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The recent announcement of both an interest rate cut and a hefty electricity tariff hike has left many South Africans feeling the pinch. 04.02.2025 6:01

The recent announcement of both an interest rate cut and a hefty electricity tariff hike has left many South Africans feeling the pinch. While the South African Reserve Bank’s 25bps interest rate reduction is a step toward affordability, it’s paired with Eskom's 12.7% increase in electricity tariffs—an escalation that will significantly impact household budgets, particularly for...

Africa Update Report with Faith Mabera - Post doctoral research fellow, Wits University 04.02.2025 3:56

04 February 2025 1.Somalia : U.S carried out airstrikes on 02 Feb  in Somalia targeting ISIL operatives in the Golis Mountains. Tanzania to host SADC-EAC meeting on 08 Feb to discuss crisis in eastern DRC Calls for enhanced value- addition and greater coordination to strengthen Africa's bargaining position in global trade - key themes at this year's Mining Indaba 03-06 Feb

The recent decision by former President Donald Trump’s administration to cut funding to South Africa has raised concerns about the future of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. 04.02.2025 9:12

    Guest: Ronald Lamola: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of SA

US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all future funding to South Africa in response to a controversial new land expropriation law. 04.02.2025 4:57

    Guest: Sandile Swana: Political Analyst

President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, fulfilling a key campaign promise. 04.02.2025 6:03

    Guest: Prof David Monyae is the Director for the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all future funding to South Africa in response to a controversial new land expropriation law. 04.02.2025 8:44

    Guest: Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi: Lawyer and Author Of ‘The Land Is Ours’

    Guest: Supra Mahumapelo - Former North West ANC Provincial Chair, current NEC member, ANC MP and Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation

US President Donald Trump has once again criticised South Africa, claiming that certain groups of people in the country are being "treated very badly" and accusing the government of land confiscation. 04.02.2025 5:18

    Guest: Prof Andre Roux: Economist at Stellenbosch Business School

The South African Police Services have now said that 742 children have disappeared without a trace since 2023 03.02.2025 5:22

    Guest: Bianca Van Aswegen: Criminologist, Missing Children SA

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 03.02.2025 6:08

    03 February 2025   Zimbabwe – DR Congo Extra-ordinary SADC summit announces ‘unwavering’ support for DR Congo and More than 700 killed as DR Congo military fights M23 rebels Southern African leaders gave “unwavering” backing Friday to the Democratic Republic of Congo, after the Rwanda-backed M23 group captured the biggest city in its mineral-rich ea...

Analysts and economists are calming fears that South Africa's new Expropriation Act will lead to widespread land grabs. 03.02.2025 8:44

    Guest: Professor Roeloff Botha: economist and advisor to Optimum

Eskom suspends loadshedding following recovery of emergency reserves – Summer Outlook remains unchanged. 03.02.2025 11:54

Guest: Daphne Mokwena: Eskom Spokesperson  Guest: Chris Yelland - Energy Analyst

The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) expresses deep concern over the possible impact on South African business after recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the country. 03.02.2025 4:40

    Guest: Neil Diamond, South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA President

Despite years of promises and two missed deadlines, twenty schools in Limpopo are still using pit toilets, leaving students and staff at risk of unsafe sanitation. 03.02.2025 7:03

Despite years of promises and two missed deadlines, twenty schools in Limpopo are still using pit toilets, leaving students and staff at risk of unsafe sanitation. The provincial education department has admitted it needs nearly R1 billion to fully replace these outdated facilities, but the eradication process faces delays due to budget constraints, contractor issues, and local community disruptio...

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies in Parliament has called for the dismissal of Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons, the business rescue practitioners (BRPs) overseeing the South African Post Office (SAPO). 03.02.2025 4:56

    Guest: Khusela Diko: chair, Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

There are now reports that at least 773 people have been killed in the city of Goma and surrounding areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past week, as fighting with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has reached a dangerous new level. 03.02.2025 6:28

    Guest: Dr Etienne Mutabazi, an expert in the Great Lakes politics' dynamics and Secretary General of Rwanda National Congress.

Canada has now retaliated against the United States with new tariffs, escalating tensions between the two nations and signalling the start of a trade war. 03.02.2025 7:46

    Guest: Jannie Rossouw - Honorary Professor at Wits Business School

There are now reports that the Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has proposed to make the contraceptive implant Implanon compulsory for schoolgirls, with parental consent to fight teenage pregnancy 31.01.2025 7:52

    Guest: Motalatale Modiba, Gauteng Department of Health, Head of Communication

DeepSeek, a China-based AI research company, has created a new AI-powered chatbot that has caused a stir worldwide, especially in South Africa. 31.01.2025 6:30

    Guest: William Brederode : news24 Tech journalist

Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre 31.01.2025 7:27

Guest: Kabelo Nthebe: Sales Manager, Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre Guest: Njabulo Mabuza: Sales Director, Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre  

The Africa Asia Dialogues hopes Israel is not behind Paul Kagame’s arrogance towards President Cyril Ramaphosa 31.01.2025 6:51

    Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

The Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed concerns over the recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to freeze funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). 31.01.2025 11:51

    Guest: Dr Aaron Motsolaedi: Health Minister 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has granted Eskom a 12.74% tariff increase for implementation on April 1. 31.01.2025 6:24

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

How should the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deal with the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo? 31.01.2025 6:40

    Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela - Conflict Resolution Expert and Director at RiskRecon

The Monetary Policy Committee reduces the repurchase rate by 25 basis points. 31.01.2025 5:19

    Guest: Iraj Abedian: Economist 