Best Human Sciences Research Council Podcasts (2024)

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According to the latest Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report. In 2022, Free State Province had the third-highest HIV prevalence at 15.6%, meaning that close to 500,000 people in the province are ... 7:57

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According to the latest Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report. In 2022, Free State Province had the third-highest HIV prevalence at 15.6%, meaning that close to 500,000 people in the province are living with HIV. Also what is concerning is the fact that HIV prevalence in the province is consistently higher among females as compared to males…

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KwaZulu-Natal residents are warned of severe weather conditions accompanied by snow and rain 6:00

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If you were listening to Bertha Chirumba earlier on The Full Circle then you’d know that she was broadcasting live from the Kruger National Park and one of the things she kept complaining about is the constant drop in temperature. IT IS COLD TODAY. I saw weather forecasts stating that there will be a cold front in this part of the country. What abo…

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PTZ Cameras 7:08

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I saw a clip-on social media late yesterday of the MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, demonstrating how the PTZ cameras, fitted with Artical Intelligence and Hi Zoom module operate. The MMC will be donating these cameras to patrollers who are fighting crime in different communities around the city. According to Dr. Tshw…

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Annual One Young World Summit 5:02

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Yesterday I spoke to Ashraf Garda about the annual one young world summit currently taking place in Montreal, Canada. I thought we should catch up with him again today to find out what he’s been up to. GUEST: Ashraf Garda, SA FM PresenterBy SAfm

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2025 NSFAS applications 10:43

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The 2025 NSFAS applications are officially open! This is great news for students who are looking to apply to college or university in 2025, but who are otherwise unable to afford it. Why do I say this is good news? Well, NSFAS. GUEST: Ishmael MnisiBy SAfm

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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation revealed that the country’s water situation is worsening, stating that South Africa is just months away from a devastating water crisis 6:55

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Earlier this week, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation revealed that the country’s water situation is worsening, stating that South Africa is just months away from a devastating water crisis. Should we be worried and what informs this warning? GUEST: Prof Mike Miller, Water expert and Visiting Professor at the School of Governa…

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A British businessman, Michael Lomas has been extradited from the UK to face charges of corruption and fraud. 7:11

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A British businessman, Michael Lomas has been extradited from the UK to face charges of corruption and fraud. Lomas is accused of taking kickbacks on contracts between his firm, Tubular Construction and Eskom for work at the Kusile power station, which were worth in excess of 1.4bn rand. To react to this and also to explain how the extradition proc…

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EFF rejects Reserve Bank’s repo rate reduction and intensifies calls for nationalisation of Reserve Bank 8:24

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EFF says it rejects yesterday’s announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points. The party is of the view that the rate reduction falls short of what is required to meaningfully address the underlying issues plaguing the South African economy. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: S…

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As South Sudan continues to face numerous challenges, including a stagnant peace process and severe economic hardship. 7:27

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As South Sudan continues to face numerous challenges, including a stagnant peace process and severe economic hardship. The United Nations says they are disappointed that the country has once again been granted permission to extend its transitional period until 2027. The extension means that the elections which were initially scheduled for December …

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6.08 – Renewable Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition with Ana Quelhas of EDP Renewables 23:02

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By Propane Education & Research Council

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The City of Gqeberha’s animal ambulance that was recently launched 6:18

2h ago6:18

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We tell you more about the City of Gqeberha’s animal ambulance that was recently launched by Angela du Toit and her partner Andre. Through their Angelwings Pet Medic Ambulance Service, they assist pet owners in providing emergency care for pets. GUEST: Angela du Toit, Co-owner of Gqeberha’s animal ambulance service…

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SIU probe alleged tender fraud at PRASA 9:38

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President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a proclamation earlier this year authorising the SIU to probe Prasa and recover any financial losses incurred by the state, with the investigation spanning back to 2010. The investigation is looking into the awarding of tenders, including the highly controversial R3.5 billion Swifambo Rail locomotives contract, whic…

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Annual One Young World Summit 5:14

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As I’ve been saying all week, I’m sitting in for Ashraf Garda because he is in Canada attending the annual One Young World Summit. Today we figured we should check in on him and find out what is happening at the summit. GUEST (Canada): Ashraf Garda, SAfm PresenterBy SAfm

