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ANC condemns violence in MP

The ANC today condemned the violent protests that erupted in Mitchells Plein yesterday. Residents clashed with community members from the Siqalo informal settlement. VOC journalist Thakira Desai has been covering the protests and now joins us.

3 May 2018 10AM 10 min

Amnesty calls for arms embargo on Israel

Amnesty International has renewed its call to impose an arms embargo on Israel, following recurring clashes between the IDF and protesters in the Gaza strip. The London based NGO names the killing and wounding of civilians demonstrating in Gaza by the Israeli forces despite the fact that they don't pose…

2 May 2018 11AM 12 min

SA loses out Trump's tariff exemption

The US has not granted South Africa an exemption on its increased steel and aluminium tariffs. US President Donald Trump however signed proclamations granting a select number of countries exemptions until June 1. These countries include the European Union, Mexico, South Korea, Australia, Argentina, and Canada. On line is Professor…

2 May 2018 10AM 6 min

Protests erupt in major cities in SA

Protests have erupted in major towns in South Africa today affecting several major roads and businesses. The protests, often with a violent nature are related to poor service delivery. On line is Lizette Lancaster, Project Manager, Crime and Justice Information Analysis, Institute for Security Studies.

2 May 2018 10AM 14 min

Mitchells Plain protests, what we know

Meanwhile in cape town,protesters have barricaded several roads, damaged property and set a truck. VOC Journalist Thakira Desai monitored the protests and now joins us in studio.

2 May 2018 10AM 10 min

Zondeni Sobukwe honoured

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow award the Order of Luthuli to 90 year old Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe. This year marks 40 years since the death of her husband and founding president of the Pan-Africanist Congress of Azania Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. On line isThando Sipuye, Consultant at Robert Sobukwe Trust.

27 Apr 2018 11AM 21 min

IJR on decolonising concept

According to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation(IJR) Decolonising Concepts Project Report, South African people are still faced with myriad of challenges. On line is Jan Hofmeyer, Senior Head, Research and Policy, IJR.

27 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

Seven die in buttskop rail accident

Seven people, believed to be workers, died after a train collided with a bakkie at the Buttskop level crossing in Blackheath, East of cape town. The deaths have been confirmed by Metro rail spokesperson, Zino Mihi

27 Apr 2018 10AM 3 min

Democracy and elections around the world

If a government wants to be considered a respectable democracy on the world stage, it must pass a litmus test by holding multi-party elections. But while more elections are being held around the world than ever before, the average quality of democracy around the world has fallen. On line is…

26 Apr 2018 8AM 10 min

Palestine: A one state solution?

The Palestinian Authority (PA) yesterday reiterated refusal to accept any plans to establish a Palestinian state without Jerusalem as its capital. The PA says any attempt to promote suspicious ideas from any side will have no value and usefulness. On line is Jeff Halper, Director, Israeli Committee Against House Demolition.

25 Apr 2018 11AM 13 min

World IP Day seminar

Today, the Chair of Intellectual Property Law at the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University hosted a public seminar on World IP day. The focus of the seminar is on the people behind the innovation and the social impact of IP in South Africa. On line is Professor Sadulla Karjiker,…

25 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

SA and strikes- how bad are they?

South Africa's parliament is currently debating amendments to the Labour Relations Act that will change how workers can go on strike. The Department of has justified the proposed changes. On line is Carin Runciman, SA Research Chair in Social Change at University of Johannesburg.

25 Apr 2018 10AM 7 min

Houthi political chief killed

The Political leader of Yemen's Houthi has been killed in Saudi-led air strikes on Hudaida province, the group has said. Saleh al Sammas, the president of the Supreme Political Council that runs Yemen's capital Sanaa and other areas was killed on Thursday. On line Nasser Arrabye, Journalist based in Sanaa…

24 Apr 2018 11AM 9 min

AUW-what you need to know as a prepaid electricity user

Approximately seven million prepaid electricity metres in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers. And all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. On line is Don Taylor, Director, Standard Transfer Specifications Association, Industry partners…

24 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

MRASA renders support to displaced in Hermanus

Following xenophobic attacks in Hermanus last month,Muslim Refugees Association(MRASA) have been on the ground in the area two times to provide support to the affected refugee community. In studio is Nooridien Ssempa, Project Coordinator MRASA.

24 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

HSF wins case against JSC

The Helen Suzman Foundation has won a lengthy six year court battle against Judicial Services Commission and will now have access to the record of deliberations which led to the appointment of Western Cape judges in 2012. On line is Anton van Dalsen, Legal Councillor, Helen Suzman Foundation.

24 Apr 2018 10AM 5 min

Millions of Africans still not connected to the grid

At least 110 million of the 600 million people living without access to electricity in Africa live in urban areas. Most are within a stone throw from existing power grid infrastructure. So why are these potential consumers not connected to the formal grid. On line is Rebecka Shirley, Research Director,…

23 Apr 2018 11AM 13 min

RAID on rights violations in DRC

A British government assessment released today has found Kazakh mining giant, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG, formerly ENRC), flouted the rights of several thousand people living on its cobalt and copper concession in the Democratic Republic of Congo, depriving them of clean water and health care. On line is Anneke Van…

23 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

BCI Index jumps by 11 percent

The South African economy has seen a new dawn in recent months with many changes in the political landscape which have had a direct impact on the country’s businesses confidence. The Business Confidence Index (BCI) jumped by 11 points from 34 in the fourth quarter of 2017 to 45 in…

23 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

Spice Mecca - Update

The latest on developments ahead of the Spice Mecca Ramadaan for all Exhibition.

20 Apr 2018 11AM 9 min