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SA GDP shrunk by 0.6 percent

South Africa;s economy shrunk by 0.6 percent, according to statistics released by Statistics South Africa. This is the second time that the SA economy has contracted in which the contributing factor has been the struggling mining sector. On line is Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe De Beer.

4 Dec 2019 9AM 8 min

OWC lodges legal action against NMW

The One Wage Campaign- a coalition of workers' rights organisations with the support of Lawyers for Human Rights formally lodged a legal submission to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission arguing against the exclusion of domestic workers. On line is One Wage Campaign Coordinator for Izwe Domestic Workers Alliance, Army…

4 Dec 2019 9AM 9 min

50 years of JEQ: Quran Teaching Methodology Seminar

Drive Time chats to Mauritanian Shaykh Mohammad Mishray, a guest of JEQ ahead of the Quran Teaching Seminar.

3 Dec 2019 10AM 19 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the just ended Global Gender Summit in Kigali Rwanda that focused on the best practices and solutions to reduce the financing gap experienced by African women enterprises. In South Africa, the economy shrunk by 0.6 percent in three months to September…

3 Dec 2019 9AM 17 min

NCC finding on Ford Motors

The National Consumer Commission has said Ford Motors engaged in prohibited conduct when it distributed Kuga vehicles that failed as a result of a cooling system issues. Several consumers have had had their cars burnt up in fires that resulted in civil claims against the company. On line is Acting…

3 Dec 2019 9AM 7 min

Ramaphosa signs Traditional leadership Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the contentious Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Bill in to law amid objections from civil society groups. Though the Act seeks to transform traditional and Khoi-San institutions, those opposing fear it will bring back apartheid style Bantustans. On line is Chairperson of Denadendale Royal House of…

2 Dec 2019 9AM 6 min

IJR hosts conference on indigenous languages

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation will host a conference that will focus on the nexus between indigenous languages and the affirmation of our human dignity. VOC Producer Rachel Mohamed spoke to IJR Senior Project Leader for Social Change Model Project, Nosindiso Mtimkulu.

2 Dec 2019 9AM 10 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade where we review the stories that are hitting the numbers around world. On line is Director for Acumen Media, Tonya Khoury.

29 Nov 2019 10AM 13 min

New HIV drug launched

A new HIV drug was launched by health minister Zweli Mkhezi. The new three-in-one pill would only help people with HIV take control of their health faster with fewer side effects. The drug will also avert more than 300,000 new infections. And on line is Bhekisisa Editor in Chief and…

29 Nov 2019 9AM 8 min

Koeberg storage facility running out of space

Eskom says the radioactive waste storage facilities at the Koeberg power station will fill up next year. The Koeberg nuclear power plant outside Cape Town, prooduces 1,860 megawatts contributing about 4 percent of the national power output. Environmental campaigners have warned against the nuclear project. On line is Greenpeace Africa…

29 Nov 2019 9AM 10 min

NFSAS roadshow close this Saturday

After the success of its Rylands roadshow on Monday, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will be back at the Dullar Omar Centre for another application drive. Prospective students who wish to study at public university or TVET college in 2020 only have until this Saturday 30 November to…

28 Nov 2019 10AM 9 min

SANDF sexual abuse raises ire of rights watchdog

Amnesty International has urged the South African government to root out sexual abuse and exploitation in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). According to a newspaper report , leaked data has revealed the depth of institutional gender-based violence in the army. On line is Amnesty International South Africa Executive…

28 Nov 2019 9AM 6 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we go to Namibia where the country heads to polls today in a tight election with more than 1.3 million people registered to vote. Disaffection, especially among jobless youth, has fuelled support for Panduleni Itula, 62, who is seen as a major challenger to incumbent…

27 Nov 2019 9AM 13 min

Police accused of brutality against Zamazamas

In recent months there has been numerous reports received of police brutality meted against artisan miners ( otherwise known as Zamazamas). In response to these reports, support organisations such as the Legal Resource Centre (LRC) and the Benchmarks Foundation are working with various rights organisations to provide support to the…

27 Nov 2019 9AM 9 min

Malema appears in court

EFF leader Julius Malema has appeared at the East London court on a charge of firing a gun in public. He faces five counts, including unlawful possession of a fire arm. And to give us analysis is Doctor in the School of Security and African Studies, Faculty of Military Sciences…

27 Nov 2019 9AM 6 min

Russian / China / SA military drill

The Russian war ship, 'Marshal Ustinove” arrived in Cape Town this week for a first ever joint drill between China , South Africa and Russian navies. Local media say the arrival may coincide with another port call by the Russian military vessel. So what has prompted this exercise on the…

26 Nov 2019 10AM 11 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this weeks world economic report, we look at US president Donald Trump's attempt to exempt technology giant Apple from tariffs on imports from China. Trump said this after touring the plant that assembles Apple computers. In South Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants government to create an environment…

26 Nov 2019 9AM 13 min

Committee hears progress on transformation in finance

The Standing Committee on Finance was today briefed on the resolutions that were made in conjunction with the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry with regard to transformation of the financial sector. On line is Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance , Mr Joe Maswanganyi.

26 Nov 2019 9AM 12 min

SA block arms sale to Saudi, UAE

South Africa is blocking arms sales to countries including Saudi Arabia and the UAE in an inspection dispute, endangering billions of dollars of business and thousands of jobs in the struggling defence sector. Will this promote and safe guard human rights for countries that have been target of military assault…

25 Nov 2019 9AM 15 min

UCT rescinds resolution on Israeli academic boycott

The University of Cape Town Senate has rescinded its resolution taken in March this year not to enter into any formal relationships with Israeli academic institutions operating in occupied Palestinian territories. The Senate resolved not to impose an institution-wide prohibition on the tertiary on the tertiary academic sector of any…

25 Nov 2019 9AM 10 min