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The SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb provides breaking business news, expert analysis and investment insight to help you make sense of the markets. The show is presented by distinguished financial analyst, Jimmy Moyaha. The programme is broadcasted Monday to Thursday nationwide on SAfm (104 – 107fm), between 18:00 and 19:00.
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Dr David Matsanga has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa warning him about what he terms “the hidden emerging conflict in South Africa”. guest: Professor Steven Friedman, Research Professor: Humanities Faculty at the University of JohannesburgBy SAfm
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomed the re-election of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the election of the Premiers and Presiding Officers, and the convening of Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures. The Federation also noted and shared views on the declaration of intent establishing a Government of National and Pr…
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SA’s biggest doctor organization, the South African Medical Association, is calling on president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa to slash the size of his cabinet and use the savings to hire more healthcare workers. Ramaphosa is under pressure to scale back the number of cabinet posts to cut costs, while accommodating the various political parties that have a…
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It’s public knowledge that South Africa has an electricity crisis where national supply is often unable to meet demand. A report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) identifies a broad lack of understanding of battery opportunities. GUEST: Richard Halsey, Policy Advisor on SA energy team at the International Institute f…
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Dr David Matsanga has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa warning him about what he terms “the hidden emerging conflict in South Africa”. Matsanga also calls on President Ramaphosa to make peace with former president Jacob Zuma asking - Are there no better ways black South Africans like you and Zuma can resolve your gulf differences…
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Members of the tripartite alliance have raised concern over the inclusion of the Democratic Alliance in the Government of National Unity. The Unity comprising the DA, IFP, GOOD party and Patriotic Alliance was formed after the ANC failed to achieve a majority in last month's national elections. COSATU and the SACP have vehemently criticized the for…
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DA MP Renaldo Gouws has apologized for his controversial video that sparked accusations of racism. The newly sworn-in parliamentarian faces backlash for a 2009 video that resurfaced showing him making racially charged comments against the ANC government. A petition demanding his removal from office has gained momentum, with almost 30,000 signatures…
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Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to make education a top priority and tackle crime with urgency. Makaneta argues that rising crime rates in some communities could infiltrate schools, compromising the safety of citizens. Speaking to Elvis Presslin, Makaneta elaborates further on his sentiments…
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The ANC has extended an olive branch to opposition parties, urging them to join the Government of National Unity. This development comes as five parties, including the ANC, DA, IFP, GOOD Party, and Patriotic Alliance, prepare to solidify their coalition ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration tomorrow. The ANC's move is seen as a bid to f…
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The South African Tobacco-Free Youth Forum is a network of vibrant young people who are constantly & actively championing for Tobacco Control in our South African communities. The forum encourages youth advocates to join the revolution in reaching a goal that is far bigger than themselves. The forum encourages youth advocates to join the revolution…
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Police in Zimbabwe have arrested Jameson Timba, the interim leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change and dozens of young activists for holding a political meeting. A total of 80 people were arrested yesterday. Timba took over from Nelson Chamisa who resigned from the party in January, alleging that ZANU-PF members had hijacked it. The…
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While youth empowerment has dominated many conversations over the past few years, the lack of significant progress is a cause for concern. According to Statistics South Africa, the absorption rate of young men into the labour market is 31.9%, outpacing that of young women, which stands at 24.2% - especially in technology space. The United Nations W…
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Forty-five people died and 27 others were seriously injured on 17 June 1992 when several hundred IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel launched attacks on the Boipatong community, near Vanderbijlpark, during a period of escalating violence between the ANC and IFP in the area. Victims included at least nine children, two babies and 17 wom…
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Power cuts are expected to last at least another three weeks in parts of Ghana because of a shortage of supplies from Nigeria. A statement from the state power firm said a temporary shutdown for maintenance works at an unnamed Nigerian gas supplier was to blame. Ghanaians have endured years of regular power shortages and they even have their own ni…
