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Theresa May faces tough talks with her opponents to get a new Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May is entering the most delicate and dangerous negotiations of the country’s split from the European Union (EU) as she searches for a compromise with her political enemies that will deliver a Brexit deal.

17 Jan 2019 10AM 19 min

DA election campaign causes a stir

The DA is getting a lot of flack online following their latest election campaign, which uses the hashtag #The ANC is Killing Us. Yesterday, DA supporters in Johannesburg marched to unveil a billboard in memory of the fallen victims of Marikana, Life Esidimeni and for the children who have died…

17 Jan 2019 9AM 12 min

Murders that made headlines in 2018

This year has seen many victories in the court room when it came to convictions and judgement of murderers and rapists. Zaahidah Mayer has been following the cases and now joins us in studio.

21 Dec 2018 9AM 21 min

DRC to postpone elections

Elections in Democratic Republic of Congo due to take place on Sunday maybe postponed for a week, a senior official has disclosed. This comes following the torching of voting machines in a warehouse. President Joseph Kabila is scheduled to step down. On line is leader Congolese Association in Cape Town…

20 Dec 2018 9AM 11 min

Warrant of arrest issued for Grace Mugabe

South Africa's National Prosecution Authority has issued an arrest warrant for former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's deputy information minister Energy Mutodi said the former first was unlikely to be extradited. But on line is Zimbabwen political analyst Zenzeni Ndebele.

20 Dec 2018 9AM 3 min

Awqaf-SA T20 cricket tournament round-up

Post this weekends game, we now cross over and speak to Mikaeel Collier regarding the success of the Awqaf SA T20

19 Dec 2018 10AM 3 min

Hatred for journalism threatens democracy

The 2018 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reflects growing animosity towards journalists. The Index evaluates the level of press freedom in 180 countries each year. For more is Head of RSF Africa Desk Arnaud Froger

19 Dec 2018 9AM 10 min

UWC honors historian Ebrahim Rhode

The University of the Western Cape has recognized the contribution and service of well known historian Ebrahim Rhode and awarded him with a gold medal. Rhode has over the past 60 years been an influential in uplifting communities. He now joins us on line.

18 Dec 2018 9AM 21 min

Minister Nathi Mthethwa in Bo-Kaap

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthetwa was today in Bo-Kaap, one of the oldest settlements in South Africa to interact and vist sites of cultural and historical significance. But on line is Ratepayers and Civic Organisation representative Osman Shabodien

17 Dec 2018 9AM 4 min

Reconciliation in SA 24 years later

Yesterday, South Africa marked the 24 th anniversary of Day of Reconciliation. Themed the year of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu, Liberators of Reconciliation. Addressing thousands at a celebration in Eastern Cape, president Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa belongs to all that lived in it. But the question is, Has…

17 Dec 2018 9AM 13 min

The Kashmir dispute

We now we turn our attention to the Kashmir dispute and its prospects for the future. Recent documents on Kashmir reveal serious rights violations perpetrated by the Indian army. And according to Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General of World Kashmir Awareness Forum said the major challenges faced by activists…

13 Dec 2018 10AM 15 min

Augmented water drops by 17 milliliters in Cape Town

For the last week, the amount of augmented water the city produced dropped further to 17 millilitres per day, lower than pre-drought production. Earlier, the city said the Strandfontein desalination plant is fully operational. How did this happen? On line is Activist from Stop City of Cape Town Sandra Dickson.

13 Dec 2018 9AM 13 min

Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we look at the European Union's renewed sanctions against the chosen successor of outgoing Congolese president Joseph Kabila, barely two weeks before the historic election. Elsewhere, the Burundian government have issued warrant of arrest for former president Pierre Buyoya. Buyoya, who…

12 Dec 2018 9AM 15 min

Activists call on Ramaphosa to respect land rights

Activists around the world have called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect and respect land rights of indigenous people. They say the South African government must put people first before profit and uphold the legal right of indigenous communities to decide the fate of their home. For more on this…

12 Dec 2018 9AM 11 min

Weekly World Economic Report

We continue with our weekly economic report and today we look at the Gulf Cooperation Summit which came to an end in Riyadh without any major breakthrough. Qatar is still under the blockade and last week indicated it is leaving OPEC. Elsewhere, Britain plunged deeper into Brexit crisis as European…

11 Dec 2018 9AM 13 min

Mortimer Saunders handed two life sentences

The Western Cape High Court has sentenced Mortmer Saunders to two life sentences for the murder and rape of three year Courtney Peters. On line is Child Rights Consultant and member of the International Society for the Protection of Children Joan van Niekerk.

11 Dec 2018 9AM 9 min

Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70-years-old

Seventy years ago, the then 58 members of the United Nations adopted its first two fundamental frameworks at the General Assembly in Paris. One of those was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day on December 10. But according to Amnesty International, human rights continue to deteriorate. So what are…

10 Dec 2018 10AM 15 min

Sexual violence as a weapon of war

The Noble Peace Prize was this year given to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, for their exceptional work in human rights. Mukwege has provided medical care and surgery to thousands of survivors of of sexual violence in his country, DRC while Murad is Yazidi woman from northern Iraq. On line…

10 Dec 2018 9AM 9 min

Book review: The Wanderings by Aleksandar Bajic

The retelling of the classical story of King Odysseus and the Queen Penelope. The famous story of Odysseus's long journey home after the Trojan War, comprising some history and a whole lot of mythology, becomes the subject novel. On line is Author Aleksandar Bajic, born in Serbia and relocated to…

7 Dec 2018 10AM 17 min

Media Hit Parade

MediaHitParade looks at stories hitting the numbers both local and international .On line with latest findings is co-founder at Acumen Media Tonya Khoury

7 Dec 2018 9AM 14 min