Best RAND Corporation Podcasts (2024)

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Road Traffic Management Corporation raids dozens of Mpumalanga & KZN trucking companies owing millions of rand in vehicle license fees 3:53

1h ago3:53

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation is today raiding trucking companies that owe millions of rands in vehicle license fees. This operation started last week in Gauteng where they raided over 23 companies. They have already identified more than one thousand 700 trucks in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. This recent operation is happen between Ogies…

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Should Chinese Drones Be Banned in the U.S.? UAV Expert Dr. Caitlin Lee of RAND Corporation Explores Both Sides of the Question 36:42

12d ago36:42

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Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ Join us on "At the Boundary" as Dr. Caitlin Lee breaks down the "Countering CCP Drones Act" currently being considered in Congress. This legislation would ban drones from the Chinese-owned technology company, DJI, from operating in the U.S., which would have a massive impact on the personal and prof…

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CrowdStrike meltdown, preventing attacks after the Trump assassination attempt, China’s disinformation. 9:20

43m ago9:20

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How the CrowdStrike meltdown highlights systemic risk; things we can all do to prevent violent attacks; how the U.S. and Japan can address China’s disinformation; and why it’s time to rebrand “sleep divorce.” For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.By RAND

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Annual Judiciary Report reveals that SA's superior courts achieved 85% of their performance targets for the 2022/23 financial year 3:13

2h ago3:13

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The Annual Judiciary Report has revealed that superior courts achieved 85-percent of their performance targets for the 2022/23 financial year. The judiciary had set 13 targets and achieved 11. Two performance targets were not achieved which, among others, relate to the performance of finalised Constitutional Court matters. Chief Justice, Raymond Zo…

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Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema avails himself to lead the party for another term 3:18

2h ago3:18

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Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema says he is available to lead the party for another term. Malema spoke to SABC news ahead of the party's birthday celebrations in the Northern Cape on Saturday. The party will host its 11th anniversary rally at the AR Abass Sports ground in Kimberely. Sibahle Motha reports...…

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Radio consumption in SA continues to thrive with listenership consistently higher than the global average 8:34

2h ago8:34

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Radio consumption in South Africa continues to thrive with listenership consistently higher than the global average. According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) which is South Africa's Industry Measurement Dashboard. In 2024, not much has changed, however, more South Africans are also tuning into their favourite stations via the internet.…

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Man-made R5 guns found during Mpumalanga raid where 95 Libyan nationals were arrested at a suspected military training camp 6:52

2h ago6:52

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Mpumalanga police have begun processing 95 Libyan nationals arrested this morning during a raid at a suspected military training camp, in Masoyi, outside White River. The Home Affairs department began investigations after local residents raised concerns over a group of foreign nationals suspected to have misrepresented themselves when applying for …

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SA Human Rights Commission says there is a risk of a recurrence of July 2021 Unrest as the causes of the unrest continue to prevail in South Africa 5:18

2h ago5:18

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The South African Human Rights Commission or SAHRC says the police service failed in its basic mandate to detect the planning and execution of the violent unrest and looting, which devastated parts of Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng in July 2021. Initially released in January 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal, the July Unrest Report was launched today for the second…

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Skukuza Magistrate's Court expected to hand down sentence against three men convicted of rhino poaching 8:04

1h ago8:04

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The Skukuza Magistrate Court, in Mbombela is expected to sentence three men who were convicted of poaching related charges in May this year. Thirty-three-year-old Dominic Mnisi,31-year-old Ayanda Ngomane and 31-year-old Lwazi Malambe were convicted of seven counts including, trespassing at a national park, hunting of rhinoceros in a nation park and…

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Court hears DA's case accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa of violating Electoral Code of Conduct in pre-election address 6:35

1h ago6:35

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The Democratic Alliance says President Cyril Ramaphosa 'unintentionally' violated the Electoral Code of Conduct when he addressed the country as Head of State shortly before the May 29th Provincial and National Elections. The matter is currently being heard by Electoral Court despite the DA's contention that it tried to reach an out of court settle…

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"I am trying to inspire the youth that we seek to liberate, in saying there are no limitations to what they would like to achieve, especially if your heart is in the right place"- Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo ... 17:42

2d ago17:42

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Civil Society Groups combined under the banner of the Joburg Crisis Alliance have threaten to take to the streets if Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda does not resign immediately. The group says crippling services in joburg cannot go on unabated. The alliance comprises of several civic organisations including the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Defend…

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First South African female wheelchair Wimbledon winner, Kgothatso Montjane, receives hero's welcome in Limpopo 6:00

