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After years of criticism over South Africa's driving licence renewal system, Cabinet has finally approved extending the validity period of driving licences for light motor vehicles and motorcycles from five years to 10 years.
1w ago00:03:14Tap to summarizeAfter years of criticism over South Africa's driving licence renewal system, Cabinet has finally approved extending the validity period of driving licences for light motor vehicles and motorcycles from five years to 10 years. While the change still requires legislative amendments before it comes into effect, government says it will reduce administrative burdens, ease pressure on licensing centres and align South Africa with international best practice Guest: Wayne Duvenage - OUTA CEO
Transcribe →SA's child protection system is under the spotlight after the Teddy Bear Foundation took government departments to court over failures to maintain the National Child Protection Register. At the heart of the case are claims that people found unfit to w...
1w ago00:06:55Tap to summarizeSA's child protection system is under the spotlight after the Teddy Bear Foundation took government departments to court over failures to maintain the National Child Protection Register. At the heart of the case are claims that people found unfit to work with children are slipping through the cracks, leaving millions of children at risk. While education authorities have agreed to tighten vetting and reporting processes, the Department of Social Development is still defending its handling of the register. Guest: Zeenat Sujee - Attorney and Education Rights Head at SECTION27
Transcribe →The University of South Africa in partnership with the Luthuli Museum are today holding a Colloquium looking at the re-opened inquest into the death of Inkosi Chief Albert Luthuli which they say marks one of the most significant developments in South ...
1w ago00:06:14Tap to summarizeThe University of South Africa in partnership with the Luthuli Museum are today holding a Colloquium looking at the re-opened inquest into the death of Inkosi Chief Albert Luthuli which they say marks one of the most significant developments in South Africa’s ongoing quest for historical truth and restorative justice. The colloquium will be held under the theme “Justice at last - The inquest into the Death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli and the unfinished work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission” Guest: Prof Puleng Segalo - Professor of Psychology and the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair at the University of South Africa
Transcribe →Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
1w ago00:02:53Tap to summarizeProducer inflation eases 2. Mondi tops the JSE as investors back recovery outlook 3. Market update
Transcribe →Reality check with Dr Stavros Nicolaou: ‘Building an accessible, equitable, resilient & sustainable Healthcare System - through the lens of the Pharmaceutical Industry’. The Future & way forward – Innovation, Digitalisation & other solutions.
1w ago00:12:20Tap to summarizeReality check with Dr Stavros Nicolaou: ‘Building an accessible, equitable, resilient & sustainable Healthcare System - through the lens of the Pharmaceutical Industry’. The Future & way forward – Innovation, Digitalisation & other solutions. Guest: Dr Stavros Nicolaou - Group Senior Executive, Aspen Pharma Group
Transcribe →The future of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has come under intense scrutiny following the resignation of its former head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, and the suspension of three investigators—Dylan Perumal, Suneel Bellochun and Brian P...
1w ago00:11:29Tap to summarizeThe future of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has come under intense scrutiny following the resignation of its former head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, and the suspension of three investigators—Dylan Perumal, Suneel Bellochun and Brian Padayachee—who are facing serious misconduct allegations. Addressing the media yesterday, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister rejected calls to disband IDAC, arguing that institutions should not be judged by the conduct of individuals. Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
Transcribe →Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
1w ago00:06:51Tap to summarize1. South Africa- African Union Following a decision by the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s (AU) Executive Council not to discuss migration at the upcoming AU mid-term review meeting, South Africa reaffirms its support for the long-standing decision of the African Union to convene a continent-wide conference on migration. The 25th African Union Assembly, held in Johannesburg in 2015, called for an African migration conference to discuss, among other issues, approaches to accelerating mobility and development within the continent while also addressing the challenges posed by increased irregular migration and developing capacity to manage migration flows. South Africa supports the implementation of this decision and believes that a continent-wide convening on migration should consider migration holistically, including its relationship with peace and stability, economic development, regional integration and democratic governance Angola- Luanda Unitel Cyberattack Exposes Angola's Strategic Vulnerabilities Angola's largest telecommunications operator has entered a second day of severe disruption following a cyberattack that affected voice calls, mobile data and internet access across the country. With approximately 21 million customers, Unitel holds the largest share of Angola's personal, business, and institutional communications. The network outage has left families unable to reach one another, disrupted internet-dependent businesses, hindered payments and commercial transactions, and affected ride-hailing services and numerous other daily activities. Ghana- Accra Ghana's government on Thursday accepted a proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five ‌years. This followed a review of the 1992 constitution by a committee set up last year by President John Dramani Mahama. Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to align with the new presidential term. It also accepted the committee’s recommendation to lower the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates, from the current 40 to 35, not 30 as proposed. The government says that—given that transitions take time, as do elections —the extension will give administrations more time to implement their agendas. Brazil- USA- Afrika A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent. The mistake happened during the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where U.S. officials were presenting new global health partnership plans. Among the most striking errors, Nigeria was shown as a landlocked country deep in the Sahara Desert despite being on West Africa's Atlantic coast. Mozambique was moved from southeastern Africa to the Horn of Africa, while the Ivory Coast appeared on the opposite side of the continent. In our historical archives, it was on this day, 31 July 1962, when the Pan-Afrikan Women Organisation (PAWO) was established in Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania. According to PAWO, the annual event honours the resilience, unwavering spirit, and revolutionary leadership of African women across the continent in their continuous pursuit of liberation, social justice, and self-determination
Transcribe →The March and March Movement says it is tightening its internal governance while pressing ahead with its campaign against illegal immigration and crime.
1w ago00:05:35Tap to summarizeThe March and March Movement says it is tightening its internal governance while pressing ahead with its campaign against illegal immigration and crime. Following its latest National Executive Committee meeting, the movement announced it has resolved to cut ties with activist Ngizwe Mchunu, pending further investigations into events surrounding the 30 June protests. Guest: Sandile Dube - March and March Movement's National Spokesperson
Transcribe →The IEC’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says the number of registered political parties has increased from 508 to 620. He was briefing the media ahead of the last and final voter registration weekend on the 1st and 2nd of August.
1w ago00:05:19Tap to summarizeThe IEC’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says the number of registered political parties has increased from 508 to 620. He was briefing the media ahead of the last and final voter registration weekend on the 1st and 2nd of August. Close to 24 000 voting stations across the country will operate from 8am to 5pm this Saturday and Sunday. Guest: Sy Mamabolo - IEC’s Chief Electoral Officer
Transcribe →Market Brief with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter
1w ago00:02:54Tap to summarizeUS growth slows in Q2 2. Apple and Amazon end Big Tech earnings season on a strong note 3. Market update
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