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Tesla's car sales in Germany plummeted by a dramatic 76% in February, according to recent data. 13.03.2025 7:23

Guest: Adrian Saville - Professor of Economics, Finance & Strategy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria

Business and law enforcement in KZN working together to fight the war against construction mafia 13.03.2025 7:20

    Guest: Andrzej Kiepiela: Coordinator, KZN Growth Coalition

In the latest Budget Speech, SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) was highlighted with a significant allocation of R100 billion. 13.03.2025 7:17

Guest: Reginald Demana: SANRAL CEO

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 13.03.2025 4:56

      13 March 2025   DR Congo, Lesotho, Elections in SADC Region – SADC Council of Ministers and SADC Head of States Virtual Meeting Today The SADC Council of Ministers convenes for its first meeting of 2025 with a comprehensive agenda focusing on assessing progress in advancing the regional integration agenda. The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, Professor Amon...

The South African government has welcomed the ruling in the Shepherd and Mary Bushiri extradition matter delivered by the Republic of Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate Court. 13.03.2025 7:23

    Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

The Democratic Alliance has announced it will not support Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget saying a VAT hike will make South Africans poorer and threaten the SA's future. 13.03.2025 7:04

    Guest: John Steenhuisen: DA Leader

How bad is the state of Germiston CBD? 12.03.2025 13:08

    Guest: Nkosingiphile Xhakaza: Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor

The Health Ombud and the Office of the OHSC jointly released the Risk-Based Inspection and Investigation findings for Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital highlighting leadership failure, infrastructure decay, and critical staff shortages 12.03.2025 2:54

Guest: Jack Bloom: DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC

What are the regulations around bodyguards and the carrying and outward display of high calibre automatic weapons? 12.03.2025 8:09

    Guest: Talent Zwane: Deputy Director: Law Enforcement, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) 

Africa Update Report with Lerato Tsebe: an independent African Researcher 12.03.2025 4:46

12 March 2025 ANGOLA Angola President Joao Lourenco is set to attempt to mediate talks between DRC Govt and M23. UGANDA UGANDA deploys special forces to South Sudan Capital of Juba amongst heightened talks. NIGERIA. Nigerian Government is vetting more potential candidates to lead more than 100 diplomatic missions.

A recent study involving over 25,000 students across eight provinces in South Africa has revealed a significant rise in adolescent vaping, highlighting a growing public health crisis. 12.03.2025 6:44

  Guest: Samantha Filby: Research Officer, Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products, University of Cape Town.

The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence between the WATA and Nanduwe Taxi Associations in Soweto. 12.03.2025 9:09

  Guest: Theo Malele: The National Taxi Alliance Spokesperson

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte detained under an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court accusing him of crimes against humanity related to his controversial "war on drugs" during his presidency. 12.03.2025 9:03

Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence between the WATA and Nanduwe Taxi Associations in Soweto. 12.03.2025 8:44

  Guest: Kedibone Diale Tlabela: Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport

    Guest: Ricardo Mahlakanya – Director: Communication and Stakeholder Relations at the Office of Health Standards Compliance

Can the Expropriation Act help in reclaim hijacked buildings? 11.03.2025 8:28

    Guest: Angela Rivers: General Manager of the Joburg Property Owners and Managers Association

Why is KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) the most dangerous province in South Africa for cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies? 11.03.2025 8:09

    Guest: Dr Alice Maree: incident and analytics manager, Cash-in-transit Association in South Africa (Citasa) 

In the case of Stephens vs. Minister of Police, the court found that while the police station had a duty to maintain a safe environment, the plaintiff was partially responsible for his own injuries. 11.03.2025 7:30

    Guest: Rethabile Shabalala: Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel

Will the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana deliver the budget speech tomorrow? 11.03.2025 5:59

Guest: Prof Andre Roux: Economist at Stellenbosch Business School

Africa Update Report with Lerato Tsebe: an independent African Researcher 11.03.2025 4:12

11 March 2025 DRC Officials from the party of Democratic Republic of Congo's former President Joseph Kabila appeared before a military prosecutor. SOUTH SUDAN UN Human Rights Commission on South Sudan of severity of political regression that is threatening years of political progress. KENYA Kenyan President Ruto Defends Church Donations Amid Backlash

How rife is crime in Mpumalanga? 11.03.2025 7:32

    Guest: Jackie Macie: MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison in Mpumalanga

Former central banker Mark Carney emerged as the new leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister 11.03.2025 9:14

    Guest: Devan Murugan: Journalist at Halton News

The Land Claims Commission is facing significant challenges in processing land restitution claims, with recent developments raising important questions regarding the handling of both the Nxamalala Tribe claim and broader land reform processes. 11.03.2025 9:50

    Guest: Sifiso Ndlovu: Acting Chief Director: Land Restitution Support in KwaZulu-Natal. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the urgent need for the full implementation of the Expropriation Act to address urban decay in Johannesburg. 10.03.2025 7:45

    Guest: Sihle Zikalala: Deputy Minister, Public Works and Infrastructure  

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: UNISA 10.03.2025 6:50

    10 March 2025 DR Congo- Kinshasha DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) government has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani Makenga, and political leader Bertrand Bisimwa. The trio was sentenced to...