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Unemployed forum lashes at SAHRC

The Langerberg Unemployed Forum has accused the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) of not caring about the unemployed people in the country. This follows an earlier petition that was handed to the commission in March this year. On line is Forum spokesperson Xolile Mpini.

6 Nov 2019 9AM 9 min

Moody's downgrades SA borrowing capabilities

Rating Agency Moody's announced it has downgraded to B3 from B2 of power utility Eskom. This means Eskom's ability to borrow money from international investors would be difficult. So where does this place the company on the investment grade? On line is Senior Economist at Econometrix, Dr Jammine Azar.

6 Nov 2019 9AM 9 min

Islamic Relief renders help to displaced foreign nationals in Cape Town

Following the removal of foreign nationals at the offices of the UN High Commission for Refugees, the group of displaced families have taken refugee at the Methodist church on Short market street in the CBD. Islamic Relief SA has been assisting the families and on line is Rezaa Kasu.

6 Nov 2019 7AM 6 min

World Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at Saudi Arabia's plans to kick off what could be the world's biggest initial public offering as Aramco announce intention to list shares on local stock exchange. At home, president Ramaphosa is looking to shore up investment mood as the country hosts…

5 Nov 2019 9AM 18 min

DA to elect new interim leader

The DA will on November 17 elect a new interim leader following the resignation of Mmusi Maimane. Three senior members have raised their hands namely, John Steenhuisen, Bonginkosi Madikizela and Makashule Gana. But who is likely to take the position? On line Political Science lecturer at University of Western Cape…

5 Nov 2019 9AM 8 min

The Sutherland Reburial

In 2018, the University of Cape Town announced that it had 11 skeletons in its human remains collection that were found to have been unethically obtained by the institution in 1920s. Nine of those individuals were brought to UCT in the 1920 from Sutherland in the Northern Cape. UCT commends…

4 Nov 2019 10AM 11 min

The burden of supporting the ''springbok'' in 21st century

The Rugby World cup 2019 is over with South Africa securing victory over England. But the question still lingers. Was it a burden for some South Africans who had to support the team and the Springbok emblem. ? On line is Senior lecturer in sport History at Stellenbosch University, Dr…

4 Nov 2019 9AM 12 min

MTN host RWC public viewing in Khayelitsha

MTN is hosting a public viewing of the Springboks RWC final game against England tomorrow. The public viewing will be at the Rands in Khayelitsha. On line is MTN General manager for Western cape, Chris Hopkirk.

1 Nov 2019 11AM 3 min

Trump's presidency to be tested

The Democratic controlled House of Representatives approved a resolution yesterday to set the rules for public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of US president Donald Trump. The resolution, approved by a 232- 196 vote, authorise House Committee to move forward with formal public hearings. For analysis, we are joined by…

1 Nov 2019 11AM 16 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade with Acumen Media Director, Tonya Khoury.

1 Nov 2019 10AM 9 min

What next for Lebanon after Hariri?

It has been almost two weeks since the start of a spontaneous, countrywide rebellion against a spreading economic sectarian political crisis and government austerity measures. It is unclear how the revolt will end, now that the Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned. On line is Assistant Director at the…

31 Oct 2019 11AM 11 min

Police condemned for brutality against foreigners

A police crackdown on foreign nationals and refugees occupying the offices of the UN High Commission for Refugees resulted in chaos in Cape Town yesterday. Police received wide condemnation following their conduct when effecting an eviction court order. On line is Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission, Reverend…

31 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

COSATU condemns MTBPS

Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) have described the 2019/20 Mid Term Budget Policy Statement as weak and inadequate. The Union says Treasury have failed to present any plans to sustain growth and development. On line is COSATU's Deputy Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.

31 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

No bailout for Eskom yet

Finance minister Tito Mboweni says government will only make an announcement on how to it will help Eskom once the institution shows its commitment to be competitive. The power utility currently has a R450 billion debt burden, while the utility's management has yet to show progress on reforms. On line…

30 Oct 2019 11AM 13 min

Report: Hundreds of refugees seek shelter in church

VOC journalist Shakirah Thebus is at the UN High Commission for Refugees offices in the CBD where police evicted and dispersed a sit in.

30 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min

World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the EU's agreement with UK to grant a three month Brexit delay. Meanwhile, South Africa exports to the US are at risk pending a review of the country's eligibility for Preferential Trade Area. Tomorrow, finance minister will release the Mid Term…

29 Oct 2019 10AM 14 min

Stellenbosch University wins grant to fight TB

Stellenbosch University has signed a new grant agreement with Unitaid, an organisation that invests in innovations to prevent, diagnose and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria more quickly. On line is Director at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr Anneke Hessling.

29 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

SA unemployment rate hits all time high

South Africa's unemployment rate has worsened to 29.1 percent, the highest level in more than 11 years. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey was released today by Statistics SA. On line is Acting Director for Labour Statistics, Malerato Mosiane.

29 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Scores killed in Iraq protests

Iraq's recent wave of protests against poverty, lack of basic services, joblessness and the interference of Iran in the country's domestic affairs showed a country at the end of its tether. Official figures put the number killed in the violent crackdown of protesters to 157. On line is Associate Fellow…

28 Oct 2019 11AM 10 min

Mantashe in bribery allegations

A Sunday newspaper article has reported that Mineral and Energy Affairs minister Gwede Mantashe had bribed two journalists to kill a story. Though the names of the journalists are not known yet, the issue has again raised the integrity of journalism in the country. On line is Head of Programs…

28 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min