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The excitement surrounding the 2025 Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates tomorrow has been spoiled by a widespread ticketing fiasco, leaving thousands of fans disgruntled and demanding answers. 09.05.2025 5:44
Guest: Nkululeko Nkewu: Co-Founder of iDiskiMedia, Football Broadcaster
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 09.05.2025 5:57
9 May 2025 1.    Algeria – France Algeria commemorates thousands killed by French troops in 1945 massacres As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is remembering a darker anniversary: the colonial-era massacres that erupted the same day. 2.    DR Congo- Kinshasha Fo...
It has been revealed that 40 000 white farmers own ‘half of SA’. What are the land reform solutions that can bring about fairness and lasting change? 09.05.2025 7:38
Guest: Emeritus Professor Fred Hendricks from Rhodes University
South African police have located human remains believed to belong to missing Pretoria-based journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in February. 09.05.2025 7:58
Guest: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe: SAPS National Spokesperson Guest: Antoinette Slabbert: Acting chairperson of the National Press Club.
Hundreds of pupils from Soweto took to the streets in protest on Wednesday, gathering outside the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Power Park off-campus residence to demand justice for a Grade 10 Musi High School learner who was brutally murdered. 09.05.2025 8:01
Guest: Scebiso Masondo - ANC Youth League Ward 24 Secretary and ANC Youth League Zonal Convenor in the Soweto Community
The South African government, in collaboration with the private sector, is preparing to launch a R100 billion Transformation Fund aimed at accelerating black economic empowerment and boosting participation of black-owned enterprises across key sectors of 08.05.2025 7:13
Guest: Khulekani Mathe: Business Unity SA CEO
President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday launched Phase II of Operation Vulindlela, it was established in October 2020 as a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms. 08.05.2025 5:49
Guest: William Gumede: Founder and Executive Chair of Democracy Works Foundation and Professor at the Wits School of Governance
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 08.05.2025 3:43
8 May 2025 1.    Egypt- Greece Egypt and Greece to launch 1,000 km underwater power interconnection Greece and Egypt reaffirmed their commitment Wednesday to a proposed undersea electricity interconnection designed to transport renewable energy from North Africa to Europe. 2.    Somalia- United States of America Somali Defen...
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has welcomed a recent Gauteng High Court ruling as a significant victory in its legal battle against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. 08.05.2025 5:51
Guest: Dr Katlego Mothudi: MD Board Of Healthcare Funders (BHF)
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has provided an update on delayed payments to service providers under the National School Nutrition Programme, attributing the issues to technical challenges with a newly implemented financial system. 08.05.2025 8:09
Guest: Mr Lindani Matiwane: chairperson of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) Service Providers Association
Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following deadly air and missile strikes across the disputed Kashmir region. 08.05.2025 5:29
Guest: David Devadas: Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi and author and journalist currently based in Kashmir (India)
The introduction of South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has provided millions with early access to retirement savings, but emerging data suggests that many withdrawals may not be fuelling economic activity—or even personal financial stability—as init 08.05.2025 7:31
Guest: Mandisa Zavala: Head of Asset Allocation at Alex Forbes
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge entered its third day, hearing from expert witnesses in what is being described as a landmark case. 08.05.2025 4:26
Guest: Canny Maphanga: Sabc Reporter
The MK Party is now calling for immediate lifestyle audits and the declaration of assets by Judges. 08.05.2025 12:06
Guest: Nhlamulo Ndhlela: uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) National Spokesperson
Why should nuclear energy play a bigger part in South Africa’s energy mix to strengthen energy security and enable economic growth? 07.05.2025 5:28
Guest: Loyiso Tyabashe: South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) CEO
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 07.05.2025 4:44
07 May 2025 1.    Sudan – Port Sudan Paramilitary RSF attacks leave Port Sudan without power Drone strikes have hit a major power station in Port Sudan yesterday, causing “a complete power outage” in the eastern Sudanese city, the country’s electricity provider told the media. Ivory Coast – Abidjan Opposition...
The Department of Basic Education has now revealed that 220 out of 390 schools nationally rated as being in "very poor" condition are in the Eastern Cape 07.05.2025 4:55
Guest: Itumeleng Mothlabane: Deputy Secretary General of Equal Education
As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next leader from today, how does the conclave work and who will be the next Pope? 07.05.2025 6:59
Guest: Father Hugh O'Connor: the Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has provided an update on delayed payments to service providers under the National School Nutrition Programme, attributing the issues to technical challenges with a newly implemented financial system. 07.05.2025 8:07
Guest: Mlu Mtshali: Media Liaison Officer, KZN Department of Education
The City of Tshwane has now launched a new system for reporting fraud and corruption prioritizing whistle-blower safety 07.05.2025 6:36
Guest: Cllr Kholofelo Morodi, MMC for Corporate and Shared Services in the City of Tshwane
The Kouga Municipality has confirmed a highly sophisticated break-in at the Humansdorp traffic department where suspects made away with 17 firearms and an undisclosed amount of cash. 07.05.2025 7:04
Guest: Charl du Plessis: Municipal Manager for the Kouga Local Municipality
The Constitutional Court has confirmed that a key section of the South African Citizenship Act, which led to citizens automatically losing their nationality after acquiring foreign citizenship, is unconstitutional—restoring the rights of those affected si 07.05.2025 5:10
Guest: Bophelo Seleke: Independent Legal Analyst
The Democratic Alliance (DA) took the Labour Department to court over the Employment Equity Amendment Act, arguing that the new legislation is unconstitutional and opens the door for rigid racial quotas that harm non-designated groups. 07.05.2025 8:18
Guest: Galeboe Modisapodi: Employment Law & Employee Benefits Consultant
The Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille yesterday slammed the proposed Employment Equity Amendment Act, warning it could worsen unemployment and economic decline in South Africa. 06.05.2025 6:27
Guest: Thembinkosi Mkalipi DDG for Labour Policy & Industrial Relations, Department of Employment and Labour
Fixlocal is an innovative service accessible via web and WhatsApp, with a mobile app currently in development. 06.05.2025 4:40
Guest: Mark Heywood: South African Human Rights and Social Justice Activist
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