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Entrepreneurship report reveals how to drive growth

The economic and social upheaval caused by Covid-19 underlines the need for a collective strategy to unlock entrepreneurship in South Africa. This has been highlighted in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor South Africa (GEM SA) 2019-2020 report. On line is Research Associate at Stellenbosch University School of Business School, Angus Bowmaker-…

8 Jun 2020 10AM 9 min

Are we prepared for potential pandemic lawsuits against SA's health systems

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads around the world, there has been an outpouring support for health care professionals. They have also been given a break from indemnity payments and will most likely be prioritised for critical care and ventilators should they fall sick themselves. But for how long will this…

5 Jun 2020 1PM 12 min

Media Hit Parade with Tanya Khoury

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade where we look at stories that are making the numbers. On line is Acumen Media Director, Tonya Khoury.

5 Jun 2020 10AM 11 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East report in partnership with London based Middle East Eye, -we put the spotlight on the protests over the killing of unarmed, autistic Palestinian, as well the global outrage over George Floyd's murder -Could this be the real turning point for Trump? And Jeremy Corbyn's take…

5 Jun 2020 9AM 29 min

Protests continue in the US over George Floyd killing

Protests have continued across the US over the killing of George Floyd, an armed black man by Minneapolis policemen. The protesters are demanding equal justice in the US justice system and an end to centuries of systemic racism. The protesters have been met with excessive force by authorities. We now…

5 Jun 2020 8AM 11 min

Should ICU facilities be available to the frail

According to South Africa's triage policy, a person with Frailty Assessment Score of above four, anyone who is categorised as being mildly frail to severely frail will be excluded from ICU access as well as ventilators if they become ill. So should people with disabilities have access to ICU? On…

5 Jun 2020 8AM 11 min

Racism as the common enemy

The images of George Floyd, an US citizen suffocating under the knee of white police officer who ignored his pleas that he was unable to breath, sent shock waves across the world. Dignity and equality have long been enshrined in international laws and charters, but those who posses power tend…

3 Jun 2020 11AM 11 min

Analysis: North Gauteng high court rules lock down regulations unlawful

The High court in Pretoria has declared lockdown level 4 and 3 unconstitutional and invalid. The court has directed the members of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to amend and publish the regulations in line with the Bill of Rights. This after activist Reyno De Beer of Liberty Fighters…

3 Jun 2020 10AM 10 min

Red Cross campaign during covid-19

The International Red Cross , Red Crescent Movement and Facebook have partnered to launch AfricaTogether, a digital campaign aimed at encouraging Africans to be more vigilante during the Covid-19 pandemic. On line is Crystal Wells, spokesperson, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Africa

1 Jun 2020 10AM 7 min

The GuptaLeaks

Three years ago, amaBhungane and its #GuptaLeaks partners revealed a contract kickback between the Guptas and locomotive manufacturer contracted to Transnet. But for more on this story is Stefaans Brumer from the amBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

1 Jun 2020 10AM 12 min

School set to re-open on June 8

We continue our discussion on the announcement by Basic education minister's deferred date to have schools re-opened. There is still glowing disapproval from the general public and civil organisations to have schools re-opened at the middle of the peak of pandemic. On line is co-founder and Director for Sonke Gender…

1 Jun 2020 10AM 10 min

Understanding OneAfrica .org

OneAfrica.org, a public benefit organisation (PBO) formed by Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, focuses on working with African businesses and governments to foster greater socio and economic cohesion across the continent. And for more on the organisation is founder Amb Ebrahim Rasool.

29 May 2020 10AM 15 min

Civil society concerned over potential corruption in Covid-19

Civil society organisations have raised concerns over potential corruption during Covid-19. The organisations have written a letter to the president containing proposed ideas on how to minimise corruption during this period. On line for comment is Director at My Vote Counts, Joel Bregman.

29 May 2020 10AM 9 min

UCT develops framework for safe return of students

The University of Cape Town,(UCT) is developing a framework for the safe return of staff and students in a coordinated and phased manner. The framework is based on UCT's commitment to protect the health and safety of all staff and students. On line is Senior Manager, Media Liaison and Social…

29 May 2020 10AM 11 min

Places of worship gaven green light to re-open in level-3

Government announced places of worship will be allowed to re-open during level-3 of the national lockdown. The move has received some sharp criticism from the general public. On line is lecturer in the Gender Unit, Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University, Dr Funlola Olejede.

28 May 2020 12PM 12 min

Old Mutual turns Pineland training facility into quarantine centre

Old Mutual has turned the former training centre in Pineland into a 300 bed Covid-19 quarantine centre and self isolation health facility for use by the Western Cape government. On line for comment is Chairperson for Western Cape Old Mutual PMB, Savarion Arendse.

28 May 2020 12PM 6 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, -Burundi has new president after the country's election commission declared ruling party candidate Everiste Ndayishimiye winner. -Alleged mastermind of the Rwandan genocide, 84 year old Felicien Kabuga arrested in France after 26 years on the run -African Union marks 57 years of existence On line…

28 May 2020 11AM 19 min

Transparency on pay could close the gap for women.

The covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for economic policy reform to address deep socio-economic inequalities in South Africa, including transparent pay towards closing the gender gap pay which sees women still earning up to 35 percent less than men for doing same work. On line is University of Stellenbosch…

27 May 2020 12PM 8 min

Weekly Economic report

In this week's world economic report, -SA easing closer to level-3 -Fortunes of US tech billionaires rose to 15 percent during the covid-19 pandemic -Reserve Bank running out of space to keep lowering interest rates. On line is Senior Research Fellow in the Human Economy program at the University of…

27 May 2020 11AM 13 min

Kashmir determined for self rule

The Kashmir Civitas, an international civil society and strategic advocacy organisation committed to the socio-political emancipation, moral upliftment and economic empowerment of Kashmir, is still campaigning for the right of self-determination in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. On line is Associate Professor of Political Science and chairperson of…

27 May 2020 11AM 20 min