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Weekly Middle East Report with Middle East Monitor

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Rights group founded by journalist Jamal Khashoggi months before his murder officially launched. -US to manufacture space missiles in Saudi Arabia - And the US embassy closure in Iraq and…

1 Oct 2020 11AM 19 min

Why anti-Sisi protests are growing in Egypt?

Egyptian authorities have responded to the protests by expelling five lawyers from Bar Association. The decision includes Osama Morsi, son of the late president Mohamed Morsi. The court has rebelled them “terrorists” and accuses the lawyers of financing weapon deals and offering military training to the Muslim Brotherhood. On line…

1 Oct 2020 10AM 15 min

Vincent Smith corruption charges: What does this mean for the ANC?

The Hawks have continued making high profile arrests of ANC officials linked to state capture. Former ANC MP Vincent Smith who appeared in the specialised criminal court today, has been charged with corruption and fraud for allegedly accepting and failing to declare money offered to him by Bosasa company. So…

1 Oct 2020 10AM 11 min

Key take-aways from the Trump-Biden presidential debate

US president Donald Trump set low expectations for Biden's performance in their first debate, after months of calling him “Sleepy Joe”. Instead, the Democratic candidate Joe Biden who showed up was alert, cogent, and largely efficient against a competitor who presents a monumental challenge to any opponent. The debate did…

30 Sep 2020 11AM 15 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Africa court requests Laurent Gbagbo be added to Ivory Coast electoral roll. -ECOWAS to lift sanctions on Mali following the appointment of new Prime minister. -And in Rwanda, hotel hero of the 1993 genocide admits forming an armed group behind…

30 Sep 2020 10AM 17 min

Understanding the intersections between violence against women & children

The Children's Institute (UCT) and Sonke Gender Justice are hosting a webnar on the Promotion and Understanding of the Intersection between Violence Against Women and Children. The focus of the themes include learning about interventions in Africa to jointly address violence against women and children. On line is Researcher at…

30 Sep 2020 10AM 6 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following: -SA economy sheds 2.2 million jobs in second quarter -SA and China to revamp 10 year strategic cooperation plan -Saudi firms in talks to form $11 billion petrol-chemical maker. On line is Senior Researcher, Department of Political Sciences at…

29 Sep 2020 11AM 15 min

Stats SA releases Q2 QLFC

The South Africa economy shed 2.2 million jobs in the second quarter of 2020, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics SA today. The results indicate that the number of employed persons decreased by 2.2 million to 14.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 compared…

29 Sep 2020 10AM 8 min

A look at Dr Anwah Nagia's contribution to the Palestinian struggle

We have a number of brilliant tributes to prominent human rights activist, businessman and philanthropist Dr Anwah Nagia, who passed away following his recent battle with Covid-19. He was laid to rest today at Mowbray Makbara. Of course, Dr Nagia has a long history of activism in fighting gentrification and…

29 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

UCT launches Khoi and San Centre

The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently launched the Khoi and San Centre, which will foreground erased or marginalised indigenous knowledge. The development continues many years of groundwork by academics such as Dr June Bam – Hutchinson. On line for comment is UCT's Dr June Bam-Hutchinson.

28 Sep 2020 11AM 9 min

What are the implications of the Yemen government and Houthi rebels swap?

The Yemen government and the Houthi group have agreed a list of over 1,000 prisoners in what would be the largest swap yet. Yemen's internationally recognised government and the Houthi rebels agreed to exchange about 1,000 detainees and prisoners, including 15 Saudis, as part of trust-building steps aimed at reviving…

28 Sep 2020 11AM 12 min

Still no economic recovery plan for ailing SA economy

With over half a year gone since the country went into lockdown, financial experts are warning of much deeper recession for the country. In recent weeks president Ramaphosa has announced that business and social partners had submitted their ideas for recovery plans which will be integrated into one . On…

28 Sep 2020 10AM 13 min

Book Review: “All Rise” by Dikgang Moseneke

In today's book review, we chat to former deputy chief justice Digkang Moseneke on his latest book “All Rise, a judicial memoir” published by Pan Macmillan. All Rise offers a unique, insiders view of how the judicial system operates at its best and how it responds when its under fire…

25 Sep 2020 11AM 24 min

Opinion: The Heritage of Hope

As we as South African nation celebrate Heritage Day, and as we reflect on our heritage during Heritage Month, what stands out clearly is that this year's celebration was different. We, along with our fellow continental and global citizens have experienced what can be described as one of the greatest…

25 Sep 2020 10AM 11 min

Preview: Muslim Views September edition

We now preview the September edition of Muslim Views and on line is the editor of Muslim Views, Farid Sayed.

25 Sep 2020 10AM 15 min

Israel using UAE for Africa interests?

A high level delegation of Sudan officials led by the head of ruling council was in the UAE for talks with Emirati and US officials. In August, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo raised the issue of Sudan establishing ties with Israel. This development indicates the emergency of a new…

23 Sep 2020 11AM 13 min

Amnesty International calls for probe into killing of pregnant naked Mozambican woman

Rights watchdog Amnesty International has called for an independent probe into the killing of a naked pregnant woman by men in military uniform in Mozambique's restive north, an atrocity the government blamed on armed rebels. Video footage emerged this week of men in army uniform shooting a woman they accused…

23 Sep 2020 10AM 11 min

Xenophobic fears stoked over calls for Nigerians and Zimbabweans to leave SA

A group of South Africans calling themselves Only One SA wants Nigerians and Zimbabweans out of the country. The group marched to the countries' embassies in Pretoria today. While the organisers say they are not xenophobic, targeted attack on none nationals is not new in SA. We now get a…

23 Sep 2020 10AM 8 min

Arab calligraphy of Tuan Guru

Shafiq Morton speaks to Cape Town calligrapher Faheem Rhoda Jackson about the handwriting and Arabic calligraphy of Tuan Guru and why this is important for Cape Muslim heritage

22 Sep 2020 11AM 18 min

World Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following: -Second coronavirus wave hitting Europe will be dire for SA's exports. -Shares in major banks plummet following fraud allegations. -TikTok: Trump vows to block deal allowing Chinese control. On line is Senior Researcher, Department of Political Science at the…

22 Sep 2020 10AM 15 min