9h ago6:00

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The first South African female wheelchair Wimbledon winner Kgothatso Montjane says people with disabilities should be given equal opportunities to showcase their talents in sports. The three-time Grand slam champion Montjane was speaking in Polokwane. She has been congratulated for her recent Wimbledon victory. The event was organised by the Limpop…

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Sixty demonstrators, mostly students, charged and jailed as anti-corruption protests intensify in Uganda. 7:01

9h ago7:01

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Dozens of anti-corruption protesters have been detained in the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Reports indicate that at least 60 protesters - mainly students - have been charged and jailed. These include a television presenter and three protest leaders. For the latest we are now joined on the line by our East Africa correspondent, Leon Ssenyange...…

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Betway announced as new Premier Soccer League sponsor ahead of the league's kick-off in August 3:52

9h ago3:52

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The Premier Soccer League is set to kick-off on the 3rd of next month with a new sponsor in Betway. This was officially annoucned a short while ago by the PSL chairman Dr Ivan Khoza. The annoucement comes at the back of now former sponsor, DStv withdrawing from its sponsorship deal a year before its conclusion. PSL chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza explains…

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U.S Vice President, Kamala Harris takes swipe at Donald Trump during her first campaign rally 4:14

9h ago4:14

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U.S Vice President, Kamala Harris took a swipe at Donald Trump at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, while a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed her taking a marginal lead over her Republican rival. In a 17-minute speech, Harris aggressively went after Trump's vulnerabilities, compar…

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Slight relief for consumers as June Consumer Price Index drops to 5.1%, from 5.2% in May 10:27

9h ago10:27

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The annual consumer price inflation is now at 5.1% in June 2024, down from 5.2% in May. This is expected to provide some relief for consumers as inflation eased. Stats SA has released data today , which shows that inflation has remained outside the central bank's midpoint target of four-point-five per cent. The rate for food and non-alcoholic bever…

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Cellphone data expert, Pinky Vythilingam continues testimony at the Senzo Meyiwa trial 1:50

9h ago1:50

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Cellphone data expert, Pinky Vythilingam has returned to the High Court in Pretoria as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues. Yesterday, Vythilingam placed accused one of the accused Mthobisi Mncube in Vosloorus earlier on the day of the murder. The defence counsel Charles Mnisi took Vythilingam through the movement of Mcube'scellphone on October…

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uMkhonto Wesizwe Party supporters gather in Johannesburg in support of party president, Jacob Zuma ahead of his ANC disciplinary hearing 5:33

12h ago5:33

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Some members of uMkhonto Wesizwe Party gathered at Beyers Naude Square in Johannesburg say they too, hold dual membership of both the MK Party and the ANCThe small crowd has gathered near Luthuli House in order to show support to former ANC President Jacob Zuma. Zuma, represented by former ANC NEC member Tony Yengeni is appearing before the ANC's n…

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VBS Mutual Bank minority shareholders call for the bank to be resuscitated 3:11

12h ago3:11

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VBS Mutual Bank's minority shareholders forum has called for the bank to be resuscitated. Thousands of depositors, investors, and municipalities have lost millions of rand when the bank was declared insolvent in 2018. The forum believes that government did not do enough to save the bank from collapsing. VBS shareholders forum's Robert Livhoyi says …

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U.S Vice President, Kamala Harris secures dozens of endorsements from members of Congress and key Governors on her path to the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination 5:10

12h ago5:10

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has picked up the key endorsement of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi while potential rivals have also fallen in line to back her path to the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination. Harris has picked up dozens of endorsements from members of Congress and key Governors across the country after President …

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Corruption case against ANC member of Parliament, Zizi Kodwa and co-accused, Jehan Mackay postponed to August 3:45

13h ago3:45

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The corruption case against former Sports and and Arts Minister Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, Jehan Mackay, has been postponed until next month by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Ekurhuleni. They pair stands accused of corruption amounting to R1.6million. Shortly before the recent election, Kodwa resigned as Minister stating t…

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SIU, Hawks and Asset Forfeiture Unit preserve houses, bank accounts and money paid towards bail by suspects linked to R52 million PPE corruption case at the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works 6:04

13h ago6:04

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Officials from the Asset Forfeiture Unit, the Special Investigating Unit and the Hawks are currently carrying out a joint operation in Mpumalanga that has seen authorities seize assets and properties belonging to senior officials, service providers and companies linked to a R 52.6-million corruption network in the Mpumalanga Department of Public Wo…

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South African Emergency Personnel's Union sounds the alarm on continuing violent attacks against on duty emergency services personnel 7:16

13h ago7:16

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The South African Emergency Personnel's Union has expressed concern over what it calls the continuing senseless attacks of emergency services personnel while they are on duty. In one such case, emergency personnel rushed to attend to a call at Clau-Clau section in Mpumalanga, before their arrival, family members of the patient continuously made cal…

