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World economic Report

In today's weekly economic report, we look at the global recession signals already flashing in the US markets as Latin American targets to grow at a mere 0.5 percent in 2019. At home, Tito Mboweni's economic plan has hit a break as alliance partners snub the plan. Meanwhile, SA is…

3 Sep 2019 10AM 13 min

Curfew imposed, Kashmir unable to bury the dead

The Indian imposed curfew in Kasmir has left hundreds of people being buried in their yards. About 300 people have been forcefully abducted. The curfew has restricted people from doing Janaaza namaaz. On line is South Africa Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG) Salman Khan.

3 Sep 2019 10AM 13 min

Denel explosion, one year on.

Today marks the first anniversary of the explosion Rheimettal Denel Munitions in Macassar that killed eight people workers. Well known South African activist Terry Crawford -Browne filed a complaint with the Zondo commission days after the explosion. Terry is now with us in studio.

3 Sep 2019 10AM 19 min

What it means to be coloured

What does “coloured” really mean in post- apartheid South Africa? Many grapple with this question in one form or another. But University of Western Cape Linguistic Masters' researcher Zaib Toyer delved into some disgust or disappointment as others move away from racial labelling altogether. Zaib Toyer now joins us in…

2 Sep 2019 11AM 17 min

Women in informal economy

The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of Western Cape (UWC) presented a Women's Month event to discuss the issues women in the informal economy face. On line is Director for Urban Research at the African Centre for Cities Caroline Skinner.

2 Sep 2019 10AM 9 min

Antisemitism, why is it conflated with anti-zionism?

The furor over antisemitism that has gripped Western countries in the last few years have continued relentlessly. Its consequences can be seen in the anti- BDS legislation being passed in Europe. On line is Research Fellow at the University of Arab and Islamic Studies at Exeter University Dr Ghada Karmi.

29 Aug 2019 11AM 13 min

Spaza business courses

Somali Association Western Cape has started a Spaza business course that is aimed at teaching local South African how to become small scale business people. On line is Association Director Abdi Mohamad

29 Aug 2019 10AM 7 min

SA on an economic recovery plan

Finance minister Tito Mboweni has released a 77 page Economic Plan that it says will lift the country from its current economic situation. According to Treasury, the blue print will focus on creating favourable conditions for small business. But will the strategy address all the pertinent issues? On line is…

29 Aug 2019 10AM 11 min

YALI summit in Ghana

Youth leaders across Africa will be gathering in Accra Ghana for the Young African Leaders Summit 2019. On line is YALI Alumni in Charge of Public and International Relations Peguy Angoka.

28 Aug 2019 11AM 9 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this weeks Africa Weekly Report, we look at the Japan- Africa development talks in Japan. African heads of state are in Japan as the country looks to boost its presence on the continent. Elswhere, DR Congo's cabinet was constituted 9 months after presidential polls. On line and standing in…

28 Aug 2019 10AM 13 min

World weekly economic report

In this weeks weekly economic report, we look at the G7 Summit and what this means for the South Africa and the continent. Meanwhile, South Africa is set to host the World Economic Summit next week. The summit is billed to showcase the continent as an investment destination. Back home,…

27 Aug 2019 11AM 18 min

Are guns effective for self defence?

Are guns effective for self defense? A recent Stats SA Victims of Crime Survey found that people fear being attacked in their home and neighborhoods. So is getting a gun the best solution to ensure safety? On line is Researcher at Gun Free South Africa Claire Taylor.

27 Aug 2019 10AM 8 min

Watson's death, what will the repercussions be?

The death of Africa Global Operations CEO Gavin Watson might make life easier for the NPA. But what will the repercussions be for his demise. On line is Senior journalist and Editor Peter Bruce

27 Aug 2019 10AM 12 min

Understanding the NHI Bill

Since the National Insurance Health bill was introduced to Parliament last week, the debate about the plan which promises to fundamentally change healthcare in South Africa has heated up. While the arguments for NHI tend to focus on the massive inequalities in the current access South Africans have to quality…

20 Aug 2019 7AM 11 min

UN report will not deter international military support for Mynamar

Last week, the United Nations Independent fact finding mission on Mynamar released a report that documents the economic interest s of the Mynamar military and the global network of companies that are financing the country's "genocidal" operation against the Rohingya. For more we are joined by Human Rights Advocate for…

20 Aug 2019 4AM 8 min

India's annexation of Kashmir out of Israeli playbook

The revocation of article 370 of Indian administered Kashmir has paved the way for a full settlement colonial project in Kashmir, much like Jewish settlements in the West Bank. For decades , there has been calls from the Indian Hindu establishment for the dismantling of article 370 in a bid…

19 Aug 2019 9AM 17 min

Steve Biko had no "relations' with Johan Rupert

The Steve Biko Foundation has refuted claims that South African tycoon Johan Rupert had a "special relations" with Steve Biko. In his recently published book, "the Stellenbosch Mafia", author Pieter du Toit quotes Rupert has having had a special relationship with late struggle icon Steve Biko. On line is the…

19 Aug 2019 9AM 10 min

Awqaf SA performs historic Qurbani in Mvezo

Awqaf South Africa, in partnership with Turkish NGO Diyanet Vakfi, will be performing Qurbani in six neighbouring states, thirteen underprivileged communities across Southern Africa. This week, a Muslim delegation from Cape Town visited Mvezo, the Royal House of Mandela in Mthatha, to host the Qurbani and to hear more about…

15 Aug 2019 10AM 17 min

CT Colloge offers innovation and development courses

The College of Cape Town is conducting a series of programs and to tell us more is the Vice principal for Innovation and Development Achmat Gafieldein.

15 Aug 2019 9AM 11 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the SADC summit being hosted in Tanzania. Elsewhere, Sudan is moving closer to political reform following the signing of transitional agreement. Will this move make the AU to lift its suspension? In South Africa, president Ramaphosa is embroiled in election campaign fraud…

15 Aug 2019 8AM 15 min