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SA could see 20,000 cases of Covid-19 by May

South Africa could see almost 20,000 cases of the coronavirus by May, according to preliminary modelling projections, but in a country with high inequality, real solutions are likely not to come from the government. On line is Health journalist at Bhekisisa Centre for Health journalism, Aisha Abdool Karim.

19 Mar 2020 6AM 15 min

Emphathy and Social Solidarity in responding to Covid-19

Twenty years into then millennium, humanity is facing the firsty major threat to its way of being, a microscopic pathogen virus, which in itself is merely doing what lifeforms are programmed. On line Director of Research at ASRI, Angelo Fick.

19 Mar 2020 6AM 11 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's Economic report, trade Union Cosatu and the Business Unity SA (BUSA) are pushing the government to find a way to utilize an unemployment fund to fight the effects of coronavirus. On the continent, the spread of coronavirus and tumbling oil prices could trigger a capital exodus from…

19 Mar 2020 6AM 15 min

SA might impose total lockdown

South Africa might impose a lockdown if measures including travel restrictions and school closures do not yield results, health minister Zweli Mhkize announced. But are citizens' rights compromised? On line is Executive Secretary for the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) Lawson Naidoo.

19 Mar 2020 6AM 10 min

Gift of the Givers to assit in fight against Covid-19

Gift of the Givers is launching a backabuddy to raise funds in assisting fight against the coronavirus. The organisation has set aside five million rand from its emergency funds to help support the project. On line is Gift of the Givers founder, Imitiaz Sooliman.

19 Mar 2020 5AM 14 min

Ramaphosa declares state of national disaster

President Ramaphosa declared a state of national disaster following the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. The president announced a range of extraordinary interventions to curb the spread of trhe virus. On line is Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, School of Security and African studies at Stellenbosch University.

19 Mar 2020 5AM 9 min

Heal the Hood Project with Emile Jansen

Heal the Hood Project was created in 1998 by Emile Jansen of "Black Noise". The focus of the organisation came about the realisation of the importance of interaction between various communities. Emile now joins live on line from the US.

17 Mar 2020 9AM 17 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our Media Hit Parade with Acumen Media Director Tonya Khoury. This is the platform where we look at stories hitting the numbers both locally and internationally.

17 Mar 2020 9AM 18 min

Middle East Report with MEE

In this week's Middle East Report, we chat about the Saudi Crown prince MBS who looks set to consolidate his powers following high profile arrests. In Iran, for the first time in decades, the Nowruz celebrations have been halted as the country becomes among the world nations hardest hit by…

17 Mar 2020 8AM 23 min

should SA implement travel ban

Minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu briefed the media at a post-Cabinet meeting on the coronavirus and other issues, saying the travel ban was not on the cards, but WHO last night declared covid-19 a pandemic. So should SA implement travel ban? On line is Executive Manager of the Sub-Saharan…

17 Mar 2020 8AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, Sudan's prime minister Abdulah Hamdok survived an assassination attempt, an incident that underlines the fragility of the country's transition to civilian rule. In Tanzania, the court has sentenced opposition Chadema party leader and eight others on sedition charges. In Zimbabwe the government has announced plans…

12 Mar 2020 9AM 19 min

Interview with Abdusamad Akoojee

In studio with us is SANZAF Executive Member, Abdusamad Akoojee.

12 Mar 2020 8AM 16 min

Autocracy and Democracy in Africa

Autocracy and Democracy was one of the topics on the agenda at last weeks' The Gathering. DT producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe spoke to opposition Member of Parliament in the Tanzanian parliament , Zitto Kabwe.

11 Mar 2020 9AM 11 min

Dozens of Palestinians arrested in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has put dozens of Palestinians activists on trial, accusing them of supporting the Gaza based rulers Hamas. Since February 2019, Saudi authorities have detained approximately 60 Palestinians visiting or residing in Saudi Arabia, including students, academics and business people. Hamas has denounced the arrests. On line is member…

11 Mar 2020 9AM 12 min

Weekly Economic report

In this weeks Economic report, SAA has begun the process of retrenchments that will affect close to 5000 staff. Meanwhile the standoff between government and unions on public wage cut has continued. And IMF's financial committee wants funding for coronavirus hit member countries. In Zimbabwe, economic sanctions have been extended…

11 Mar 2020 9AM 16 min

MediaHitParade with Tonya Khoury

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

10 Mar 2020 3AM 8 min

BDS, Civil organisations form coalition

Palestinian political and civil society organisations have met to establish a BDS coalition. For more is member of the coalition, Stiaan van der Merve.

10 Mar 2020 3AM 6 min

Coronavirus in SA-next case unlikely to come from Wuhan returnees.

As the government prepares to evacuate SA nationals from Wuhan city in China, health minister Zweli Mkhize announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the country. But the question is what happens next ? On line is Bhekisisa health journalist, Aisha Abdool Karim.

10 Mar 2020 3AM 11 min

Discussing autocarcy and democracy on the African Continent.

The Daily Maverick hosted its annual discussion called "The Gathering" at the CTICC. The discussion drew speakers from South Africa as well as the continent. Among the topics was Autocracy and Democracy in the African context. DT producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe spoke to Zimbabwe Opposition MDC MP, Tendai Biti.

10 Mar 2020 2AM 9 min

Oil price plunge to over 30 %

Oil price plunged to over 30 % after Saudi Arabia launched an all out biggest oil price cut in the last 20 years. The cut is in response to a failure by leading producers to strike a deal to support energy markets. For analysis is Senior Economist at Econometrix, Dr…

10 Mar 2020 2AM 12 min