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The U.S. Supreme Court has now temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s controversial deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act. 21.04.2025 9:27

    Guest: Brooks Spector: Associate Editor at Daily Maverick

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape is calling for urgent intervention by national government ministers following the assassination of Mongi Titi, a senior figure in the taxi industry, at Nyanga taxi rank. 21.04.2025 9:16

    Guest: Benson Ngqentsu: Western Cape South African Communist Party (SACP) secretary and ANC spokesperson for Mobility

The Eastern Cape High Court in Mthatha has now halted Walter Sisulu University’s attempt to evict students from campus residences, following a week of unrest that tragically claimed a student’s life. 21.04.2025 8:18

    Guest: Keamogetswe Masike: South African Students Federation (SASF) President

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has noted with grave concern the recent visit by uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader, Mr Floyd Shivambu, to Malawi, where he was seen in the company of Shepherd Bushiri, a fugitive who fled South Africa in 21.04.2025 6:30

    Guest: Tshepo Matseba:  Managing Director at Reputation 1st Group

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 21.04.2025 10:38

21 April 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;USA – AFRIKAN EMBASSIES The Trump administration is considering a significant reduction in the United States' diplomatic presence worldwide, with a proposal to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates, over half of which are located in Africa.   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Ghana – Ecowas- Sahel States President John Dramani Mahama has invited...

Easter rush hits Cape Town: What safety and security measures has the city put in place? 18.04.2025 4:37

    Guest: JP Smith: MMC for Safety and Security, City of Cape Town

In a rare and significant diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday, marking the first visit by a senior Saudi royal to Iran in nearly three decades. 18.04.2025 9:04

    Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 18.04.2025 10:40

    18 April 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Nigeria – South Afrika Nigeria, South Africa sign pact on mining development Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector. The agreement marks a major step in the implementation of agreements reached under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission...

The Gauteng Department of Education has stepped in following a surge in gang-related violence at two secondary schools in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg. 18.04.2025 4:33

    Guest: Hendrick Makaneta: Education Activist

The iconic Wits Sterkfontein Caves, part of South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, officially reopened on Tuesday, 15 April, under the full management of the University of the Witwatersrand. 18.04.2025 11:29

    Guest: Keneiloe Molopyane: Lecturer,  School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, Wits University

Despite the latest Durban Business Confidence Index (BCI) showing a marginal dip from 60% to 56% in the first quarter of 2025, local business owners, activists, and ratepayer associations argue that the figure is far too optimistic. 18.04.2025 6:07

    Guest: Ish Prahladh: president of the ethekwini Ratepayers and Residents Association (ERRA)

The Department of Health has responded to community complaints about long queues, staffing challenges and medicine shortages at the Olievenhoutbosch Clinic in Tshwane. 17.04.2025 13:20

    Guest: Dr Joe Phaahla: Deputy Health Minister 

The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has announced its intention to gain access to the dark web to combat illegal digital activities — particularly child sexual abuse material 17.04.2025 7:50

    Guest: Ephraim Tlhako: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Film and Publication Board (FPB)

The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli has been reopened nearly six decades after his controversial death and evidence has been presented at the Pietermaritzburg high court 17.04.2025 7:08

    Guest: Ayanda Mhlongo: SABC News Reporter 

South Africa’s law enforcement system is grappling with a severe shortage of detectives, as more than 10,000 have exited the police force over the past decade. 17.04.2025 7:40

    Guest: Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya: Deputy National Police Commissioner: Crime Detection

The Forum for South Africa is threatening legal action against the government over its alleged failure to shut down illegal spaza shops, which it claims are putting children’s lives at risk. 17.04.2025 5:56

    Guest: Tebogo Mashilompane: Leader Of Forum For South Africa

Blue Origin is preparing for a groundbreaking space tourism flight this spring, as it launches its first all-female crew aboard the New Shepard rocket. 17.04.2025 8:23

Guest: Martin Snow: Research Chair in Space Weather, with an emphasis on Solar Physics and an extraordinary professor in the Astronomy department at University of Western Cape

President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced strong concerns over the dire state of service delivery in the Eastern Cape after an oversight visit to the Province 17.04.2025 6:13

    Guest: Samkele Maseko: Political Reporter, SABC News 

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 17.04.2025 5:25

    17 April 2025 1.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Senegal – Dakar A Senegalese lawmaker has formally proposed the indictment of former President Macky Sall for high treason.   2.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;Mozambique – Maputo- Amnesty International Report 2025 At least 300 people killed during the post-election violence in Mozambique   3.&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;United Kingdom...

As the 2025 Easter weekend approaches, CrisisOnCall is calling for vigilance, preparedness, and responsible road behaviour during one of the busiest and deadliest travel periods of the year. 17.04.2025 5:57

    Guest: Ruan Vermaak: Communications Manager at CrisisOnCall

A recent report by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) has revealed significant flaws in the administration of South Africa’s Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. It found that nearly 90% of all exclusions from the SRD grant were of people 16.04.2025 8:26

Guest: Kelle Howson, labour and social security senior researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) 

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr. Michael Masiapato, will be on-site at key ports of entry during the busy Easter travel period to oversee enhanced border security measures. 16.04.2025 6:07

Guest: Dr Michael Masiapato: Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

Advocate and Senior Counsel Dali Mpofu is set to appear before the Legal Practice Council’s (LPC) disciplinary committee later this month, where he faces seven charges of professional misconduct. 16.04.2025 16:52

    Guest: Dali Mpofu: Advocate and Senior Counsel

US President Donald Trump has now blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for starting the war with Russia – a day after a major Russian attack killed 35 people and injured 117 others in the Ukrainian city of Sumy. 16.04.2025 6:31

Guest: Roland Henwood: Political Scientist And Commentator: University of Pretoria 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT for assignments and research by University students has raised concerns and highlighted the need for ethical AI practices 16.04.2025 5:24

    Guest: Prof Labby Ramrathan: Education Expert at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 