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The Weekend View

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

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6:43

Justice Department considers its options after Malawi...

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2025/11/02

The Justice and Constitutional Development Department is studying Friday's ruling by the High Court of Malawi which overturned an order directing that Shepherd and Mary Bushiri be extradited to South Africa to face trial. he Bushiris, who face multiple criminal charges including fraud and money laundering in South Africa, fled the country in 2020 while out on bail. The ruling sets aside the decision of the Chief Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe, which in March had ordered the Bushiris'

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8:07

UN warns Tanzania as Samia Suluhu Hassan is declared...

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2025/11/01

The United Nations has called on Tanzanian security forces to refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force against those protesting the country's disputed election result. The UN says every effort must be taken to de-escalate tensions and has appealed to protesters to demonstrate peacefully as the main opposition party, CHADEMA continues to call for protesters to take to the streets of the commercial capital Dar es Salaam and other key regions. The government has also faced criticism

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10:00

Reform or remove?: BEE debate rages on amid warning...

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2025/11/01

As debate rages on over the Democratic Alliance's proposal to amend South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework, some telecoms industry players are warning that the move will undo decades of progress and push black entrepreneurs out of critical industries. Moropa Site Solutions, one of the few black-owned companies in South Africa's tower and network infrastructure space, which has built towers in rural and underserviced communities, says their existence proves that

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10:27

Unemployment, gender-based violence take centre stage...

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2025/11/01

In the build-up to this month's G20 Summit in Johannesburg, The Weekend View, brings you a series of interviews on some of South Africa's key priorities as it prepares to host the global conference. Today, we zoom in on the recently-concluded G20 Women Empowerment Working Group Ministerial Meeting, which saw member countries re-affirming their strong commitments to advancing women's health, equal pay, inclusive leadership and gender-responsive policies. The meeting, which also focused in the current

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8:16

Battle of wits as Japan vow to humiliate the...

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2025/11/01

Fresh off their second straight Rugby Championship title win, the Springboks will TODAY face Japan at Wembley Stadium in London. Captain Siya Kolisi will play his 99th Test match, leaving him only one game short of becoming the ninth Springbok centurion in the history of the game. South Africa and Japan have only faced each other three times, with Japan winning the first encounter in 2015 and the Springboks claiming victory twice in 2019. Eddie Jones, who secured Japan's only win over South Africa,

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8:57

Alarm as Nissan joins long list of big name car recalls

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2025/11/01

Motorists have raised concerns after Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan joined the long list of major companies to recall some of their vehicle models due to defects. This comes after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) recalled over 1,600 Nissan Qashqai SUVs for fear that they may be affected by a fuel leak risk. Earlier this month, BMW South Africa recalled over 12,000 of its vehicles, citing the possibility of water entering the Starter Motor, which would cause corrosion. The Peugeot Landtrek

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12:07

Government apologises to Nelson Mandela Foundation...

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2025/10/26

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, has apologised after an unauthorised letter issued by an official in her department led to a Sherriff approaching the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, to serve her with court papers yesterday. The Italian human rights lawyer and author delivered the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg. To get more clarity, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Terrence Manase,

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27:29

Truth or Tactics? Credibility battle of the police...

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2025/10/26

Two witnesses testified THIS WEEK at parliament's ad-hoc committee probing political interference and alleged criminal infiltration of the SAPS – on leave police minister Senzo Mchunu, and his predecessor Bheki Cele. To discuss the week's evidence from both parliament's ad hoc committee and the Madlanga Commission, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Retired Interpol Ambassador and Security Strategist, Andy Mashaile and Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu, Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and

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7:02

Proteas taste first defeat as they head for...

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2025/10/26

South Africa's unbeaten run at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup has come to an end with a crushing seven-wicket defeat to Australia in a top-of-the-table match in Indore, India. The unbeaten Aussies who decided to bowl first, skittled the Proteas for a paltry 97 inside 25 overs The result means Australia will play fourth placed India in Thursday's second semifinal, while South Africa and England will clash in Guwahati in the first semifinal on Wednesday. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC senior sports

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6:55

AU suspension of Madagascar raises questions about...

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2025/10/25

The Institute for Security Studies - ISS - has raised concerns with the African Union's decision to expel the island nation of Madagascar following a military coup that led to the flight of former President, Andry Rajoelina. The coup was a culmination of demostrations by mostly Gen Z protestors, which brought Rajoelina's six-year reign to an abrupt halt and culminated in the installation of military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the country's new president. The ISS says the AU's zero

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5:51

Women Proteas face Australia in final World Cup pool...

