http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 24 May 2013 2 702webmaster@702.co.za John spoke about President Jacob Zuma who came out and spoke about Guptagate and name dropping. John questioned why two senior officials implicated committed career suicide authorising the landing without the president’s knowledge. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:12:57 John commented on the Parliamentary debate on Guptagate. He said the debate showed that citizens have the power to influence government and the debate was invigorating for the country’s democracy. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:58 John commented on recent reports on the high number of teen pregnancies in Mpumalanga in the first quarter of the year. John said responsibility is needed as well as education and awareness programmes by government and civil society to stop the teen pregnancy rate continuing to rise. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:08:48 Johns said prostitution is a part of life in South Africa considering that the country has a high unemployment rate. He said our constitution allows for people’s rights to be protected, as this would lead to less violence and better health. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:45:16 John’s comment centered around the findings of the Guptagate investigation by government. John questioned the findings and asked why are director generals investigating their bosses because that may produce conflicting results. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:41 John asked why in South Africa do we have with mixed success in terms of dealing with major serious social issues. Are we so used to the negative instead of promoting leaders of excellence? Thu, 16 May 2013 21:52:59 John spoke about his recent trip to his home country Ireland. He shared his observation of the country which he said was beautiful and well kept but mentioned that ordinary Irish people on the ground complained about their living conditions, the government and economic difficulties. John said he is proud to be a South African because people in the country show initiative and have the spirit to lead SA. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:21:20 John’s comment centered around a call from a mother who spoke about the easy access to drugs in her community of Eldorado Park. John called for police officials to stop the lip service to issues of drug dealers in the community - they should feel the long arm of the law and the public should pluck them out of their communities. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:48:05 John’s comment centered around recent reports that Menzi Simalane, who was fired by the NPA, was appointed special adviser to the Minister of Public Service and Adminstration Lindiwe Sisulu. John questioned the decision to have a man who has lied under oath being appointed as adviser. He added that maybe there were legal loop holes in the appointment but what about the moral decision. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:47:39 John’s comment centered around traditional courts which he said result in two different legal systems operating in a new South Africa. It will not work and will be unconstitutional. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:37:37