Cliff Shiko

Johannesburg, St. Louis

Broadcast Journalist at Jacaranda 94.2 FM

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Articles

Ramaphosa: Climate change disasters our new reality

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Torrential rains have led to widespread flooding in the OR Tambo district, killing at least 78 people in the province. The inclement weather resulted in the destruction of homes, roads, bridges, clinics and schools. Ramaphosa visited the flood ravaged Mthatha on Friday to asses the extent of the damage. "We are very disturbed that so many people have passed away, but it could have been much worse. The response teams acted quickly.
DWS denies opening Mthatha Dam sluice gates amid floods

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has denied claims that this week’s floods in the Eastern Cape forced it to open the Mthatha Dam’s sluice gates. A video has been doing the rounds on social media claiming that people have died due to the overflowing dam. Torrential rains have led to widespread flooding in the OR Tambo district, killing over 70 people in the province and leaving a trail of destruction.
Mashatile say ‘prejudicial’ to meet N1 assault victims

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Mashatile appeared in Parliament on Thursday to answer questions from MPs.The deputy president was asked if he had contacted the victims after the incident. The eight Presidential Protection Services members were controversially cleared of misconduct during a police disciplinary process last month. However, their criminal matter continues in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court.
VW Polos, Taigos recalled due to faulty airbag

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

According to Volkswagen Group South Africa, 142 VW Polo vehicles and eight VW Taigo vehicles need to be fixed. In a media statement on Thursday, NCC said the recall was mainly due to a faulty part in the gas generators of the front passenger airbag module. "In the event of an accident with deployment of the front airbag, there may be a reduced protective effect by the front passenger airbag and an increased risk of injury to the passenger.
Govt will do ‘everything’ to assist EC floods victims

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Over 70 people have been confirmed dead after storms lashed the province this week. The death toll from the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to 71 as search and rescue operations continue. Torrential rains and freezing temperatures struck the Eastern Cape on Monday, causing major flooding and landslides that submerged houses. Images showed homes completely under water and rescuers wading through the mud.
Govt bans all imports of Terbofos in wake of 'food poisoning

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Scores of children in Soweto died after eating snacks contaminated with Terbucycline, commonly used to kill rats. Cabinet received a report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on food-borne Illnesses, which focused especially on organophosphate pesticides, which farmers commonly use. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Soweto children died from eating food contaminated with Terbofos. In the wake of the deaths, President Ramaphosa ordered the registration of all spaza shops in the country.
Govt pleads with public to heed extreme weather warnings

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

In the Eastern Cape alone, 57 people have already been confirmed dead. The natural disaster left a trail of destruction, damaging schools, health care centres and roads. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefed the media in Cape Town on Thursday. "Cabinet cautions everyone to be vigilant over the next few days due to the expected weather conditions in most parts of the country," she said. "Before you travel, you must check the weather forecast and the snowfall.
MPs approve 2025 budget despite fuel levy hike

2 weeks ago | ecr.co.za | Cliff Shiko

At the centre of the debate on the budget was the increase of the fuel levy by 16 cents per litre on petrol, and 15 cents a litre on diesel. The consideration in the National Assembly was passed with 268 votes from the ANC, DA and other national government of unity partners. The MK Party and the EFF, with combined votes of 87, voted against the framework, saying the budget is not pro-poor. All the nine provinces also voted in favour of the budget on Wednesday.
MPs approve 2025 budget despite fuel levy hike

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

At the centre of the debate on the budget was the increase of the fuel levy by 16 cents per litre on petrol, and 15 cents a litre on diesel. The consideration in the National Assembly was passed with 268 votes from the ANC, DA and other national government of unity partners. The MK Party and the EFF, with combined votes of 87, voted against the framework, saying the budget is not pro-poor. All the nine provinces also voted in favour of the budget on Wednesday.
Warrant of arrest for suspect in Transnet tender murder

2 weeks ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The 30-year-old was an employee at Q Tech Engineering Company based in Vereeniging. He was shot and killed while seated in his car outside his workplace by two gunmen in April 2024. The suspects allegedly killed Swart after he blew the whistle about fraud and corruption linked to a Transnet tender. Four suspects have since been arrested, including the alleged mastermind. Their case has been postponed for trial and is expected to be heard in the High Court in August 2025.