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South Africa’s newly signed Expropriation Act, which permits the seizure of property without compensation, has triggered widespread criticism across political, legal, and economic circles. 16.06.2025 9:17
South Africa’s newly signed Expropriation Act, which permits the seizure of property without compensation, has triggered widespread criticism across political, legal, and economic circles. Critics argue the law undermines property rights, investor confidence, and democratic accountability, warning it may deepen economic instability and social inequality—especially for the poor it claim...
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a dramatic and dangerous new phase, as Israel has launched direct strikes on Iranian nuclear-related sites—including its Ministry of Defence—prompting an immediate and deadly retaliation from Iran. 16.06.2025 8:40
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a dramatic and dangerous new phase, as Israel has launched direct strikes on Iranian nuclear-related sites—including its Ministry of Defence—prompting an immediate and deadly retaliation from Iran. In the ensuing exchange, both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were struck by Iranian missile salvos, with civilian areas hit and numerous casualties reported....
South Africa’s public education system is facing a growing crisis. Despite funding allocations, more than 29,000 teacher posts remain vacant halfway through the academic year. 16.06.2025 13:08
South Africa’s public education system is facing a growing crisis. Despite funding allocations, more than 29,000 teacher posts remain vacant halfway through the academic year. Schools are being forced to operate without principals, deputy principals, and essential teaching staff — all while thousands of learners go without food, water, electricity, or support. Civil society and school...
A draft budget of over R700 million for South Africa’s upcoming National Dialogue has ignited a firestorm of criticism from trade unions, political parties, academics, and civil society. 16.06.2025 7:06
A draft budget of over R700 million for South Africa’s upcoming National Dialogue has ignited a firestorm of criticism from trade unions, political parties, academics, and civil society. While the government frames the dialogue—scheduled for August 15—as a critical moment of national reflection, detractors argue that it risks becoming yet another expensive, government-backed &ldq...
The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Dr Nasiphi Moya, delivered a powerful and urgent opening address at the inaugural U20 African Mayors’ Assembly and Sherpa Meeting. Held in the heart of South Africa’s capital, the address set the tone for Africa’s engagemen 13.06.2025 4:02
Guest: Dr Musa Khumalo - Governance Support Officer for the City of Tshwane
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered that the accused who were discharged in the Nulane case be tried before a different judge. The NPA remains resolute in its stance of effectively prosecuting and holding accountable those responsible for state captur 13.06.2025 6:59
Guest: Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga: NPA National Spokesperson
The death toll in the Eastern Cape due to the devastating floods have increased to seventy-eight 13.06.2025 6:51
Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister
The Trump administration has launched a formal review of the AUKUS security pact—a trilateral defense agreement forged under President Joe Biden between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submari 13.06.2025 8:20
Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies
What is the situation in various parts of the Eastern Cape after the devastating floods? 13.06.2025 3:33
Guest; Khuselwa Rantjie - Eastern Cape Government Spokesperson
The devastating floods in various parts of the Eastern Cape have happened during June exams. How will the Basic Education Department deal with this situation? 13.06.2025 7:25
Guest: Siviwe Gwarube: Minister of Basic Education
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 13.06.2025 6:32
13 June 2025 1.    Nigeria- Abuja Celebration and protests: Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy Nigeria commemorated 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule on Thursday since the return to civilian governance in 1999. But the day did not call for celebration in the minds of all Nigerians: in major cities like Lagos and Abuja, hundreds of protesters...
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action says that the composition of the Eminent Persons Group announced by President Ramaphosa is yet another example of exclusion masked as diversity. Not a single appointee comes from the ranks of marginalised, 13.06.2025 8:15
Guest: Christopher Rutledge: executive director of The Mining Affected Communities United in Action
Build One South Africa has now launched the Fair Pay Bill which aims to stop employers from asking jobseekers for payslips before offer 13.06.2025 6:15
Guest: Mmusi Maimane: Build One SA Leader
A critical shortage of mechanics at South African Police Service (SAPS) garages across Gauteng is severely undermining police visibility and crime prevention. 12.06.2025 6:10
Guest: Crezane Bosch: Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Shadow MEC for Community Safety
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 12.06.2025 5:40
12 June 2025 1.    USA- Rwanda- DR Congo US gives conditions for Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal The United States has set forth critical conditions for facilitating a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a key demand being the complete withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo before any formal deal can be signed.  ...
President Donald Trump announced that a new trade deal with China is “done,” pending final approval from both him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 12.06.2025 8:44
Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg
According to newly released crime statistics for the first quarter of 2025, kidnappings in Gauteng have risen by 15.8% year-on-year—more than double the national average. 12.06.2025 6:38
Guest: Andy Mashaile: Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador
The National Institute For Communicable Diseases says it's monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, identified in several Asian countries. The latest variant, Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, has been designated a SARS-CoV-2 variant under monitoring. 12.06.2025 7:42
Guest: Dr Nicole Wolter: Principal Medical Scientist and the Director for the Influenza Centre at the Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis at the The National Institute For Communicable Diseases
The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has issued a compelling call to President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently reform the appointment process for the next head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and to commission an independent judicial in 12.06.2025 8:27
Guest: Ann Bernstein: executive director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE)
Can the National Dialogue fix any of SA's problems? 12.06.2025 6:26
Guest: Sandile Swana: Political and Governance Analyst
South Africa experienced the first in a series of winter cold fronts this past weekend, bringing widespread snowfall, icy rain, and plunging temperatures across several provinces. 11.06.2025 6:38
Guest: Liesl Dyson - Associate Professor in Meteorology Department of Geography Geoinformatics and Meteorology, University of Pretoria
Wits University is facing a severe crisis in health research funding following recent cuts by the US government under President Donald Trump. 11.06.2025 6:20
Guest: Prof Lynn Morris: Wits Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation & Research Professor, Virology & Communicable Diseases
A powerful winter storm is sweeping across South Africa, bringing bitter cold, heavy rain, snow, and flooding to several provinces. 11.06.2025 5:04
Guest: Senzelwe Mzila: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Spokesperson
Eight bodies have been recovered in the OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape due to the devastating flooding 11.06.2025 4:51
Guest: Pheelo Oliphant: Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Spokesperson
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