from constitutional law specialists Richard Spoor Inc. Attorneys, who was the lead attorney in the legal action against the oil giant and outlines the way forward.

Unpacking the case: Shell vs the Wild Coast

Not only did Maria Clarke, mom of murder victim Angelique Clarke Abrahams have to wait two years for justice, but she had to sit with her daughter's killer and hold back her own feelings every time he chose to visit her grandson in her own home.

Not only did Maria Clarke, mom of murder victim Angelique Clarke Abrahams have to wait two years for justice, but she had to sit with her daughter's killer and hold back her own feelings every time he chose to visit her grandson in her own home.

Family's horrific wait for justice for Angelique

As we reach the end of this year's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign Daron Mann talks to Lesley Ann Foster, Executive Director at Masimanyane Women's Support Centre, about the surge of gender-based violence in South Africa and the Eastern Cape after a spate of violent killings of Eastern Cape woman. This month East London has seen guilty verdicts delivered against two men for the murder of their partners. Alutha Pasile was convicted of the horrific murder and dismemberment of Fort Hare law student Nosicelo Mtebeni while Carl Abrahams was convicted of killing his wife, Angelique Clarke-Abrahams, in front of their young son.

As we reach the end of this year's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign Daron Mann talks to Lesley Ann Foster, Executive Director at Masimanyane Women's Support Centre, about the surge of gender-based violence in South Africa and the Eastern Cape after a spate of violent killings of Eastern Cape woman. This month East London has seen guilty verdicts delivered against two men for the murder of their partners. Alutha Pasile was convicted of the horrific murder and dismemberment of Fort Hare law student Nosicelo Mtebeni while Carl Abrahams was convicted of killing his wife, Angelique Clarke-Abrahams, in front of their young son.

The fight against gender-based violence in South Africa

Seasoned Radio personality Daron Mann delves into the latest news topics from the Daily Dispatch

Daily Dispatch correspondent Ted Keenan talks to Red Alert Security's Brett Harvey about the explosion of violent crime in Buffalo City that has recently escalated to a high number of armed robberies and carjackings in the metro, who and what the targets are, what is behind the steep incline and what we need to do to deal with it.

Daily Dispatch correspondent Ted Keenan talks to Red Alert Security's Brett Harvey about the explosion of violent crime in Buffalo City that has recently escalated to a high number of armed robberies and carjackings in the metro, who and what the targets are, what is behind the steep incline and what we need to do to deal with it.

SYNDICATE CITY | Crimewave crashes over BCM

There are 11m vehicles on SA’s roads, with an average age of 10 years. In 2022, there will be more vehicles, and they will be getting older, especially in Eastern Cape. So, if you’re in the aging vehicle category, do you trade in on a new machine, buy a good pre-owned one, or bite the bullet and drive your old jalopy into the ground? Peter McNorton, of Kelston Motor Group, in discussion with Ted Keenan, Daily Dispatch business correspondent, said: “Take the foot off the accelerator when it comes to a decision.” Passion must be tempered with common sense and tough financial questions. What’s the old machine costing, with repairs and expensive maintenance mounting along with the kilometres on the odometer? What will a new or used vehicle cost? What’s the trade-in? What if the family’s financial position had a nasty reversal? Kelston Group has nearly 30 outlets in Eastern Cape, and recently added Kelston Chery in East London. “With all the new brands, do the research. There are great deals. But know your budget.” Then there is another confusing area. Fossil fuel or electric? Winstone Jordaan, MD of GridCars said one in forty vehicles sold globally was electric. By 2030 every second sold in the USA will be electric. If the statistics pan out, Jordaan will be in the pound seats, with nearly 300 charging stations on the main routes. He said SA cannot buck the electric trend, because the vehicle suppliers to the SA manufacturers are from Europe and Japan. “In a few years our exports will be electric, and not too soon. It’s great for the environment.”

