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Who was Robert Mugabe?

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died aged 95. Mugabe ruled the country from 1980-2017 and was subsequently overthrown by the military. Praised by the continent as a liberation hero and defender of African ideals, he was reviled by the West for his handling of the land reform in his…

6 Sep 2019 11AM 12 min

Mugabe's death - reaction

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died at a hospital in Singapore, he was 95. So how has his death been received in the country?. We now go live to Zimbabwe and get the sense of how the country has reacted to his passing and on line is Coordinator at…

6 Sep 2019 10AM 11 min

Middle East tensions, what it means for the region

Recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah on the Lebanese borders have caused much speculation of a looming military confrontation between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran. But full scale war is unlikely to break out imminently between Israel and Iran. On line is Postgraduate Researcher, Department of Governance at Essex University Abdulaziz…

5 Sep 2019 11AM 13 min

Does SA need the death penalty?

The defense of human life should be central to the mission of our society that we should be prepared to take the lives of those who violated the preservation of human life. That is according to Media and Writers Firm CEO Rich Mkhondo. Lately, there has been calls for the…

5 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

IRR fingers government officials in xenophobia

The Institute for Race Relations (IRR) says the current wave of attacks are akin to the 2008 xenophobia crisis. The Institute says recent government officials are adding fuel to the fire. On line is IRR Project Manager Terrence Corrigan.

5 Sep 2019 10AM 12 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the prevailing violent situation in South Africa towards non-South Africans, a situation that has left foreign owned shops looted in an ant-foreign drive. Meanwhile South Africa is hosting the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEF) which got under way today. The forum…

4 Sep 2019 11AM 12 min

SA's international reputation under the spotlight.

South Africa is under the international spotlight once more following the violent attacks against non- South Africans in Gauteng. The incidence has drawn the ire of several African countries, resulting in shunning the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEF) currently under way in Cape Town. Rwanda, DRC ,Malawi have indicated…

4 Sep 2019 11AM 13 min

Pollen monitoring in South Africa

A spike in South Africa's pollen production has been flagged by local scientists who are calling for an urgent expansion of the country's pollen monitoring program. There has been a sudden rise in the production of pollen lately. On line is Head of the Allergy Unit at UCT's Lung Institute…

4 Sep 2019 10AM 10 min

World economic Report

In today's weekly economic report, we look at the global recession signals already flashing in the US markets as Latin American targets to grow at a mere 0.5 percent in 2019. At home, Tito Mboweni's economic plan has hit a break as alliance partners snub the plan. Meanwhile, SA is…

3 Sep 2019 10AM 13 min

Curfew imposed, Kashmir unable to bury the dead

The Indian imposed curfew in Kasmir has left hundreds of people being buried in their yards. About 300 people have been forcefully abducted. The curfew has restricted people from doing Janaaza namaaz. On line is South Africa Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG) Salman Khan.

3 Sep 2019 10AM 13 min

Denel explosion, one year on.

Today marks the first anniversary of the explosion Rheimettal Denel Munitions in Macassar that killed eight people workers. Well known South African activist Terry Crawford -Browne filed a complaint with the Zondo commission days after the explosion. Terry is now with us in studio.

3 Sep 2019 10AM 19 min

What it means to be coloured

What does “coloured” really mean in post- apartheid South Africa? Many grapple with this question in one form or another. But University of Western Cape Linguistic Masters' researcher Zaib Toyer delved into some disgust or disappointment as others move away from racial labelling altogether. Zaib Toyer now joins us in…

2 Sep 2019 11AM 17 min

Women in informal economy

The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of Western Cape (UWC) presented a Women's Month event to discuss the issues women in the informal economy face. On line is Director for Urban Research at the African Centre for Cities Caroline Skinner.

2 Sep 2019 10AM 9 min

Antisemitism, why is it conflated with anti-zionism?

The furor over antisemitism that has gripped Western countries in the last few years have continued relentlessly. Its consequences can be seen in the anti- BDS legislation being passed in Europe. On line is Research Fellow at the University of Arab and Islamic Studies at Exeter University Dr Ghada Karmi.

29 Aug 2019 11AM 13 min

Spaza business courses

Somali Association Western Cape has started a Spaza business course that is aimed at teaching local South African how to become small scale business people. On line is Association Director Abdi Mohamad

29 Aug 2019 10AM 7 min

SA on an economic recovery plan

Finance minister Tito Mboweni has released a 77 page Economic Plan that it says will lift the country from its current economic situation. According to Treasury, the blue print will focus on creating favourable conditions for small business. But will the strategy address all the pertinent issues? On line is…

29 Aug 2019 10AM 11 min

YALI summit in Ghana

Youth leaders across Africa will be gathering in Accra Ghana for the Young African Leaders Summit 2019. On line is YALI Alumni in Charge of Public and International Relations Peguy Angoka.

28 Aug 2019 11AM 9 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this weeks Africa Weekly Report, we look at the Japan- Africa development talks in Japan. African heads of state are in Japan as the country looks to boost its presence on the continent. Elswhere, DR Congo's cabinet was constituted 9 months after presidential polls. On line and standing in…

28 Aug 2019 10AM 13 min

World weekly economic report

In this weeks weekly economic report, we look at the G7 Summit and what this means for the South Africa and the continent. Meanwhile, South Africa is set to host the World Economic Summit next week. The summit is billed to showcase the continent as an investment destination. Back home,…

27 Aug 2019 11AM 18 min

Are guns effective for self defence?

Are guns effective for self defense? A recent Stats SA Victims of Crime Survey found that people fear being attacked in their home and neighborhoods. So is getting a gun the best solution to ensure safety? On line is Researcher at Gun Free South Africa Claire Taylor.

27 Aug 2019 10AM 8 min