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The battle for the Western Cape - ANC vs DA

In today's election feature, we look at South Africa's two major political parties and the battle for Western Cape. While the DA has enjoyed control of the province, this time, the ANC wants to wrestle the province from the DA in the national general elections set for May 8. On…

4 Apr 2019 11AM 7 min

Are foreign nationals straining SA resources?

The recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa against foreign nationals has been attributed to lack of resources for the locals. So are South African raising genuine socio-economic issues? On line is Political Analyst Kenneth Mokgathe.

4 Apr 2019 10AM 15 min

Lema Nazeeh visits SA

As you know, this week marks Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) in South Africa – with a strong focus on relations between Africa and Palestine. Prominent Palestinian human rights activists Lema Nazeeh is the keynote speaker for this year. She hails from the West Bank town of Ramallah. She is a…

3 Apr 2019 11AM 22 min

Africa Report

In today's Weekly Africa report, we focus on the immediate resignation of Algerian president Abdeleziz Bouteflika in the face of massive street protests . Bouteflika has been in power for 20 years and was seeking for another five years tenure. In Ethiopia, prime minister Abiy Ahmed has marked one year…

3 Apr 2019 10AM 16 min

Rise of right wing populism in electoral politics

In today's election feature, we look at the public forum which was hosted by the International Labour Research and Information Group ( ILRIG). The forum was about the rise of right wing populism in electoral politics. And on line is ILRIG Researcher and Activist Dale McKinley.

2 Apr 2019 11AM 14 min

World Economic Report

We are back with our weekly world economic report and our focus is on the Euro – China relations while the China- US trade deal lingers on. Across the continent, Uganda offers 30 percent salary hike to sections of public servants while Nigeria's misery index with inflation and unemployment rate…

2 Apr 2019 10AM 12 min

Sisulu addresses African ambassadors on xenophobia

International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu today addressed members of the diplomatic corps from African countries. This after xenophobic attacks erupted in Durban last week that left 2 people dead and several others displaced. On line is Zambia's High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba.

1 Apr 2019 10AM 7 min

Rule of law says UCT vote violates academic freedom

The UCT's Senate has taken a resolution in favour of proposal for the Institution not to enter into any formal relationship with Israeli academic institutions. But the Rule of Law Project (RLP) says the vote violates academic freedom. On line is RLP Member Leon Louw and Ziyaad Patel from Palestine…

1 Apr 2019 10AM 17 min

Why opinion polls should be ignored

In our pre election feature, we speak to Director of Programs at Auwal Social- Economic Research Institute (ASRI) Ebrahim Fakier. In this topic, we explore the Opinion Polls and Polls that are used to gauge the election climate and why they should be ignored. South Africa goes to the polls…

29 Mar 2019 11AM 12 min

Media Hit Parade

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

29 Mar 2019 10AM 13 min

Opinion: Unconditional blacks will vote ANC

Unconditional black ANC voters do not regard the party as corrupt, only certain individuals, while white South Africans are tempted to vote for Cyril Ramaphosa, but perhaps for the wrong reasons, that is according to DonVally Reputation Manager Solly Moeng.

28 Mar 2019 11AM 14 min

Why is the media silent on Idai?

Following the devastating Cyclone Idai in the Southern African region, the question that is being asked why this had to happen. According to the UN IPCC 1.5 C degree report, human activities have been responsible thriugh gas emissions, but the media has been silent on this. On line is Ferial…

28 Mar 2019 10AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In today's Weekly Africa Report, we look at the ongoing political stand off between Morocco and the People of Sahrawi on the issue of its Independence. In Mali, the United Nations is sending investigators to look into international violence that left more than 150 people dead. In Angola, former president's…

27 Mar 2019 10AM 14 min

ICRC intensifies efforts in Idai hit areas

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has deployed additional staff to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi following the devastating Cyclone Idai that has left more than 400 people dead and many more homeless. On line is ICRC Regional Spokesperson Crystal Wells.

27 Mar 2019 10AM 7 min

Western Cape drought a lesson for South Africa

A new paper from the UCT African Centre for Cities have revealed that Cape Town drought has powerful climate change adaptation lessons for other South African cities. And on line is UCT Department for Environment and Geography Science Associate professor Gina Ziervogel.

27 Mar 2019 10AM 7 min

World Economic Report

In today's world weekly economic report, we look at the Robert Mueller' final investigation into US elections and what this means for the economy. In the UK, legislators seized a measure of control over stalled Brexit process, setting up a series of votes that could alter the course of the…

26 Mar 2019 10AM 16 min

Turkey calls on emergency meeting with OIC over New Zealand terror attack

Turkey has called an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (IOC) to discuss the New Zealand mosque attacks. This week Turkish president Recep Erdogan was heavily criticised after suggesting that the attack was part of an assault on Turkey and Islam. On line is Centre for Islam and…

25 Mar 2019 11AM 13 min

UCT senates boycotts Israel institutions

The South African Union of Students has welcomed UCT Senate 's decision scrap any formal relations with Israel academic institutions operating in occupied Palestinian territories. On line is SAUS national spokesperson Thabo Shingane.

25 Mar 2019 10AM 5 min

HRW wants Saudi women detainees released

Human Rights Watch has said the charges facing Saudi women activists appear entirely related to their human rights activities. Eleven women are being tried individually and Human Rights Watch is demanding for their release. On line is Middle East Researcher at the Human Rights Watch Adam Coogle.

21 Mar 2019 11AM 7 min

UNHRC joins SA in celebrating Human Rights Day

The United Nations in South Africa has joined the South Africans in commemorating Human Rights Day. The day is of special importance to the UN and the global community as it marks the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On line is Head for the UN Office of High…

21 Mar 2019 10AM 9 min