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Dilemma for business under Covid-19

Down-sizing may present a short-term solution to survival for business under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic. But checking the relevance of value proportions should not be overlooked as a route to longer-term sustainability. On line is senior lecturer in managerial accounting at University of Stellenbosch Business School, Sonja Cilliers.

27 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

Call for Khusela Diko to resign

The ANC in Gauteng has met to discuss about the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) awarded to a company owned by presidential spokesperson's husband. Royal Bhaca Projects, owned by Diko's husband was awarded the PPE contract. But reports say the company was only registered last year and has no track record…

27 Jul 2020 10AM 10 min

SA's foreign policy on Syria

As South Africa's term on the UN Security Council comes to an end, an assessment of its position on Syria reveals a country that has squandered an opportunity to lead with principal. While the SA's statement on the UN have been consistent in affirming that there can be no military…

24 Jul 2020 11AM 19 min

Is SA surrendering its sovereignty to the IMF?

South African government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $4.2 billion. The money would come from a facility that provided financing to countries facing an urgent balance of payments need without the need to have a full-fledged program in place. According to the IMF this means that the…

24 Jul 2020 10AM 9 min

Schools closed once again

One South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane has welcomed the closure of schools following the spike of coronavirus in the country. Maimane has been the voice behind the call to close schools when he took the Basic Education Department to court. Last night president Ramaphosa announced schools will close for…

24 Jul 2020 10AM 14 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following, Turkey says any Libyan ceasefire deal requires Haftar withdrawal -Egypt must accept that the Nile belongs to Ethiopia and 8 other African states. “Put Palestine on the map” demands American singer…

23 Jul 2020 11AM 14 min

Cyril 's wasted chances

Cyril Ramaphosa's wasted chance, a new dawn deferred is a new dawn denied. He has squandered the opportunity to use the pandemic to reimagine a new society. That is the opinion of veteran journalist Max du Preez. He now joins us on line.

23 Jul 2020 10AM 16 min

Most vulnerable at brunt of corruption in health sector

Corruption Watch, in a report released yesterday points to the devastating impact of corruption on the lives of people reliant on receiving basic healthcare services from public health facilities in SA. The impact is intensified in the current context of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country. On line is Project…

23 Jul 2020 10AM 16 min

Remembering Dr Andrew Mlangeni

Struggle stalwart and last the last surviving Rivonia accused Dr Andrew Mokete Mlangeni has died aged 95. After joining the ANC in 1951, he was one of the first people sent to China for military training. Upon his return in 1963, he was arrested and charged for treason together with…

22 Jul 2020 11AM 16 min

Weekly Africa Report

We are back with our weekly Africa report, and in this report, -Zimbabwe imposes curfew after spike in coronavirus infections -Former Sudan president Omar-al Bashir on trial for 1989 coup -Ivory Coast ruling party asks president Ouatarra to run for third term. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma…

22 Jul 2020 10AM 15 min

Bantu Holomisa pays tribute to icon Andrew Mlangeni

South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni, the last remaining co-defendant of the historic Rivonia Trial that sentenced activists including Nelson Mandela to life imprisonment, has died aged 95. On line for comment is UDM president Bantu Holomisa.

22 Jul 2020 10AM 22 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following, -China's economy returns to growth amid global virus struggle -Increasing trend in Foreign Direct Investment even during Covid-19, why is this ? -SAA to get funding as BLM questions appointment of white CEO. On line is Senior Research Fellow…

21 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

Safcei wants government to consider cost of electricity

The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) says the government must consider citizens unable to afford the rising cost of electricity. Citizens now face the potential increase of up to 15 % more on electricity. On line for comment is SAFCEI Executive Director, Francesca de Gasparis

21 Jul 2020 10AM 9 min

Media braces for massive job cuts

As the media industry braces for major job cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are fears that this would impact severely on democracy in the country. Major media houses , including the SABC have announced they would be retrenching some of its staff to meet the effects of the…

21 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

SA should build HIV activism

South Africa should build on HIV activism to foster behaviour change. Despite current scientific consensus, why has it been so difficult to convey the message that wearing a mask in public is a sign of care about the health of others? On line now is author of the piece, professor…

20 Jul 2020 11AM 20 min

Sudanese demand for more reforms

In the last few days, tens of thousands of people have , once again taken to the streets of Sudan's major cities to demand freedom, peace and justice, the rallying cry for the protesters who ousted Omar al- Bashir in 2019. The big difference is that this time they are…

20 Jul 2020 10AM 13 min

Care fund launched to assist health care workers

The TB HIV Care launched the “Care Fund” Mandela Day to encourage individual giving on an ongoing basis to provide support to TB HIV Care community health worker program, one of the most under- resourced element in the health system. On line Coordinator at TB HIV Care Simone Van Willingh

20 Jul 2020 10AM 6 min

Book review: My unforgettable journey in 1969

This week on Book Review, we speak to South African historian and author Ebrahim Rhoda on his latest book , “My unforgettable journey in 1969”.

17 Jul 2020 11AM 19 min

Zindzi Mandela, an unforgettable soul

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was put to rest today. Described as an unforgettable soul, we speak to Yonela Diko, spokesperson for Water and Sanitation in his own capacity.

17 Jul 2020 10AM 13 min

McBride is the new head of SSA Foreign agency

Former IPID boss Robert McBride has been appointed as the head of South Africa's State Security Agency's foreign branch. McBride will take over the critical job of coordinating the country's foreign intelligence. The agency has faced instability and and internal strife over the years. On line is political science lecturer…

17 Jul 2020 10AM 15 min