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SAMA says corruption hampering medical care

The South Africa Medical Association (SAMA) says the latest allegations fo corruption involving public funds meant for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic could pose threat to proper medical care to patients. There has been rampant claims of gross corruption medical supply tenders during the coronavirus pandemic. On line is…

30 Jul 2020 10AM 9 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week Africa report, we look at the following, -West Africa regional block ECOWAS proposes measure to help resolve Mali's political crisis. -Election race hits up in Tanzania as opposition leader Tundu Lissu returns from self imposed exile in Belgium. -And former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa dies aged 82…

29 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

WHO warns of malaria-related deaths in sub-saharan Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning that malaria-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa could more than double this year because of the disruptions of Covid-19 pandemic. While the world is focused on tackling the coronavirus, there are growing warnings not to lose sight of other health threats. On line for…

29 Jul 2020 10AM 11 min

Portfolio committee rejects water tariff increase

The joint Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation and Cogta have rejected the proposed water tariff increase . The committee believe the impact of Covid-19 on households has not been taken into consideration. On line is Chairperson, Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Ms Machenwa Semenya.

29 Jul 2020 10AM 10 min

Hamas rejects $15 billion in return for disarmament

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has said the movement had turned down an offer made about two months ago to provide $15 billion in aid, including infrastructure projects, airports and seaport, for besieged Gaza Strip, as part of the “deal of the century”. The sides that made the offer asked for…

28 Jul 2020 11AM 17 min

World Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following. -IMF approves $4.5 billion loan to South Africa. -Corruption rocks the Covid-19 relief fund as president's aid steps aside -Malaysian stock exchange is the world best performing. On line is Senior Research Fellow , Human Economy Program at University…

28 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

International Hepatitis Day

Today is International Hepatitis Day and the spotlight falls on the treatment programs whose sustainability is still threatened by stigma. Harm reduction programs for people who use drags are crucial in containing the infection rate and treatment for hepatitis. On line for comment is Technical Adviser for TB HIV Care,…

28 Jul 2020 10AM 14 min

Bike4Gaza

A group of 12 people including refugees and asylum seeker are cycling from Gothenburg to Abisko, the northernmost city in Sweden to raise awareness about the situation in Palestine. The cycling is in aid of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund to support children amputees in Gaza. On line is organiser…

27 Jul 2020 10AM 13 min

Dilemma for business under Covid-19

Down-sizing may present a short-term solution to survival for business under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic. But checking the relevance of value proportions should not be overlooked as a route to longer-term sustainability. On line is senior lecturer in managerial accounting at University of Stellenbosch Business School, Sonja Cilliers.

27 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

Call for Khusela Diko to resign

The ANC in Gauteng has met to discuss about the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) awarded to a company owned by presidential spokesperson's husband. Royal Bhaca Projects, owned by Diko's husband was awarded the PPE contract. But reports say the company was only registered last year and has no track record…

27 Jul 2020 10AM 10 min

SA's foreign policy on Syria

As South Africa's term on the UN Security Council comes to an end, an assessment of its position on Syria reveals a country that has squandered an opportunity to lead with principal. While the SA's statement on the UN have been consistent in affirming that there can be no military…

24 Jul 2020 11AM 19 min

Is SA surrendering its sovereignty to the IMF?

South African government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $4.2 billion. The money would come from a facility that provided financing to countries facing an urgent balance of payments need without the need to have a full-fledged program in place. According to the IMF this means that the…

24 Jul 2020 10AM 9 min

Schools closed once again

One South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane has welcomed the closure of schools following the spike of coronavirus in the country. Maimane has been the voice behind the call to close schools when he took the Basic Education Department to court. Last night president Ramaphosa announced schools will close for…

24 Jul 2020 10AM 14 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following, Turkey says any Libyan ceasefire deal requires Haftar withdrawal -Egypt must accept that the Nile belongs to Ethiopia and 8 other African states. “Put Palestine on the map” demands American singer…

23 Jul 2020 11AM 14 min

Cyril 's wasted chances

Cyril Ramaphosa's wasted chance, a new dawn deferred is a new dawn denied. He has squandered the opportunity to use the pandemic to reimagine a new society. That is the opinion of veteran journalist Max du Preez. He now joins us on line.

23 Jul 2020 10AM 16 min

Most vulnerable at brunt of corruption in health sector

Corruption Watch, in a report released yesterday points to the devastating impact of corruption on the lives of people reliant on receiving basic healthcare services from public health facilities in SA. The impact is intensified in the current context of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country. On line is Project…

23 Jul 2020 10AM 16 min

Remembering Dr Andrew Mlangeni

Struggle stalwart and last the last surviving Rivonia accused Dr Andrew Mokete Mlangeni has died aged 95. After joining the ANC in 1951, he was one of the first people sent to China for military training. Upon his return in 1963, he was arrested and charged for treason together with…

22 Jul 2020 11AM 16 min

Weekly Africa Report

We are back with our weekly Africa report, and in this report, -Zimbabwe imposes curfew after spike in coronavirus infections -Former Sudan president Omar-al Bashir on trial for 1989 coup -Ivory Coast ruling party asks president Ouatarra to run for third term. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma…

22 Jul 2020 10AM 15 min

Bantu Holomisa pays tribute to icon Andrew Mlangeni

South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni, the last remaining co-defendant of the historic Rivonia Trial that sentenced activists including Nelson Mandela to life imprisonment, has died aged 95. On line for comment is UDM president Bantu Holomisa.

22 Jul 2020 10AM 22 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following, -China's economy returns to growth amid global virus struggle -Increasing trend in Foreign Direct Investment even during Covid-19, why is this ? -SAA to get funding as BLM questions appointment of white CEO. On line is Senior Research Fellow…

21 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min