http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 22 May 2013 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Finally someone stood up and listened to the drug issue in Eldorado Park. Gauteng Premier Nomuvla Mokonyane says they have set up a joint operation centre in Eldorado Park. They’ve made over a hundred arrests since the intervention. Will there be successful prosecutions from these arrests in Eldorado Park? Police have confiscated all sorts of drugs, and closed down lolly lounges. It has to be sustainable from here onwards. Hopefully it’s not just for votes in next year’s election. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:01 What if President Zuma stood up and auctioned off luxury vehicles, flights etc to raise funds for social projects? It would be welcomed by all. Malawian President Joyce Banda just did that to raise cash for cash strapped departments. SA leaders could learn from her. The ostentatious displays of luxury and wealth are unnecessary. We don’t need the blue lights, the expensive travel, and fleet of cars. Tue, 21 May 2013 19:51:48 Davis spoke about how it was no surprise that the President was let off the hook and that the Guptas are unscathed with regards to the findings of the government investigation. He further asserted that the investigation was not independent, we cannot accept the findings without reservation. The issue of name dropping is a big issue problem, and the Gupta’s close relationship with Zuma is worrying as well. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:02 David reflected on the role that the Department of International Relations has played in the Cyril Karabus case. David indicated that Marius Fransman in particular managed the entire process very well from beginning to end. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:59:23 David reflected on the volatile situation in the mines when it comes to the wider ramifications of the turf war between AMCU and NUM. He indicated that the platinum industry strike might spill into the coal industry and as such, we might in in for a grim 2013. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:48:58 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga was supposed to submit the Draft Norms and Standards for School Infrastructure to NGO Equal Education today. David argued that the fact that the minister sent the NGO a letter that the draft legislation is not ready is an indication that the education department is not serious about dealing with the education problem in South Africa. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:22:14 David reflected on the drug scourge in Eldorado Park and argued that politicians need to go beyond speeches and declarations and that more cops need to be fired. He argued that the fact that notorious drug dealers exist in the community is saddening and that something needs to be done in the justice system with regards to drug dealers being arrested only to be given bail hours later Tue, 14 May 2013 18:54:42 In relation to news about the heist that took place at FNB stadium over the past weekend, David reflected on the Krugersdorp bank robbery that took place in 1977 and just how dramatic the story was. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:42:11 The Executive Mayor Parks Tau delivered his annual State of the City Address today. The City of Johannesburg will invest R30 billion on infrastructure development over the next three years to ensure that citizens have full access to their city. The money is set to help maintain the city’s water, roads and electricity but also to start a new project to improve public transport. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:27:46 The Executive Mayor Parks Tau will deliver the annual State of the City Address tomorrow. 702Landers came up with suggestions to Parks Tau on some of the important issues which need to be address – they ranged from billing crisis, visible road markings, potholes, state of municipalities, city center rampant with criminals, and ongoing non-working of traffic lights. Wed, 8 May 2013 19:35:25