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The importance of the tourism sector for South Africa’s economy 7:13

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September being Tourism Month, it is encouraging to note that the tourism industry has been on a gradual recovery path after the Covid-19 pandemic. While average occupancy rates at accommodation establishments have not quite reached their pre-Covid levels yet, the outlook for the sector seems rosier following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut inte…

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Unpacking the role of Ithala Development Finance Corporation Properties 8:53

2h ago8:53

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Malusi Mthuli, Executive of Ithala Development Finance Corporation Properties joins us to discuss the role of his Ithala unit within the province of KwaZulu-Natal and how they can be of service to entrepreneurs or investors seeking commercial property space. He will also briefly share milestones reached during Ithala Properties Rebuild Programme of…

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The remains of 16 South African freedom fighters buried in Zimbabwe will be exhumed for repatriation and reburial in South Africa. 4:49

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The remains of 16 South African freedom fighters buried in Zimbabwe will be exhumed for repatriation and reburial in South Africa. This will commence in the Zimbabwean Capital Harare and the mortal remains will be repatriated ahead of the Heritage Day commemorations on September 24. The freedom fighters had sought shelter in Zimbabwe during the apa…

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The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. 6:06

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The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. To explain what this means is….. GUEST: Elize Kruger, Independent EconomistBy SAfm

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Impilo gives hundreds of abandoned children a chance for a better life as they assist them to find new homes across the globe. 5:34

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Today we are joined by Sue Krawitz to talk about the amazing work being done by her organisation called Impilo Child Protection and Adoption Services. Impilo gives hundreds of abandoned children a chance for a better life as they assist them to find new homes across the globe. GUEST: Sue Krawitz, founder and Operations Director @Impilo Child Protec…

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President Ramaphosa, Business Unity SA meet on NHI 5:45

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After Business Unity South Africa refused to sign the Presidential Health Compact last month, the Business Unity South Africa leadership met with top government officials which included the President, the minister and deputy minister of health and senior officials from the presidency and the department to discuss the National Health Insurance Act. …

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Electricity Tariffs 8:31

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Energy analyst, Tshepo Kgadima believes that electricity tariffs must be dropped to R1.16 per kilowatt hour and only increase to R1.22 per kilowatt hour in 2025 so that electricity consumption can increase from current 2.7MWh per capita per year to 3.8MWh per capita per year by end of 2026 for GDP growth to increase to 3.4%. Tshepo Kgadima joins me…

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Labour department inspectors, Home Affairs and police officers unleashed on restaurants across South Africa 9:40

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The Department of Employment and Labour has unleashed an intensive four-day multi-departmental blitz inspections of restaurants across South Africa, following reports of endemic exploitation in the sector. The inspections started today with some officials being spotted in the Sandton area earlier. What does the Restaurants Association make of this?…

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Workers National Strike 10:12

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Workers in South Africa are preparing to participate in a National Strike on the 7th of October 2024 across all provinces against high joblessness, income inequality, poverty. This National Strike is organized by COSATU and the federation’s National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela joins me on the line to tell us more GUEST: Zanele Sabela, COSATU Nation…

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Democratic Alliance’s National Day of Action against Eskom's unreasonable 40% tariff increase 8:58

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In conversation with the Mayor of Cape Town about the Democratic Alliance’s National Day of Action against Eskom's unreasonable 40% tariff increase. Eskom has come under fire with this proposal which it plans to implement next year. GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA Member & Mayor of the City of Cape Town…

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Zimbabwe and India are dominating South Africa’s critical skills list that was recently released by the department of home affairs. 7:42

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Zimbabwe and India are dominating South Africa’s critical skills list that was recently released by the department of home affairs. Out of the 4,913 visas issued since 1 January 2020, 1,794 were issued to Zimbabwean nationals for hundreds of different jobs. To share his thoughts on this list, we are joined by… GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperso…

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Sex workers’ killer, Sifiso Mkhwanazi has been sentenced to life imprisonment, along with an additional 10 years for obstructing the course of justice 6:33

