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Solidarity for Palestinians continues

A 24-hour #DignityStrikeSA hunger strike has continued today in solidarity with 1500 Palestinian political prisoners who embarked on their own hunger strike on April 17, for better prison conditions and basic rights in Israeli jails. On line is Zakirah Vadi, spokesperson for Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Guest : Zakirah Vadi Position:…

15 May 2017 10AM 8 min

Opposition march to ConCourt

Opposition leaders today called on South Africans to come out and support a march to the Constitutional Court .The action comes as the United Democratic Movement's (UDM) application for a secret vote in Parliament. On line Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Science Lecturer at the University of South Africa. Guest :…

15 May 2017 10AM 10 min

VOC speaks to Flemming Rose

To his detractors, he is a bigoted Islamophobe, stirring up racial and religious hatred against an already embattled minority. To his defenders, he is a brave and unflinching advocate of free speech. And to others (extremists), he has committed blasphemy. The man we are talking about is controversial Danish editor,…

11 May 2017 11AM 26 min

Transformative Africa Summit in Kigali

The third Transform Africa Summit kicked off yesterday at the Kigali Convection Centre in Rwanda, attracting about 3,000 delegates. The summit convenes African government leaders and representatives, private sector players, development partners and representatives of organisations in the ICT field. This year's summit's focus is on 'smart cities' with an…

11 May 2017 10AM 10 min

Joseph Kony on the elusive

Indicted for killing thousands and kidnapping children to become soldiers ans slaves, Joseph Kony has been Africa's most notorious warlord for decades. Now that the US and others are ending the manhunt for him, it appears Kony may never be brought to justice. But on line is Maria Burnett, Human…

11 May 2017 10AM 11 min

BDS SA's #RedCardIsrael campaign

Ahead of the upcoming FIFA congress, human rights, BDS and Palestinian Solidarity activists have held several meetings with national football associations around the world in a bid to oust Israel's soccer league from FIFA. BDS South Africa, as part of this international #REDCARDISRAEL campaign, held a meeting with SAFA. VOC's…

10 May 2017 11AM 9 min

New fossil discovery in Africa

Scientists on Tuesday announced that the Rising Star Cave system has revealed yet more important discoveries, only a year and a half after it was announced that the richest fossil hominin site in Africa had been discovered. VOC's Shafiq Morton spoke to Professor Lee Berger , Research professor in Human…

10 May 2017 10AM 11 min

Innovator unfazed by tough economic conditions

Award-winning innovator Rudzani Mulaudzi says tougher economic conditions and more political tensions will not hold back entrepreneurs, especially those that are driven to effect real social change in society. Guest: Rudzani Mulaudzi Position: Innovator

9 May 2017 10AM 12 min

Macron wins French elections

As the Western world turns increasingly to the far right, new French President Emmanuel Macron is unabashedly centrist in his outlook, appealing to French citizens who are familiar with the chaotic aftermath of the election of Trump in the US and Brexit in the UK. On line is Alexander Seale,…

8 May 2017 11AM 16 min

CSC pickets at WEF

During the World Economic Forum in Durban last week, the Congolese Solidarity Campaign organised picketing campaign at the Durban ICC. To tell us more on what transpired is Lucien Kyanga Dunia, President of the Congolese Solidarity Campaign. Guest : Lucien Kyanga Dunia Position: President, CSC

8 May 2017 10AM 12 min

Azapo reject Ramaphosa apology

Azapo has called on families of the deceased Marikana miners not to allow Deputy President Cyrial Ramaphosa to use this shameful, regrettable and painful matter for his presidential ambitions. On line is Azapo leader, Amukelani Ngobeni Guest: Amukelani Ngobeni Position: Azapo leader

8 May 2017 10AM 8 min

Solidarity Union petition parliament

Solidarity submitted a petition to Parliament today requesting a debate on "double standards" that prevail in the handling of racism and possible consequences thereof, the union said yesterday. On line is Connie Mulder, Head, Solidarity Research Unit Guest : Connie Mulder Position: Head, Solidarity Research Unit

8 May 2017 10AM 10 min

beyond the borders

VOC Drive time producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe was recently beyond the borders where he visited Botswana, Zamabia and Zimbabwe. He now joins us in the studio to give us an in depth understanding of how life is three of these Southern African countries both politically and economically. Guest : Ibrahim…

3 May 2017 10AM 14 min

ANC blames alliance partners for Zuma booes

The African National Congress has blamed alliance leaders’ early pronouncement on leadership preference as a reason for President Jacob Zuma being booed, and prevented from addressing Cosatu’s main May Day rally in Bloemfontein. Online is SACP National Spokesperson Alex Mashilo. Guest: Alex Mashilo Position: SACP National Spokesperson

2 May 2017 10AM 14 min

Media celebrates World Press Freedom Day

United nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on leaders and citizens to counter misinformation, and end threats to journalists worldwide. Now online is Thandi Smith, Head of Policy Unit, Media Monitoring Africa. Guest : Thandi Smith Position: Head of Policy Unit, Media Monitoring Africa

2 May 2017 10AM 7 min

P.S.F protest against Zionist celebration

Members of the Palestine solidarity forum yesterday held an anti-zionist protest march at the baxter, and joining us online is Jeremy Philip, Chairperson of the Palestine solidarity Forum. Guest : Jeremy Philip Position: Chairperson, Palestine Solidarity Forum

2 May 2017 10AM 7 min

BLF HOSTS PROF. CHRIS MALIKANE

Radical economic transformation, in terms of changing the structure and ownership patterns of the land and economy, is the only solution to the question of vast inequality in the country, Professor Chris Malikane told a packed room at the Black First Land First (BLF) movement’s monthly Blacks In Dialogue (BID)…

2 May 2017 10AM 13 min

TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE- WHAT HAS HE DONE?

President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania Saturday night was a classic Trump campaign stop. He attacked the media, snarled about the Washington swamp, stoked fears about illegal immigrants, and promised a future in which “dying factories will come roaring back to life.”It also featured a special twist to mark Trump’s first…

1 May 2017 11AM 13 min

HOW SOUTH AFRICAN MINIMUM WAGE COULD HURT SMALL FIRMS AND RURAL AREAS

Questions have again been asked about the implementation of a minimum wage. There are concerns that this could negatively impact on small companies and workers in rural areas. Government will formally adopt a national minimum wage of R20 an hour on worker’s day next year.Stellenbosch economics lecturer Dieter von Fintel…

1 May 2017 10AM 7 min

JACOB ZUMA BOOED OFF STAGE AT COSATU MAY DAY RALLY

President Jacob Zuma was forced to humiliatingly retreat from the main Workers’ Day rally in Bloemfontein where he was expected to share the stage with SACP Secretary-General Blade Nzimande and Cosatu President Sdumo Dlamini.Before he could even address the crowd, Zuma was given a cold welcome by May Day marchers…

1 May 2017 10AM 6 min