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Pretoria man kidnapped in Burkina Faso believed to have died

A South African man who was kidnapped in Burkina Faso is believed to have died. Christo Botha, 54 who worked for a mine in the country was taken hostage in September last year. On line is Gift of The Givers founder Dr Imitaiz Sooliman, who has been assisting in the…

1 Aug 2019 8AM 14 min

Weekly Economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at Japan's GDP growth slow down of about 0.9 percent in a weakening global demand. On the continent , sub-sahara Africa's key economies will take direction from US Federal Reserve Chairman when they call on interest rates in the next ten days…

31 Jul 2019 8AM 13 min

Land reform report released

The presidential advisory committee on land reform has released its report which indicates that the majority of the panel support the expropriation of land without compensation. On line is Agbiz Head of Legal Intelligence Theo Boshoff.

31 Jul 2019 8AM 12 min

Wipe Verwoerd's smile away: Amnesty International SA embarks on education campaign

"Wipe the smile off Verwoerd's face." That is what Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the country's leaders to do when it comes to basic education. On Monday, it launched the #SignTheSmileOff campaign to tackle the state of basic education. The campaign is based on the organisation's assertion that…

31 Jul 2019 2AM 10 min

Why is Shaykh Ibrahim Zakzaky being detained?

We continue with some analysis of the arrest and incarceration of Shaykh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. Before the break. To help us understand the religious and political issues at play, is Father Attah Barkinado, a researcher in security and conflict, based in Abuja

31 Jul 2019 2AM 16 min

Who is Shaykh Ibrahim Zakzaky and the Islamic movement in Nigeria?

In this part of the show, we want to understand the issues around the incarceration of Shaykh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). Together with his wife, Sh Ibrahim has been in prison for almost 4 years. It’s believed they are badly injured and continue…

31 Jul 2019 2AM 18 min

PSC call on UK authorities to end complicity in Israel war crimes in Palestine

Following the demolition of Palestinian village of Sur Baher by Israel soldiers last week, the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign UK has called on the British government to end its complicity in Israel war crimes in Palestine. On line are PSC volunteers Bethany Riels and Chris Lorigan who were present during the…

30 Jul 2019 12PM 16 min

Is it time to put EU leaders states on trial for migration deaths?

In June this year two lawyers filed a complaint at the ICC naming European Union member states' migration policies in the Mediterranean as crimes against humanity. But the question is, Can and should the ICC come after its founders on their turf? On line is Associate professor, Department of Law…

30 Jul 2019 11AM 11 min

Is CR's new dawn bearing any fruit?

South Africans are yet to see what the new dawn promised by president Cyril Ramaphosa will bring. One thing , how ever , is clear that there is going to be a harder line on non payment for those that are alleged to have looted the country. On line is…

30 Jul 2019 11AM 10 min

Over 150 migrants feared dead in Med Sea off Libya

Scores of refugees and migrants are feared drowned after the boat they were travelling in capsized off the Libya's coast in the Mediterranean sea, according to aid workers and officials. On line is General Director at Doctors Without Borders Southern Africa Guilhem Molinie.

29 Jul 2019 9AM 11 min

Court approves R5 bn Silicosis case

The Gauteng High Court has approved the R5bn settlement in the Silicosis case. The legal process involving gold miners affected by lung disease has stretched for several years. On line is spokesperson for the Working Group Allan Fine.

29 Jul 2019 9AM 9 min

PRASA employess stage a one day national strike

PRASA employees today staged a one day strike cross the several cities in the country. The union, UNTU, wans safety and other concerns to be addressed. On line PRASA spokesperson Nana Zenani.

29 Jul 2019 8AM 12 min

Israel demolishes Palestinian homes in Sur Bahir

Human Rights groups have condemned Israel's destruction of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem in total violation of international law. Hundreds of Israeli troops with bulldozers tore down homes in the Palestinian village of Sur Bahir despite local and international criticism. On line is Co-founder of Israeli Committee Against House Demolition…

25 Jul 2019 3AM 11 min

World weekly economic report

In this week's report, we look at the economic showdown between Iran, UK and the US following the seizure of oil ship in Iranian waters. In Puerto Rico, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the biggest demonstration that is likely to cripple the country's economy. Back home, Eskom has…

24 Jul 2019 11AM 9 min

Boris Johnson get elected as Party leader

Boris Johnson has been elected as the UK's, Conservative Party leader, and by default the country's prime minister. The Brexit hardliner said the mantra of his leadership had been to deliver Brexit. The new PM is one of the many European politicians to be portrayed as an equivalent of President…

24 Jul 2019 11AM 15 min

Call for Mkhwebane to be struck off advocates roll

Following the ConCourt ruling on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's costs order, the pressure is mounting for her to be struck off the roll of advocates. On line is Accountability Now Director Advocate Paul Hoffman.

24 Jul 2019 10AM 13 min

Like Family - Book Review

More than a million black South African women are domestic workers. These nannies, housekeepers and chars continue to occupy a central place in post-apartheid society. But it is an ambivalent position. Precariously situated between urban and rural areas, rich and poor, white and black, these women are at once intimately…

24 Jul 2019 2AM 23 min

UK & US 's role in last days of apartheid

The archive documents have revealed how the US and UK played a role in the last days of apartheid. The documents reveal how close the first democratic election was, and how much time and efforts US and UK spent ensuring voting went ahead. On line is Senior Research Fellow, Institute…

23 Jul 2019 11AM 13 min

Zuma's conspiracy narrative

In recalling ANC exile history in the context of state capture commission, it is critical not to fall into conspiracy narrative of Jacob Zuma. So argues South African Communist Party (SACP) Central Committee member and former minister of Transport Jeremy Cronin.

23 Jul 2019 9AM 13 min

Syria: tribal divisions to worsen crisis

Saudi Arabia is putting renewed pressure on its with tribal groups in Syria as it continues to support those trying to topple the regime of Bashir al-Assad. Arab tribes represent 20 percent of Syrian society and are particularly focus in the east of the country, an area currently divided. On…

23 Jul 2019 9AM 11 min