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Ikamva Youth was founded in 2003 by Joy Olivier and Makhosi Gogwana, who travelled very different paths to get to the same job, as researchers at the Human Sciences Research Council. Joy went to a privileged school in Pietermaritzburg, KZN, and Makhosi went to a township school in Khayelitsha, WC. Ikamva Youth now uses cutting-edge educational appr…
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We kick off the show by reflecting on the weekend’s political developments. The uMkhonto we Sizwe party leader Jacob Zuma has criticised the formation of a government of national unity, describing it as a white-led unholy alliance between the ANC and the DA. The government of national unity includes the ANC, DA, IFP and PA and lately we are told th…
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We kick off the show by reflecting on the weekend’s political developments. The uMkhonto we Sizwe party leader Jacob Zuma has criticised the formation of a government of national unity, describing it as a white-led unholy alliance between the ANC and the DA. The government of national unity includes the ANC, DA, IFP and PA and lately we are told th…
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The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has raised concerns over illegal miners who have invaded the largest nature reserve in the province, the Songimvelo Nature Reserve that is located in Tjakastad in the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality. These illegal miners have tampered with the fence at the park and are digging for gold. This is a fen…
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Azapo and the PAC have called on South Africans never to forget where they come from. The two leftist parties commemorated the June 16 Soweto Uprisings at the Avalon Cemetery in Soweto on Saturday. This is where the remains of the mastermind behind the student protests of that fateful day Tsietsi Mashinini and Khotso Seatlholo as well as the first …
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As the country enjoys the public holiday commemorating Youth Day, young people in the Western Cape have expressed their expectations from the newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) that includes the ANC, DA, IFP and the PA. No party obtained an outright majority in the recent general election. These youths have raised unemployment, the hig…
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Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders has criticised the World Bank's 2023 Container Port Performance Index, saying it's inaccurate and its findings could harm the reputation of South Africa's container terminals. The Container Port Performance Index, looked at four hundred and five ports globally, where South Africa's ports rank disma…
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Eastern Cape police are investigating a murder of a two-year-old boy in Xholorha outside Stutterheim. It's alleged that the boy was hanged by his mother's boyfriend and died. This happened after a quarrel between the couple. The 35 year old boyfriend later left with the child, and was later found drinking at a tavern. He was taken to the police sta…
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As we celebrate Youth Day, it's a sharp reminder that South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates globally, with 61% of those aged 15-24 and 40% of those aged 25-34 being very vulnerable. Young people face unique challenges when it comes to finding their place in the world. Some of the challenges youth in South Africa face include …
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The Healthy Living Alliance - HEALA - is warning that the obesity epidemic facing the youth of South Africa, inadvertently places them at risk of major non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, pulmonary diseases, strokes, certain types of cancer and type 2 diabetes. According to Discovery's 2023 ObeCity Index, more than 20 million South Afri…
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Research conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council in 2022 found that 30% of South Africans between the age 16 and older consumed alcohol. However, 90% of these drinkers engaged in binge drinking, meaning they sometimes consumed four or more drinks in one sitting. Meanwhile, non-profit organisation, Aware.org says 50% of teenagers in South A…
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A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has revealed that elephant poaching is on the decline. The reduction of cases has been linked to the closure of key domestic ivory markets which has significantly reduced demand . On the supply side, the conviction of high-level traffickers across Africa and Asia has limited the flow of…
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Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected President of South Africa. He beat EFF leader Julius Malema by 283 votes. Malema received 44 votes and was nominated by the UDM. Ramaphosa was nominated by the IFP. The win paves the way for Ramaphosa to lead an ANC led government of national unity. The leaders of parties that constitute parliament following the …
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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will TODAY preside over the swearing in of the permanent delegates in the National Council of Provinces - NCOP. This follows YESTERDAY's swearing in ceremony of the hundreds of Members of Parliament at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during the first sitting of the National Assembly of the seventh Parliamen…
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Today was dominated by developments in parliament as some of the most important offices were being filled. MPs took their oaths as they start they work ahead of the 7th administration. We also heard from DA leader, John Steenhuizen announcing that his party has signed an agreement for a Government of National Unity with the ANC and IFP. For a persp…
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