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Agrizzi appears in court

The Hawks have arrested six suspects on allegations of corruption and fraud. Former Bosasa employee Angelo Agrizzi and Correction Services Commissioner Linda Mti are among those arrested. On line is Director at Accountability Now Paul Hoffman.

6 Feb 2019 9AM 13 min

Will the ceasefire in Yemen hold?

The UN brokered ceasefire in Yemen has stalled due to the contested port of Hodeidah. The UN is overseeing the implementation of the ceasefire and trrop withdrawal in Hodeidah, the main entry point of most of Yemen's imports. For more is Sanaa based journalist Nasser Arrabyee

5 Feb 2019 10AM 7 min

Weekly World Economic Report

In today's Weekly World Economic Report we focus on the continuing economic crisis in Venezuela under the US sanctions. Meanwhile the US and China have continued talks aimed at finding a solution to a trade war. In Africa, Nigeria is set to become Africa's biggest maize producer. On the local…

5 Feb 2019 9AM 21 min

South Africa's international relations in hot water over corruption

The Department of International Relations and Corporation (DIRCO) says it will issue a demarche to the UK, US , Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. The five countries have written to president Cyril Ramaphosa directly over the issue of corruption in the country, a move seen as a departure to diplomatic norms…

4 Feb 2019 9AM 11 min

EFF launches 2019 election manifesto

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has launched its election manifesto for the 2019 general elections. Among the prominent features is land and jobs. The party says job creation and growth will be driven through state led industrialisation. For more, we are joined by Independent political analyst Khaya Sithole.

4 Feb 2019 9AM 12 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our Media Hit Parade segment where we explore the hardest stories that are hitting the numbers. On line is Acumen Media co-founder Tonya Khoury.

1 Feb 2019 10AM 15 min

AFU to move over Ramaphosa Bosasa donation

President Cyril Ramaphosa early this week met with the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to discuss the controversial Bosasa donation to his election campaign. The president is alleged to have misled parliament when he said the payment was overboard. Forensic Expert Paul O'Sullivan is acting for Andila Ramaphosa, the president's son…

1 Feb 2019 9AM 12 min

SAHRC takes Agrizzi to Equality Court

The South African Human Rights Commission( SAHRC)is taking former Bosasa boss Angelo Agrizzi to the Equality court. Agrizzi, who's recorded audio was played at the Zondo, also confessed to being a racist. On line is SAHRC spokesperson Gushwell Brooks

31 Jan 2019 9AM 8 min

SA throws its support behind Maduro

The South African government has thrown its support behind the Vezenuelan government of Nicolus Maduro. According to International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, SA's position is to support the democratically elected leadership. But the Free Market Foundation says the support tramples on the Constitution. On line is Legal Researcher at FMF…

31 Jan 2019 9AM 9 min

The Black Muslim conference

There has been some intense debate in social media circles about a proposed conference being organised by South African Black Muslims with attendance only by South African Black Muslims. From what we understand, the conference aims to establish a black Muslim think tank from various backgrounds to discuss the growth…

30 Jan 2019 10AM 19 min

Weekly Africa Report

We are back with our Weekly Africa Report and we refocus on events in Zimbabwe. Lawyers have marched to the Constitutional court to demand independent judiciary to try over 1000 people detained for anti-government protests. In the DRC, three militia leaders, including the an linked to the killing of 39…

30 Jan 2019 9AM 20 min

South Africa turns a blind eye to Venezuela’s agony

Over the weekend, South Africa expressed concern at attempts to enact unconstitutional changes to the government of Venezuela. Media reports emerged at the weekend stating that several European powers have warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro that he must call elections within eight days or they will officially recognise the opposition’s…

29 Jan 2019 10AM 30 min

Ahmed Timol case resumes in court

The court case of murdered anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol resumed at the PALMRIDGE HIGH COURT today. Former security branch policeman Joao Rodrigues' is arguing why he should not be prosecuted for the murder of the anti-apartheid activist in 1971. Rodrigues' lawyers believe he should not be prosecuted on the basis…

28 Jan 2019 9AM 6 min

Ramaphosa visits India

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wrapped up his first state visit to India, aimed at strengthening South Africa and India’s cozy friendship even further. The red carpet was rolled out for Team South Africa as Ramaphosa looked to promote SA an investment destination. But besides international diplomacy, there were a lot…

28 Jan 2019 9AM 8 min

Book review: Effendi of Erzurum at the Cape

Today we review the book titled "Effendi of Erzurum at the Cape" by Halim Gencoglu. (Life of Sh Abu Bakr Effendi and influence of Ottomans at the Cape).

25 Jan 2019 10AM 27 min

The Egyptian revolution... eight years on

Today marks the eight-year anniversary of the start of Egypt’s 2011 revolution, which toppled longtime leader Hosni Mubarak. Violent clashes between mostly young protestors and security forces in Tahrir Square launched the epic 18 days which ended Mubarak’s 30-year rule on 11 February 2011. It was certainly one of the…

25 Jan 2019 9AM 30 min

Saudi Arabia to deport hundreds of Rohingya

Saudi Arabia has long proclaimed itself to be the “guardian” of Islam’s holiest sites, and by extension Islam itself, thus promoting the Kingdom as defenders of Muslims. To that end, Saudi Arabia again finds itself under increasing scrutiny but this time for its mistreatment of Rohingya Muslim refugees, all of…

24 Jan 2019 10AM 10 min

Death of André Hanekom while imprisoned in Mozambique

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has directed High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa to engage with authorities there to establish the cause of death of André Hanekom, the 61-year-old South African man who was being held in that country on charges related to terrorism. Hanekom's daughter, Amanda, had…

24 Jan 2019 9AM 7 min

Weekly World Economic report

It’s been another interesting week on the African continent, with more protests in Sudan, the domestic turmoil in Zimbabwe , the elections in DRC and of course the upcoming elections in Nigeria To touch on these and other stories, we have Africa report correspondent Chris Zimba, the Managing Consultant at…

23 Jan 2019 9AM 17 min

Ramaphosa signs Political Party Funding Bill into law

For a long time, NGOS and activists have been calling for political parties to disclose where exactly they get their money from. And finally, the Political Party Funding Bill, has been signed into the law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The bill aims to mitigate shady financial undertakings and conflicts of…

23 Jan 2019 9AM 14 min