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Defence counsel for accused in the Senzo Meyiwa case insists that phones were confiscated upon his client's arrest 5:15

13h ago5:15

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Despite evidence provided by Vodacom's Forensic liaison supervisor, Pinky Vythilingam that the number of accused number 2 in the Senzo Meyiwa case was active while incarcerated - defence counsel Sipho Ramosepele maintains the phones were confiscated upon his arrest. Ramosepele, who represents Bongani Ntanzi has been cross-examining Vythilingam at t…

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Aftermath of October 7: Israel's Survival Mindset with Dr. Frank Sobchak 52:17

9h ago52:17

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Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! This week’s "At The Boundary" features Dr. Frank Sobchak as he discusses his extensive research on Israel since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Dr. Sobchak shares firsthand accounts from his time in the region and insights gained from conversations with its citizens. The conversation also covers Isra…

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US Vice President, Kamala Harris launches her 2024 presidential campaign following President Joe Biden's withdrawal 12:16

2h ago12:16

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US Vice President, Kamala Harris wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, seeking the support of fellow Democrats with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health. Her campaign officials and allies made hundreds of calls on behalf of Harris on Sunday, urging delegates to …

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Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu concludes two-day Ministerial stakeholder engagements in Gqeberha in an attempt to address the scourge of crime in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces 4:27

2h ago4:27

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says addressing the scourge of crime in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces will be part of key priorities his department will keep a close eye on. Mchunu concluded his two-day Ministerial stakeholder engagements in Gqeberha, which kicked off in the Western Cape on Saturday. Under resourced police stations and lack o…

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In a u-turn on the ActionSA's stance never to work with the ANC, party leader, Herman Mashaba announces plans to vote with ANC in Johannesburg 7:58

2h ago7:58

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ActionSA says it has agreed in principle to work with the ANC in the Johannesburg metro only if the ANC, immediately removes current Joburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda. Party president, Herman Mashaba adds that the second condition the ANC has agreed to commit to in order to get the support of the ANC, is the immediate reversal of the two-hundred rand c…

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Suspended Judge Tintswalo Makhubele is before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal for allegedly violating the separation of powers principle by being both a Judge and chairperson at PRASA 9:17

2h ago9:17

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The Judicial Conduct Tribunal tasked with probing a complaint against suspended Judge Tintswalo Makhubele has convened in Johannesburg as hearings continue into the allegations leveled against Makhubele .The civil civil society organisation, #UniteBehind, alleges that Makhubele violated the separation of powers principle by being both a Judge and c…

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Special Investigation Unit to go after students who unduly benefited from National Student Financial Aid Scheme 6:43

4h ago6:43

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The Special Investigation Unit says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has failed to design and implement controls to ensure that there is an annual reconciliation between the funds disbursed to institutions of higher learning and the allocation of those funds to the students. This as the SIU has urged students who received NSFAS fun…

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Civil society organisation, Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda to be fired 6:29

5h ago6:29

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Civil society organisation, Joburg Crisis Alliance is calling for the resignation of the Johannesburg Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, citing a sharp decline in citizen confidence and continuing failures by the city's leadership. The organisation says that under Gwamanda, the city's mishandling electricity tariffs and water cuts have intensified. I…

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Global IT outage left banks, emergency services and airports hanging on Friday morning. 6:05

5h ago6:05

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Major US airlines have grounded flights across the country, citing communication issues, in what appears to be related to a global IT outage, which affected banks, emergency services and airports around the world on Friday morning. American Airlines has blamed what it calls technical issue on Crowdstrike, an antivirus software. Here in South Africa…

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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner highlights the province's crime fighting priorities 9:29

5h ago9:29

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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says over 30 suspects have been shot in shootouts with the police. Mkhwanazi has provided an update on the state of policing in the province, including arrests, detection performance, shootouts as well as progress on high profile cases. Mkhwanazi says the deployment of additio…

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Progress in the study of HIV in South Africa 6:41

2h ago6:41

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Progress in the study of HIV in South AfricaBy SAfm

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DA promises to ensure accountability of government executives 13:49

2h ago13:49

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DA promises to ensure accountability of government executivesBy SAfm

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Mixed views regarding and expectations of the Opening of Parliament Address 16:23

2h ago16:23

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Mixed views regarding and expectations of the Opening of Parliament AddressBy SAfm

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Princess Masindi Mphephu disputes claims that she does not qualify to ascend the Vhavenda throne 4:19

7h ago4:19

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Princess Masindi Mphephu, who is challenging her uncle, Toni Mphephu Ramabulana for the Vhavenda throne, has disputed a view that she does not qualify to ascend the throne because she was born before her late father was inaugurated. Princess Mphephu, daughter of the late chief of Vhavenda, Tshimangadzo Dimbanyika Mphephu is being cross-examined by …

