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1,663 Episodes
1272 – 1292

The figures: the real impact of SA's looting crisis

As the dust begins to settle in the wake of South Africa’s recent looting crisis; economists, analysts and businesses begin to take stock of the damage sustained, as a result of the violence. We spoke to both Dawie Roodt, chief economist at Efficient Group and Annabel Bishop the chief economist…
22 Jul 2021 8AM 5 min

Insurgency or criminality: the ANC's divided response explained

The ANC appears to be divided on how to characterise the public violence and mass looting of goods and businesses that took place in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng last week. Was the unexpected violent outbreak a carefully planned and orchestrated revolt, a result of criminality and hunger, or is it simply…
21 Jul 2021 7AM 7 min

Court to decide on Jacob Zuma’s application on August 10 when trial resumes

The high court in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday adjourned former president Jacob Zuma’s fraud and corruption trial until Aug. 10, when the court will hear adjudication of the issues Zuma raised in his special plea that prosecutor Billy Downer has “no title” to prosecute. Judge Piet Koen made this order on…
20 Jul 2021 6AM 2 min

We would have died to save them, say taxi drivers who defended fun fair

With heavily armed gangs of marauding looters swarming across Vosloorus on Gauteng’s East Rand, destroying shopping malls and vandalising whatever they could not steal, a group of taxi drivers refused point blank to allow the protesters to destroy one thing – the travelling fun park set up in the community…
15 Jul 2021 5AM 7 min

Food and fuel shortages emerge

With several days of mass looting and violence disrupting supply chains, concerns about food security, panic buying and shortages in several sectors have come to the fore. Panic buying has seen stores which have not been looted running out of stock. Further shortages are expected as the impact of supply…
14 Jul 2021 8AM 4 min

Live rounds allegedly fired as taxi drivers try to stop looting in Vosloorus

Taxi drivers guarding Vosloorus Mall on the Gauteng East Rand have opened fire with live ammunition on looters In an exchange of gunfire, which lasted five minutes, taxi drivers from the Katlehong Peoples Taxi Association opened fire on hundreds of looters who were gathering outside the mall. The mall was…
14 Jul 2021 5AM 2 min

United front: Gauteng communities take the fight to violent looters

Thousands of people from communities across Gauteng have rallied together to protect food supplies and defend homes, businesses and shopping malls from marauding groups of protesters. Armed with baseball bats, paintball guns, truncheons, firearms and sticks embedded with spikes, nails and broken glass, residents have openly clashed with looters in…
13 Jul 2021 9AM 9 min

FULL ADDRESS | Cyril Ramaphosa: 'We will restore calm and order'

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday vowed to “restore calm and order”, as violent riots and looting rocked large parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Speaking during a national address, he said that it was of vital importance to “restore calm and stability without any delay”.
12 Jul 2021 2PM 25 min

Politicians weigh in on looting

Widespread looting and violence has broken out in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The looting initially began during protests against the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma, but has since spiralled out of control. President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke briefly about the looting and criminality when he addressed the nation on…
12 Jul 2021 10AM 14 min

Six people killed as violence sweeps across Gauteng and KZN, 219 arrests

The police on Monday said they are investigating the circumstances around the deaths of six people since violent protests erupted in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Spokesperson for the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints), Col Brenda Muridili explained that, 219 arrests were made in the two provinces — 96 in…
12 Jul 2021 8AM 2 min

Ramaphosa keeps SA on lockdown level 4

SA will remain on lockdown alert level 4, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday night, maintaining the bans on alcohol sales and gatherings. Speaking during a national address that started at 8pm, Ramaphosa said the decision was taken following a meeting with cabinet earlier in the evening. About an hour…
11 Jul 2021 2PM 25 min

Jacob Zuma's stay of arrest fails, he will stay in prison

Former president Jacob Zuma has lost his bid in the Pietermaritzburg high court for a stay of the warrant of execution for his arrest. He launched the application on Tuesday, a day before the deadline set by the Constitutional Court for the police to arrest him to begin serving 15…
9 Jul 2021 7AM 1 min

THE LAW EXPLAINED | What's next for Zuma, now that he has been arrested?

Former president Jacob Zuma handed himself over to authorities just before midnight on Wednesday and was admitted at the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The Constitutional Court earlier found Zuma guilty of contempt, for refusing to appear at the state capture inquiry after being instructed by the court to do…
8 Jul 2021 10AM 7 min
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