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4:04

Over 4000 illegal miners are underground in...

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2024/11/14

Guest: Thembile Botman – Stilfontein Community leader

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5:00

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

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2024/11/14

The Morning Brief Afrika Update Report 13 November 2024 1.Somaliland - Hargeisa Voters head to polls in Somaliland as leaders hope for global recognition Voting was underway yesterday in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two years and comes as the Horn of Africa region is experiencing political tension. 2,Namibia- Zimbabwe Is Namibia poll at risk from ballot papers printed by firm linked to Zimbabwe ex‑convict?Namibia’s electoral

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6:40

The Gauteng education department has postponed the...

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2024/11/14

The Gauteng education department has postponed the appointment of new office-based staff as well as teachers who applied to be promoted as heads of department, deputy principals and principals until April next year because of budget constraints. This comes as the Western Cape is set to lose 2 407 teaching posts in January because of budget shortfalls amounting to R3.8 billion. Guest: Jaco Deacon, CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools (Fedsas),

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7:02

Shoprite confirmed on Monday that only 23% of the...

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2024/11/14

Chair Wendy Lucas-Bull said the work does not appear to appeal to locals, who have a drop-out rate of 80% in its driving programmes. Guest: Khaya Sithole – Independent Analyst

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7:50

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named...

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2024/11/14

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government, handing even more influence to the world's richest man who donated millions of dollars to helping Trump get elected. Guest: Brooks Spector – Associate Editor: Daily Maverick

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5:46

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

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2024/11/13

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7:02

Stats SA releases its stats for quarter 3 of 2024,...

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2024/11/13

Stats SA releases its stats for quarter 3 of 2024, confirming that youth unemployment is a national priority for the seventh administration. ‘ while all political parties campaigned around the issue of job creation for young people, we haven’t seen the same urgency in the Government of National Unity’ says Nape Senong, Mobiliser Strategist at advocacy campaign Youth Capital. Guest: Nape Senong is the Mobiliser Strategist at Youth Capital, a campaign advocating for policy change to solve

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7:52

Gauteng’s wastewater treatment plants are the main...

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2024/11/13

Guest: Sello Seitlholo - water and sanitation deputy minister

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5:32

The Department of Electrical and Electronic...

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2024/11/13

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) is paving the way in humanoid robotics with the unveiling of a cutting-edge research platform. This groundbreaking platform showcases advanced robotics technology and demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary collaboration within engineering. Guest: Dr William Duckitt, a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University

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8:24

In October this year, a national hotline to report...

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2024/11/13

In October this year, a national hotline to report extortion was launched by the the South African Police Service. National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola said the hotline would allow them to prioritise extortion-related crime, but it is believed that the hotline is not working. What confidence can we have that there is a plan at all? Guest: Ian Cameron, National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police

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4:41

State capture and corruption did not end with the...

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2024/11/13

State capture and corruption did not end with the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture due to government leaders lack of commitment to fight graft, activists said as anti-corruption week was launched last week. Defend Our Democracy executive director Zaakirah Vadi said the perception that state capture ended with the commission was untrue. Guest: Zaakirah Vadi - Defend Our Democracy executive director

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7:45

The main UN aid agency in Gaza says Israel has failed...

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2024/11/13

Guest: Arina Muresan - Researcher For The Institute For Global Dialogue

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3:45

The High-level engagement convened by the Minister of...

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2024/11/13

The High-level engagement convened by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and The Executive Mayor of The City of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero on the 11 November 2024, with Executives of Eskom and City Power has resulted in an agreement aimed at averting a potential electricity crisis for the City of Johannesburg, through a process to resolve the debt dispute and public notice issued by Eskom last week. Guest: Morne Mostert, head of municipal affairs at

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6:26

SA's health regulator warns against buying...

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2024/11/12

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said that these products, often sold online or through informal channels, could be counterfeit or of substandard quality, and their safety and effectiveness have not been verified. Guest: Mokgadi Fafudi, Manager: Regulatory Compliance at South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)

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7:46

Clarity on the the issue of teachers who get...

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2024/11/12

Clarity on the the issue of teachers who get expelled, only to pop up elsewhere within the education system. This includes those teachers dismissed for misconduct in the form of child sexual exploitation. Guest: Elijah Mhlanga – Department of Basic Education Spokesperson

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Leading defence analyst Helmoed Heitman warned that...

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2024/11/12

Leading defence analyst Helmoed Heitman warned that drastic government action was needed to halt the gradual “implosion” of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Drug smugglers and poachers are said to be operating with impunity, as the department of forestry, fisheries & the environment (DFFE) also lacks capacity to enforce the law. Guest: Helmoed Heitman - Military And Defense Analyst

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8:01

A year after Bree Street gas explosion, JRA appoints...

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2024/11/12

Name : Zweli Nyathi CEO JRA

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6:52

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero outlined measures to...

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2024/11/12

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero outlined measures to address the city's looming water crisis, including throttling water supply and increasing repair teams. Minister Pemmy Majodina emphasised the financial stability of water boards and urged government entities to pay municipalities. Speaking during a press briefing on water supply challenges and interventions at Johannesburg Water headquarters on Monday, Morero outlined a series of measures to address the situation. Guest: Ayesha Laher - Director -

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4:42

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra...

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2024/11/12

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak® Southern Africa has significantly increased the recycling rate of Liquid Board Packaging (LBP) to over 20% by mid-2024. This growth has been driven by strategic partnerships and collaborations. The company is aiming to achieve a recycling collection rate of 28% by the end of the year, demonstrating its rapid progress towards its ambition of 40% by 2030. Guest: Masale Manoko, Tetra Pak's Sustainability Manager

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5:20

AFRICA UPDATE WITH SIPHO MANTULA

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2024/11/12

The Morning Brief Afrika Update Report 12 November 2024 1. Mauritius- Port Louis Mauritius opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam declared on Tuesday that his alliance had won a crushing election victory over the ruling coalition, after Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth conceded he faced a "huge defeat". Ramgoolam, a two-time former prime minister, told crowds of cheering supporters in his constituency that his Alliance of Change had made a clean sweep of parliamentary seats on the island of

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