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“Migration Unpacked” is a podcast miniseries from the International Organization for Migration in Germany, in celebration of International Migrants Day. We’ll explore the main drivers, impacts and benefits of migration according to IOM experts and Germany-based migration actors.
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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Want to know what’s happening in the world of data and business? Tune in to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 to keep up with the current trends and developments. Host and technology industry veteran 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐡𝐥 is joined by special guests – experts and thought leaders – as they analyze the latest data news. These bi-weekly, 15-minute episodes feature insightful discussions on hot data topics such as moving to S/4HANA, application retirement, data compliance, data strategy, data migration and much mo ...
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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm
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In seven compelling episodes, this podcast covers the most pressing and misunderstood aspects of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including how security vetting actually works, the economic impact of refugees, the history of U.S. immigration and ongoing pattern of fear and vilification of newcomers, faith perspectives, veteran perspectives, and the current status and future of the global migration crisis that has rivaled the historical migrant flows of WWII and continues to rise today. M ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Inequality, Populism and the Great Recession
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4:50The Agenda's week in review looks at whether inequality has gotten worse since the Great Recession; and what the future of populism might look like in Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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Can Better Data Improve Policing in Ontario?
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19:13As part of the Community Safety and Policing Act, Ontario appointed Ryan Teschner as the first Inspector General of Policing. A year into his role, he has released the organization's first spotlight report highlighting the complexities of policing protests and major events across the province. The Agenda invites Teschner to discuss how he will help…
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Hundreds of physicists on a remote island: we visit the ultimate quantum party
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9:07According to legend, physicist Werner Heisenberg formulated the mathematics behind quantum mechanics in 1925 while on a restorative trip to the remote North Sea island of Heligoland. To celebrate the centenary of this event, several hundred researchers have descended on the island to take part in a conference on all things quantum physics. Nature r…
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"Israel has been violating international law for a while now" - University of Johannesburg Senior Lecturer, Dr Sikwani Ncube reacts to Israel's large-scale strikes against Iran
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11:46Several top Iranian commanders have been killed by Israel's large-scale strikes against Iran today. Iran has promised a harsh response and Israel said it was working to intercept about 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory in retaliation. The United States, which was due to hold the latest round of talks with Iran on restricting its nuclear…
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SA network operators highlight alleged effort towards reduction of communication and data costs
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3:51The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies is currently in session receiving presentations from Mobile Network Operators on progress being made towards the national goal of universal connectivity as well as approaches towards further reducing the cost to communication. Jon Gericke spoke SABC reporter, Abra Barbier…
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National Police Commissioner commits addition 5 500 new recruits in fight against crime
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7:29National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola has committed to an additional five-thousand five hundred new recruits that are to join the South African Police Service. Masemola says advertisement for these new posts will start in June and adds that the new recruitment age limit has been increased from 30 to 35 years old. Masemola has been s…
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Free State court postpones case against police officer accused of kidnapping learner with special needs
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2:20The bail application of a police officer who allegedly kidnapped a 19-year-old learner, has been postponed to the 24th of June, to allow for the conclusion of a identification parade into evidence. Kamogelo Baukudi, a Grade 11 learner at a Bloemfontein school for children with special needs, was on his way home from school when was he was kidnapped…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to brief members of the media following Eastern Cape flood site visits
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5:51The bodies of 21 out of the 78 people that have been reported to have died in floods in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape have been positively identified. Heavy rainfall caused the floods in the area. President Cyril Ramaphosa is also currently visiting affected the families. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa an…
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US reportedly discouraging world leaders from attending High-Level UN conference on two-state solution between Palestinians and Israelis
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6:58According to a Reuters report, the United States is discouraging other governments from attending next week's High-Level United Nations conference on re-invigorating the two-state solution between Palestinians and Israelis. The news agency cites a U.S. diplomatic cable sent earlier this week. In the cable the US warn countries that taking "anti-Isr…
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Did The Great Financial Crisis Ever Really End?
