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World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the drone attack on Saudi oil fields and the impact to the global economy. Meanwhile, South Africa appears to be moving towards trade protection as authorities call for curbing of illegal Chinese products. While the country takes a dive on economic…

17 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

IFAA calls for solidarity for Africans in SA

The Institute for African Alternatives has raised concerns over the outbreak of violence and hostility towards foreign nationals from the rest of the continent. About 600 Nigerians have voluntarily left South Africa after the violence begun last month. On line is Director at the Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA) Professor…

17 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

Shaykh Al Asi tour of SA

American Shaykh Muhammad Al Asi is currently on tour of South Africa, doing public discussions on Global Authority on Islam. Shaykh Al Asi is also the author of “The World Acclaimed Tafsir, The Ascendancy of Qur'an. He now joins us live in studio.

16 Sep 2019 11AM 31 min

Saudi Arabia suffers military attack on oil fields

The highly disruptive drone attacks on Aramco oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia are arguably the most significant military operation yet against the US allied Kingdom's critical infrastructure. Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility. On line from Yemen is journalist Nasser Arrabyee

16 Sep 2019 10AM 11 min

Special task team on anti-immigrant violence

President Ramaphosa has sent special envoys to African countries in an effort to reaffirm South Africa's position on African migrants in the country. South Africa's international reputation was dented severely following the violence that rocked Gauteng. On line Director of Research at Auwal Socio- Economic Research Institute (ASRI), Angelo Fick

16 Sep 2019 10AM 11 min

WEF, what next for SA?

Following the World Economic Forum on Africa summit in Cape Town, the focus was on the progress that has been made in implementing some of the resolutions reached at the last forum. Issues such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and youth unemployment are some of the challenges confronting the continent…

13 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

SA's new economic plan

South Africa's finance minister Tito Mboweni recently published a package of economic policy proposals that warrant serious consideration. These are aimed a reviving the flagging economy whose growth stands at 1.1 percent. On line is Research specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council, Justine Visage.

13 Sep 2019 10AM 12 min

HRW wants police to swiftly address violence

Human Rights Watch has asked the South African police service to act swiftly in bringing the end to attacks that rocked Gauteng province. At least 12 people have died in the violence. On line is Southern Africa Director, Africa Division at HRW, Dewa Mavhinga.

13 Sep 2019 10AM 17 min

ISS on crime statistics

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) says South Africa needs to strength the rule of law and support violence prevention programs. This was in response to the latest crime statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) today. On line is Junior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention Program at…

12 Sep 2019 10AM 8 min

A new narrative could tackle anti-immigrant crisis in SA

As African migrants continue being targeted for looting, violence and displacement in South Africa, the narratives explaining them and measures suggested to deal with them are more or less the same. That is according to Post-doctoral Fellow in the Centre for Diversity Studies at Wits University, Cuthbeth Tagwirei

12 Sep 2019 10AM 7 min

SAPS releases crime statistics

The South African Police Service has released the crime statistics for 2018/2019 which shows an increase in murder, rape and armed robberies in the country. On line is Unity for Religion and Development Research at Stellenbosch University Dr Elisabet Le Roux

12 Sep 2019 10AM 12 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the demise of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. As his body arrives home today, African leaders have praised him as the symbol of pan-African. Meanwhile, the continent is still grappling with anti-immigrant violence in South Africa as Nigeria repatriates 600 citizens. On…

11 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min

Fatwa on climate change

The Fiqh Council of North America, the council of Islamic Religious Scholars responsible for authoritative religious rulings, has issued a ruling on climate change and fossil fuel that the council believes to have great significance. On line is Imam and Muslim chaplain at Drew University in the US, Saffet Abid…

11 Sep 2019 10AM 11 min

600 Nigerians repatriated from SA

About 600 Nigerian nationals have been repatriated from South Africa following a wave of attacks on foreigners. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has become the second country to announce repatriations for its citizens. The circumstances surrounding the repatriations has been widely condemned. On line is Chairperson , Africa Diaspora Forum (ADF) Dr Abdul…

11 Sep 2019 10AM 13 min

Trump suspends Taliban talks

President Donald Trump says the US peace talks with the Taliban are over and announced the military has scaled up attacks on the insurgents in Afghanistan. The announcement followed Trump's dramatic cancellation of a plan to fly Taliban leaders in for direct talks. For more is Political Analyst in Kabul,…

10 Sep 2019 11AM 12 min

World economic report

In this week's economic report, we look at Germany's industrial production decline as trade tensions and waning business confidence continues to weigh in on global demand. On the continent, violent attacks on foreign owned businesses in South Africa is threatening the newly signed Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Meanwhile…

10 Sep 2019 10AM 12 min

Research on anti-immigrant hate in South Africa

A research by Human Science Research Council (HSRC) have revealed what drives anti-immigrant hate in South Africa. Mobs have attacked foreign-owned businesses on the streets of some cities in the country. This has caused outrage across the continent. On line is Senior Research specialist at HSRC Dr Steven Gordon.

10 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

Shaykh Mehmet Adil tour of SA

Shaykh Mehmet Adil ar Rabbani together with Shatkh Bahauddin Adil and Shaykh Mehmet Nazim are currently on tour to Africa, where they are visiting South Africa and Kenya. DT presenter Shafiq Morton spoke to Shaykh Adil.

9 Sep 2019 11AM 16 min

Netanyahu desperate as elections approaches

As Israel goes to the polls on September 17, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is desperate for political capital that could shield him against increasingly emboldened contenders in the county's upcoming elections. On line is Researcher at Afro Middle East Centre (AMEC) Mashidiso Motsoeneg.

9 Sep 2019 10AM 17 min

Understanding the reasons behind foreign attacks

Attacks on foreign nationals have continued in Gauteng as police battle to control the crisis. Despite calls for clam from politicians , there is little hope as locals vent their frustrations on foreign nationals. So what is going in South Africa ? On line is Director at the Consortium for…

9 Sep 2019 10AM 14 min