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Jeff Radebe, ANC veteran and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) coordinator, has expressed his fury over the failure of KZN’s ANC councillors to utilize over R7.5 billion from the province’s adjusted budget, resulting in the deprivation of basic services for local commu 21.03.2025 8:47

    Guest: Jeff Radebe: ANC veteran and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) coordinator

German companies operating in South Africa are optimistic about their business prospects in the country, with many expecting to increase their investments in the coming years. 21.03.2025 8:57

    Guest: Dex Machido: Spokesperson, Automotive Sector Lead, KPMG in Southern Africa.

How can artists preserve history and amplify the lesser-known stories of our past, such as the story of Robert Sobukwe? 21.03.2025 7:24

    Guest: Billy Monama: A Renowned South Africa guitarist, Author, researcher, composer and producer.

Homelessness in South Africa is a growing and alarming crisis, with children under 15 representing a significant portion of the homeless population. 21.03.2025 6:09

    Guest: Jean-Ray Knighton-Fitt - U-turn Homeless Ministries CEO

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 21.03.2025 7:53

    21 March 2025 Namibia – Windhoek Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration has been relocated due heavy rain and Lucia Witbooi is linked to vice president position THE historic inauguration of Namibia’s first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been relocated to State House following heavy rain in Windhoek and surrounding areas. This was announced on Thursday by outgoi...

At first glance, Saudi Arabia's role in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war might seem puzzling. 21.03.2025 9:32

    Guest: Naeem Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Researchers in South Africa are facing an uncertain future as rumours circulate that the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) may soon terminate their grants. 20.03.2025 9:24

Guest: Professor Ntobeko Ntusi, the CEO of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

The City of Tshwane is offering a significant debt relief program aimed at assisting residents and businesses struggling with outstanding municipal rates and taxes. 20.03.2025 9:23

    Guest: Eugene Modise: Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance for the City of Tshwane

The Teacher Assistant Programme will return to Gauteng following the province’s successful securing of a R200 million grant from the national government after over 1,000 assistant teachers were let go in 2024 due to the withdrawal of funding 20.03.2025 13:04

    Guest: Panyaza Lesufi: Gauteng Premier

Birchwood Hotel is making upgrades at the hotel including 20.03.2025 6:13

- Over 100 hotel rooms near Main Reception - Gym  - Terminal A Conference Venue - Busy start to 2025 so far.  - Our customer portfolio.  - Draw attention to our socials (FB, Instagram, Tiktok, Linkedin, YouTube and WhatsApp Channel).   Guest: Kabelo Nthebe: Sales Manager, The Birchwood Hotel

A recent report from Statistics South Africa reveals the state of informal businesses in the country, highlighting that the majority operate without permits or licenses, and are often run by individuals who have not completed their matriculation. 20.03.2025 8:03

    Guest: Rosheda Muller: President, National Informal Traders Alliance of SA (NITASA)

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially approved Eskom's Retail Tariffs and Structural Adjustment (ERTSA) for 2025, which will see electricity prices rise by 12.74% starting 1 April 2025. 20.03.2025 6:00

    Guest: Professor Vally Padayachee: power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and a former senior executive of City Power Jhb

In a historic move, German lawmakers have voted to significantly increase the country's defense and infrastructure spending. 20.03.2025 7:15

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

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 20.03.2025 6:41

    20 March 2025   Qatar- Ethiopia- DRC- Rwanda AU Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders The African Union (AU) has welcomed talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, between the heads of states of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting rages on in the mineral-rich eastern DRC.   2.Somalia- Mogadishu Presi...

The ongoing KZN floods have left communities emotionally exhausted, a phenomenon known as "disaster fatigue." 20.03.2025 5:48

    Guest: Dr Kerry Frizelle: counselling psychologist from University of Western Cape

The ongoing case of kidnapped Joshlin Smith has now highlighted parents themselves are increasingly involved in the exploitation and sale of their own children 19.03.2025 5:02

    Guest: Bianca Van Aswegen: Criminologist: Missing Children SA

In a remarkable display of community resilience and determination, the residents of a village in Limpopo have defied years of municipal neglect to build their own pedestrian bridge. 19.03.2025 5:32

    Guest: Simon Makua: Spokesperson, Elias Motsoaledi municipality 

President Donald Trump announced that he was immediately revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, despite having extended it to them just before leaving office in January. 19.03.2025 9:33

Guest: Anthoni van Nieuwkerk - professor of International and Diplomacy Studies at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 19.03.2025 5:41

19 March 2025 Qatar- Rwanda – DR Congo Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar yesterday Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have held direct talks for the first time since Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in eastern DRC. The three countries call for ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern...

The recent blanket ban on cannabis and hemp products in foodstuffs has stirred controversy among cannabis experts, industry stakeholders, and the public. 19.03.2025 5:14

  Guest: Princess Thobekile Zulu - CEO of Reapele Africa and the chairperson of the Cannabis Federation of South Africa

The Israeli military has launched extensive air strikes on the Gaza Strip, with over 400 Palestinians reported dead, according to Hamas-run health ministry sources. 19.03.2025 7:58

    Guest: Prof Steven Friedman: Political Analyst

Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile on Tuesday tabled a budget of R527.2bn over the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) 19.03.2025 9:16

    Guest: Lebogang Maile: Gauteng’s MEC for Finance

The National Funeral Business Lifetime Achievement Awards have been introduced to shine a light on those who truly excel in this delicate profession 19.03.2025 7:52

    Guest: Muzi Hlengwa: Event organiser, The National Funeral Business Lifetime Achievement Awards (NFBLAA)

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced an expansion of the Disease Management Area (DMA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) following new outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Newcastle area. 19.03.2025 7:54

Guest: Dr Mpho Maja is the Director of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture Guest: Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal.

World Consumer Rights Day under the theme “Empowering Consumers—Balancing Rights with Ethical Business Practices. 18.03.2025 2:42

  Guest: Hardin Ratshisusu, Acting Commissioner, National Consumer Commission