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ANC NEC fail to agree on “step aside rule”

ANC NEC meeting scheduled to resolve the step aside rule hit a hard rock when members failed to reach a consesus. The NEC had earlier attempted to give those facing criminal charges seven days to step aside, a move which was met with fierce resistance. Some members have threatened to…

29 Mar 2021 10AM 10 min

Is the Mozambique government failing to secure Cabo Delgado?

We continue our discussion on Mozambique where dozens still remain unaccounted for after attacks in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. So why is the Mozambican government failing to secure Cabo Delgado province? We now chat to Professor of Constitutional and International Law at UNISA, Dr Andre Thomahausen

29 Mar 2021 10AM 14 min

Media Hit Parade with Tonya Khoury

We are back with our Weekly Media Hit Parade where we look at stories hitting the numbers. On line is Acumen Media director, Tonya Khoury.

29 Mar 2021 8AM 12 min

Corruption Watch annaul report 2020

Corruption Watch (CW) recorded the second highest number of reports of corruption received in a calendar year since its inception in 2020. This was contained in the released 2020 annual report titled "From Crisis to Action". We now chat to Sabeehah Motala, Campaigns Coordinator at CW.

29 Mar 2021 8AM 13 min

Palestinian Omar Barghouti dies

Freed Palestinian prisoner and highly respected leader within the Islamic movement in the West Bank, Omar Barghouti passed away in Ramallah hospital following a month of struggle with Covid-19. We now chat Motea Msbeh, member of Hamas.

29 Mar 2021 8AM 10 min

Book Review: "Its Not About Bats", by Adma Cruise

'Its not About Bats"; its about you and me-and our governments. As Covid-19 has brought drastic change to our world, the time for this idea has come: we need to re-set our relationship with nature.

29 Mar 2021 8AM 14 min

Book review: The secret of Prayer by Jasmine Khan

“In his book on prayer, part of his ihya' 'ulum al-adin al -Ghazali says that the five daily prayers were given to none of the other prophets of Allah, except to our beloved Prophet (pbuh). The above is an extract from the book titled “ The secret of Prayer”, by…

25 Mar 2021 10AM 11 min

US military now in Mozambique

The Media Review Network says the latest US military foray into Mozambique is another elaborate scheme designed to entreach Africa Command (AFRICOM) of the US army on African soil. We now chat to Senior Researcher and Head of Africa Desk at Media Review Network (MNR) Dr Mustafa Mheta

25 Mar 2021 10AM 15 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following -Denis Nguessu re-elected Congo president -Samia Suluhu Hassan is the new Tanzanian president -Africa Union (AU) backs AstraZeneca vaccine for continent. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma University, Dr Charles Moyo. Follow him at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com

25 Mar 2021 7AM 10 min

World marks World TB today

As the world marks World TB today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that approximately 4000 people are still dying from TB daily through out the world, with the higher numbers in the developing nations. We now chat to Nondumiso Mtshiselwa, Communication Coordinator for TB-HIV Care.

25 Mar 2021 7AM 12 min

Report: South Africans amongst those being held in horrific conditions in NE Syria

Nearly 43,000 foreign men, women and children linked to ISIS remain detained inhuman conditions by regional authorities in Syria, two years after they were rounded up during the fall of the Islamic state. We now chat to Letta Taylor, Associate Director, Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism lead Crisis and Division at HRW.

24 Mar 2021 11AM 19 min

Hanan Jarrar: Under GCIV Israel as the occupying power is legally obligated to provide vaccines to the Palestinians

Logistics and distribution of vaccine that Palestinian Authorities have managed to secure is challenging because of poor infrastructure and the restrictions imposed on Gaza, blockaded for 13 years. So denying health rights to Palestinians is to deny them human rights. That is according to Palestinian ambassador to SA, Ms Hana…

23 Mar 2021 11AM 16 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's economic report, we look at the following: -Capacity of informal economy to stimulate employment -Moodys sounds alarm over SA banks climate change exposure through extensive lending. -Mantashe unveils 8 independent power suppliers. On line is senior researcher, department of political science at the University of Pretoria, Dr…

23 Mar 2021 10AM 11 min

Overcoming Covid-19 with the resilience of Sharpville

How to overcome COVID-19 with the strength and resilience of Sharpville. While it is important to remember the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the 1960 Sharpville Massacre in the fight for freedom, its is also important to look inward, focus on individual healing and reflect on the…

23 Mar 2021 10AM 14 min

DHA signs agreement with UNHCR for refugees

The Department of Home Affairs has signed an agreement with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) aimed at eliminating backlogs and delays in decisions. So how will this help in solving the refugee crisis in the country? We now chat to Kate Pond, UNHCR spokespersn for South Africa…

22 Mar 2021 11AM 21 min

DHA gives asylum seekers blanket extensions

Since the South African Refugee Reception Offices (RROs) were temporarily closed in response to the Covid-19 national lockdown, the department of home affairs has since given refugees and asylum seekers blanket extensions. These have resulted in people being unable to access essential services. We now chat to Priscilla Chuloi, Trainer…

22 Mar 2021 10AM 8 min

Tanzanian president John Magufuli dies

President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania has died, the country's vice president announced, after weeks of uncertainty over his health and whereabouts. Magufuli had first been admitted to the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute on March 6, but was subsequently released discharged. Official reports suggest the president died from heart conditions…

22 Mar 2021 8AM 12 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: -Roger Waters urges fellow musician Steve Wonder not to accept Wolf prize from apartheid Israel -Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to buy armed vehicles from Turkey -Palestinian MP says Rachel…

18 Mar 2021 11AM 19 min

Struggle stalwart Cecyl Esau dies

Freedom fighter and former Robben Island political prisoner Cecyl Esau has died. Esau was an Umkhonto we Sizwe veteran who was sentenced to 12 years in prison and was released in 1991. He was 66 years old. On line for comment is ANC member of parliament, Faiez Jacobs.

18 Mar 2021 10AM 8 min

Webinar on anti-semitism

The BenchMark Foundation yesterday hosted a webinar on accusations and anti-Semitism against supporters of Palestinians and critics of Israel. We now chat to Policy and Advocay Manager at BenchMarks Foundation, Hassem Logart who was part of the discussion.

18 Mar 2021 10AM 12 min