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Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East report with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following : -US to restore more than $200m in aid to Palestine -Jordan issues gaga order on news relating to Prince Hamza -US lifts sanctions off ICC. On line is political analyst at…

9 Apr 2021 9AM 14 min

SADC leaders convenes urgent meeting on Mozambique

SADC leaders will this week convene an urgent meeting to deal with crisis in Mozambique. The Heads of State will meet to plan the way forward after insurgents attacked the northern province of Cabo Delgado. So what can we expect from SADC? On line is ACLEDIFO Africa analyst, Jasmine Opperman.

8 Apr 2021 8AM 11 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -SADC set to hold emergency meeting on Mozambique -Tanzania new president signals a shift in approach to covid-19 -Central Africa Republic rebels vows to quit rebel coalition. On line for comment is political science lecturer at Chrizzma university in Zambia,…

8 Apr 2021 8AM 15 min

Iran demands for lifting of US sanctions

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator on Tuesday urged the US to lift the sanctions from his country in a bid to restore the 2015 nuclear accord as talks between Iran and the world powers still party to the deal ended in Vienna, Austria. We now chat to Iranian -American and political…

8 Apr 2021 8AM 18 min

Zuma says current Constitution subverts will of people

Former president Jacob Zuma said the current Constitution democracy subverts the will of the people. The former president said the country should move from Constitutional democracy to parliamentary democracy. We now chat to Law expert and director of program at Accountability Now, Paul Hoffman.

7 Apr 2021 7AM 11 min

Making cord blood bone marrow available to patients in need of transplant

The SA Bone Marrow Registry (SAMBR) has joined hands with Netcells, the largest established private cord blood bank in Africa, who will be making cord blood available to patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. We now chat to Jane Ward, deputy director at SAMBR.

7 Apr 2021 6AM 10 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's economic report, we look at the following: -SA braces for record high fuel increase -What to expect as Iran and world powers head for nuclear talks -US pushing in the G20 for a global minimum tax. On line for comment is senior researcher, department of political science…

7 Apr 2021 6AM 11 min

Talking to whistleblower Vytjie Mentor

As the country grapples with corruption, Zondo commission and the continued meltdown of the economy, we chat to former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor. Mentor was one of the first persons to testify at the alleged State capture commission of inquiry.

7 Apr 2021 6AM 20 min

Inquiry into racism probe against Eskom's de Ruyter underway

Eskom board has announced that it has appointed Advocate Ismael Semenya to lead the inquiry into claims of racism against its chief executive, Andre de Ruyter. The inquiry will establish the veracity of claims of racism and abuse laid by chief procurement officer Solly Tshitangano. We now chat to DonValley…

2 Apr 2021 8AM 5 min

Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -In sharp disagreement with IHRA, new definition insists BDS is not anti-Semitic -The already "messy" break up of American Jews over Israel is getting "messier" -US to weigh sanctions after Iran,…

2 Apr 2021 8AM 16 min

Free Burma Campaign -SA call on SA to support IJC ruling on Mynamar

The Free Burma Campaign-SA is calling on South Africa government to support a ruling by the International Court of Justice (IJC) in a case brought by The Gambia against the Mynamar miliray junta. We now chat to Free Burma Campaign- SA organiser, David Kramer.

1 Apr 2021 9AM 10 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Portugal to send 60 military troops to Mozambique help beleaguered former Colony. -ICC upholds former Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda's conviction -Niger foils attempted coup ahead of swearing in of new president. On line for comment is Executive Director for…

1 Apr 2021 9AM 17 min

Stats -SA release results for Non Financial Census 2019

Stats -SA has released the results of the Non- Financial Census 2019 of Municipalities across the country. The results measures selected aspects of service delivery, including water, electricity, solid waste management and sewerage. We now chat to Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe De Beer

1 Apr 2021 8AM 9 min

Weekly economic report

In this week world economic report, we look at the following -More than 600 employees depart SABC as broadcaster cuts costs -Oil prices eases after Suez Canal traffic re-opens -J&J prices to supply 400 million covid-19 vaccine to Africa Union. We now chat to Senior Researcher, department of Political Science…

31 Mar 2021 8AM 15 min

What next for Netanyahu after elections?

For the first time in history, Israel is faced with trying to bring together an extremist right wing party, an anti-Arab party and an Islamic party to form a coalition. But after the elections, the president is responsible for choosing the leader of the party with the chance of forming…

31 Mar 2021 8AM 15 min

Thousands flee Mynamar after bloodiest attack

Violence has continued in Myanmar as people gathered to mourn those killed on Saturday, the bloodiest day of the anti-coup protests since the military seized power from the civilian government of Aung Suu Kyi in a coup on February 1. So far aboy 3,000 people from Mynamar's Southeastern Karen state…

29 Mar 2021 11AM 15 min

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