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Sex workers’ killer, Sifiso Mkhwanazi has been sentenced to life imprisonment, along with an additional 10 years for obstructing the course of justice and 15 years for rape. Mkhwanazi was found guilty on various charges, including six counts of murder, rape, defeating the ends of justice, possession of ammunition, illegal possession of a firearm, a…

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(EFF) leader Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa should have fired Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube for boycotting the BELA Bill signing ceremony. 7:22

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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa should have fired Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube for boycotting the BELA Bill signing ceremony. Malema said this in an interview with Clement Manyathela last night on SABC’s channel 404. Take a listen to what he had to say…. GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Brea…

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High 5 is described as a groundbreaking series, celebrates individuals and organisations that are doing good on the African continent. 8:10

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Today we chat to the founder of the Upliftment Programme and Co-creator of High 5 Series, Nikki Jackman. High 5 which is described as a groundbreaking series, celebrates individuals and organisations that are doing good on the African continent. GUEST: Nikki Jackman, founder of the Upliftment Programme and Co-creator of High 5…

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Thabo Bester case thrown out of court 6:11

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Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, approached the High Court in Pretoria today requesting access to a laptop in order to prepare for his upcoming deportation case. Bester, who is currently facing charges of escaping from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein in May 2022, fled to Tanzania with his girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana.…

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Action SA on water interruptions at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital 10:44

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Action SA Joburg Concerned about On-Going Water Crisis at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. The party strongly believes that Johannesburg Water should be an agile entity, with capacity to tackle water crisis head on, especially in the institutions of health, where every drop counts. GUEST: Vhangani Munyai, Action SA…

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SA’s township entrepreneurship ecosystem ripe for innovation 7:35

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Newly released research from the Gordon Institute of Business Science Entrepreneurship Development Academy, Township Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The Entrepreneurs’ Lived Experiences reveals the unique characteristics of the entrepreneurs in South Africa's townships. GUEST: Lerato Mahlasela, the Managing Executive of Corporate Education at GIBS Busin…

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Section 27 calls for President Ramaphosa to sign the Copyright Amendment Bill 8:21

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SECTION27 launched a social media campaign on the first of this month urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Copyright Amendment Bill by the 21st of September 2024. A Constitutional Court order handed down in 2022 stated that Parliament had until 21 September 2024 to finalise the Bill, leaving the President with 4 days to sign it. Blind SA is…

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the global healthcare industry commemorates World Patient Safety Day. 7:59

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Today, the global healthcare industry commemorates World Patient Safety Day. The theme for this year’s World Patient Safety Day’s is focused on improving diagnosis for patient safety, using the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”, putting more emphasis on correct and timely diagnosis in improving patient safety. GUEST: Bada Pharasi, CEO of the Inn…

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Are the NCOP doing their job in terms of holding those deployed in our provincial legislatures accountable? 6:47

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A delegation of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is in Gauteng from today until Friday as part of their oversight mandate. But are they doing their job in terms of holding those deployed in our provincial legislatures accountable? To help us understand the work dynamics of the NCOP in Gauteng is…. GUEST: Jane Mananiso, NCOP Gauteng Provinci…

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How do we close the income gap in South Africa? 8:09

2h ago8:09

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New research by Just Share has revealed that the CEOs in South Africa earn on average 597 times what lowest paid workers earn. Surely this is staggering. Joining us to react to this is…. GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu Parliamentary CoordinatorBy SAfm

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The U.S has announced that the withdrawal of its troops from Niger is now complete. 7:07

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The U.S has announced that the withdrawal of its troops from Niger is now complete. Some of you may recall that earlier this year, Niger’s ruling junta ended an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the country. Still in the West African region, Mali announced earlier today that their military camp was attacked. So what can we read into …

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Vicky Abraham received the Nat Nakasa Community Award this past weekend for her compelling series on blind students at PCD College in Pretoria 6:29

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Today we chat to Vicky Abraham who received the Nat Nakasa Community Award this past weekend for her compelling series on blind students at PCD College in Pretoria who were subjected to inhumane conditions, including being forced to eat food crawling with ants. Some of you may recall that on the 26th of June this year, Ashraf my colleague spoke to …

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Gauteng Water Imbizo and Municipalities implementing level 1 water restrictions 9:08

