Moneyweb@Midday has tackled numerous significant news issues throughout the past year. As we conclude 2024, let’s reflect on some memorable interview highlights—especially concerning the South African visa backlog and the noteworthy political events that have captured public attention.
Herman Mashaba’s transformation in perspective involved the Action SA leader retracting his previous endorsement of reinstating the death penalty in South Africa. Initially, Mashaba viewed capital punishment as a solution to the nation’s troubling murder rates. However, after consulting with experts and considering the potential adverse effects on marginalized communities, he acknowledged that the judicial flaws could lead to wrongful convictions.
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In the segment titled EFF Shake-up as Shivambu quits, we covered the departure of Floyd Shivambu, the former deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) founded by former President Jacob Zuma. This shift has notably impacted the political arena in South Africa and continues to reverberate.
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The discussion titled Zuma’s expulsion: What it means for Ramaphosa’s leadership delved into how this event could influence President Cyril Ramaphosa’s power and the internal structure of the ruling party.
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In the topic Homeward bound: Why are almost 30% of SA expats returning?, we explored the phenomenon of South African expatriates returning home, featuring insights from senior brand specialist Mongezi Mtati. The dialogue emphasized motivations behind this return migration, including the desire for family connections and the difficulties of experiencing isolation while living abroad.
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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber provided updates on initiatives to resolve the department’s visa backlog. He mentioned that over 100,000 applications have been processed, successfully reducing more than 30% of the backlog, and he shared future strategies to enhance efficiency. This was highlighted in the story titled Home Affairs working at speed to reduce queues and visa backlog.
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