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TimesLIVE - In The News

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1,663 Episodes
1120 – 1140

'He had faith in God and the people': Soweto remembers Tutu

Mourners and religious leaders of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa gathered at Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's Soweto house to celebrate his life and legacy. Tutu passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday. Speakers included leaders of the church and Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse. 
29 Dec 2021 11AM 3 min

IN FULL: Media briefing on the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

The Desmond Tutu Foundation briefed the media on Sunday after the death of the archbishop. Desmond Mpilo Tutu Born: October 7, 1931 in Klerksdorp was known for his charisma and his love for peace and humanitarianism. Desmond Tutu's influence globally remains formidable. The foundation sent its condolences to Mama Leah…
26 Dec 2021 5AM 27 min

Two years of Covid-19: Some take-aways

On December 31 2019, little did we know that a novel virus that would greatly disrupt our lives had already emerged in the city of Wuhan, China. The question of how the virus emerged still linger. It has now been two years since the emergence of Covid-19. We speak with…
26 Dec 2021 12AM 7 min

SA's scientific contributions to curb HIV/Aids

It has become apparent HIV/Aids is no longer as threatening as it was 40 years ago when the world was introduced to the human immunodeficiency virus. Perhaps this can be attributed to the work of scientists and the discoveries, innovations and research around HIV/Aids over the years. Prof Quarraisha Abdool…
22 Dec 2021 7AM 6 min

SAHRC WRAP: Blame game, crisis of leadership

One of this year’s most tragic moments was the July looting and destruction of businesses in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng after the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) started its National Investigative Hearing into the unrest in November. Nivashni Nair, senior reporter at TimesLIVE,…
21 Dec 2021 1AM 12 min

In limbo: The long wait for gender-affirming surgery in SA

The transgender community in South Africa continue to face many battles along their journey to medically transition. One of the greatest challenges is the inaccessibility to funding to cover the high costs of treatments, and most importantly gender reassignment/affirming surgery which is pivotal part of the transitioning process.
20 Dec 2021 3AM 8 min

Political parties should 'introspect or close shop'

Sunday Times columnist Prof William Gumede argues that political parties should either be willing to introspect after the recent local government elections or “close shop”. He appeared on Eusebius on TimesLIVE, responding to a sustained critique of his recent work by veteran ANC leader and activist Mavuso Msimang. Msimang had…
17 Dec 2021 3AM 3 min

Reconciliation gap in SA is the fault of politicians, says TRC commissioner

As SA observes the Day of Reconciliation on Thursday, the legacy of apartheid continues to work against national unity. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was set up to build unity in the rainbow nation, but some believe its work was futile. Former TRC commissioner Yasmin Sooka says the blame…
15 Dec 2021 12PM 10 min

Jacob Zuma files leave to appeal medical parole ruling

Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Zwanele Manyi confirmed that the former president Jacob Zuma has filed leave to appeal the high court's rulings to set aside his medical parole, ordering him to go back to jail. 
15 Dec 2021 7AM 1 min

Gauteng education department hopes 4,712 pupils will be placed by end of Friday

The Gauteng education department is hopeful that 4,712 grade 1 and 8 pupils will be placed by the end of Friday. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said of the 335,091 grade 1 and 8 online applications received by noon on Friday for the 2022 academic year, 278,029 applicants had submitted proof…
10 Dec 2021 9AM 3 min

Mobile applications play pivotal role in the fight against GBV

With the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) increasing in SA, more people are using mobile technology like applications to help in the fight against GBV. Apps have become an important stakeholder in this fight, allowing people access to emergency services and information.
10 Dec 2021 2AM 7 min

Human trafficking boom as SA kids sold for sex and labour

Twenty-eight day old Eastern Cape twins sold by their mother for R50; a 13-year-old girl sold for R30,000 by her stepmother, who runs a Bible study group in Heidelberg. These cases, currently before the Eastern Cape and Gauteng courts, are among scores feeding SA’s allegedly booming human trafficking trade.
4 Dec 2021 1PM 5 min

The world is her kasi

Mampho Brescia is glamorous. Even in a pair of shorts whilst tucking into some edamame beans, she exudes a worldly glow that speaks to her global outlook. The fact that she can break into Japanese and Italian with breezy insouciance adds to the general effect. She has a kind of…
4 Dec 2021 5AM 1 min
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