NEWS IN FOCUS
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NEWS IN FOCUS | TONIGHT ON RADIO AL-ANSAAR 🎙️ Join Yunus Sacoor for News in Focus as we unpack the key issues shaping our communities and South Africa. 🗣️ Tonight's discussions include: * Debriefing the repatriation policy of foreign nationals * Understanding how psycho-emotional wellbeing affects our lives * Local…
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * Changing the narrative in SA * State of Service Delivery at municipalities VS Preparations for Municipal Elections * Update on Global financial issues as a result of various challenges worldwide GUESTS: Hassan Motala Economist Asset Manager Samuel Kennedy Political Analyst Edris Khamissa Consultant in Education &…
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * An analysis of SADC Summit and outcomes * An update on the Madlanga Commission * Preparation for elections 2026 and update * Current status of Iran / USA War GUESTS: Hassan Samuel Motala Kennedy Economist Political Asset Manager Analyst Hon Visvan Reddy MP National Leglisture Patrick…
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * Role of youth in politics * Role of Ratepayers/Civil Society in selecting ward candidates for Elections * Ward and PR Councillors responsiblity in service delivery GUESTS Hassan Motala Economist Asset Manager Samuel Kennedy Political Analyst Clir Imtiaz Syed Founder Ethekwini Secure, Active Citizens coalition Sphephile Mahlaba…
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NEWS IN FOCUS HOSTED BY YUNUS SACOOR Al Ansaar Radio TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * Key bottle necks in Service Delivery * Update on Global Financial indicators GUESTS Hassan Motala Economist Asset Manager * Samuel Kennedy Political Analyst * Cllr Ernest Smith Ward 27 20H00-22H00 WED, 05 AUGUST 2026
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NEWS IN FOCUS HOSTED BY YUNUS SACOOR Al Ansaar Radio TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * Migration policy targeting of certain groupings * Role of minority parties in Local Government * Importance of voter registration GUESTS Hassan Motala Economist Asset Manager Samuel Kennedy Political Analyst Mahomed Amin Abdool Member of the Minority…
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HOSTED BY YUNUS SACOOR Al Ansaar Radio TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * Local Government Elections political challenges * National Treasury's withholding of funding for Municipalities poor service delivery * State pension funds challenges GUESTS Hassan Motala Economist Asset Manager Samuel Kennedy Political Analyst Narend Ganesh Political Analyst/ Party Head for NICSA…
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: * Madlanga Commission inquiry - An Update * Migration crisis - update * Local Government Elections political challenges * Us / Iran War GUESTS Moulana, Qari Sayed Mohammed Rafeek Shah Samuel Kennedy Political Analyst Tauriq Jenkins Human Rights Defender. Convener: Save our Sacred Lands. Director: Wage Peace…
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HOSTED BY YUNUS SACOOR TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: • The USA/Israel vs Iran current situation • Further analysis of migration policy • Global challenges impact on Global economy • Madlanga Commission inquest / update GUESTS Hassan Motala Economist Asset Manager Moulana, Qari Sayed Mohammed Rafeek Shah