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29:20Housing affordability and lagging productivity in Canada. The economic rise of China and the global south. The surge of the tech economy in the U.S. According to our panel, the beginnings of all of these can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. There's an argument to be made that the world is still living in the shadow of that bank…
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How Can Canada Deliver On Its Renewed Natural Resources Ambition
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27:42The world may be changing rapidly, but one thing is not – its demand for natural resources, many of which Canada has supplied for generations. Oil, natural gas, metals and timber. And our new Liberal government seems to be embracing this country's past as a provider of raw materials, as well as increasing numbers of Canadians. But how can the gover…
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Death toll in Eastern Cape floods rises to 57
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8:21Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube says support for learners and plans to repair damaged infrastructure in the Eastern Cape has started. This after severe floods affected the schooling of more than six-thousand learners. More than 70 schools were damaged. Floods also swept away a bus, in which learners were travelling. Gwarube says resources are being …
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“There are calls for an amendment on the issue of migration” - Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee reviews submissions for review of SA’s constitution
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5:54Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee has received over 250 public proposals to amend the Constitution, following the close of submissions in May. With an unprecedented volume of input from civil society, political groups and private citizens, the committee now enters the next phase that could span up to a year. Jon Gericke spoke to Portfoli…
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Police arrest Pakistani national in connection with alleged involvement in murder and mutilation of 14-year-old Likhona Fose.
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4:32The MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, says a significant development has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the tragic murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose. A man who owns a spaza shop in Durban Deep, has been arrested following credible leads. He spoke to Jon Gericke…
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“There is massive collusion in these departments to create ghost employees”- Parliament says ghost employees are just tip of SA’s corruption iceberg
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5:29Government is paying millions of Rand to employees who don't exist. That's according to the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration chairperson Jan de Villiers. De Villiers says many government departments across South Africa are rife with ghost employees, that keeps skilled people out of the workforce while corrupt officials line …
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London-bound Air India plane clashes with 242 people on board
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4:34An Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board has crashed minutes after taking off from India's Western City of Ahmedabad. The airline and local police say It remains unclear if there are any fatalities. The plane was headed to Gatwick airport in the UK and its understood the crash may have occurred in a civilian area near the airpor…
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"We did not deep dive into politically-driven conversations"- DataEQ report online survey commends Tshwane for visible service improvements
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5:36A new report compiled by DataEQ has placed the City of Tshwane as the best-performing metro in South Africa in terms of public sentiment, while Johannesburg ranked lowest. The Pulse of the People quarterly report shows that Tshwane recorded the least negative sentiment, driven by praise for clean water access, proactive leadership, and visible serv…
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DA demands answers from Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane on composition of selection of SETA board evaluation panel
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6:04The DA says it wants all ministers to submits details on the processes followed in every board appointment done by each minister. This follows controversy surrounding Higher Education and Training Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane over the submission to parliament of the names of the independent selection panel she relied on to make appointment to SETA boa…
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Canada's relationship with the U.S. may go back a long way, but our relationship with the United Kingdom goes back even further. And, with Canada-U.S. relations being as contentious as they now are, can or should Britain fill the role America used to play and become our number one ally once again? Host Steve Paikin asks: Mel Cappe, Canada's Former …
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Do Politicians at Queen's Park Really Hate Each other?
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15:32Has the level of toxicity in Ontario politics today gotten out of hand? Does Premier Doug Ford ever come across the floor and talk to the opposition members? And how big of a problem is it for the Ontario Liberals that their leader, Bonnie Crombie couldn't win a seat in the last election? Parliamentary leader for the Ontario Liberals and the MPP fo…
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The annual deer harvest at Short Hills Provincial Park is a traditional Haudenosaunee practice that manages the overpopulation of deer, protects the ecosystem, and honors Indigenous cultural traditions and Treaty Rights. Since it began in 2023 it has faced both support and controversy. Field producer Jeyan Jeganathan explores how this harvest helps…
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This stretchy neural implant grows with an axolotl's brain
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36:5500:45 A flexible neural-implant that grows with the brain Researchers have developed a soft electronic implant that can measure brain activity of amphibian embryos as they develop. Understanding the neural activity of developing brains is a key aim for neuroscientists, but conventional, rigid probes can damage growing brains. To overcome this, a te…
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Applicants claim Operation Dudula has violated the rights of non-nationals in SA
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3:40The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg is hearing the alleged xenophobia case against civil organiosation, Operation Dudula. Civil orgations including Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, the South African Informal Traders Forum, the Inner City Federation and Abahlali BaseMjondolo have approacherd the court for relief against Operation Dudula and a …
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Suspect in court for allegedly killing and mutilating body of 14-year-old Likhona Fose
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2:49A 39-year-old suspect apprehended in connection with Likhona Fose's murder is expected to appear at the Rooderpoort Magistrate's court today. This follows the discovery of Fose's mutilated body in bushes not far from her home in Durban Deep two weeks ago. Gauteng police say the 14-year-old had gone missing after leaving her home to go play with fri…
