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Gareth Van Onselon – Clever Blacks

President Jacob Zuma is a man of many contradictions and as most South African comedians will tell you, makes for comedy gold. Journalist Gareth van Onselen know this too well and has put together a comprehensive collection of Zuma’s most controversial – and often contradictory – public statements. With some…

19 Sep 2014 6AM 16 min

Mutiny in the Israeli Stasi

How much do we know about the Israeli Defence Force’s elite intel unit and the vital role they play in the Israeli occupation? Unlike their colleagues at the front lines, this group of soldiers use information and technology as their ammunition. They are called Unit 8200. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy…

18 Sep 2014 10AM 6 min

Tutu compared to Hitler

Likud SA chairperson Leon Reich is still facing some backlash from the Jewish community over his remarks in which he compared Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu to Hitler. An Op-Ed piece in the South African Jewish Report refers to the religious leader as “the latest self-appointed midget of history” who wants to destroy the…

18 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

Insult laws versus Freedom of Speech

South Africa’s political landscape has become a minefield for insults and mudslinging. From verbal attacks on the public protector to criticisms of certain political analysts, some public figures have taken the right to freedom of speech a bit too far. The latest incident EFF chief whip Floyd Shivambu giving deputy…

18 Sep 2014 10AM 12 min

South Africans in Nigeria building collapse

There seems to be a lot of confusion around what’s happening in Nigeria and according to our news reporters, there’s been somewhat of a media blackout. Today, Nigerian Prophet T B Joshua claimed that Boko Haram is responsible for the building collapse at his Synagogue Church of All Nations in…

18 Sep 2014 10AM 3 min

MJC speaks about "open mosque"

Guest: Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie Position: Secretary General of the MJC

18 Sep 2014 10AM 4 min

Islamic State and Africa

Should Africa be worried about the rapid rise of the Islamic State? Well, Daily Maverick journalist Simon Allison seems to think so. As the Islamic State expands – Allison writes that Africa is a prime target, with the continent particularly vulnerable to what he calls a subversive ideology.  Simon Allison…

17 Sep 2014 11AM 7 min

Scotland referendum vote

Britain is under 24 hours away from a once-in-a-lifetime vote on Scottish independence that could break up the 307-year-old United Kingdom. With polls suggesting that a Scottish split from the rest of Britain is a real possibility, lawmakers including Prime Minister David Cameron are making urgent appeals to save Britain.

17 Sep 2014 10AM 17 min

Insult laws versus Freedom of Speech

The School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria (UP), in association with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hosted a panel discussion today entitled Victims or Vectors? Ethics and Ebola. The discussion explored ethical considerations around the treatment and containment of the ebola outbreak in West Africa…

17 Sep 2014 10AM 7 min

South Africans in Nigeria building collapse

Sixty-seven South Africans are confirmed to have died in a building collapse that occurred at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Nigeria. Scores more sustained injuries when the multi-storey guesthouse belonging to the church collapsed last Friday. President Jacob Zuma said last night that not in the recent history…

17 Sep 2014 10AM 4 min

Prof Brian o Connell gets honorary doctorate

University of the Western Cape Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian O’Connell received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria last night. Prof O’Connell’s career in education as a teacher, professor and education administrator has spanned more than 40 years. And UWC is now…

16 Sep 2014 10AM 12 min

Legal attack on Judge Masipa

Judge Thokozile Masipa is feeling the heat for her judgment on the Oscar Pistorius trial. In the wake of the sensational murder trial, legal pundits, gender activists and the general public are not happy with the culpable homicide verdict. US billionaire Donald Trump even weighed into the matter by calling…

16 Sep 2014 10AM 6 min

Black youth skills regressing

South Africa's black youth have regressed in acquiring skills over the past 20 years, Statistician-General Pali Lehohla said yesterday. This was in comparison to their Indian, coloured and white counterparts who fared better over the same period. Lehohla said that this was one of the main reasons for South Africa's…

16 Sep 2014 10AM 8 min

Dr. Selim Argun

Awqaf South Africa is launching the book of the monumental work by Dr. Selim Argun – called “Elite configurations and the clusters of power, the ulema, waqf and the Ottoman state 1789 -1839.” Dr. Selim Argun is an Associate Professor and lecturer in the Faculty of Theology in the Department…

15 Sep 2014 11AM 19 min

Dr. Selim Argun

Awqaf South Africa is launching the book of the monumental work by Dr. Selim Argun – called “Elite configurations and the clusters of power, the ulema, waqf and the Ottoman state 1789 -1839.” Dr. Selim Argun is an Associate Professor and lecturer in the Faculty of Theology in the Department…

15 Sep 2014 11AM 19 min

Imam Haron honourary doctorate

The University of the Western Cape will confer the Imam Abdullah Haron with a posthumous honorary doctorate on Wednesday evening. The struggle icon died in police detention on 27 September 1969. Joining us online is his daughter, Fatima Haron Masoet, who is also a trustee from the Fatima Haron Masoet…

15 Sep 2014 10AM 7 min

Oscar Pistorius: social media trends

Since the start of the sensational trial, Oscar Pistorius has been the number one topic on social media. And since his surprising culpable homicide conviction last week Friday, Oscar has dominated world headlines. To discuss some of the social media trends and talking points, is Tonya Khoury, a media monitoring…

15 Sep 2014 10AM 10 min

Oscar Pistorius: social media trends

Since the start of the sensational trial, Oscar Pistorius has been the number one topic on social media. And since his surprising culpable homicide conviction last week Friday, Oscar has dominated world headlines. To discuss some of the social media trends and talking points, is Tonya Khoury, a media monitoring…

15 Sep 2014 10AM 10 min

Africa Check: Land ownership debate

Land ownership in South Africa remains heavily skewed across racial lines twenty years after the end of apartheid. But is 80% of the country really in the hands of only 40,000 white families? It is a claim that has been widely circulated since Andile Mngxitama, a Member of Parliament and…

15 Sep 2014 10AM 16 min

Africa Check: Land ownership debate

Land ownership in South Africa remains heavily skewed across racial lines twenty years after the end of apartheid. But is 80% of the country really in the hands of only 40,000 white families? It is a claim that has been widely circulated since Andile Mngxitama, a Member of Parliament and…

15 Sep 2014 10AM 16 min