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A couple of days ago, the Gauteng Provincial Government in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation as well as Rand Water hosted a water imbizo with municipal councilors in Boksburg to address water challenges in Gauteng. Rand Water spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo joins me on the line to talk about the water imbizo as well as level 1 wa…

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Department of Labour conducts 'blitz' inspection at Pretoria restaurant 7:53

2m ago7:53

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BMW workers have downed tools embarking on a strike action at the plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The workers accuse management of targeting them over allegations of medical aid fraud at the company. In a released statement, BMW said they roped in the police on an ongoing fraud investigation within the BMW Employees Medical Aid Scheme. The company said…

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Unlocking Your Potential with The Power of Investing in Personal Growth 8:37

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Paula Quinsee, the founder of Engaged Humans wrote an interesting piece that questioned what it takes to be an empowered woman. We all know that when it comes to juggling careers, family, and social obligations, it's easy for some women to put their own personal development on the back burner and Paula believes that investing in your personal growt…

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Can the ANC reinvent itself? 9:10

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Former President Thabo Mbeki is of the view that the renewal of the ANC requires a complete overhaul of its membership and says this will help to address the quality of the party’s membership as it has been declining. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analystBy SAfm

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The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has warned that extortionists are now demanding protection fees from social workers. 8:00

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The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has warned that extortionists are now demanding protection fees from social workers. Also, the party is concerned that attacks on social workers have increased. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Wendy Kaizer-Philander, DA provincial social development spokesperson…

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Amnesty International is once again calling for an immediate release of four Angolan activists who were allegedly wrongfully detained on 16 September last year. 7:40

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Amnesty International is once again calling for an immediate release of four Angolan activists who were allegedly wrongfully detained on 16 September last year. They are demanding that Angolan authorities must release these activists now, especially given their worsening medical conditions. GUEST (ANGOLA): Cidia Alcidio Chissungo, Amnesty’s Angola …

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Transport and Human Settlements in the KwaZulu-Natal government 6:38

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Sboniso Duma KZN MEC For Economic DevelopmentBy SAfm

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Amendment Bill into law 8:07

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It’s now official, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Amendment Bill into law and according to Professor Hanlie Dippenaar – the bill will enhance equal opportunities and education for all the children in South Africa while going a long way towards regulating Homeschooling in the country. GUEST: Prof Hanlie Dippenaar, Assistant…

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Adobe’s new generative AI tools 5:31

2h ago5:31

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Adobe is continuing its AI venture with new video generative and editing tools. The Firefly Video Model joins Adobe’s suite of generative AI tools, though only available in beta for now. The model also marks their foray into the video generation corner of the AI market. To make this easy for us to understand, I’m joined on the line by Tshepo Chauke…

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Ramaphosa delays full implementation of BELA Bill to allow for consultations on two clauses 7:09

4d ago7:09

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has postponed the full implementation of the BELA Bill to allow for further engagements on two clauses over three months. Speaking at the signing of the bill at the Union Buildings today, Ramaphosa said he had agreed to pause the implementation of two clauses which deal with school admissions and language. GUEST: Kallie Kr…

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One Young World 10:18

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Kate Roebertson chats to us about the next One Young World Summit which will take place in Montréal, Canada (from next week Wednesday till the 21st of this month). One Young World identifies, connects and promotes young leaders, giving them a global platform. But what can we expect from this year’s event? GUEST (CANADA): Kate Robertson, Co-Founder …

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Derek Hanekom on Gordhan’s passing 9:55

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Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of struggle stalwart and former Minister Pravin Gordhan. Some have made it clear that they will always remember him for his principled fight against corruption and his transformation of Sars. Let’s now hear from another struggle stalwart Derek Hanekom about Pravin’s life and legacy….. GUEST: Derek …

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Tributes, condolences pour in after Pravin Gordhan 7:11

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Guy LeitchBy SAfm

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Today we give you another side of the story in relation to the recent Israeli protests and various interpretations thereof in terms of what exactly is happening in the Middle East region. 21:46

8d ago21:46

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Today we give you another side of the story in relation to the recent Israeli protests and various interpretations thereof in terms of what exactly is happening in the Middle East region. You may recall that on the 2nd of this month I interviewed Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-Asia Dialogues after Israel’s military recovered …

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