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700 US Marines sent to Los Angeles to support National Guard deployment amid protests
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5:36A battalion of 700 US Marines is being sent to Los Angeles to support a National Guard deployment of up to 4 000 troops to protect federal property amid immigration-related protests that have at times turned violent. President Donald Trump authorized an additional 2 000 troops, doubling the National Guard deployment over the objections of state and…
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Analysts question if national dialogue will assist government get to root cause of SA’s problems
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11:54A national convention which will set the agenda for South Africa's national dialogue will be held on the 15th of August. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement yesterday. He said the national dialogue would not be a one-time event but would unfold in phases, starting from local consultations and sectoral engagements, and then proceeding to…
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Reports indicate Eastern Cape floods death toll at 18 by Wednesday afternoon
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3:57Authorities in the Eastern Cape have recovered the minibus taxi that was carrying the ten missing learners in the Mthatha region in the eastern Cape. The minibus taxi was swept into a river in Decoligny yesterday following floods that heavy rain caused in the province. Nine people have since lost their lives. Search and rescue operations are contin…
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Eastern Cape authorities hint at possible rise in death toll following floods in the Mthatha region
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4:27Authorities in the Eastern Cape have recovered the minibus taxi that was carrying the ten missing learners in the Mthatha region in the eastern Cape. The minibus taxi was swept into a river in Decoligny yesterday following floods that heavy rain caused in the province. Nine people have since lost their lives. Search and rescue operations are contin…
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In 2022, the Freedom Convoy brought the nation's capital to standstill. In 2025, so-called technocrat Mark Carney and the Liberals triumphed in the federal election. How have populist movements and impulses changed - and in what ways could they shape our politics going forward? To discuss, we're joined by Lawrence?LeDuc, political-science professor…
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Members of the Canadian chapter of Patriotic Millionaires believe the wealthy should contribute more in taxes - and they're hoping they can help change minds and policies. How would their approach change conditions in this country, and can they actually convince other well-heeled Canadians to follow their lead? To discuss, we're joined by Emma Davi…
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Nombuyiselo Mhlauli testifies of anguish caused by murder of husband and one of Cradock Four, Sicelo Mhlauli
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2:26A new witness has taken the stand in the High court in Gqeberha, where the inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four is underway. Nombuyiselo Mhlauli is the wife of Sicelo Mhlauli and has testified on the impact her husband's death had on her and their family. Mhlauli is the latest witness in the probe into the 1985 deaths of her husband, along w…
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"Prevention is better than curse" - KZN Transport Department urges travelers to stay home amid snow road closures
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5:26Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal are bracing for worsening winter weather. Jon Gericke spoke to KwaZulu-Natal provincial Department of Transport, Ndabezinhle SibiyaBy SAfm
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Four people reportedly killed following Eastern Cape snow and floods
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5:14A number of houses are submerged in water at Decoligny in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. This is due to the heavy rains that fell over night in most parts of the province. Some people are seen trapped on trees as they were trying to avoid the overflowing water. Severe cold, snow and rain have gripped the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as weather warn…
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Red Meat Industry Services implements Phase 1 of response to ongoing Foot-and-Mouth-Disease outbreak
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5:08Red Meat Industry Services has implemented Phase 1 of its response to the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth-Disease outbreak. This as the country has been battling to contain the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease for several years. The foot-and-mouth disease is common among cattle, sheep and goats and is characterised by fever and blister-like sores on the …
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"The past 48 hours have been a nightmare for us"- Eastern Cape Transport continuing mop-up operations amid icy weather conditions
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4:49his is due to the heavy rains that fell over night in most parts of the province. Some people are seen trapped on trees as they were trying to avoid the overflowing water. Severe cold, snow and rain have gripped the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as weather warnings intensify. In the Eastern Cape level six warning has been issued for disruptive sno…
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Snowy weather conditions render some Free State areas ghost towns as residents hide away
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6:32Snowy weather conditions are expected along the Lesotho border and western parts of the Free State, as South Africa grapples with ongoing freezing weather conditions. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC reporter, Ishmael Modiba and Lehlohonolo Thobela; Forecaster at the South African Weather ServiceBy SAfm
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"LA protests are anti-deportation movement but that deportation policy comes from Trump"- Democracy Without Borders SA weighs in on violence LA protests
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9:11The Trump administration has ordered U.S. Marines into Los Angeles and intensified raids on suspected undocumented immigrants. This has fueled more outrage from street protesters and Democratic leaders who raised concerns over a national crisis. Some 700 Marines based in Southern California were expected to reach Los Angeles this morning, as part o…
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Pretoria High Court rules to admit additional photographs of three Senzo Meyiwa murder accused into evidence
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2:33The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that additional images of three of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, can be submitted as evidence. The ruling follows an application by the state, in which prosecutors argued that the photographs provide a clearer perspective of how some of the accused looked at the time of the soccer star's murder. …
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Has Inequality Grown Since the Great Recession?
