BEYOND THE BULLETIN: RADIO FEATURES
The radio news portal Bulletin provides radio stations across Southern Africa with online, subscription-based access to a complete virtual newsroom.
Beyond the Bulletin is Bulletin’s weekly radio news feature – conceptualised and executed by me as part of my content editor role.
The interview-style radio news packages explore topical issues and are made available to radio stations to use during shows most suited to their format and audience. During my time at Bulletin I carefully selected and researched each topic before scheduling an interview with the spokesperson or newsmaker. From the recorded content I then formulated the most relevant and newsworthy angle before writing the story and cutting the sound.
Click on any of the headlines below to view the full story and to listen to the clips.
SA’s first electric minibus taxi – a cheaper and greener alternative
14 June 2022 # South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi is expected to arrive before the end of the year and can unlock many benefits for the industry and the country. A project team of companies and research institutions is investigating the vehicle's feasibility...
World No Tobacco Day on 31 May
31 May 2022 # It’s World No Tobacco Day. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa says it fully supports the World Health Organisation's theme which puts the spotlight on tobacco’s negative impact on the environment. The foundation’s health promotions manager,...
Rooibos Tea Tourism is attracting more visitors to the Rooibos region
18 May 2022 # Rooibos Tea Tourism is helping revitalise the country’s tourism industry after a recent surge in the tea’s popularity. The South African Rooibos Council says more local and international travellers want to learn about the history of Rooibos, how it’s...
South Africa’s energy crisis – get off the grid says energy expert
15 March 2022 # South Africans who can get off Eskom’s grid and away from load shedding should do so as soon as possible. This is according to energy expert Ted Blom following another week of rotational load shedding and warnings that the system remains constrained:...
The election results – analysts paint a picture of the new political landscape
4 November 2021 # The local government election results are in with 97 percent of the votes counted and a formal announcement is expected today. It’s clear that the political landscape has changed. The ANC has received 45 percent of the vote, the DA got 21 percent,...
National Diabetes Month – rapid rise in diabetes requires urgent action
16 November 2021 # It's National Diabetes Month. An estimated 4 point 5 million South Africans have diabetes with many remaining undiagnosed. Diabetes is also the leading cause of death in women in the country and the second leading cause of death overall. Diabetes...
The world of work in 2022 – know your rights and responsibilities
19 January 2022 # Going back to work in 2022 does not necessarily mean a return to the workplace as the pandemic has normalised remote work. However, as Covid-19 restrictions ease up many employers are keen for staff to get back to the office. Businesses are...
Phone scams surge – how to protect yourself from impersonation scams
26 January 2022 # A recent increase in telephone scams has left thousands of unsuspecting consumers broke and devastated. The CEO of the South African Fraud Prevention Service, Manie van Schalkwyk, says scammers use stolen data to impersonate bank staff: Play sound:...
The state of corruption in South Africa – experts weigh in on the problems and solutions
1 February 2022 # Corruption is rife in South Africa, but the government already has the tools to stamp it out. This is the view of three experts following the latest reports on corruption in the country. Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index...
National Budget Speech 2022: SA must cut back on state spending
21 February 2022 # South Africa needs to cut back on state spending because we are spending far more than we can afford. This is according to economist Dawie Roodt ahead of the minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana’s inaugural National Budget Speech on Wednesday. He...
Cyber attacks are a growing threat in SA – protect yourself and your business
16 February 2022 # Cyber attacks are a growing threat in South Africa. Failing to protect data can cost companies millions and many are forced to close. In the past year, 47-percent of companies report that they’ve been affected by ransomware. The managing director of...
South Africa will feel the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – experts explain
1 March 2022 # South Africa will feel the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should it intensify and must be clear about who it’s siding with. This is according to political economy analyst Daniel Silke. Last week the Department of International Relations and...
Teens and social media – practical steps for parents to keep teenagers safe online
23 March 2022 # Social media is an important part of most teenagers’ social lives and they spend many hours on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. It can be a fun way to connect with friends, share content and pursue interests, but there are also many...
Prevent drownings by creating a swimming culture in South Africa
29 March 2022 # Learning to swim should be prioritised, as an essential skill that all South Africans have, especially children. This is the call from the National Sea Rescue Institute. CEO Cleeve Robertson says on average about fifteen hundred people drown in the...
Organisations and stakeholders strongly oppose new health regulations
7 April 2022 # The government’s newly proposed health regulations will simply transfer the power afforded to the state by the state of disaster to the National Health Act. This is the view of several organisations and stakeholders determined to prevent a series of...