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As Millions of South Africans are casting their ballots in the 2016 municipal elections, there are those who've decided to boycott the poll. 

Jacaranda FM news asked them why, here are their responses.

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Bouwer Bosch visited Jacaranda FM ahead of the release of ‘Sy Klink Soos Lente’ and chatted to Carla Mackenzie about the film and the title song.

Bouwer Bosch chats about ‘Sy Klink Soos Lente’

Carla Mackenzie had the pleasure of chatting to RO on The Late Show.

They didn’t just bring themselves when they popped in, but also surprised Carla with their guitar and sang their hit song ‘What You Like’.

Carla Mackenzie Interviews RO

There’s a few South African words that don’t translate well to anyone abroad. The Late Show host Carla Mackenzie was keen to learn a few new ones. Here’s what listeners Zodwa and Marius had to say.

South African words that just don’t translate so lekker

ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu says the ruling party’s national executive committee (NEC) should step down.

He says the current leadership is not fit to steer the party in the right direction.

Jackson Mthembu says ANC NEC should resign

Universities and students will receive an additional R17 billion over the next three years‚ finance minister Pravin Gordhan announced in his medium-term budget policy statement.

However, some students believe the extra funds will not make a big difference.

Wits students react to additional fund allocation

Acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane says police are being provoked by students.

'Police exercise maximum restraint during student protests'

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Sheila Mathibe, a LifeLine supervisor in Johannesburg, says they receive about 500 calls a day.

Cases range from child support issues, sexual abuse and rape.

She says they often get calls from prison, with inmates talking about their issues.

Lifeline

LifeLine was established by a Methodist minister in 1963 in Australia.

It’s vision was to deliver a 24 hour care service for those in emotional distress. 

The same concept then started in Cape Town, South Africa in 1968. 

It then developed further to provide telephone counselling services to many around the country. 

LifeLine's main focus is to support and develop people – enabling them to cope effectively with the effects of trauma.

The network also includes a diverse range of projects dealing with depression and other effects that could be as a result of trauma suffered.


Sheila Mathibe, a LifeLine supervisor in Johannesburg, says they receive about 500 calls a day.

Cases range from child support issues, sexual abuse and rape.

She says they often get calls from prison, with inmates talking about their issues. 


Mathibe says they now also offer a Stop Gender Based Violence Hotline that only focuses on gender abuse and domestic disputes. 

She explains why their telephonic counselling sessions are effective.

Minister Bathabile Dlamini says grants will be paid by 1 April 2017.

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