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Book Review: So, For The Record by Anton Harber

In today's book review, we have South African veteran journalist Anton Harber's new book, “So, For the Record”: Behind the Headlines in an era of State Capture. For two years Anto conducted interview with politicians, journalists, policemen and “deep throats” before piecing together two remarkable tales. Harber's two tales reveal…

30 Oct 2020 11AM 20 min

BJC wants budget to respect human rights

The Budget Justice Coalition says the Mid Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) table by finance minister Tito Mboweni undermines government's constitutional duty to protect and promote human rights. The civil society is demanding among other things, adequate financing of health, education, social development and combating gender based violence. On line…

30 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min

Disgraced Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste fined R122 million

Disgraced former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has been fined R122million by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). According to an FSCA report, Jooste had shared inside information to those close to him to dispose off their shares. South African authorities have faced criticism for not taking action against the executives…

30 Oct 2020 10AM 7 min

Takaful Shariah Insurance

Shariah compliant insurance offers alternative source of insurance protection with different objectives, an approach to surplus distribution and oversight systems with an ethical dimension.

30 Oct 2020 8AM 14 min

Can BRICS forum be an agent for Global Governance?

Since the establishment of BRICS Academic Forum, the community has played the role of pioneers calling attention to newly emerging problems and solving drawing the attention of leaders to persistent issues of international agenda. One of the other important tasks of BRICS academic community remains that of monitoring the progress…

30 Oct 2020 8AM 10 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -The UAE has brought Sudan's normalisation with Israel -EU warns Turkey, membership of block at risk as rift with France deepens -The glowing calls to replace the Palestinian leadership. On…

29 Oct 2020 11AM 20 min

SAA receives 17 billion rand bail out, but can the airline be resuscitated?

Finance minister Tito Mboweni has allocated R17 billion to SAA in assisting the SOE implement its business rescue plan. The decision has been widely criticised as funds have been re-allocated from other government programs during a time unprecedented global economic meltdown due to Covid-19. So how is the funding going…

29 Oct 2020 10AM 11 min

MSF marks 20 years of HIV care in SA

Today marks 20 years of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) HIV Care in South Africa, a revolution that began in Khayelitsha. By 1997, South Africa already had the largest HIV epidemic in the world. On the eve of the launch in October 1998, Khayelitsha had the highest HIV prevalence in the…

28 Oct 2020 11AM 20 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Guinea braces for more turbulence after disputed presidential vote. -Anti-government demonstrations continue in Angola -Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential vote. On line for comment is political science lecturer at Chrizzam University in Zambia, Dr Charles Moyo. Follow stories at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com

28 Oct 2020 10AM 10 min

What does the budget mean to the unemployed?

The Langerberg Unemployed Forum (LUF) is calling on the government to change the laws in order to open up the job market. This comes following Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). So what does the Medium Term Budget mean for the unemployed? On line is LUF…

28 Oct 2020 10AM 9 min

Analysis: Mid-term budget policy speech

The budget has been presented within the context of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out government's priorities for the next three years in order to avoid a fiscal crisis. On line to take through is Chair, Social Security Systems Administration and Management Sudies at Wits University, Professor Alex van den Heever.

28 Oct 2020 10AM 10 min

New group MUSA calls for Transformative Economic Justice

A group of South Africans are calling for a new transformative vision for social economical justice. Its called the movement for a United South Africa and its an initiative that was started on 20 August 2019 by a diverse group of Muslim activists concerned about issues affecting society. MUSA envisages…

27 Oct 2020 11AM 18 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following: -Mid Term Budget Policy Statement, what are the expectations? -Underdevelopment in Africa, what is the real story? -Lockdown: European governments running out of options. On line for comment is Senior Researcher, Department of Political Studies at the University of…

27 Oct 2020 10AM 12 min

French Muslims fear rising Islamophobia

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Turks to boycott French products amid escalating dispute over Macron's support to caricature Prophet Muhammed. Describing Islam as religion “in crisis” worldwide, Macron earlier in October announced measures to combat “radicalisation” among France's estimated six million-strong Muslim population. On line for comment…

27 Oct 2020 10AM 24 min

Kashmir marks 73 years of occupation

As the people of Kashmir mark 73 years of India's occupation tomorrow, they have emphasised that as the dispute involves three parties, India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir who are most directly affected, any attempt to strike a deal between the two parties will fail to yield a credible…

26 Oct 2020 11AM 19 min

What can Nigeria learn from the #EndSARS protest

Nigerians have continued their protests against the Special Anti- Robbery Squad which was set up in 1992 by the Commissioner of police to curb a spate of armed robberies in the country. But why #EndSARS protests are different, and what lessons do they hold for Nigeria? On line in Nigeria…

26 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min

Is hard lockdown on the cards again?

As the health department reported an increase in the number of coronvirus cases in the country, speculation is rife of another lockdown if the numbers continue to rise. A total of 1,622 new cases were reported over the last 24 hours, with authorities suggesting a possible lockdown should people continue…

26 Oct 2020 10AM 11 min

Challenges faced by refugees during Covid-19

The Institute for Healing Memories yesterday hosted a seminar on 'The healing journeys of refugees in the face of Xenophobia and COVID-19. Among the topics discussed include social issues faced by refugees, focusing on Xenophobia and their challenges in a foreign country during the coronavirus pandemic. On line for comment…

23 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min

Peace in Sudan: patience is needed for long road ahead

“End the wars” and “Peace in our land” were the rallying cries for the protests that ultimately ousted Sudan's long ruling strong man Omar al Bashir in 2019. But there is still intermittent conflict in the western region, which is rooted in ethno- religious and tribal divisions, economic disenfranchisement related…

23 Oct 2020 10AM 14 min

TB mortality could rise due to COVID-19

With more efforts focused on dealing with the impact of Covid-19, some diseases may be gaining ground in their grip on the population, with TB infections and lack of treatment on the rise. Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released an annual Global TB report, which suggests that TB…

23 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min