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Plastic waste processed into RESIN 8 gets the nod from concrete manufacturers
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Guest: Abraham Avenant | CRDC SA CEO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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GNU ministers deliver hopeful budget and policy speeches
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It’s a busy week in the parliamentary world and our EWN parliamentary reporter Lindsay Dentlinger has been keeping an eye on what some of the ministers have been promising in their budget votes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Academic and comedian Mohammed Vawda from Durban speaks to John Maytham after the Independent Media Group claimed he is behind the ghost X account ‘’Goolammv’’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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UJ expels dozens of students over fake sick notes
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Professor Bettine van Vuuren, University of Johannesburg registrar weighs in on the decision to suspend students who produced fraudulent medical certificates due to absenteeism during exams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Is it to be believed - the end of Malema and Shivambu is near?
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Richard Poplak shares his take on the VBS scandal which could likely see the end of Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu sooner rather than later. The pair are part of the problem that saw the fall of the VBS bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Update: Rebuilding critical infrastructure in Citrusdal
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Cederberg mayor Ruben Richards shares an update on the state of disaster in Citrusdal after the town was cut off when the access road washed away in floods caused by the heavy rains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Safe Space One shelter raises major health concern
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Daily Maverick journalist Tamsin Metelerkamp explains the dire conditions of the Safe Space One shelter funded by the City of Cape Town and the related health concerns raised by those who reside at the facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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INRIX: Cape Town most congested City in SA and 9th globally
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Traffic Economist Megan Bruwer weighs in on stats reflecting high volumes of congestion in Cape Town in comparison to other global cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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What are the policies required to move SA’s Agri sector forward?
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Agri economist Wandile Sihlobo weighs in on the work that is cut out for the new administration within the agricultural sector and what policies are necessary for progress in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Attempted assassination of presidential candidate Trump the final nail in Bidens coffin?
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Todd Landman | political expert University of Nottingham Former president Donald Trump has said he is “supposed to be dead” after being wounded in a “surreal” shooting incident at his latest campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Post doctoral research funding laws threaten scientific progress
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Dr Mariette van der Walt post-doctoral researcher weighs in on the challenge posed by the updated National Research Foundation eligibility criteria to post-doctoral research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Military and defence analyst Helmoet Heitman weighs in on the death of SANDF Major Tolla Pieterse after a grenade exploded in his tent. His death has been classified as “Death – possibly murder”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor at Media24 explains the outcomes form last week’s Cabinet Lekgotla which saw the GNU gather to form an understanding and policies towards a cohesive coalition government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Tour de France: History made for Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay
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Marnus Hattingh, Cycling Editor Toerfiets weighs in on the Tour de France race and the performance of Biniam Girmay of Eritrea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Plant-Powered Athletes Take to the Field at the Paris Olympics
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Wikus Engelbrecht of ProVeg SA explains that a third of the meals served at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be plant based. According to ProVeg SA, Studies show veganism is increasingly popular among athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Music: Barleycorn Music Club moves to new venue
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Martin Peters of The Barleycorn Music club speaks to John Maytham about their new venue and the local live music on offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Neil Treacy RTÉ Sport as a multimedia rugby reporter weighs in on Irish coach Andy Farrel’s choice of team for the second clash against the Boks this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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CAYCO on CoCT evictions of Gate 7 community under level 8 weather warning
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Jordan of CAYCO explains the upset over Gate 7 community evictions during the level 8 weather warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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This Sunday 4X4 specialist and television presenter Andre de Villers is taking over our #MusicPlaylist for another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Gregg Oelofse, CoCT Coastal Manager provides information on the concern over rabies detection in Cape Fur seals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. Today’s list: Connolly – The Instruments of Darkness Aysegul Savas – The Anthropologists Deneys Reitz – Commando See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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Daily Maverick Investigative journalist Pauli Van Wyk explains the witness statement of former VBS chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi, who was sentenced to an effective 15 years in jail this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Our Burning Planet: How AI is being used to determine Dolphin population size
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Julia Evans of the Daily Maverick explains how AI is being used an effective method in determining Dolphin population size. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Dr Ruben Ricards, Cederberg municipality mayor weighs in on the impact of the storm after part of the access road to the town has again been washed away in floodwaters, leaving the town inaccessible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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REAX: Coct on SCA ruling on Bulelani Xolani eviction
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Cape Town executive mayor Geordin Hill Lewis shares an update on the clean up and recovery efforts by the City of Cape Town following the recent days of adverse weather which has impacted infrastructure and lives. Geordin also shares comment on the SCA ruling in the case of the eviction of Bulelani Xolani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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Professor Sarah Raskin, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Trinity College explains the phenomenon of prospective memory, which is the ability to remember to remember, or to remember to carry out a future intention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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SCA rules CoCT acted unlawfully in 2020 eviction of Bulelani Xolani
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Kashiefa Achmat of the Housing Assembly reacts to the SCA ruling finding the City of Cape Town guilty for unlawfully evicting Bulelani Xolani in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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SA’s 2022 census not worth the paper it was recorded on?