There are 11m vehicles on SA’s roads, with an average age of 10 years. In 2022, there will be more vehicles, and they will be getting older, especially in Eastern Cape. So, if you’re in the aging vehicle category, do you trade in on a new machine, buy a good pre-owned one, or bite the bullet and drive your old jalopy into the ground? Peter McNorton, of Kelston Motor Group, in discussion with Ted Keenan, Daily Dispatch business correspondent, said: “Take the foot off the accelerator when it comes to a decision.” Passion must be tempered with common sense and tough financial questions. What’s the old machine costing, with repairs and expensive maintenance mounting along with the kilometres on the odometer? What will a new or used vehicle cost? What’s the trade-in? What if the family’s financial position had a nasty reversal? Kelston Group has nearly 30 outlets in Eastern Cape, and recently added Kelston Chery in East London. “With all the new brands, do the research. There are great deals. But know your budget.” Then there is another confusing area. Fossil fuel or electric? Winstone Jordaan, MD of GridCars said one in forty vehicles sold globally was electric. By 2030 every second sold in the USA will be electric. If the statistics pan out, Jordaan will be in the pound seats, with nearly 300 charging stations on the main routes. He said SA cannot buck the electric trend, because the vehicle suppliers to the SA manufacturers are from Europe and Japan. “In a few years our exports will be electric, and not too soon. It’s great for the environment.”

Buy new or drive the jalopy into the ground

Daron Mann speaks to Gary Koekemoer from the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa, which has called on the government to immediately halt all seismic exploration off the nation's coastline citing recent research that shows the incredible ecological devastation it could cause.

Daron Mann speaks to Gary Koekemoer from the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa, which has called on the government to immediately halt all seismic exploration off the nation's coastline citing recent research that shows the incredible ecological devastation it could cause.

Stop Wild Coast blasting now, urges Wildlife and Environmental Society

Daron Mann talks to Jack Denton, who boldly bent over to have his Speedo signed by Bok skipper Siya Kolisi in Scotland. Denton hails from the Eastern Cape and attended Kingswood College in Makhanda. His Brother, David Denton, also an old Kingswoodian, played rugby for Scotland 42 times.

Daron Mann talks to Jack Denton, who boldly bent over to have his Speedo signed by Bok skipper Siya Kolisi in Scotland. Denton hails from the Eastern Cape and attended Kingswood College in Makhanda. His Brother, David Denton, also an old Kingswoodian, played rugby for Scotland 42 times.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS | The man beneath the Speedo

Seismic

The voices of South Africans vehemently opposed to seismic blasting surveys off the SA coastline are growing loader as citizens begin to take a stand against big oil

The voices of South Africans vehemently opposed to seismic blasting surveys off the SA coastline are growing loader as citizens begin to take a stand against big oil

WILD COAST vs BIG OIL | Groundswell against seismic shelling of ocean bed

Draconian pandemic lockdowns have decimated the restaurant industry, with over 3,000 closures, and East London, the surrounding towns and coastal venues are not immune. Yet there have been survivors, who have battled to stay open and will not get beaten. Ted Keenan, Daily Dispatch business correspondent, talks to three East London business owners – eatery business veteran, Mike Butcher, one of East London’s top restaurant entrepreneurs Natasha Hogg, and Zinzi Rwicilia, who owns The Bistro, in Beacon Bay and has in two years built a successful business. We learn their secrets of keeping the food and drinks flowing. But what, in their opinion, must the government do over the festive season. And what would be the final nail for many owners who have not made a profit for 18 months. Their fortitude goes further than the kitchen, it applies to every sector. The advice applies to all businesses.

