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According to a recent Statistics SA (Stats SA) report, marriage rates in SA are on the decline, why are more people in SA choosing to stay single? 18.03.2025 6:29

  Guest: Paula Quinsee: CEO of Engaged Humans 

Johannesburg residents in several areas will experience extended power outages this week as City Power carries out scheduled maintenance across multiple substations in Region A 18.03.2025 5:15

  Guest: Isaac Mangena: Spokesperson, City Power

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube delivered a powerful address at the Bana Pele 2030 Roadmap Leadership Summit, highlighting the urgent need for equitable access to quality early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa. 18.03.2025 5:47

  Guest: Prof Eric Atmore: Director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 18.03.2025 7:40

  18 March 2025 1. Angola- DR Congo - M23  M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo's government less than 24 hours before the warring parties in eastern Congo's worst conflict in decades were due to convene in Angola today. 2. European Union- M23 and Rwanda Military...

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) provides clarification on the operational issues government departments are facing when using the Z83 application form for recruitment. 18.03.2025 5:30

  Guest: Philani Mweli: Director of Employment Management, The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)

As the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee prepares to announce its interest rate decision this Thursday, DebtBusters, say they are expecting the interest rate to be cut by 25 basis points again this week. 18.03.2025 4:52

  Guest: Benay Sager: Executive Head of DebtBusters

South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been expelled by the U.S. government following controversial comments he made about President Donald Trump 18.03.2025 9:31

  Guest: Christopher Isike: Professor of African Politics and International Relations in the Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria and Director of the African Centre for the Study of the United States, University of Pretoria (ACSUS-UP)

The ongoing conflict in Yemen has escalated with fresh US airstrikes targeting Houthi rebel positions, resulting in the deaths of at least 53 people, including five children. 18.03.2025 6:33

  Guest: David Willima: Research Officer, Maritime Security at the Institute for Security Studies.

The Bail Fund launched by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services aimed to help detainees who have been granted bail but cannot pay it, alleviating overcrowding and addressing the systemic injustice of being imprisoned due to poverty. 18.03.2025 6:05

  Guest: Judge Edwin Cameron:  Inspecting Judge, Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS)

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, is deeply concerned about the ongoing severe weather conditions that have caused widespread flooding and devastation across the province. 17.03.2025 8:01

  Guest: Thamsanqa Ntuli - KZN Premier

What are the legalities of office romance? 17.03.2025 8:28

  Guest: Advocate Gail Blancher: Labour Law Expert (BA LLB LLM)

The United States strips SA’s Ambassador to that country Ebrahim Rasool of his recognition, privileges and immunities, following Washington’s decision to expel him, in the wake of comments he made in a webinar, about President Donald Trump. 17.03.2025 10:16

  Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues 

South Africa's budget approval process is embroiled in political disputes, and with no clear resolution in sight, the country faces increasing risks of economic instability. 17.03.2025 6:45

  Guest: Harry Shirza: Actuary and CEO of Future Forex

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 17.03.2025 5:13

  17 March 2025 1.    DR Congo – Angola  Angola urges ceasefire ahead of DRC-M23 peace talks Angolan President João Lourenço, currently chair of the African Union, has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Lourenço urged all parties to stop hostilities starting at midnight loca...

  Guest: Vincent Magwenya: Presidency Spokesperson

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally preparing for their journey back to earth, after being stuck on the International Space Station for more than 9 months. 17.03.2025 6:28

  Guest: Prof lerothodi Leeuw: Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of the Western Cape

how effective are homeworks? 17.03.2025 6:52

  Guest: Elijah Mhlanga: Department of Basic Education Spokesperson 

As South Africa commemorates World Consumer Rights Day (15 March) and Human Rights Day (21 March), it's an important time to highlight consumer protection, especially in the area of credit. 14.03.2025 4:28

Guest: Niresh Gopichand, Risk Director at Atlas Finance

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has issued a strong warning to beneficiaries of government-provided housing, urging them not to sell their properties. 14.03.2025 4:49

    Guest: Aaron Maluleka: Tshwane  MMC For human settlements: City of Tshwane

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 14.03.2025 6:24

    14 March 2025 DR Congo – SADC Southern African countries to pull troops out of eastern Congo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the end of its military mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the loss of at least a dozen soldiers in January. After a virtual summit, SADC confirmed a phased withdrawal of its troops, who had...

How effective are homeworks? 14.03.2025 7:50

    Guest: Jonathan Jansen: Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University

Russia has claimed significant progress in its military operations in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces had maintained a foothold for over seven months. 14.03.2025 6:55

    Guest: Steven Gruzd, head of the Africa-Russia Project at the South African Institute of International Affairs

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town on Thursday for the first EU-South Africa summit since 2018 14.03.2025 6:17

    Guest: Peter Fabricius - Journalist And Foreign Policy Analyst

Amapanyaza: What is the role of of Gauteng Traffic Wardens in the Province? 14.03.2025 8:34

    Guest: Sello Maremane: Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson from Gauteng Department of Community Safety

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube has now said that over 93% of School Pit Toilets Eradicated 13.03.2025 5:41

    Guest: Matshidiso Lencoasa: Budget Analyst at SECTION27