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World marks international women's day

Today marks International Women's Day, but in South Africa however, many women not only have to deal with gender based violence (GBV), but also the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. So is Women's Day merely the reminder of the daily injustices women go through? On line is Director of Programmes…

8 Mar 2021 9AM 17 min

Book Review: ''Nuts & Bolts'' by Dr McLean Sibanda

In today's book review we look at a book called Nuts and Bolts..and its full of stories about real people and companies who are making a difference, with testimonies from entrepreneurs, experience ecosystem builders and innovators. It captures deep insights, from the considerable time the author McLean Sibanda has spent…

5 Mar 2021 10AM 20 min

Mogoeng ordered to apologise over Israel remark

The Judicial Conduct Committee has ordered Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng to retract and apologise for comments he made on the Israeli – Palestinian conflict. Appearing on a webinar last year, Mogoeng voiced his support for Israel, which prompted pro- Palestine organisations to lodge a complaint against Mogoeng. We now chat…

5 Mar 2021 9AM 10 min

Report: Black Africans show higher level of immunity to COVID-19

An analysis of a sample of Africans who donated blood shows that the population group has built up a higher degree of immunity to Covid-19 than other population groups. The report shows that almost 70% of people identified as black had developed antibodies to Covid-19. We now chat to Director…

5 Mar 2021 9AM 8 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -US defends not sanctioning MBS for Khashoggi murder -Denmark criticised for asking Syrian refugees to return home -Israel vehicle carrier ship hit by explosion in the Gulf of Oman. On…

5 Mar 2021 7AM 16 min

Veteran journalist Karima Brown dies

Veteran journalist, analyst and broadcaster Karima Brown has died from Covid-19 related complications. Brown was admitted to hospital last month where she was receiving treatment for the virus. The family said she would be buried according to Islamic traditions today. On line for comment is former colleague at independent media,…

4 Mar 2021 9AM 10 min

What to know about Covid-19 rollout and procurement

As government continue to roll out the Covid-19 vaccine, there are still gaps in information around the procurement process. Transparency and regulatory compliance are needed to build public trust in the vaccination programme. So how much do we know about details and other information that is already available? We now…

4 Mar 2021 9AM 11 min

Israeli demolition of Palestinian neighborhoods continues

Israel occupational forces continued demolishing houses in neighborhood's including the house of disabled Palestinian Hatim Hussein Abu Rayala. The houses were demolished under the pretex that they were built without the nearly impossible to obtain building licenses. We now chat to Palestinian activist, Mouad Khateb

3 Mar 2021 10AM 17 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -South African private army accused of atrocities in Mozambique -Zimbabwe's second vice president resigns over sexual misconduct -Nigeria grapples with school kidnappings by armed groups

3 Mar 2021 9AM 16 min

SA complicit in Yemen war crimes

Since the outbreak six years ago of regionalised war in Yemen that has resulted in humanitarian crisis, South African arms companies have profited from the sale of weapons to parties central to the conflict. This is according to investigations by NPO Open Secrets. On line for comment is Researcher at…

3 Mar 2021 9AM 9 min

US defends not sanctioning MBS

The Joe Biden administration has finally authorised the release of the report about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Kashoggi. However, in allowing the report to be released, Biden has not overlooked the US- Saudi relations politically, economically and militarily but instead opted not to sanction Crown prince Bin…

2 Mar 2021 10AM 19 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's economic report, we look at the following: -Public sector Unions demand for CPI plus 4% as final wage demand -Ramaphosa halts search for back up finance minister should Mboweni quit -Biden backs Amazon workers to unionise. On line for comment is Senior Researcher, department of political science…

2 Mar 2021 9AM 14 min

Zondo says Ramaphosa will appear at inquiry

Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe today expressed concern that his evidence implicating president Cyril Ramaphosa at his last appearance at the Zondo State Inquiry Commission is being swept under the carpet. Molefe made his second appearance at the earlier today. On line for comment is lecturer in the school of…

2 Mar 2021 9AM 12 min

HRW launches “Power of the Streets” series

Human Rights Watch has launched a youth led movement called “Power of the Streets” which focuses on African Rights Movements across the continent. We now chat to Audrey Kawire Wabwire, Media Manager for East Africa Division at Human Rights Watch (HRW).

1 Mar 2021 9AM 7 min

Mhkwabane faces impeachment

The Independent Panel which was constituted to look into the fitness to hold office of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has recommended parliament to begin removal proceedings. She will be the first head of chapter Institution in the country to face impeachment proceedings. On line for comment is political analyst Solly…

1 Mar 2021 9AM 8 min

Government paves way for Land Court

Government has announced it would be introducing a Land Court Bill to parliament which proposes the establishment of land court. The bill is aimed at addressing systemic hurdles to land restitution, and also provide stronger judicial oversight over land claims. On line for comment is attorney for land claimants communities,…

1 Mar 2021 9AM 10 min

Book Review: “ Rattling the Cage” by Brent Meersman

In today's book review, we have Brent Meersman's book titled “Rattling the Cage” reflections on democratic South Africa. Rattling the Cage takes the reader on a informed tour of the South Africa reality: from the highs and lows, the successes and failures. FW der Klerk's gaffes to the Fees Must…

26 Feb 2021 10AM 17 min

New film depicts murder of struggle hero Dulcie September

Ahead of Human Rights Day on March 21, a new film depicting the murder in Paris of liberation struggle hero Dulcie September will premiere. Dulcie September was the ANC representative in Luxembourg, Switzerland and France and was assassinated in the heart of Paris on 29 March 1988. We now chat…

26 Feb 2021 9AM 11 min

Surgeons perform mixed reality shoulder surgery

A team from UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital recently used a Microsft HoloLens2 to preform a mixed reality shoulder replacement surgery. The surgery was part of a global 24- hour event in which surgeons from 13 countries collaborated on 13 orthopedic surgeries using holographic imagery. We now chat to head…

26 Feb 2021 9AM 9 min

Weekly Middle East Report with Middle East Monitor

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following. -UN accuse Israel of demolishing 89 Palestinian owned structures in the past two weeks. -World Bank threatens to suspend Covid vaccine funding to Lebanon. -Tunisians demand implementation of agreement reached…

25 Feb 2021 10AM 17 min