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HSRC survy shows adherence to lockdown regulation on tobacco ban

The global outbreak of covid-19 pandemic, a fast spreading primary respiratory disease, has brought to the fore the importance of lung health and the dangers of tobacco use. With particular reference to Covid-19, smokers are at greater risk due to their already compromised health. On line is Chief Researcher at…

12 May 2020 11AM 7 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, -Saudi Arabia triples VAT in response to oil crisis -Covid-19 casualties in the US reach 80,000 as Trump scrambles for re-election -UK unemployment rate to double -South Africans fatigued over lockdown as economy stays in tatters, with 90,000 jobs in tourism sector on the…

12 May 2020 11AM 22 min

Developing your skill top boost your career in lockdown

Working from home has brought into sharp focus the importance of soft skills and global competencies, allowing previously overlooked employees to shine, that's according to education experts. On line is Paul Kriel

12 May 2020 11AM 9 min

Ramadan under Lockdow with Yasser Louati

In today's Ramadan under Lockdown, we continue with Yasser Louati from France looking at that country's lockdown situation. France is slowly easing the regulations and so far more than 26,000 people have died from the coronavirus pandemic. So how is the Muslim community coping during Ramadan. On line is Yasser…

12 May 2020 10AM 16 min

Partisan food distribution emerges during lockdown

As some governments implement much needed social protection measures to mitigate against the impact of covid-19, including the distribution of food, patterns of partisan distribution are emerging across Southern Africa, that's according to Amnesty International. On line is media officer Mienke Steytler.

11 May 2020 11AM 11 min

UWC & Stellenbosch Universities Isolate SA 's first laboratory culture of SARS-CAOv-2

While much of scientific and medical community rushes to develop therapeutic agents for Covid-19 based on clinical data, getting a better understanding of the new virus remains crucial. That is why SA has obtained its very first laboratory Isolate of SARS-Coronavirus-2. On line is UWC postdoctoral fellow Dr Tasnim Suliman.

11 May 2020 11AM 16 min

Africa Muslim Agency of the frontline of covid-19

Africa Muslim Agency (AMA) an organisation that has been active for the past 34 years empowering communities in the country and globally has been on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. On line is Hussain Choonara.

11 May 2020 11AM 9 min

Behind the Headline with Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam

In today's Behind the Headline segment where we profile leading Muslim personalities in South Africa during the month of Ramadan, we speak to Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam, MP for the National Freedom Party. He was a member of the Action Committee to Stop Evictions (ACTSTOP) in Johannesburg as well as…

11 May 2020 11AM 17 min

NGO derives dialogic book sharing during lockdown

The Mikhulu Trust, an NGO based in Athlone is helping mothers and caregivers in dialogic book sharing in the time of lockdown. The activity is vital for child development and forms part of interactive way for caregivers to enjoy wordless books together. On line is Director of Mikhulu Trust Kaathima…

7 May 2020 10AM 12 min

Behind the Headlines

In today's "Behind the Headline' where we profile prominent Muslim personalities in South Africa during Ramadan, today we speak to Qaanitah Hunter, political editor at News24 in Johannesburg.

7 May 2020 10AM 22 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, -AU discuss in detail the efficacy of the covid-19 organic medicine -Ivory Coast former rebel and presidential candidate Guillaume Soro given 20 years jail term in absential. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma University in Zambia Dr Charles Moyo. follow him at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com

7 May 2020 7AM 10 min

OUTA calls on municipalities to reduce rates

The organisation undoing tax abuse (OUTA) has called on SA municipalities to reduce property rates during lockdown. According to OUTA, municipalities are legally permitted to offer relief to residents during the lockdown period. On line is OUTA CEO Wayne Duvanage

7 May 2020 7AM 8 min

Ramaphosa calls for Radical Economic Tranformation

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country need radical economic transformation post covid-19. A number of countries around the world have been exposed in one or the other, with social inequalities ranking top. But is the beginning of the political shift for SA? On line is political science lecturer at UNISA,…

7 May 2020 7AM 8 min

Ramadan under Lockdown with Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick

We continue with "Ramadan Under Lockdown" where we connect with Muslims in different parts of the world to understand the dynamics of Ramadan during this very strange time. Today we catch up with well-known scholar Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick. He is currently based in Toronto in Canada and serves as…

6 May 2020 10AM 19 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's economic report, US unemployment rate sours to 20 % -In India, over 120 million jobs lost in world's biggest lockdown -Madagascar exports first covid-19 organic medicine to African states -SA exits from the world government bond index -1.5 million South Africans return to work under level- 4…

6 May 2020 7AM 13 min

How Chinese authorities handled the coronavirus pandemic

How the Chinese authorities and the WHO handled the coronavirus. There is much to learn from the Chines' state led competent and successful managing of the pandemic. On line is Professor Vijay Prashad, Executive Director, Tricontinental Institute for Social Research.

6 May 2020 7AM 19 min

HRW urges China to end discrimination against Africans

The Chines government should end discriminatory treatment of Africans related to covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch has said. In early April, Chinese authorities in the city of Guangzhou, which has the largest African community began a campaign to forcibly test Africans for coronavirus. On line is Sophie Richardson, China Director…

6 May 2020 7AM 12 min

Stats reveal 60.1 percent fear possible collapse of economy

The covid-19 behavioural and health perception survey released by Stats SA has revealed that more than 60.1 percent of the respondents are worried about the possible collapse of the economy. The survey was conducted in the week of 13 to 26 April 2020. On line is Stats SA Acting Director…

4 May 2020 11AM 6 min

About 1.5 million back to work under level-4

South Africa has entered a new phase of level -4 lockdown with 1.5 million expected to resume work in different sectors. Under level 4, a number of sectors with low rate of coronavirus were permitted to operate, provided employers adhere to strict health protocols. But is the number enough for…

4 May 2020 10AM 8 min

Ramaphosa defends Dlamini-Zuma over cigarette sales ban

President Ramaphosa has defended the decision to extend the ban of cigarette sales under level-4 lockdown. Cogta minister Dlamini-Zuma is facing legal challenges after she overruled the earlier pronouncement to have tobacco products sold during the lockdown. Meanwhile the ANC Women's League issued a statement saying the minister is being…

4 May 2020 10AM 8 min