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Experience the Cold War like never before through award-winning, real-life stories told by those who lived it. Each week, we bring you firsthand accounts from soldiers, spies, civilians, and more, capturing the full spectrum of Cold War experiences. Host Ian Sanders takes you beyond the history books, delivering raw, personal stories where every breath, pause, and emotion adds depth to understanding this pivotal era. This is Cold War history, told from the inside. We cover subjects such as s ...
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A New Way of Being is about realising that we are already enough. Most of us don’t feel that way because we get trapped in the illusion created by the voice in our heads. So much of today’s High Performance culture stems from a sense of inadequacy, pushing us to chase what we already are. But it’s a trap—you can’t become what you already are. This isn’t about being passive or lazy, but about shifting our intention. Instead of proving our worth, we express it. Previous guests include Jonny Wi ...
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Professor Madonsela is leading the charge in addressing the world hunger crisis by using the 5th International Social Justice Conference and the 6th Annual Social Justice Summit as platforms for social justice. Thabo discusses further details with Adv Thuli Madonsela, Director of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). See omnyst…
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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has issued a warning to claimants about dishonest lawyers who lend them money for transportation and groceries at outrageous interest rates while their cases are still pending. McIntosh Polela, the RAF's head of communications, joins Thabo and shares his perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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John speaks with Tina Power, an associate director at Power & Associates, regarding the Pretoria High Court ruling that ruled parts of the Sexual Offence Act invalid because they did not shield victims of GBVF from the court system's bias in favor of offenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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John chats to Leanne Germanos ,Founder at The Embrace Project about the Pretoria High Court judgment declaring certain provisions in the Sexual Offence Act unconstitutional for failing to protect GBVF victims against legal bias in favour of perpetrators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The public sector salary negotiations begin today. The government is proposing 3%, while unions are pushing for 12% plus other benefits. The Centre for Risk Analysis conducted a study on public sector wages relative to GDP, which is highlighted in the following story. Chris Hattingh, Head of Policy Analysis at the Centre for Risk Analysis, provides…
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Renewable energy providers claim that Nersa is delaying the implementation of critical measures that would enable renewable energy projects to connect to the grid. John is joined by Brian Day, chair of the SA Independent Power Producers Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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702 and Vodacom have joined forces to give small businesses one of the things they need most – EXPOSURE – and spreading the word about who they are and what they do far and wide. It’s the Vodacom Small Business Shout Out – and every Tuesday and Thursday, we’ll profile a small business that needs a boost. We’ve been asking you to nominate a small bu…
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In order to prevent the loss of nearly 300,000 jobs and the complete collapse of the sugar sector, the industry is requesting that the finance minister announce a six-year moratorium on hikes in the health promotion levy, or sugar tax. Dr. Chengetai Dare, Senior Health Economist at PRICELESS SA, and Priya Seetal, Nutrition Manager at the South Afri…
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John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor for The Daily Maverick, and Michael Beaumont, National Chairperson for Action SA, and asks Michael what three tangible changes residents will see in Tshwane municipality in the next 100 days ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting
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"A healthy person has a hundred wishes, but a sick person has only one" Another wise one man once said, 'One day you will look like a soggy tea-bag, if you are lucky!'. That man was near-death survivor turned mobility and movement guru Adam Richardson, this week's ANWOB guest. In this episode, Adam Richardson reveals his transformative journey from…
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In this gripping episode of Cold War Conversations, we hear the remarkable first-hand account of John Brooker, an Australian veteran who takes us on a journey from the streets of Sydney to the battlefields of Vietnam. John shares his experiences from joining the Citizens Military Force (CMF) to his deployment with the Royal New South Wales Lancers …
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Meditation 2.0: Discovering the True Nature of Thought. This episode with neuroscientist, author and creator of the Waking Up app Sam Harris explores where people go wrong with meditation, with profound insights, not least for our true identity as well as an antidote to psychological suffering. As I often say, we are not our thoughts - we are AWARE…
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702 and Vodacom have joined forces to give small businesses one of the things they need most – EXPOSURE – and spreading the word about who they are and what they do far and wide. It’s the Vodacom Small Business Shout Out – and every Tuesday and Thursday, we’ll profile a small business that needs a boost. We’ve been asking you to nominate a small bu…
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The country’s education system, according to Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, is under a lot of strain. She warns that budget cuts are beginning to negatively impact student performance and that most provinces won't be able to fund their budgets at all by 2027. Thabo Shole Mashao is addressed by Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the Natio…
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EWN reporter speaks to Thabo Shole Mashao on the sentencing of a soldier who was found guilty of attempted murder for having sex with his partner when he had HIV and not telling her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting
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Thabo chats to Prof Sampson Mamphweli, Head of DSI Energy Secretariat at SANEDI(South African National Energy Development Institute) about Eskom’s multi year revenue application which includes a 36% hike starting next year. Are these hikes justifiable ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Not understanding the difference between a pack labeled "boerewors" and one labeled "braaiwors" or just "wors" could rob you of the entire boerie experience if you're enjoying Heritage Day with boerie on the braai. Thabo gains additional knowledge from Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Herman Mashaba, Founder Action SA expresses his frustration of former Chief Whip calling the party by abbreviation, Mashaba likened it to apartheid. Gibson responds to Herman Mashaba Douglas Gibson Former,DA Chief Whip, responds to Herman Mashaba's frustration on the party being abbreviated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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According to a climatologist, South Africa excels at predicting bad weather and promptly alerting the public. However, the mayhem that resulted from significant snowfall in some areas of KwaZulu-Natal indicates that South Africans lack preparedness plans for harsh weather. Climate scientist Professor Jennifer Fitchett elaborates. See omnystudio.com…
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In an effort to locate the more than 3,000 unclaimed bodies in state mortuaries around the nation, the government has issued an urgent summons to families whose loved ones have gone missing to visit the closest police stations.For additional information, Thabo interacts with Dr. Thakadu Mamashela, the chairperson of the National Forensic Pathology …
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