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Memorial service held for 11 learners killed in last week's horrific scholar transport accident 4:53

7h ago4:53

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A memorial service is expected to get underway today for the eleven learners who died in a car crash in Merafong, west of Johannesburg last week. Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane is expected to attend the service which will be held at the Grace Bible Church, in Carltonville, west of Johannesburg. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, M…

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Eastern Cape family pleads for assistance after their homes were burnt to ashes by community accusing them of witchcraft 5:44

7h ago5:44

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Five households of the Bambanani family have been torched in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, after they were accused of witchcraft. The family alleges that they were forced to leave the Emakhwalweni village and never return. Now, they are homeless with no documents, food or clothes, whilst the children have had been forced to drop out of school. Ou…

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Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntsavheni says government is working diligently to combat organised crime 4:53

7h ago4:53

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Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntsavheni, says government is working diligently to combat organised crime, which is one of the threats to State Security. She was presenting the State Security Agency budget during a mini plenary in Parliament. The minister says the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, is part of their efforts aimed at st…

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Wits University Climate and Inequality Project researcher, Katrina Lehman-Grube cites lack of transparency on the Just Energy Transition Partnership, with information released after money has already ... 11:19

7h ago11:19

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South Africa's Presidential Climate Commission has recommended the country establish a body to guide investment in the country's energy transition. The Commission's recommendations come almost three years after the country entered into the Just Energy Transition Partnership with the US, UK, Germany, France and the European Union. In an effort to be…

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Russia's Alliance with North Korea with Political Science Expert Dr. Jongseok Woo 42:49

4h ago42:49

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Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Tune in to "At the Boundary" for an in-depth discussion with special guest, Dr. Jongseok Woo, an expert on political science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Woo and GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer examine the recent NATO-style provision formed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean dicta…

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Rwandans in a presidential election expected to extend the long rule of President Paul Kagame 6:52

11d ago6:52

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Rwandans are voting today in a presidential election that is expected to extend the long rule of President Paul Kagame, who has held power since 1994. Voters will elect the president and 53 members of the lower House of Parliament on Monday, while 27 other MPs will be elected the following day. Election authorities say 9.5 million Rwandans are regi…

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"Anyone who attacks the police is declaring war on the state and the people of South Africa" - Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu 6:29

2h ago6:29

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Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu says his ministry will focus on the rollout of technology to detect and deter crime, as part of South Africa's safety and security priorities. Speaking to members of the media earlier today, Mchunu said murder, rape, hijackings and kidnappings for ransom remain some of most prevalent crimes in the country...…

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KwaZulu-Natal COGTA calls for areas affected by ongoing fires, to be declared disaster areas 6:59

2h ago6:59

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KwaZulu-Natal Provincial cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for the parts of the province that have been affected by the fires, to be declared disaster areas. Buthelezi, says that the province is going through a devastating time. He was reacting to the fires that are currently engulfing diffe…

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US President, Joe Biden says assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is contrary to everything America stands for 5:55

2d ago5:55

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U.S. President Joe Biden says the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is contrary to everything America stands for as a nation. The incumbent made remarks after meeting with his national security team, in the situation room at the White House. Biden indicated that the FBI was leading the investigation and that they had yet to est…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights impact of climate change on South Africa's economy 3:51

2h ago3:51

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the impact of climate change on South Africa's economy, with the shipping industry adversely affected. This after winter storms along the country's west and east coasts recently disrupted shipping operations to the extent that the transport authority, Transnet ordered the temporary suspension of ship moveme…

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EP 136 | Arnold Torres, Sacramento-based policy analyst, Spanish-language radio host, and political commentator 1:35:09

7h ago1:35:09

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Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his longtime friend, Arnold Torres, about the state of American politics, the various challenges facing the country's 62 million Latinos, and the dangerous times in which we live now that Donald Trump has promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants -- most of whom are Latino.…

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NATO, veterans’ lung health, homelessness in Los Angeles. 11:07

18h ago11:07

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NATO’s strategy toward Russia; calculating burden-sharing among allies; veterans’ respiratory health across age and over time; and tracking the unsheltered population in three L.A. neighborhoods. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.By RAND

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Medical Research Council says 2022 South African census may not be a reliable source for resource allocation 8:22

15d ago8:22

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The Medical Research Council says the 2022 South African census is unfit for purpose and may not be reliable as a source for planning and resource allocation. This follows a report by the Council which reveals that the Stats SA 2022 census population estimates of 62 Million people is overrated by a million people and that there are material discrep…

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