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DA to elect new interim leader

The DA will on November 17 elect a new interim leader following the resignation of Mmusi Maimane. Three senior members have raised their hands namely, John Steenhuisen, Bonginkosi Madikizela and Makashule Gana. But who is likely to take the position? On line Political Science lecturer at University of Western Cape…

5 Nov 2019 9AM 8 min

The Sutherland Reburial

In 2018, the University of Cape Town announced that it had 11 skeletons in its human remains collection that were found to have been unethically obtained by the institution in 1920s. Nine of those individuals were brought to UCT in the 1920 from Sutherland in the Northern Cape. UCT commends…

4 Nov 2019 10AM 11 min

The burden of supporting the ''springbok'' in 21st century

The Rugby World cup 2019 is over with South Africa securing victory over England. But the question still lingers. Was it a burden for some South Africans who had to support the team and the Springbok emblem. ? On line is Senior lecturer in sport History at Stellenbosch University, Dr…

4 Nov 2019 9AM 12 min

MTN host RWC public viewing in Khayelitsha

MTN is hosting a public viewing of the Springboks RWC final game against England tomorrow. The public viewing will be at the Rands in Khayelitsha. On line is MTN General manager for Western cape, Chris Hopkirk.

1 Nov 2019 11AM 3 min

Trump's presidency to be tested

The Democratic controlled House of Representatives approved a resolution yesterday to set the rules for public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of US president Donald Trump. The resolution, approved by a 232- 196 vote, authorise House Committee to move forward with formal public hearings. For analysis, we are joined by…

1 Nov 2019 11AM 16 min

Media Hit Parade

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

1 Nov 2019 10AM 9 min

What next for Lebanon after Hariri?

It has been almost two weeks since the start of a spontaneous, countrywide rebellion against a spreading economic sectarian political crisis and government austerity measures. It is unclear how the revolt will end, now that the Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned. On line is Assistant Director at the…

31 Oct 2019 11AM 11 min

Police condemned for brutality against foreigners

A police crackdown on foreign nationals and refugees occupying the offices of the UN High Commission for Refugees resulted in chaos in Cape Town yesterday. Police received wide condemnation following their conduct when effecting an eviction court order. On line is Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission, Reverend…

31 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

COSATU condemns MTBPS

Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) have described the 2019/20 Mid Term Budget Policy Statement as weak and inadequate. The Union says Treasury have failed to present any plans to sustain growth and development. On line is COSATU's Deputy Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.

31 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

No bailout for Eskom yet

Finance minister Tito Mboweni says government will only make an announcement on how to it will help Eskom once the institution shows its commitment to be competitive. The power utility currently has a R450 billion debt burden, while the utility's management has yet to show progress on reforms. On line…

30 Oct 2019 11AM 13 min

Report: Hundreds of refugees seek shelter in church

VOC journalist Shakirah Thebus is at the UN High Commission for Refugees offices in the CBD where police evicted and dispersed a sit in.

30 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min

World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the EU's agreement with UK to grant a three month Brexit delay. Meanwhile, South Africa exports to the US are at risk pending a review of the country's eligibility for Preferential Trade Area. Tomorrow, finance minister will release the Mid Term…

29 Oct 2019 10AM 14 min

Stellenbosch University wins grant to fight TB

Stellenbosch University has signed a new grant agreement with Unitaid, an organisation that invests in innovations to prevent, diagnose and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria more quickly. On line is Director at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr Anneke Hessling.

29 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

SA unemployment rate hits all time high

South Africa's unemployment rate has worsened to 29.1 percent, the highest level in more than 11 years. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey was released today by Statistics SA. On line is Acting Director for Labour Statistics, Malerato Mosiane.

29 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Scores killed in Iraq protests

Iraq's recent wave of protests against poverty, lack of basic services, joblessness and the interference of Iran in the country's domestic affairs showed a country at the end of its tether. Official figures put the number killed in the violent crackdown of protesters to 157. On line is Associate Fellow…

28 Oct 2019 11AM 10 min

Mantashe in bribery allegations

A Sunday newspaper article has reported that Mineral and Energy Affairs minister Gwede Mantashe had bribed two journalists to kill a story. Though the names of the journalists are not known yet, the issue has again raised the integrity of journalism in the country. On line is Head of Programs…

28 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min

NFSAS workers go on strike

Some workers from the National Student Financial Scheme (NFSAS) have embarked on a strike over issues relating to the payment of performance bonuses. The strike is being led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) . On line is Nehawu Western Cape provincial secretary , Erck Kweleta.

28 Oct 2019 10AM 6 min

WhatsApp chat

From our WhatsApp chat, understanding the PKK, or YPG, a Kurdish organisations trying to establish its autonomy in the northern part of Syria.

25 Oct 2019 11AM 4 min

Book review: Death on the Limpopo by Sally Andrew

Today's free book Friday is titled “Death on the Limpopo” by Sally Andrew. Sally has a master's in Adult Education from the University of Cape Town.

25 Oct 2019 11AM 14 min

Sexual violence initiative conference concludes in Cape Town

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) conference ends today in Cape Town. The conference drew international medical humanitarian organisations who presented findings of mental healthcare to victims of sexual violence. On line is Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Epidemiologist Marcel Kitenge

25 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min