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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has introduced new crime reporting forms that allow individuals to identify their gender from eight options, including categories such as Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual, alongside traditional Male and Female. 24.10.2024 7:27

Guest: Matuba Mahlatjie: LGBTQI activist & Communications and Media Relations Manager at Outright International

Can an employer dismiss an employee for participating in a money-lending scheme when there are no specific workplace rules in this regard? 24.10.2024 7:42

Guest: Siphile Hlwatika: Senior Associate for Employment Law at ENS Africa.

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Affairs Unisa - The University of South Africa 24.10.2024 5:25

Afrika Update Report 24 October 2024 Mozambique - Maputo Bishops and EU Condemn Electoral Fraud, Protests, Numbers Can Talk "Once again, there was gross fraud. Ballot box stuffing, forged results sheets and so many other ways of covering up the truth were repeated. The irregularities and fraud, which have been perpetrated with impunity, have reinforced the lack of trust in electoral...

South Africa will participate in the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP 16) in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. 24.10.2024 5:22

Guest: Flora Makgohloa: Deputy Director-General: Biodiversity & Conservation, Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Affairs Unisa - The University of South Africa 23.10.2024 6:12

23 October 2024 Tunisia – Tunis Kais Saïed takes oath for his 2nd presidential term Tunisian President Kais Saied has been sworn in for a second term, following a months-long crackdown and a series of arrests against his political opponents. A few weeks after being re-elected with 90.7% of the vote, this 66-year-old former law professor called, in his investiture speech, for a "cultura...

Weather warnings have been issued as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in various regions, particularly the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KZN. 23.10.2024 8:26

Guest: Prof Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu: Associate Professor, University of KwaZulu Natal (Academic Leader: Housing & Planning, SARChi Chair: Inclusive Cities)

Does Government have a plan for foreign-owned spaza shops after recent incidents linking foreign-owned spaza shops to health crises, including child hospitalisations and deaths? 23.10.2024 7:01

Guest: Mpho Nawa: HoD of Economic Development, Gauteng Department of Finance and Economic Development

Does Government have a plan for foreign-owned spaza shops after recent incidents linking foreign-owned spaza shops to health crises, including child hospitalisations and deaths? 23.10.2024 8:21

Guest: Samuel Madikoto, National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa's Secretary General

Rand Water has now warned that Gauteng’s water storage may soon run dry 23.10.2024 5:07

Guest: Volker Von Widdern: Principal of Strategic Risk at Riskonet Africa

More than 1000 activists marched to the Union Building to demand justice and an end to the violence, threats, and intimidation aimed at activists and whistleblowers 23.10.2024 5:26

Guest: Thabo Sibeko: Earth Life, Campaigner

The introduction of the two-pot system has led to a significant increase in engagement among retirement fund members. 23.10.2024 6:08

Guest: Siphamandla Buthelezi: Head of Platforms at advisory firm, NMG Benefits

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS summit, amid global attention on discussions surrounding Ukraine and potential membership for Saudi Arabia 23.10.2024 9:10

Guest: Prof Christopher Isike: Department Of Political Sciences At UP

Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are on high alert following severe weather warnings from the South African Weather Service 22.10.2024 6:20

Guest: Dr Bongani Elias Sithole: Head of National Disaster Management in SA

‘Endgame’ youth cigarette-sale ban could prevent 11,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years 22.10.2024 7:03

Guest: Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf is the Head of UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) and Director of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS)

King Charles III's inaugural visit to Australia interrupted by Indigenous Australian senator Lidia Thorpe. Thorpe's protest highlighted ongoing calls for treaty negotiations and acknowledgment of historical injustices against Indigenous peoples. 22.10.2024 6:19

King Charles III's inaugural visit to Australia interrupted by Indigenous Australian senator Lidia Thorpe . Thorpe's protest highlighted ongoing calls for treaty negotiations and acknowledgment of historical injustices against Indigenous peoples. Guest: Roger Southall: Professor Emeritus, Sociology, Wits  University

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO). 22.10.2024 6:15

Guest: Chrispin Phiri, Ministry Spokesperson: Department of International Relations and Cooperation

What impact will the Eskom price hike have on the people? 22.10.2024 3:55

Guest: Dr Trevor Ngwane, director of the Centre for Sociological Research and Practice: UJ

Eastern Cape floods: Evacuations under way amid heavy rain in Gqeberha, Kariega 22.10.2024 5:38

Guest: Shadrack Sibiya - Acting Executive Director: Safety and Security: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

Africa Update Report with Adv. Sipho Mantula - from Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International: UNISA 22.10.2024 5:01

Mozambique- Maputo SADC silent as AU and EU condemn post-election violence in Mozambique The African Union and European Union have called for calm as election votes are being tallied in Mozambique. The opposition rejected the preliminary results, leading to demonstrations. While the SADC has been silent, the AU and EU have condemned post-election violence that has resulted in two killings....

Eskom calls on prepaid customers to update meters before 24 November 2024 deadline 22.10.2024 6:51

Guest: Daphne Mokwena: Spokesperson: Eskom

Wits University researcher explains why Eskom’s price hike is unrealistic. 22.10.2024 6:27

Guest: Dr Steven Mathetsa: Senior Lecture: African Energy Leadership Centre| Wits Business School

The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) is facing a disturbing rise in allegations of sexual misconduct involving teachers and pupils in South Africa. 22.10.2024 6:21

Guest: Matlose Moela, Senior Manager for Dispute Management Services at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC)

Allianz Commercial has reported a significant increase in cyber claims, driven largely by rising data and privacy breaches. 21.10.2024 8:25

Guest: Adv. Zanyiwe Nthatisi- Asare CEO Digitally Legal

Prostate Cancer continues to be a silent epidemic amongst men 21.10.2024 6:07

Guest: Andrew Oberholzer, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa

As Hurricane Oscar approaches Cuba, the nation suffers from widespread power outages affecting approximately 10 million residents. 21.10.2024 7:23

Guest: Prof Jasper Knight: Professor of Physical Geography : Wits University