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Professor of Demography at UCT Tom Moultrie explains why the 2022 census is unreliable and reflects more an estimates than actual count. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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A weekly conversation with Rebecca Davis covering the subjects that created a stir in the news and in social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Western Cape Disaster Risk Management Chief Colin Diener shares an update on the impact of today’s inclement weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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WCED issues school closure directive for Thursday due to adverse weather
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WCED issues school closure directive for Thursday due to adverse weather See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Court hands down judgment in Life Esidimeni case
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EWN reporter Nokukhanya Mntambo explains the judgement handed down in the Life Esideimeni case. Judge Mmonoa Teffo has, so far, found that the death of 9 #LifeEsidimeni victims was negligently caused by the conduct of former Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and the former Head of the Mental Health Directorate Makgabo Manamela. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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CTIA on airport contingency plans ahead of Thursday’s adverse weather forecast
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Mark Maclean, ACSA's Regional General Manager at Cape Town International Airport explains contingency plans for the airport as Cape Town expects inclement weather on Thursday 11 July 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Freedom Under Law to challenge John Hlophe JSC appointment
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Freedom Under Law’s Chris Oxtoby explains why the NGO will be challenging John Hlophe’s appointment to the Judicial Service Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Foreign Affairs journalist Peter Fabricius weighs in on the decision by the US house of representatives Biden administration to conduct a full review of America’s relationship with South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Health rules getting tough on codeine addicts
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Daphney Fafudi, Regulatory compliance manager at SAHPRA explains the draft guidelines to stem the use of the drug Codeine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Will VBS looting kingpin spill ALL the beans?
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Guest: Alex Mitchley | News24 reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Why have business robberies dropped in Cape Town?
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Dr Vanya Gastrow, Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention, Institute for Security Studies explains the reason for the drop in business robberies in Cape Town as organised crime is on the uptake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Tracey Botha, fundraising manager at SA Redcross Society speaks to John Maytham about relief efforts as thousands of people were left out in the cold in the aftermath of the storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Guest:L Dan Mafora (CASAC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Cederberg mayor Dr Ruben Richards explains the impact of the adverse weather which has resulted in evacuations in Citrusdal and surrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Andrew Thompson explains the decision taken by Ireland to introduce and charge travellers from South Africa and Botswana for tourist visas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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The impending extinction of the Botha’s Lark
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Dr David Ehlers Smith, science and spatial planning project manager at BirdLife South Africa, explains the concerns over the possible extinction of the Botha’s Lark or Spizocorys fringillaris), South Africa’s most threatened endemic bird species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Western Cape Disaster Risk management chief Colin Diener weighs in on the impact of the cyclone across the province. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Former parliamentary speaker case transferred to Pretoria High Court
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EWN reporter Thabiso Goba weighs in on the corruption case of former parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula which has been transferred to the Pretoria High Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Rugby columnist Mark Keohane weighs in on the Springboks victory at Loftus over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Musa Aminu, a second year PhD student in the Department of Human Physiology at Nelson Mandela University shares his findings on Cannabis use disorders in Africa, focusing on those who suffer from mental illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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No loadshedding but get ready for load reduction, says Eskom
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Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena explains the implementation of load reduction due to the issue of network overloading which has resurfaced with the onset of winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Weather and Climate expert Dr Peter Johnston explains the cyclone experienced in the Western Cape over the past two days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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The state of SA’s mining sector under Gwede Mantashe
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Mining expert Peter Major weighs in on the present performance of South Africa’s mining industry and whether Gwede Mantashe is holding the sector back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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