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Helen Zille to run for DA federal council chair

Former Western Cape premier Helen Zille will run for the position of Chairperson in the Democratic Alliance. The position will be vacated by long serving member James Selfe. And on line is the former premier of Western Cape, Helen Zille.

7 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade, taking a closer look at the weeks reactions to local and international news with Acumen Media Director and co- founder Tonya Khoury.

4 Oct 2019 11AM 11 min

Nothing controversial about Grade 9 GDE certificate

Stellenbosch University lecturer says the use of Grade 9 as a formal exit is nothing controversial. Last week, Basic Eduction minister Angie Motshegka said the department will formulate grade 9 as an exit level. On line is Senior lecturer in Future Studies and Systems Thinking Stellenbosch University School of Business,…

4 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Sport in SA still divided

As South Africa's Springbok rugby team vies for victory in the 2019 World cup, it is worthwhile to reflect on the historical substance of sports unity since 1994. So, does the nurture, basis and purpose of unity in the pre-1990 anti-apartheid sports movement correspond with developments after 1994? On line…

4 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

Khashoggi's murder, one year on.

Yesterday marked one year since the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi embassy in Turkey. Saudi Arabia has put 11 suspects on trial and has sought the death penalty for five of the accused. But will there be justice for the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi ?…

3 Oct 2019 11AM 16 min

Office of the Ombudsman report released

The Tax Ombudsman has released its Tax report in Cape Town today. The annual event provides a platform for discussion on the performance of the Office of the Ombudsman ( OTO). On line is Tax Ombud judge Bernard Makgabo Ngoepe

3 Oct 2019 10AM 11 min

UWC awarded gender grant

The University of Western Cape is among three universities in South Africa that have been awarded gender grants by the Association of Commonwealth Universities. This was announced by visiting Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. On line is Director of Gender Equity Unit at the University of Western Cape, (UWC) Dr…

2 Oct 2019 10AM 6 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we go to Uganda were authorities have banned the wearing of red beret in public. The red beret is a popular symbol of leading opposition figure Bobi Wine. In Egypt, protests have intensified in cities across the country as the push for president Abdel Fattah…

2 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at Trump's impeachment plans and the impact to the global economy. Meanwhile, the price of global oil is on the rise following repeated military attacks on Saudi oil facilities. In South Africa, the government will implement laws to regulate participation of foreigners…

1 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

Health sector rocked with corruption

South Africa's biggest investigation into the private health sector system has revealed an increasingly affordable prices for health care. This is contained in a Competition Commission report released yesterday. On line is Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Funders, Dr Ali Hamdulay.

1 Oct 2019 10AM 14 min

Will Trump face impeachment?

US president Donald Trump says he deserves to meet his accuser as the push for impeachment proceedings against him gathers pace. It is over a call during which he asked the Ukrainian leader to investigate his political rival Joe Biden. Democrats are saying he abused his office in doing so…

30 Sep 2019 11AM 15 min

Protest reveals cracks in al- Sisi's facade

Popular protests against Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi have spread to eight cities, with the largest crowds gathering in Cairo. These are the most significant demonstrations since he came to power in 2014. On line is Research Fellow at Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Lucia Ardovini.

30 Sep 2019 10AM 9 min

Media Hit Parade

Tanya Khoury an in depth analysis of news trends locally and internationally.

27 Sep 2019 11AM 14 min

Lana Marks is the new US envoy to SA

Luxury hand bag designer Lana Marks has been appointed as the new US ambassador to South Africa. Marks, who was born in South Africa speaks fluent Afrikaans and Xhosa, according to US embassy. On line is former US Diplomat to Asia and Africa Brook Spector

27 Sep 2019 11AM 18 min

Mozambican peace accord, what next?

The Mozambican government recently signed a peace deal with the Renamo opposition party, in time for elections in October. This is the most decisive step so far towards ending the conflict that begun in 2013. But the peace deal is haunted by at least three potential issues. On line is…

19 Sep 2019 11AM 11 min

Netanyahu looks to coalition

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on his main rival, former army general Benny Gantz, to join him in broad, governing coalition after Israeli elections ended with no clear winner. So what next for corruption accused Benjamin Netanyahu? On line is journalist and columnist at Haaretz Newspaper, Gideon Levy.

19 Sep 2019 11AM 13 min

Bleak future for African children

Some 250 million children under five , about 25 percent in low to middle income countries are at a higher risk of not achieving their full potential due to extreme poverty and nor receiving nurturing care. On line is South African representative of the African Association for Child and Adolescent…

19 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

Mustafa Barghouti SA tour

With so much happening on the Israeli political landscape, today’s after 5 guest is going to be interesting. Instudio we welcome Dr Mustafa Barghouthi , Palestinian physician, activist, and politician. Dr Barghouti serves as General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI),also known as Al Mubadara. He is a member…

18 Sep 2019 11AM 23 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the Tunisian elections where independent candidate Kais Saieb and imprisoned media mogul Nabil Karoui have advanced to a run off votes in the September 15 elections. Meanwhile, as South Africa sends a task team for damage control, Malawi says the country was…

18 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

UK government apologises for arms sale to Saudi Arabia

The UK government has apologised for authorising arms deals to Saudi Arabia in breach of a court ruling against the sale of weapons that could be used in the war in Yemen. On line from London is Media coordinator for Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), Andrew Smith

18 Sep 2019 10AM 5 min