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Zuma appears at Zondo Commission

Former president Jacob appeared at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry. The Commission is looking into allegations of State capture. On line is Political Science lecturer at UNISA Professor Dirk Kotze.

16 Jul 2019 9AM 12 min

SAFCEI raises concern over budget vote on Energy

The Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) says the proposed energy plans by mineral resources minister Gwede Mantashe will further add to the country's climate crisis. On line is SAFCEI Executive Director Francesca de Gasparis.

16 Jul 2019 9AM 6 min

Should Ambassador Bruce Koloane be recalled for his involvement in the landing of Gupta plane?

The Ahmed Kathrada has called on the International Relations minister to recall Ambassador Bruce Koloane for his involvement in the landing of Gupta plane at a military airport. Koloane is currently SA Ambassador to the Netherlands. Online is AK Foundation's Executive Director Neeshan Balton.

15 Jul 2019 8AM 8 min

Is the SANDF a viable option to fight crime on the Cape Flats?

The South African National Defence Forces (SANDF) has been deployed in gang-ridden areas in the Western Cape. Minister of Police Bheki Cele told parliament the military will work with police to stabilise the areas. Online is School of Security and African Studies, Faculty of Military Sciences at Stellenbosch University, Dr…

15 Jul 2019 7AM 8 min

Book review: The Cape Radicals: Intellectual and political thought of the New Era Fellowship

“Cape Town's hidden history” beginning in the 1930s. Its the attempt by a group of young socialists intellectuals in Cape Town to think outside of race and the important intervention they made because of this should be documented. Online is author of The Cape Radicals: Intellectual and political thought of…

15 Jul 2019 7AM 23 min

Israel asked to quit trying to Judaise al Quds

British Palestinian engineering professor at the University of Birmingham Kamel Hawwash has argued that Israel should stop trying to Judaise al Quds. The Holy city is known for its Arab Palestinian character as important part of its world renowned diversity. Kamel now joins us on line.

9 Jul 2019 11AM 15 min

How should young South Africans find employment?

The recent contraction of the South African economy does not bode well for the country's unemployment crisis. Decades of weak economic performance and less job creation will make young people struggle to find employment. On line is Researcher at the Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg Senzelwe…

9 Jul 2019 10AM 7 min

Is Cyril protecting Gordhan?

Is president Ramaphosa protecting minister Gordhan? That is the questions currently being asked as to why the president is failing to act on the Public Protector's recommendation for remedial action. On line is Political Analyst Ralph Mathekga.

9 Jul 2019 10AM 13 min

What is Sahwa? - The movement under pressure in Saudi

The Saudi al -Sahwa al-Islamiyya (Islamic awakening)or Sahwa , was a period of powerful social and political change in Saudi Arabia between the 1960s and 1980s. Despite several waves of state repression since the 1990, the Muslim Brotherhood- inspired religious movement has maintained an influence over the years . Now…

8 Jul 2019 11AM 15 min

AU members sign trade agreement

The African nations officially launched a landmark trade agreement at an AU Summit in Niger yesterday. The agreement has been hailed as a historic step towards 'peace and prosperity” across the continent. On line is Professor of International Developmental Law and African Economy at University of Pretoria Danny Bradlow.

8 Jul 2019 10AM 9 min

Donor funded journalism needs to be scrutinized

An enormous and increasing portion of the foreign development aid coming into Africa annually is for media development. The news media landscape and journalism on the continent and globally have undergone changes, practices that needs to be reassessed. On line is Senior Lecturer in International Communications at University of Leeds…

8 Jul 2019 10AM 11 min

Media Hit Parade with Tonya Khoury

We are back with our Media Hit Parade and again we look at the stories that have made the numbers this week. On line is Acumen Media co-founder and Director Tonya Khoury.

5 Jul 2019 10AM 15 min

Lebanese army destroys Syrian detention centre

The Lebanese Armed forces have demolished about 20 Syrian refugee shelters, contending that they did not comply with long-existing hosing codes, Human Rights Watch said. On line is Human Rights Watch Acting Director, Middle East and North Africa Lama Fakih

5 Jul 2019 10AM 7 min

MSF condemns air raid on Tripoli detention centre

A deadly air raid on a migrant detention centre in Tripoli Libya has left at least 44 people killed and over 130 wounded. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have condemned the raid and believes more could have been done to avoid the tragedy. On line is Doctors Without Borders Senior Humanitarian…

4 Jul 2019 10AM 9 min

Annual survey on philanthropic funding

Many South Africans organisations and individuals are giving significantly more philanthropic funding to local universities. However, the majority of funding goes to more research-intensive, historically advantaged universities. The challenge is how understand and address this discrepancy. On line is Executive Director of Inyathelo Nazeeman Mohamed.

4 Jul 2019 10AM 13 min

Can Saudi Arabia & Iran bring peace to the Middle East

Relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran have rarely been worse. In the history of relations between the two countries, there have been regular shifts between the countries. So, can the two countries make peace and bring stability to the Middle East. On line…

3 Jul 2019 11AM 14 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the West African bloc leaders call for greater structural reforms after they stepped up efforts for the introduction of a shared currency. The bloc said they have adopted ECO as the name of the planned currency. Elsewhere, Somalia protested formally to Kenya…

3 Jul 2019 10AM 13 min

SA can learn from Brazil to tackle hidden hunger

South Africa faces a double burden of hunger and malnutrition, on the one hand, and obesity with associated non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on the other. This condition is known as “hidden hunger” and South Africa should learn from Brazil about how to tackle “hidden hunger”. On line is Postdoctoral Research Fellow,…

3 Jul 2019 10AM 7 min

Trump and Iran, are there any winners?

After Iran short down a US drone that allegedly entered Iran's airspace, Donald Trump signed new sanctions against Iran on June 12, including supreme leader Ali Khomanei. Trump had earlier revealed that the US was 10 minutes away from striking back at Iran. So where will this all lead up…

2 Jul 2019 4AM 11 min

Report shows South Africans prone to bribery

About 68 percent of South Africans are willing to pay a bribe if asked to. That is according to a new bribery survey released by by the Ethics Institute. The large focus was on the private sector corruption. On line is Senior Manager for Organisation at Ethics Institute Kris Dobie

1 Jul 2019 10AM 10 min