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14:15

ANC mum on what constitutes as criminal offences to...

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2021/05/04

The ANC's National Working Committee has resolved that all leaders charged with criminal offences should step aside and if they refuse they be suspended. GUEST: ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe

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5:52

PleaseCallMe inventor Makate refuses R47m...

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2021/05/04

The inventor of Vodacom's "Please call Me" Nkosana Makate is back at the high court in Pretoria today to face Voacom over the offer of 47million Vodacom made to him for coming up with the concept. He has since refused the offer claiming his concept is worth billions. He is now turning to the high court to review Vodacom's offer.GUEST: "Please Call Me" inventor, Mr. Nkosana Makate

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5:46

Eskom refuses to implement maintenance policy to keep...

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2021/05/04

Wage negotiations between Eskom and unions are currently under way today. The National Union of Mineworkers, NUM and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA want a 15 per cent increase, while Solidarity is asking for 9.5 per cent.GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spokesperson of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa)

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5:20

Court grants freezing assets of former Eskom and...

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2021/05/04

The Pretoria high court has granted the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA's) Investigating Directorate an order to freeze one-point-four billion Rands in assets belonging to former Eskom executives and former Tubular Construction Projects contractors. Former Eskom senior manager for capital contracts France Hlakudi, the company's former group executive for group capital, Abram Masango, former Tubular Construction Projects CEO Antonio Trindade, businessman Maphoko Kgomoeswana, former Tubular

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5:30

Section27 returns to Court to compel Basic Education...

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2021/05/04

Section27 is planning to return to the High Court next month to compel the Department of Basic Education to craft a concrete plan for the eradication of pit latrines in some Limpopo schools.Guest: Sheniece Linderboom, Attorney responsible for Education Rights Programme at Section27

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12:43

If King Zwelithini’s will is valid, courts will...

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2021/05/04

As we continue to dissect the Royal family’s quagmire – Advocate Lesala Mofokeng joins us to discuss the sometimes confusing approaches followed by the judiciary in dealing with the complexities created by a mixed legal system, especially with regard to marriages between Africans.Guest: Advocate Lesala Mofokeng, is based at the University Of KwaZulu-Natal School Of Law

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2:33

10 years on Osama Bin Laden’s death has done nothing...

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2021/05/04

World News: This past Sunday marked exactly 10 years since former al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden was killed in a raid in Pakistan by a team of U.S. Navy SEALs. So – 10 years later, has his death changed anything in the global war against terrorism? Guest: Naeem Jeenah, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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12:49

Reports claiming we cannot pay employee salaries are...

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2021/05/03

The SABC says media reports claiming that it cannot pay employee salaries are unfounded and false. Spokesperson, Mmoni Seapolelo, says all salaries for April have been paid and that the broadcaster also started paying out severance packages. GUEST: Aubrey Tshabalala, general-secretary of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU)Guest: SABC Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Gugu Ntuli

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7:53

King’s wishes aren’t ultimate, the law is -...

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2021/05/03

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa has cautioned the amaZulu royal family that squabbles and legal challenges by members of the royal family over King Goodwill Zwelithini's successor will tarnish the legacy of the late monarch. Hlabisa and some IFP members visited the KwaKhangelamankengane royal palace to pay their respects following the passing of the regent - Queen Mantfombi-Dlamini Zulu. For more insight on the amaZulu royal family, we speak to Sunday Times journalist, Zimasa Matiwane, who has

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7:15

Alleged underworld boss Nafiz Modack appears in court

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2021/05/03

Police Minister, Bheki Cele says more people are expected to be arrested following the court appearance of alleged underworld boss, Nafiz Modack and two others on charges of attempted murder and extortion. Modack, Jacques Cronje and Ricardo Morgan appeared briefly in the Cape Town Magistrate's court. The case has been postponed to Friday and they remain in custody. The charges relate to the attempted murder of a prominent criminal lawyer. Cele attended today's court appearance...GUEST: Eric

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6:24

Trial of controversial pastor Timothy Omotoso...

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2021/05/03

We look at the latest developments in the pastor Timothy Omotoso rape trial, latest news is that the lead prosecutor stands accused of withholding crucial evidence and causing a complainant to lie on the witness stand. Our reporter….Lwando Nomoyi is closely following the case…Guest: Lwando Nomoyi, SABC Reporter

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6:03

No future for wildlife in South Africa - Campaign...

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2021/05/03

South Africa has revealed plans to clamp down on breeding lions for hunting. The move comes after the results were published from a two-year study into the controversial practice of captive lion breeding. To react to this, we are joined by…..Guest: Chris Mercer, Director of the Campaign against canned hunting

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5:50

Malawi court outlaws death penalty

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2021/05/03

World News: Recently, Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal outlawed the death penalty ordering the re-sentencing of some criminals known to be under a death sentence. Reacting to the news, many have hailed the ruling - calling it historic, going as far as saying that its impact will be felt far and wide. Joining us now to give us government’s view on the matter is…Guest on the line (US): Gospel Kazako, Malawi's Minister of Information and government spokesperson

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12:15

Court acquits Thandi Modise of animal cruelty charge

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2021/04/30

The Potchefstroom Regional Court in the North West has acquitted Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise, of all 6 charges of animal neglect. Modise was charged with animal cruelty after more than 50 animals were found dead on her farm. GUEST: AfriForum’s chief investigator, Andrew LeaskGUEST: Mr Wesley Vittee, Attorney for Ms Thandi Modise

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17:21

Customary laws on liability for adultery in SA

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2021/04/30

A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe following a landmark ruling by the High Court that if a married woman cheats then her husband is entitled to full lobola refund. This came after years of court proceedings in which a magistrate court also made the same judgement but was appealed against. In the appeals court, Justices' Mwayera and Uchena concurred that the husband is entitled to a full lobola refund causing some buzz on social media on the matter. John Cassim, reports from Harare...LINK: So as we bring

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10:01

Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu dies after becoming...

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2021/04/30

What now for the Zulu Nation following “ukukhothama” of Her Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu, Regent of the Zulu Nation? Guest: Shalo Mbatha, Zulu royal historian and author, lecturing at the University of Zululand

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5:44

Biden marks first 100 days in office

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2021/04/30

On World News today, we assess President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office, asking - what has he achieved in 100 days – has he done any better than his predecessor? Joining us for this discussion is…Guest: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations @ Wits

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34:56

Panel discussion on Ramaphosa’s appearance before...

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2021/04/29

“Unpacking and analyzing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture” Guest: Anti-Corruption Activist, Thabiso ZuluGuest: Dr Snuki Zikalala, President of the African National Congress (ANC) Veterans' League Guest: Sophie Mokoena, Veteran journalist & SABC Foreign Editor Guest: Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo, Professor of Political Economy at the University of Johannesburg

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8:12

Minority Front party share sentiments on Freedom Day

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/27

Minority Front’s Viresh Bhana shares her views and thoughts on what Freedom Day means for minority groups in South Africa. Viresh Bhana believes government policies such as Affirmative Action have been benefiting only Blacks while South Africans of Indian origin who were also marginalised under apartheid are side lined.GUEST: Viresh Bhana, NEC member & Treasurer General of the Minority Front party

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7:26

High Court’s judgement which clearly defines what...

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2021/04/27

Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane helps us to unpack the High Court’s judgement which clearly defines what monetary compensation you can receive in relation to sexual assault in the workplace. Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, Legal practitioner

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