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2025/10/25

The Women Proteas will TODAY play their final pool match of the World Cup against Australia in Indore, India. Today's result will determine who finishes top of the log after the league phase. While both teams have already qualified for the last four, as have England and India, it is not yet known who will face who in the semi-finals. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC senior sports reporter, Samantha Marie

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6:49

Cape Town Marathon cancellation brings events...

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2025/10/25

Last week's cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon, has brought into sharp focus, the need for event organisers to be up to date with their cancellation insurance policies. Thousands of runners were left stranded last weekend when heavy winds forced the marathon's cancellation, to the disappointment of many spectators and service providers. In light of these development, insurance provider, iToo has sounded a call for ticket holders and event organisers alike, to recognise the importance of

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6:47

Gauteng traffic operation disrupts key routes for...

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2025/10/25

Motorists in Gauteng can expect a second day of traffic disruptions in the major metros TODAY as the province's traffic officials conduct a coordinated joint operation in preparation for next month's G 20 Summit. The operations, which were also conducted yesterday, will target high-security routes, including major national highways and central urban arteries. Rolling road closures across the province will be conducted in the morning and afternoon. To tell us more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Johannesburg

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9:31

Confidence boost as South Africa is taken off the...

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2025/10/25

South Africa has been removed from the grey list of a global anti-money-laundering group. The Paris based Financial Action Task Force - FATF - announced YESTERDAY that it reached it's decision because the country has addressed all 22 deficiencies identified two-and-a-half years ago. South Africa was placed on the grey list in February 2023 due to limitations on its ability to stop money laundering and terrorist financing. The grey list places countries under increased monitoring and scrutiny, with

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6:40

Frustration and confusion as adverse weather forces...

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2025/10/19

The Cape Town Marathon which was supposed to have taken place this morning, has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Gale force winds blew over temporary structures along the route which could've jeopardised the safety of runners and spectators. Twenty-four thousand runners entered the race, some of whom had already arrived at the starting point when it was called off at 5 AM. It is also a set back for the organisers. This year's event was supposed to be phase two of their bid to secure Abbott

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8:48

Kenya bids final farewell to revered former PM Raila...

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2025/10/19

One of Kenya's most revered politicians, opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, will be buried TODAY at his farm in Bondo, in western Kenya. Odinga, who died at a hospital in India aged 80 on Wednesday, never made it to Kenya's presidency - failing five times. The former political prisoner was a major figure for decades in Kenyan politics and many Kenyans believe he was cheated of the presidency by electoral fraud. Tens of thousands of people - many carrying branches as a

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7:19

2025 matric class set to start final exams

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2025/10/19

As South Africa's 2025 matric class prepares to begin their final exams, psychologists have urged parents and caregivers to be sensitive to the pressures learners face during this period. This comes as the United Nations' South African office pointed to systemic challenges in the country's education which threaten some matriculants' readiness for this milestone. It UNICEF has cited education inequality and socio-economic conditions as some of the obstacles facing some of the more than one-million

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15:07

Health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi confirms government...

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2025/10/18

The South African government has strongly condemned the suspected attempt to smuggle prescription medicines, including antiretrovirals, out of the country. This comes after a shipment of the medicines was found in the wreckage of a bus that crashed in Limpopo on Sunday. Over 40 people died in the tragic accident. Speaking at the post-Cabinet briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said attempts to smuggle pharmaceuticals away from the sick, undermine the

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8:16

Foreign-owned e-commerce platforms under scrutiny in...

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2025/10/18

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has partnered with the National Consumer Commission in issuing a stern warning to foreign-owned online shopping platforms that fail to comply with South African laws and regulations. This comes after the department revealed that online platform, Temu has been advertising that it has an SA-based warehouse, despite not owning or operating any warehouses in the country. The Chinesse company began advertising the warehouse in July but later said it uses

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4:17

Who to believe? Senzo Mchunu says Ramaphosa agreed...

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2025/10/18

Police minister, Senzo Mchunu, says he briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa that he had disbanded the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team and that Ramaphosa was in agreement with him.Mchunu, who has been placed on a leave of absence, appeared before Parliament's ad hoc committee. The committee is looking into wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system made by KZN police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Zalene Merrington

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