Draconian pandemic lockdowns have decimated the restaurant industry, with over 3,000 closures, and East London, the surrounding towns and coastal venues are not immune. Yet there have been survivors, who have battled to stay open and will not get beaten. Ted Keenan, Daily Dispatch business correspondent, talks to three East London business owners – eatery business veteran, Mike Butcher, one of East London’s top restaurant entrepreneurs Natasha Hogg, and Zinzi Rwicilia, who owns The Bistro, in Beacon Bay and has in two years built a successful business. We learn their secrets of keeping the food and drinks flowing. But what, in their opinion, must the government do over the festive season. And what would be the final nail for many owners who have not made a profit for 18 months. Their fortitude goes further than the kitchen, it applies to every sector. The advice applies to all businesses.

Restaurant business survivors share secrets to keeping the food and drink flowing during lockdowns​

Daron Mann talks to Ironman South Africa's MD Keith Bowler about plans for the future after the Covid-19 pandemic, including dropping Buffalo City as a venue.

Daron Mann talks to Ironman South Africa's MD Keith Bowler about plans for the future after the Covid-19 pandemic, including dropping Buffalo City as a venue.

IRONMAN: Where to from now?

The news that Shell plans to conduct a large-scale offshore seismic survey for gas and oil deposits along the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast has drawn criticism from environmental groups and animal rights activists, with one group even threatening to chain naked 'Wild Women' to the ship in protest. Daron Mann speaks to attorney Kim van Kets from Wild Women on the Run's, and Jason Simpson, a chief engineer for controversial international conservation group Sea Shepard.

The news that Shell plans to conduct a large-scale offshore seismic survey for gas and oil deposits along the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast has drawn criticism from environmental groups and animal rights activists, with one group even threatening to chain naked 'Wild Women' to the ship in protest. Daron Mann speaks to attorney Kim van Kets from Wild Women on the Run's, and Jason Simpson, a chief engineer for controversial international conservation group Sea Shepard.

BIG OIL UNDER FIRE | Activists speak out against Shell's seismic Wild Coast survey

NVest Financial Holdings is East London’s giant full-service financial group, and the only listed company in Buffalo City Metro and the immediate Border area. Today Dispatch Live's Business Correspondent, Ted Keenan, interviews Travis McClure, director of NFB Private Wealth Management, and Liam Graham, director of NVest Securities. Between the two companies they have over 6,000 direct clients, the majority of them East London based, and well over R30bn assets under management and administration. The Podcast's theme: Wealth creation and wealth management, when and why to start, and how people slow out of the investment blocks can catch up. “Having our own stock broking company in the same building gives a flexibility and instant reaction time that is unparalleled in East London,” said McClure. "We don't take the trust of East Londoners for granted. We work hard at it, and know we have succeeded when our clients head into a financially stress-less retirement.” Said Graham: “If your investments, over a long term, are not beating inflation, and then some, you are going backward.”

NVest Financial Holdings is East London’s giant full-service financial group, and the only listed company in Buffalo City Metro and the immediate Border area. Today Dispatch Live's Business Correspondent, Ted Keenan, interviews Travis McClure, director of NFB Private Wealth Management, and Liam Graham, director of NVest Securities. Between the two companies they have over 6,000 direct clients, the majority of them East London based, and well over R30bn assets under management and administration. The Podcast's theme: Wealth creation and wealth management, when and why to start, and how people slow out of the investment blocks can catch up. “Having our own stock broking company in the same building gives a flexibility and instant reaction time that is unparalleled in East London,” said McClure. "We don't take the trust of East Londoners for granted. We work hard at it, and know we have succeeded when our clients head into a financially stress-less retirement.” Said Graham: “If your investments, over a long term, are not beating inflation, and then some, you are going backward.”

BCM's only listed company on wealth creation and management

Mark Keohane

Mark Keohane tells Daron that he foresees the Springboks demolishing the Welsh backline in their Saturday clash after the many recent changes to the national side and how it will affect their game plan.

Mark Keohane tells Daron that he foresees the Springboks demolishing the Welsh backline in their Saturday clash after the many recent changes to the national side and how it will affect their game plan.

Publisher and Rugby personality Mark Keohane on the Springbok match against Wales

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