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38:17The first episode of The Agenda aired in September of 2006. Two years later we were in the midst of the Great Financial Crisis. From there, the Occupy movement put the concept of the 1% and the issue of inequality front-and-centre. In the nearly two decades we've been having conversations about the economy and politics here on The Agenda, have we b…
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Bill Browder: Why Putin Will Not End the War
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20:03After more than three years, is there an end in sight to Russia's war on Ukraine? Is Vladimir Putin serious about peace negotiations? And how has Donald Trump's second term changed Russia's place and power in the world? Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice campaign, and author of "Red Notice" and "Freezing Or…
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Are Tariffs a Wake-Up Call for Ontario's Growers?
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7:58Over recent months, unpredictable U.S. tariffs have thrown Canada's food supply chain into disarray, sparking vital debates on diversifying trade partnerships and strengthening domestic production. Jeyan Jeganathan looks at what it takes to secure a resilient future for Canadian food and farming-and whether that vision can evolve without relying on…
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Rape accused police captain granted R 8000 bail
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2:16The Pretoria magistrate' s Court has granted R 8000 bail to a 59-year-old police captain accused of raping a 20-year-old female trainee. The man is accused of raping the trainee in his office after threatening to dismiss her for failing to salute him. SABC Reporter, Phumzile Mlangeni has more...By SAfm
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almost R1 billion in massive transport contracts to politically connected families
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6:14The City of Johannesburg is reportedly defending the awarding of almost R1 billion in massive transport contracts to politically connected families. This is despite concerns from the Auditor-General. Jon Gericke spoke to Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee,By SAfm
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16-year-old girl girl charged with perjury for allegedly making fabricated rape complaint.
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4:06A 16-year-old girl who falsely reported that she was raped has been charged with perjury after investigations by police in Mpumalanga revealed that she fabricated the story. Police spokesperson in the province, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli says police were sent on a manhunt for two men who were driving a black VW Polo from Dullstroom to Lydenburg on Su…
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"You need to make sure that free trade is not taking place at the expense of your local industry"- SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlights dangers of dumping in wake of Goodyear retrenchments
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8:13After about 78 years of manufacturing tyres in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay, in the Eastern Cape, Goodyear factory is reported to be closing. The tyre manufacturing company is said to be restructuring which includes the closure of the company's manufacturing plant in the Eastern Cape. It alleged that section 189A retrenchment notices have already be…
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N9 between Graaff Reinet and Middleburg closed to traffic due to snowfall
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4:20The Lootsberg pass on the N9 between Graaff Reinet and Middleburg in the Eastern Cape is now closed to traffic due to snowfall. Snow is falling over a number of high lying areas of the Eastern Cape and traffic authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Wapadsberg Pass on the R61 between Nxuba and Graaff-Reinet. The cold snap is expected to per…
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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister announces new implementation plan for repatriation of remains of SA exiles
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3:48Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie has announced a new implementation plan for the collective repatriation of the remains of South African exiles, focusing on SADC countries. McKenzie says the initiative is a moral duty to restore dignity and heal wounds and fix injustices caused by apartheid. Mckenzie has made a call to families of …
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Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng apologises for remarks made during Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
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3:39Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has apologised for his remarks about black legal practitioners. This after Advocate Charles Mnisi requested to be excused on Monday from proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial because he would be travelling home after competing in the Comrades Marathon. Mokgoatlheng says his conduct was incorrect.…
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Female Comrades Marathon runner found in critical condition in eThekwini
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4:24A female runner who was reported missing yesterday after completing the Comrades Marathon has been found. Moira Harding, vanished after completing the Comrades Marathon in Durban yesterday. Jon Gericke spoke to Garrith Jamieson of ALS ParamedicsBy SAfm
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"I would be worried if people were not already criticising me"- Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille gears up for race to Joburg's highest office
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7:37Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille may consider putting her name forward for running for the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg ahead of next year's local government elections. According to the Daily Maverick, the former DA leader and former Premier of the Western Cape Province says she will decide by next week whether to a…
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