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World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at Trump's impeachment plans and the impact to the global economy. Meanwhile, the price of global oil is on the rise following repeated military attacks on Saudi oil facilities. In South Africa, the government will implement laws to regulate participation of foreigners…

1 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

Health sector rocked with corruption

South Africa's biggest investigation into the private health sector system has revealed an increasingly affordable prices for health care. This is contained in a Competition Commission report released yesterday. On line is Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Funders, Dr Ali Hamdulay.

1 Oct 2019 10AM 14 min

Will Trump face impeachment?

US president Donald Trump says he deserves to meet his accuser as the push for impeachment proceedings against him gathers pace. It is over a call during which he asked the Ukrainian leader to investigate his political rival Joe Biden. Democrats are saying he abused his office in doing so…

30 Sep 2019 11AM 15 min

Protest reveals cracks in al- Sisi's facade

Popular protests against Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi have spread to eight cities, with the largest crowds gathering in Cairo. These are the most significant demonstrations since he came to power in 2014. On line is Research Fellow at Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Lucia Ardovini.

30 Sep 2019 10AM 9 min

Media Hit Parade

Tanya Khoury an in depth analysis of news trends locally and internationally.

27 Sep 2019 11AM 14 min

Lana Marks is the new US envoy to SA

Luxury hand bag designer Lana Marks has been appointed as the new US ambassador to South Africa. Marks, who was born in South Africa speaks fluent Afrikaans and Xhosa, according to US embassy. On line is former US Diplomat to Asia and Africa Brook Spector

27 Sep 2019 11AM 18 min

Mozambican peace accord, what next?

The Mozambican government recently signed a peace deal with the Renamo opposition party, in time for elections in October. This is the most decisive step so far towards ending the conflict that begun in 2013. But the peace deal is haunted by at least three potential issues. On line is…

19 Sep 2019 11AM 11 min

Netanyahu looks to coalition

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on his main rival, former army general Benny Gantz, to join him in broad, governing coalition after Israeli elections ended with no clear winner. So what next for corruption accused Benjamin Netanyahu? On line is journalist and columnist at Haaretz Newspaper, Gideon Levy.

19 Sep 2019 11AM 13 min

Bleak future for African children

Some 250 million children under five , about 25 percent in low to middle income countries are at a higher risk of not achieving their full potential due to extreme poverty and nor receiving nurturing care. On line is South African representative of the African Association for Child and Adolescent…

19 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

Mustafa Barghouti SA tour

With so much happening on the Israeli political landscape, today’s after 5 guest is going to be interesting. Instudio we welcome Dr Mustafa Barghouthi , Palestinian physician, activist, and politician. Dr Barghouti serves as General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI),also known as Al Mubadara. He is a member…

18 Sep 2019 11AM 23 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the Tunisian elections where independent candidate Kais Saieb and imprisoned media mogul Nabil Karoui have advanced to a run off votes in the September 15 elections. Meanwhile, as South Africa sends a task team for damage control, Malawi says the country was…

18 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

UK government apologises for arms sale to Saudi Arabia

The UK government has apologised for authorising arms deals to Saudi Arabia in breach of a court ruling against the sale of weapons that could be used in the war in Yemen. On line from London is Media coordinator for Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), Andrew Smith

18 Sep 2019 10AM 5 min

World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the drone attack on Saudi oil fields and the impact to the global economy. Meanwhile, South Africa appears to be moving towards trade protection as authorities call for curbing of illegal Chinese products. While the country takes a dive on economic…

17 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

IFAA calls for solidarity for Africans in SA

The Institute for African Alternatives has raised concerns over the outbreak of violence and hostility towards foreign nationals from the rest of the continent. About 600 Nigerians have voluntarily left South Africa after the violence begun last month. On line is Director at the Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA) Professor…

17 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

Shaykh Al Asi tour of SA

American Shaykh Muhammad Al Asi is currently on tour of South Africa, doing public discussions on Global Authority on Islam. Shaykh Al Asi is also the author of “The World Acclaimed Tafsir, The Ascendancy of Qur'an. He now joins us live in studio.

16 Sep 2019 11AM 31 min

Saudi Arabia suffers military attack on oil fields

The highly disruptive drone attacks on Aramco oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia are arguably the most significant military operation yet against the US allied Kingdom's critical infrastructure. Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility. On line from Yemen is journalist Nasser Arrabyee

16 Sep 2019 10AM 11 min

Special task team on anti-immigrant violence

President Ramaphosa has sent special envoys to African countries in an effort to reaffirm South Africa's position on African migrants in the country. South Africa's international reputation was dented severely following the violence that rocked Gauteng. On line Director of Research at Auwal Socio- Economic Research Institute (ASRI), Angelo Fick

16 Sep 2019 10AM 11 min

WEF, what next for SA?

Following the World Economic Forum on Africa summit in Cape Town, the focus was on the progress that has been made in implementing some of the resolutions reached at the last forum. Issues such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and youth unemployment are some of the challenges confronting the continent…

13 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

SA's new economic plan

South Africa's finance minister Tito Mboweni recently published a package of economic policy proposals that warrant serious consideration. These are aimed a reviving the flagging economy whose growth stands at 1.1 percent. On line is Research specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council, Justine Visage.

13 Sep 2019 10AM 12 min

HRW wants police to swiftly address violence

Human Rights Watch has asked the South African police service to act swiftly in bringing the end to attacks that rocked Gauteng province. At least 12 people have died in the violence. On line is Southern Africa Director, Africa Division at HRW, Dewa Mavhinga.

13 Sep 2019 10AM 17 min