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Watson's death, what will the repercussions be?

The death of Africa Global Operations CEO Gavin Watson might make life easier for the NPA. But what will the repercussions be for his demise. On line is Senior journalist and Editor Peter Bruce

27 Aug 2019 10AM 12 min

Understanding the NHI Bill

Since the National Insurance Health bill was introduced to Parliament last week, the debate about the plan which promises to fundamentally change healthcare in South Africa has heated up. While the arguments for NHI tend to focus on the massive inequalities in the current access South Africans have to quality…

20 Aug 2019 7AM 11 min

UN report will not deter international military support for Mynamar

Last week, the United Nations Independent fact finding mission on Mynamar released a report that documents the economic interest s of the Mynamar military and the global network of companies that are financing the country's "genocidal" operation against the Rohingya. For more we are joined by Human Rights Advocate for…

20 Aug 2019 4AM 8 min

India's annexation of Kashmir out of Israeli playbook

The revocation of article 370 of Indian administered Kashmir has paved the way for a full settlement colonial project in Kashmir, much like Jewish settlements in the West Bank. For decades , there has been calls from the Indian Hindu establishment for the dismantling of article 370 in a bid…

19 Aug 2019 9AM 17 min

Steve Biko had no "relations' with Johan Rupert

The Steve Biko Foundation has refuted claims that South African tycoon Johan Rupert had a "special relations" with Steve Biko. In his recently published book, "the Stellenbosch Mafia", author Pieter du Toit quotes Rupert has having had a special relationship with late struggle icon Steve Biko. On line is the…

19 Aug 2019 9AM 10 min

Awqaf SA performs historic Qurbani in Mvezo

Awqaf South Africa, in partnership with Turkish NGO Diyanet Vakfi, will be performing Qurbani in six neighbouring states, thirteen underprivileged communities across Southern Africa. This week, a Muslim delegation from Cape Town visited Mvezo, the Royal House of Mandela in Mthatha, to host the Qurbani and to hear more about…

15 Aug 2019 10AM 17 min

CT Colloge offers innovation and development courses

The College of Cape Town is conducting a series of programs and to tell us more is the Vice principal for Innovation and Development Achmat Gafieldein.

15 Aug 2019 9AM 11 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the SADC summit being hosted in Tanzania. Elsewhere, Sudan is moving closer to political reform following the signing of transitional agreement. Will this move make the AU to lift its suspension? In South Africa, president Ramaphosa is embroiled in election campaign fraud…

15 Aug 2019 8AM 15 min

Awqaf- SA Qurbani goes to Mvezo the Great Place

Awqaf- SA in partnership with Turkish NGO Diyanet Vakfi is performing Qurbani in six neighbouring countries, thirteen underprivileged communities across SADC region and at Mvezo in Mthatha. On line is DT presenter Shafiq Morton.

15 Aug 2019 8AM 8 min

SA woman still detained in Oman

The family of Chloe Williams, the South African woman held in Oman are in despair following her continued detention without charge. On line is family attorney and spokesperson Simone Carolissen.

15 Aug 2019 8AM 11 min

World Weekly Economic Report

In this week's economic report, we look at the street protests in Hong Kong that has left the international financial hub facing an economic meltdown. Elsewhere , German industrial production has suffered its biggest annual decline in nine years due to ongoing trade war between US and China. Back home,…

14 Aug 2019 8AM 17 min

SAPPF says NHI Bill not thought through

The South African Private Practitioners' Forum (SAPPF) says the current National Health Insurance (NHI) model will cause irreparable harm to the country's health care system. On line is Senior Consultant at SAPPF Johann Serforntein.

14 Aug 2019 4AM 8 min

Africa Diaspora Forum says police harrasing foreign nationals in South Africa

The Africa Diaspora Forum (ADF) says the arrest of foreign nationals in the CBD in Johannesburg is an act of xenophobia. About 600 foreign nationals were arrested in the central CBD in police raids. They have since appeared in court and are yet to be deported. On line is ADF…

14 Aug 2019 4AM 11 min

UWC celebrates some of its foremost women in their fields

This Women' s month, the University of the Western Cape is proud to highlight the work of some of its foremost minds. The women have made an invaluable contribution to the institution and the community they serve. On line is Coordinator, Enterprise Development for the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation…

14 Aug 2019 3AM 5 min

Women in Science, are they not good enough?

As South Africa celebrates women's day today, we take a closer look on women in science and why Africa should bust the myth that girls aren't good at math and science. To speak to us is Professor in the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University , Professor Nox…

14 Aug 2019 3AM 11 min

Qari Ziyaad Patel gives insight into Hajj

More than two million pilgrims stood on Mount Arafat on Saturday at the climax of their Haj after spending the night in Mina. VOC spoke humanitarian worker Qari Ziyaad Patel in Mina on Friday ahead of the climax of hajj…

10 Aug 2019 7AM 10 min

Triple Talaq Bill ‘will create fear among Muslim community

The approval of the Triple Talaq Bill in India continues to be a topic for heated debate. Several social activists in India have criticised the triple talaq Bill, especially the provisions that make the practice a criminal offence and say the new law will not bring any relief to Muslim…

2 Aug 2019 7AM 10 min

Is there a sliver of good news in the latest unemployment stats?

As we discussed in our Economic Report this week, South Africa’s official unemployment rate jumped to 29% in the second quarter of the year, the highest jobless rate since the start of 2008. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter, there are 6.7 million unemployed people…

2 Aug 2019 6AM 7 min

Decolonizing Islam in the South African context

Decolonisation has been quite a pertinent topic over the last few years as South Africa struggles with race and cultural identity post-apartheid. How do we deconstruct the racial and class biases experienced by Muslims in South Africa? Certainly, an interesting angle worth exploring. UCT’s MSA Post Graduate committee brought together…

2 Aug 2019 6AM 13 min

India approves triple talaq

India's parliament has approved the bill that makes the Muslim practice of Triple Talaq a criminal offence. A triple talaq allows the husband to divorce the wife by repeating the word “talaq” three times in any form, either text, or by email. The Supreme court declared the practice unconstitutional in…

1 Aug 2019 8AM 11 min