
News and Current Affairs
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7923 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

The Forum for South Africa, FOSA, has raised concerns over government's allocation of nearly R80 million to spaza shop owners, questioning the transparency, fairness and impact of the funding. While the initiative is meant to support small businesses... more
The MK Party Is demanding the immediate resignation of Deputy Minister in the Presidency For Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike as the Vice President of the South African Pharmacy Council. The party said his dual role raises se... more
The African Transformation Movement, ATM has criticised National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza for rejecting their motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. ATM MP Vuyo Zungula said the ATM was unhappy with the decision. In the same ... more
Several civil society organisations have strongly condemned a recent wave of intimidation and violence targeting migrant communities, including children, in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The groups warn that these actions, which include threats... more
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This show leans into current affairs with a strong focus on politics, governance, labor, and energy, often featuring policy analysis, government actions, and industry perspectives. Episodes frequently explore how policy choices affect jobs, public services, and economic conditions, sometimes through interviews with MPs, union leaders, NGO voices, and subject-matter experts. A notable strength is bringing diverse, on-the-record viewpoints to pressing SA issues—ranging from energy and infrastructure to public sector reform and xenophobia—helping listeners understand the trade-offs behind complex decisions.
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