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NFSAS workers go on strike

Some workers from the National Student Financial Scheme (NFSAS) have embarked on a strike over issues relating to the payment of performance bonuses. The strike is being led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) . On line is Nehawu Western Cape provincial secretary , Erck Kweleta.

28 Oct 2019 10AM 6 min

WhatsApp chat

From our WhatsApp chat, understanding the PKK, or YPG, a Kurdish organisations trying to establish its autonomy in the northern part of Syria.

25 Oct 2019 11AM 4 min

Book review: Death on the Limpopo by Sally Andrew

Today's free book Friday is titled “Death on the Limpopo” by Sally Andrew. Sally has a master's in Adult Education from the University of Cape Town.

25 Oct 2019 11AM 14 min

Sexual violence initiative conference concludes in Cape Town

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) conference ends today in Cape Town. The conference drew international medical humanitarian organisations who presented findings of mental healthcare to victims of sexual violence. On line is Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Epidemiologist Marcel Kitenge

25 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

UNHCR holds meeting with stake holders

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has held meetings with government bodies and asylum seekers that have been staging sleeping- ins at the UNHCR offices in Cape Town and Pretoria. The incidence was sparked by recent anti-immigrant violence against foreign nationals. On line is UN Resident coordinator, Nardos Bekele-…

24 Oct 2019 11AM 13 min

Defeating state capture

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation hosted a civil society conference that looked at defeating state capture and how to rebuild the state. On line is Executive Director at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton.

24 Oct 2019 10AM 11 min

Maimane resigns from the DA

Mmusi Maimane has resigned as member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Maimane has faced a barrage of accusation and things took a turn for the worse when former party leader Helen Zille was elected as federal chairperson. On line is Development Studies at Stellenbosch University, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast.

24 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the first ever Russia- Africa summit as Heads of African countries flock to Russia where Moscow is offering business ties and security arrangements. In Botswana, polls have opened as the country faces what is expected to be its tightest election in history…

23 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

Health Market Inquiry

After 6 long years, the Competition Commission's Health Market Inquiry report were finally published. Given the wide terms of reference, it obvious that not everyone was going to agree with HMI. On line is Independent Strategic and Technical Healthcare Advisor, Michael Settas.

23 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Lebanon protesters vow to continue strike

Protesters in Lebanon have insisted they will stay in the streets even after the government approved an unprecedented package of economic reforms. The protesters have declared a general strike, sending a clear signal that they reject measures prime minister Saad Hariri agreed upon yesterday. On line is Human Rights Watch…

22 Oct 2019 11AM 17 min

World Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the Russia- Africa summit where Russia seeks to reassert its influence on the continent. In Lebanon, protesters remain defiant despite prime minister Saad Hariri's reforms, approving a package of economic reforms and a 2020 budget without tax. At home, the government…

22 Oct 2019 10AM 15 min

Foreign nationals want to leave SA

Following violent anti- immigrant attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, a group of foreign national in Cape Town have staged a sleep in at the offices of the UN High Commission for Refugees. They are demanding that the agency repatriates them to a neutral country. Drive time producer Ibrahim…

22 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min

Community radio station faces closure

More than 40 community radio stations nationwide face closure due to lack of licences, funding and debt. According to reports, the Independent Communications of South Africa (ICASA) plans to close about 43 radio stations. On line is ICASA spokesperson Paseka Maleka and National Community Radio Forum secretary (NCFR), Thabang Pusoyabone.

21 Oct 2019 10AM 16 min

Will Zille's election rock the DA

Following the election of Helen Zille as the new Federal chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA), Johannesburg mayor Herman Msahaba has resigned from the DA . How will these developments mean for the future of the party? On line is DonValley Reputation Managing Director, Solly Moeng

21 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade where we review the stories that have been hitting the numbers across the world. On line is Director at Acumen Media , Tonya Khoury.

18 Oct 2019 11AM 14 min

Amnesty condemns Turkey's offensive in Syria

Amnesty International have condemned Turkey's military offensive against the Kurdish people in northern Syria. The rights group says both Syria and Turkey are committing war crimes in Syria. On line is Amnesty Middle East Research Director, Lynn Maalouf

18 Oct 2019 11AM 9 min

Hizmet tour 2019

VOC news Editor has just returned from a cultural tour to the US with the Turqoise Harmony Institute in SA, where she got a rare opprtunity to meet and interview the controversial Turkish scholar Fethullah Gulen. Gulen founded the Hizmet movement which has about 6 million strong volunteer based movement…

18 Oct 2019 10AM 17 min

Turkey continue to press ahead in northern Syria

Heavy fighting continues as Turkey presses ahead with military operations against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. President Reccep Erdogan says the offensive aims to remove the Kurdish- led forces from the border area and create a “safe zone” to which millions of Syrian refugees can be returned. On line is…

14 Oct 2019 11AM 16 min

Have the Kurds been betrayed in Syria?

As the Turkish government continue its military operation in northern Syria against the Kurdish people, a major political shift in alliance has emerged after Kurdish forces announced deal with Syria. On line is Spokesperson for Kurdish Human Rights Group (KHRAG) in South Africa, Mahmoud Patel.

14 Oct 2019 10AM 18 min

Cyril Ramaphosa in the UK for Financial Times Africa Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in London attending the Financial Times Africa summit. The gathering, which brings business , investors and decision makers is critical for the UK as Brexit looms. On line is Head of the School of Economics and Business Sciences at Wits University, Professor Jannie Rossouw

14 Oct 2019 10AM 9 min