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Combating racism in the S.A

South Africa has a very painful past and the wounds are not going to heal quickly. Many bridges between the diverse people need to be built and maintained. However combating racism wont be easy and needs conscientising. On line is CEO of ITCHAF Training Institute Devan Moonsamy.

6 Dec 2018 9AM 10 min

Land mark orthopedic procedure for amputees

A Stellenbosch University professor, in collaboration with the Institute for Orthopaedics at Mediclinic have performed South Africa's first osseointegration prosthesis implant. The new procedure will drastically improve the lives of leg amputees. On line is Othopaedic Surgeon at the Division of Othopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University…

6 Dec 2018 9AM 8 min

Shamila Batohi is the new DPP

The appointment of Advocate Shamila Batohi as the new Director of Public Prosecution has been widely welcomed. Since 1994, no DPP has completed his tenure of office in the democratic South Africa, making it the toughest job in the country. On line is Director and Head of Projects at Accountability…

5 Dec 2018 9AM 9 min

Zimbabwe: Kgalema Motlanthe commission of inquiry

A Non Governmental Organisation in Zimbabwe has expressed fears of tempering with evidence following the conclusion of the Kgalema Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry. The inquiry was tasked to probe the killings of civilians by the military post elections. On line is Crisis Group Senior Consultant for Southern Africa Piers Pigou.

3 Dec 2018 9AM 7 min

AKF hosts youth camp on Robben Island

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is hosting a four day Youth leadership Camp at Robben Island. This comes as result of the Foundation's centenary project aimed at continuing the legacy of Kathrada and Mandela generation of leaders. On line is the foundation's Executive Director Neeshan Bolton.

3 Dec 2018 9AM 12 min

Book Review: House of Tshatshu

In rural South Africa today, chieftaincies are resurging after having been disbanded in colonial times. Among these is the amaTshatshu of the Eastern Cape, which was disbanded in 1852 by the British and recognised once more under the democratic ANC dispensation. Online is author Dr Ann Kelk Mager

30 Nov 2018 10AM 18 min

Media Hit Parade

We turn our attention to Media Hit Parade and see who has been hitting the numbers in terms of new. On line is Acumen Media co-founder Tonya Khoury.

30 Nov 2018 9AM 9 min

Coalition forces kill 23 civilians in Helmand

At least 23 civilians were killed when allied forces hit the city of Garmser in Helmand province of Afghanistan. Initial indications suggest that among those killed were women and children. The air strike comes days after the Afghan's government planned peace talks with the Taliban leaders. On line from Kabul…

30 Nov 2018 9AM 9 min

Police Minister Bheki Cele hails anti-gang unit a success thus far

Police Minister Bheki Cele has given an update on then progress made by the Anti Gang Unit. The Unit was established by president Cyril Ramaphosa following months of outcry from various Cape Town communities. VOC journalist Zaahidah Meyer attended the event.

29 Nov 2018 9AM 8 min

Bo-Kaap Youth Movement breaks its silence

The Bo-Kaap Youth Movement today held a press conference after coming under severe criticism form the community for entering into an agreement with Construction company Blok, which has allowed for the construction of high rise buildings in the area. VOC journalist Tauhierah Salie monitored the events.

29 Nov 2018 9AM 5 min

Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on Gabon, where president Ali Bongo has been absent for over a month due to poor health. In Lesotho, Members of Parliament (MP) are demanding a 100 percent pay increase despite being the already among the best paid on…

28 Nov 2018 9AM 18 min

NGO's unhappy with NHI Bill

Civil Society Organisations are calling for proper consideration of public comments on the National Health Insurance ( NHI ) Bill. The draft bill was finally published for comment in June 2018 despite requests for extension by these organisations. On line is Section 27 Activist Nomatter Ndebele.

28 Nov 2018 9AM 5 min

World economic report

We continue with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we look at the G20 Summit which opens in Argentina this Friday and whether there has been any achievements since last year. We also look at the falling oil prices and the forces behind that. Locally, S&P released its report…

27 Nov 2018 9AM 11 min

No to violence against women & children

Nearly half of women in South Africa are subjected to violence by an intimate partner. This in turn negatively affects about one in four children. So what is the link between violence against women and children and why does it matter? On line is Director of Children's Institute at University…

27 Nov 2018 9AM 8 min

Africa summit honours Nelson Mandela

The Legacy of Nelson Mandela was honoured at the Africa Summit hosted at the CTICC on Saturday. Hosted by the Universal Peace Federation and the Royal House of Mandela, the event brought more than 1,000 delegates from around the world. On line is Robert Williamson, Event Organiser- Universal Peace Federation…

26 Nov 2018 10AM 14 min

Why firing Moyane is a good move

Why firing Moyane is a good move South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has changed the country's landscape significantly since he assumed office early this year. One of them is the removal of SARS commissioner Tom Moyane . But why is Moyane's removal so important.? On line is Professor Dirk Kotzein,…

26 Nov 2018 9AM 16 min

750,000 jobs created in the Southern Cape

About 750,000 jobs have been created by Grasshopper shoes in the Southern Cape and to tell us more on that Bolton Footwear manager Alan Fleetwood

23 Nov 2018 10AM 5 min

#MediaHitParade with Tanya Khoury

We are back with our #MediaHitParade were we explore stories that are hitting the numbers with Acumen Media co-founder Tonya Khoury,

23 Nov 2018 9AM 15 min

HRW West Bank report: Bed & Breakfast on stolen land

The Human Right Watch report documenting how businesses such as Airbnb and Bookings.com contribute to entrenching a two-tiered discriminatory regime in unlawful Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Airbnb announced it will stop listing properties in the West Bank. Human Rights Watch has since welcomed the decision. On line…

22 Nov 2018 10AM 15 min

The challenges faced by children with Albinism

The myth that children with albinism will die young and that it is not worth devoting resources to their education means that many are prevented them from attending school. But there is no cognitive or academic learning disability associated with albinism. On line is Senior lecturer and Associate Dean for…

22 Nov 2018 9AM 8 min